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Trinity Breaks Ground on New $1.3 Million Expansion in Hudson

The expansion and renovation will add more than 12,000 square feet to the school.

Corey Lunn: Legislative Changes Help, but Do Not Solve District Budget Challenges

Talk of the District: A Week to Celebrate Students

Stillwater Area School District Superintendent Corey Lunn writes about celebrating students' achievements, Zach Sobiech and looking forward to graduation.

Little Free Library Opens at Rutherford Elementary

A Little Free Library opened last week at Rutherford Elementary School in Stillwater.

Local Student Earns $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

Winners were selected from a pool of 15,000 finalists.

Stillwater, St. Croix Prep Make Newsweek's Best High Schools List

The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday. St. Croix Preparatory Academy ranked as the 761st best high school in the United States. Stillwater Area High School ranked 838th.

Talk of the District: The New Stillwater Area Public Schools Experience

Stillwater Area School District Superintendent Corey Lunn writes about the new strategic plan, and how the student experience will be different.

Post Your Stillwater Prom Pics on Patch

You don't have to wait until prom night 2013 to share those awesome pics. Share the fun of picking out that dress, snagging those designer shoes or picking out that really retro suit from Goodwill!

Anti-Cyberbullying Forum Held in Stillwater

The East Metro Crime Prevention Coalition held a forum and training session in Stillwater on Wednesday focused on the problem of cyberbullying.

Stillwater Area Public School Board Passes Resolution of Intent to Seek Levy

The resolution states that the school district intends to place one question on the ballot seeking an eight-year levy subject to a rate of increase for inflation renewing the existing levy and increasing it by $482 per pupil.

UPDATE: Stillwater Area High School's Baby Falcons are Growing Up

Watch as Stillwater Area High School's two baby falcons grow.

Stillwater Schools Assistant Superintendent Ray Queener is Semifinalists for Burnsville Position

Stillwater Area School District's Assistant Superintendent Ray Queener is a semifinalist for the Burnsville superintendent's position.

Stillwater's Oak-Land Junior High Tests New Security System

Raptor Technologies and the Stillwater School District have teamed up to create a new point of entry system in the junior high. So far, it's working.

Talk of the District: Community Input is Important Part of Levy Consideration

Stillwater Area School Superintendent Corey Lunn writes about the upcoming levy request in this week's Talk of the District column.

Survey: Residents Support Stillwater Schools, but Passing a Levy 'Is No Walk in the Park'

The results of a recent survey suggest the Stillwater Area School Board should consider placing one levy question on the ballot this November that includes a renewal of the expiring levy and an increase to help fund the strategic plan.

Andersen Elementary Presents Pirates! The Musical

If you missed Thursday’s performance, there are still opportunities to see the show on Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m.

A Song for Zach: St. Croix Catholic Says A Little Prayer For You (VIDEO)

St. Croix Catholic School students and staff sing a song for Zach Sobiech.

Stillwater Area School District Touts New Vision in Eight-Minute Video

The Stillwater Area School District recently unveiled its new strategic vision on its website along with a new eight-minute video on YouTube. Take a look at the video and the vision, and let us know what you think.

School District Releases Community Education Spring/Summer Catalog

If you're looking for something to keep you and your family occupied this spring and summer, check out the 72-page catalog full early childhood family educational opportunities, youth programs and adult programs.

Stillwater Area School District Reacts to New Prague Middle School Lockdown

"When a parent hears news like this, no matter how far away it is, they immediately think about the safety of their children," Carissa Keister said. "We want to take that fear out of their mind, and let them know their kids are safe.

Moms of Stillwater Spring Break Activity Guide

Looking for things to do with the kids during Spring Break? The Moms of Stillwater Facebook page brings you this list of events all over the Twin Cities area. Do you know of a good activity? Add it to the comments and we'll update this list.

Are You Making it a Staycation or Vacation for Spring Break 2013?

If you are staying in the Stillwater area this Spring Break, what do you plan on doing to entertain the kids? If you have visions of sandy beaches in your near future, share your photos below.

Talk of the District: Taking Action on the New Strategic Plan

Stillwater Area School District's Superintendent Corey Lunn writes about the new strategic plan, and the "great financial challenges" ahead.

Last Big Snowfall of the Year for the Stillwater Area?

Patch asked Stillwater native and WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer about the weather on Tuesday.

Schools Closed, Flakes Continue to Fall: Post Your Photos of Snow Day in Stillwater

Do you have photos of the snow? Upload them to this post.

Stillwater Area School District's Second Annual Food Drive is Underway

Donations can be dropped off at Valley Outreach Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., now through March 28.

PHOTOS: Radio Disney Kicks Off Rutherford Elementary School's PowerUp Challenge

PowerUp is Lakeview Health's new community-wide youth health initiative to make the Valley a place where it's fun, easy and popular for our youth to eat well and be active.

Residents React to Impacts on Stillwater Schools if Levy Fails: 'This List Stinks'

Stillwater Area School District officials told concerned residents this week if the $11 million levy is not renewed in November, budget cuts will hit the classroom.

UPDATE: Oak Park Elementary School Went Into 'Modified Lockdown' Wednesday

Oak Park Elementary went into lockdown Wednesday after a parent reported a man walking near the school with a large butcher knife sticking out of his back pocket, according to Principal Ginny Kruse. Police responded and determined no threat.

Talk of the District: Planning for the Future ...

With warmer weather and spring break just around the corner I'm already starting to hear the annual question, "What are our plans for the upcoming school year?"

Up, Up, Up, A Concert for Zach Sobiech Sells Out; New EP Will Be Released Saturday

Up, Up, Up, a Concert for Zach Sobiech is sold out. A CD version of "Fix Me Up," the new EP from A Firm Handshake, featuring Zach and his lifelong friend and songwriting partner, Sammy Brown will be released Saturday.

Stillwater School Officials Say New Employee Clinic Will Mean Big Savings

By 2015, district leaders expect to see a more than $260,000 annual reduction in claims. The clinic is expected to open in May inside of Stillwater Area High School.

Community Input Sought as Stillwater School Board Mulls Levy Questions in November

Stillwater Area School Board members will be seeking input from the community as they begin to consider adding a funding request to the ballot this November. Would you support a levy to help fund Stillwater schools?

Corey Lunn: A Bold New Direction for Stillwater Area Schools

Many years of inadequate funding from the state and painful budget reductions have resulted in less support for our students and community, Lunn writes. Now it’s time to establish a bold new direction for our schools.

Oak-Land Junior High Closed Due to Power Outage

Xcel Energy crews are working to restore power now, and hope to have it back up and running early this afternoon.

Tune in to MPR for Stillwater Area High School Orchestra Performance

Classical MPR 99.5 FM will air a portion of the 2012 Concerto Concert—Madrigale by Karl Bohm—today, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.

Talk of the District with Corey Lunn: Happy New Year

I wish you an enjoyable holiday and a very happy New Year.

When Does Winter Break Start for Stillwater Area Schools?

Are you wondering when your child's winter break starts in the Stillwater Area School District? What are you planning to do during winter break?

Oak Park Principal Addresses Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT

We wanted you to know what we are doing at Oak Park to address this tragedy, Ginny Kruse wrote. Using the advice of experts in the field, we have some suggestion for you as you help your children cope during this stressful time.