With winter weather coming right around the corner, it is important for the Stillwater community to understand how the district communicates weather-related announcements, be it closings, delays or early dismissals. Cancellations, delays or early dismissals are posted on the school district’s website right on the homepage. School closings are also announced on the following local …

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  Seniors in Participation in Government classes recently interviewed Morgan Zegers and Carrie Woerner, the two candidates running for the 113th Assembly District. The future constituents used newspapers, websites, social media and live public forums to get to know the candidates, both personally and professionally. This authentic learning experience helped students not only obtain information, …

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There’s going to be a new way of doing things at Stillwater Elementary School this year. You may have heard about a new initiative called PBIS – or positive behavior interventions and supports. And if you haven’t already, you will soon. On Friday, Oct. 19, the students learned all about PBIS in a kick-off assembly. …

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Congressman Paul Tonko visited Stillwater Elementary on Tuesday, Oct. 23. He spoke to fourth graders about his job, as well as the Library of Congress. Students had the opportunity to ask him all types of questions, which ranged from “how long have you been doing your job?” to “do you have any pets?” In addition …

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