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Stillwater Area Public Schools was informed of a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain information within PowerSchool, the district's Student Information System (SIS).
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School leaders are looking to students, staff, and families to help create a new policy related to the use of cellphones and personal devices (like smartwatches) in the Stillwater Area Public School District.
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Love books? Read one-on-one with students at Lake Elmo and district elementary schools as a VESL member!
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With the new model, teachers and families can connect as needed throughout the year at times that are convenient for them.
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Coming to Stillwater from Saint Peter Public Schools, Bill Gronseth selected as Lily Lake Elementary's new principal.
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Transitioning into a new role, Lily Lake principal Nate Cox has been appointed as the new Stillwater Area High School Activities Director.
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Willis appointed as executive director of elementary education after serving as the District's director of special education.
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