Students shine at art show
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Students shine at art show
Stillwater students took home several awards at the High School Visual Arts Contest. The event features nearly 200 works of art by students from 13 local high schools.
Congrats to the honorees:
Judge's Choice Award: TJ Arzadon, The Ampersand
Metal Judge's Choice Award: Stanley Fenzl, The Fool,
Digital artwork Artist-in-Residence Award: Clairae Depuydt, Where You Form Yourself Crochet, crayon on paper
MCAD PCSI Award: Maddox Feiner, Bedroom,
Marker Honorable Mention: Emma Mahon, Birthday Wishes, Oil on canvas
The artwork is on display at White Bear Center for the Arts through June 9, and you can view it online.
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As the district looks to improve for the future, the school board is considering a change to the high school schedule.
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The Class of 2023 will be graduating on Saturday, June 10.
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He is one of 8 high school principals from across the state to be recognized with this honor.
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In accordance, Stillwater Area Public Schools will not hold any summer classes, activities, or Community Education programs on Monday, June 19.
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The seniors were presented with a special eagle feather or a medicine bag to recognize their educational achievements.
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The Facilities Planning Team is recommending the school board hold a bond referendum this fall to replace two elementary schools, add on to Oak-Land Middle and make security improvements across the district.
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After many years of learning within kid-sized classrooms and using kid-sized facilities, young adults in the district’s Bridge Transition 18 to 21-year-old program have their own space within the Oak Park Building.
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If your student needs bus service to the high school next year you must register for transportation