I really like this school. My son is in Kindergarten here and loves it. Ginger Diel is his teacher…read moreand I think she might be the best teacher ever. The school is relatively small and with a smaller school you have more attention on your children. The Principal Polly Maxwell is great and there is a lot of parent involvement.

this place is NOT SAFE !!!…read more a detective informed the family of serious sexual assault allegations the student had reported at school. Another teenage girl also came forward with similar claims involving Jesse Mack Butler. Reports state that one of the accusers alleged she was strangled to the point of losing consciousness and that the incident was recorded on a phone. ​ Even after the allegations, Stillwater High School kept K.S. and Butler in the same class for two weeks, an oversight believed was influenced by the status of Butler's father.​ Butler, was subsequently charged with nine felonies against K.S. and the other young woman, L.S., who reported being choked so severely by Butler that her doctor told her she was lucky to be alive. ​ The allegations were reported through the school system as part of an effort to prevent further harm, but media coverage later noted that the students remained in the same class for approximately two weeks after the accusations were made. ​ Court records and news reports indicate that Butler was initially charged with multiple felony counts relating to both students, including charges involving sexual assault and strangulation. He was later designated a youthful offender, a legal status that altered potential sentencing. Rather than serving a traditional prison term, he was placed into a court-ordered rehabilitation program, according to legal filings and case coverage. ​ Butler's court case began in March and was led by Assistant District Attorney Debra Vincent, who, according to the families of both victims, planned to prosecute Butler to the fullest extent of the law and would not deal with him unless he pleaded guilty. Neither family understood why Vincent eventually began pushing for Butler to be designated as a youthful offender, a hybrid status that treats defendants between 15 and 17 years old more seriously than juveniles but still offers expungement or record sealing not routinely available to adults. "We were completely against the youthful offender status from the beginning," said Amber Selvey, the mother of L.S. "I was sobbing, I was begging her not to do this deal," Yvonne Sweeney said. Sweeney said Vincent reasoned that Butler didn't have a previous criminal record, a claim the families rejected because Butler already had more than one accuser. Nevertheless, Butler was certified as a youthful offender in July with approval from Special Judge Susan Worthington, even as another charge related to violating a protective order held by L.S. was added to his list the next month. Butler subsequently pleaded no contest to 11 counts and was sentenced to the 78 years, though a further deal was in the offing. ​ The outcome prompted strong reactions within the Stillwater community and from the families of the students, who expressed fear that someone else could be harmed. The case has since gained broader attention through national media coverage.

I sent my first 2 kids here and they loved it! The fights in the hallways provide free…read moreentertainment and let the kids get their energy out before attending class. The surprise pep rallies keep the kids on their toes and add an extra air of excitement and school spirit. The constant circulation of 'the devil's lettuce' keeps the kids relaxed and ready to learn. The students here really love anime and kpop, it's nice to see them appreciating different cultures! Overall a great school, and it got the kiddos into good state colleges like OSU!

Best elementary school in Stillwater according to everyone, teachers, parents, former teachers, and…read morepeople who never even had kids. Apparently Highland Park is #2 but I've never been there. Stillwater has 4 public elementary schools, one public middle school, one private elementary and middle school, and one public high school. Sangre Ridge is located next door to the middle school across the street from some of the more affluent neighborhoods. That's probably why it's ranked as best, more of the wealthier kids attend here. There are 2 large playgrounds and basketball courts. Sidewalks all the way to 19th street, plus 2 crossing guards on duty during the busy drop off and pick up times. Every teacher and classroom we've delt with has been awesome. Parking is limited, if there is a school event be prepared to park in a neighborhood and walk! It's really hard to find a house in Stillwater, epically in this school district. Berry Creek is pretty much your only option.