Stonebridge E-News
School will not be in session for students or staff from Friday, September 4 - Monday, September 7 due to the Labor Day holiday. School will resume for students on Tuesday, September 8.
With school now fully underway, there are some opportunities to visit your child during the school day, but there are some requirements and procedures you must follow.
Driver's License Needed
You need to have your driver's license every time you visit. We scan it each time so you can get a visitor's badge to wear while in our school.
When you are done with your visit, please come back to the office to sign out.
No Walking In
If you are dropping off your student late or picking them up early from the school, a staff member can walk your student down if needed or we can call down your student to the office.
To reduce classroom interruption, we do not have families walk their child down to the classroom.
Please note, after 9:00 a.m., any changes to a child’s end of day plans should be communicated to the office at 651-351-8700 so they can get a note sent to your child. Prior to 9:00 a.m. you can put the change in PowerSchool.
Lunch Visits
Families are welcome to have lunch with their student(s) any day, no need to call ahead of time to inform the school as long as the family member is listed as a known contact for your child in PowerSchool.
Please remember to bring your driver's license to sign in.
If you visit, we ask you to only go to the lunch room and back to the office to sign out. To reduce classroom interruption, we do not have families walk their child down to the classroom.
You may bring outside food for your student but do not share this food with any other student that is not your own to avoid any food allergies.
Volunteering
If you would like to volunteer in a classroom, please reach out directly to your student's teacher.
If there is a volunteer opportunity in your child’s classroom, please have a completed background check done. They are free and last for four years.
Please the office at stonebridge@stillwaterschools.org if you are unsure whether your background check is expired or if you need a background check done.
Again, please bring your driver's license to sign in each time to come to volunteer.
You will receive an email within one to five business days containing a custom link for you to complete your background check. Links expire 48 hours from when they are created.
Can I have a friend ride home with me on the bus?
For elementary students, yes friends permitted, as space allows, but your child must have a note to hand to the bus driver that states your child’s first and last name, the student they are going home with and which bus they should go on. Please include your name and phone number in case the bus driver needs to contact you to verify.
Please note, do not send a large group of students home on the bus on the same day, such as for a birthday party. We understand that having a friend ride home can be important for families. However, many of our buses are operating at or near capacity. Limiting additional riders helps ensure all eligible students have a seat and allows us to run routes as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Also, Middle, High School & Charter/Private Schools are not permitted to have friends ride home on the bus.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to provide reliable transportation for all students. If you have additional questions, please contact Stillwater Schools Transportation via phone at (651) 351-8377 or by email at schoolbus@stillwaterschools.org. For the fastest service, please complete a Transportation Help Desk Ticket. Our bus company, Schmitty and Sons, can be reached via phone at (651) 571-1830.
YOU Belong in the Stonebridge PTA!
At Stonebridge, being part of the PTA means being connected—building community with other families, staying in the know, and having a real voice in your child’s school experience. Plus, all PTA members in good standing have the right to vote on important issues at PTA meetings. So CONNECT with your Stonebridge community, SUPPORT your child and AMPLIFY your voice. Join in your own way—big or small—because YOU Belong in the PTA!
Learn more about the Stonebridge PTA and join today!
First PTA Meeting of the School Year: September 14, 6 p.m.
The first PTA meeting of the school year will be on Monday, September 14 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., in person in the Media Center or join virtually via Zoom. All PTA meeting agendas include principal and teacher chair updates, a financial report and standing committee reports on ongoing activities and events. We'd love to see you there to help kick off a great start to the school year!
HELP WANTED: Board Secretary
We are still looking for a Secretary to join our 2026-27 PTA Board. This role not only helps keep us on task in meetings, creates agendas and posts meeting minutes — plus being an expert in our bylaws — they are also one of the few required board positions needed in order to stay in good standing with the MN PTA. Come be the missing piece in our PTA team! Email stonebridgepta834@gmail.com to express your interest.
Save the Date: Color Gallop 2026!
Lace up those sneakers — our biggest PTA fundraiser of the year is about to kick off! The Stonebridge Color Gallop will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m. Walk, run, skip, roll or cheer along a one-mile course bursting with kid-safe color and fun!
Every step and splash of color helps raise funds for PTA grants, classroom resources, special experiences, and so much more that directly benefits our kids. Watch E-News and Friday Folders for more info coming out in the next weeks.
Opt-In for your Color Gallop t-shirt
New this year, we are running a leaner, greener Color Gallop! Students who would like a new Color Gallop t-shirt may opt-in for one via this form. Students who already have a Color Gallop shirt from previous years may choose to reuse it. If you have extra Color Gallop shirts laying around, we will be collecting them in the front vestibule leading up to the event. Let's keep more money going to the school and fewer t-shirts going to the landfills!
No Rain, Only Rainbows!
In the event of inclement weather, the Color Gallop Rain Date will be Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. We will make the Gallop/No Gallop decision by Friday evening and announce it via email and the Stonebridge PTA Facebook group.
Marathon Monday! Monday, September 7 — all Labor Day long!
Fuel up all day long at The NeighborStop at 1101 Owens St N, just down the road from Stonebridge. For each gallon pumped, The Neighborstop will donate 3¢ back to Stonebridge. Marathon Monday is every first Monday of the month, all day, all year long (summers, too!). No code needed.
Dairy Queen Giveback: Wednesday, September 9, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Just because school is in session doesn't mean ice cream is out of season! Swing by for a sweet treat and earn 10% back for Stonebridge.
It's never too early to Thank A Teacher!
Want to make a direct impact in your child’s classroom? Check out our Teacher Wish Lists and consider purchasing an item—or two—to help support a welcoming classroom environment and enhance student learning throughout the year. Every contribution makes a difference!
Pony Homecoming Carnival
Mark your calendar for this FREE, family-friendly event on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Stillwater Area High School. All ages are invited to join us for traditional carnival games and activities, prizes, inflatables, and food trucks just before the football game. Volunteers are needed to help out with games. Sign up online.
Cheer on the Ponies!
Support our student athletes and performers all year long!
Sports Tickets on Hudl
Buy & store tickets for sporting events (Download the free app)
Watch select games live
Follow your favorite teams & players
Buy and store tickets for choir, band, orchestra and theatre
Tickets go live one month prior to each performance.
Plan ahead and check out our Fine Arts Calendar
Looking for something to do after school?
Community Education has fun classes to keep kids learning and engaged when the school day ends. And the best part? They’re all right here at Stonebridge! From art and STEM to sports and theatre and there’s something for everyone.
Astronomy
Cosmic Creators Lab
Eco-Friendly Jewelry Making
Fizzy, Fun & Slime Lab
Jr Crime Scene Detectives
Jr STEM Club
Sew Much Fun
Slim, Sparkles, and Science
Theatre - Madagascar Kids
Connect with us
Email: stonebridge@stillwaterschools.org
Website: stonebridge.stillwaterschools.org
Location: 900 Owens Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 651-351-8700
Facebook: facebook.com/Stillwater834
Instagram: instagram.com/stillwater834