These Are The Top Elementary Schools In MN, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

U.S. News researchers based the 2026 ranking of the nation’s best public elementary schools on publicly available data.

5 Places In Stillwater To Have A Special Back-To-School Dinner

These family-friendly restaurants are sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike!

Teacher Spotlight: Nancy Daigle Makes A Difference In Lake Elmo

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Students In Stillwater Named National Merit Semifinalists

Only one percent of U.S. high school seniors were selected as semifinalists.

U.S. News Releases 'Best High Schools': Where Does Stillwater Rank?

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance, and more.

Back To School: Stillwater Area Public Schools 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Stillwater can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Best School Districts In MN For 2023: Where Stillwater Ranks

The ninth-annual set of rankings includes data for 11,820 school districts nationwide.​

2 Stillwater Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Only one percent of U.S. high school seniors were selected as semifinalists.

3 Stillwater Area Public Schools Added To State 'Accountability' List

A total of 371 public schools in Minnesota have been identified as needing additional support.

Up To $20K In Student Debt Will Be Canceled For Minnesota Borrowers

An estimated 788,600 Minnesota residents currently owe some amount of student loan debt.

Most And Least Equitable School Districts: Where Stillwater Ranks

A new study finds that the Stillwater Area Public School District is lacking when it comes to funding equity.

Best Student-Teacher Ratios: How Stillwater Area High School Performs

A better student-teacher ratio means that students are less likely to be "just a number" in the classroom.

Hundreds To Graduate Saturday From Stillwater Area High School

Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul will host Stillwater Area High School's 146th commencement ceremony.

Stillwater Schools Theater Coordinator Is Theater Educator Of The Year

Grif Sadow received the honor from Spotlight Education. He has been with the district for seven years and worked in theater for 35 years.

Stillwater Students Win Awards For Work On Pony Express, Yearbook

A dozen students on the student newspaper earned individual awards, along with six students on the Kabekonian Yearbook staff.

Stillwater Area Public Schools Salutes 36 Retiring Staff Members

The group includes teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, counselors, nutrition services, psychologists, support staff and administrators.

Stillwater Schools Hire New Bus Company; Delays To Last Until Summer

The new provider will cost about $1 million more a year than the district's current provider, which it sued last year.

Stillwater Schools To Honor 4 ‘Distinguished’ Alumni Next Month

Stillwater Area Public Schools’ “Distinguished Alumni” honorees include Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins.

Stillwater Area High School Among Minnesota’s Best: US News

The school was ranked in the top 4 percent of all Minnesota high schools in 2022 by U.S. News & World Report.

9 Teachers, Staff At Stillwater Schools Win 2022 Partnership Awards

Winners are due to be celebrated May 5 at “The Partnership Party” at Rustic Roots Winery in Scandia.

Interim Stillwater Superintendent To Lead Brookview Elementary

Malinda Lansfeldt was one of four finalists to become Stillwater Area Public Schools' next permanent superintendent earlier this month.

Stillwater Schools Hire 'Superintendent Of The Year' To Lead District

Michael Funk, who has served as superintendent of Albert Lea Area Schools since 2009, is expected to start his new role July 1.

4 Named As Finalists For Stillwater Schools Superintendent Job

The Stillwater Area Public Schools board narrowed down its shortlist from seven candidates after two days of public interviews.

Stillwater Schools Sets Shortlist For Superintendent Interviews

Interim Superintendent Malina Lansfeldt is joined on the shortlist by six others. Finalists are due to be interviewed Monday and Tuesday.

Stillwater Superintendent Search Draws 18 Applicants: Report

The Stillwater Area Public Schools system is looking for its next permanent leader, with the interim superintendent’s term to end this year.

Best STEM High Schools In MN: See Where Stillwater Schools Rank

The rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education data, test scores, college data and student reviews.

Teacher Salaries In MN: Where Stillwater Schools Rank

Average public school teacher pay in Minnesota ranges widely by district and region, and starting salaries can be dramatically lower.

3 Stillwater Schools On Weekly COVID-19 Outbreak List

Thursday's list includes seven schools in the Stillwater Area Public Schools system, which lifted its mask mandate Feb. 14.

19 Washington County Schools On COVID-19 Outbreak List

Twenty-four Washington County schools were included on last week’s list.

2 Stillwater Schools Added To Latest COVID-19 Outbreak List

Thursday’s COVID-19 outbreak list included 24 Washington County schools, almost three times as many as last week.

Mask Mandate Lifted At Stillwater Area Public Schools

District officials are “strongly” recommending students and staff continue to wear masks next week, but they are no longer required.

Power Back On At Stillwater High After Outage Moved School Online

Power was restored by 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, meaning afterschool activities will be held as normal, officials said.

Diggins Makes History With Olympic Cross-Country Skiing Medal

The Stillwater High School grad won a bronze medal Tuesday, the first for an American woman in an individual cross-country skiing event.

Half-Day Wednesdays To Start Next Week At Stillwater High

Some students at Stillwater Area High School will be allowed to leave early Wednesdays while others stay for extra support from teachers.

Stillwater Schools Could Drop Mask Mandate By Mid-February

The board on Thursday authorized administration officials to lift the mask mandate Feb. 14 if cases continue to drop next week.

1 Stillwater School Named On MN’s COVID-19 Outbreak List

Just nine Washington County schools were included on the most recent outbreak list, down from 26 schools last week.

Stillwater Schools Seek Residents’ Input On Superintendent Search

A new survey asks residents to share what expertise, skills and traits they think the next superintendent of Stillwater schools should have.

3 Stillwater Schools Named On Latest COVID-19 Outbreak List

Twenty-six Washington County schools were included on the most recent list, the same number as last week.

Stillwater Schools Approve Calendar For 2022-23 Academic Year

The newly ratified calendar includes longer breaks for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays.

Stillwater Schools Start Superintendent Search

The school board is seeking an “exceptional leader” and “visionary, creative thinker” to take the district forward.