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Students will enter the Grand March through the balloon arch made by student council
OHS Gears Up for “City of Stars” Prom 2025
Read on to learn more about Spartan Send-Off Week.
Guide to Spartan Send-Off Week 2025
The doors to the OHS courtyard
OHS Courtyard Temporarily Closes Due to Vandalism
A poster hangs for the play "You Can't Take It With You"
Explore the Sycamore Family in OHS Drama’s ‘You Can’t Take It With You’
Read on to learn more about the week's dress-up days.
Exclusive: Dress-up Days for Prom Week Revealed—Tuesday Will Shock You
A storm rages above the trees.
Outdoor Sporting Events Cancelled Due to Severe Weather
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison getting drafted in 2023 as the 23rd pick of the first round.
2025 NFL Draft: The Lifeline for a Vikings Dynasty?
Distance Track Team gearing up for a winter run.
Long-Distance Track Team Prepares For Upcoming Season
Nolan Groves jumps for a lay-up.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball State Quarterfinals vs DeLaSalle
Mitchell Kauch rushes to rushes to the basket.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Finals vs BSM
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
The Orono Spartans line up against Mound.
Photo Gallery: Orono vs Mound Football Game
#27 Frankie Stevenson runs the ball.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Providence
Orono football lines up against Providence Academy.
Orono Routs Providence 24-13 in Friday Night Showdown
Orono student section waves Spartan flag.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game
Nolan Groves jumps for a lay-up.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball State Quarterfinals vs DeLaSalle
Mitchell Kauch rushes to rushes to the basket.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Finals vs BSM
Nolan Groves goes for a dunk.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Semifinals vs Richfield
--- ducks under his opponents stick in a battle for the puck.
Photo Gallery: Boys Hockey State Semifinals vs St. Cloud Cathedral
The girls cheer on their teammates.
Photo Gallery: Girls Basketball Section Finals vs BSM
A storm rages above the trees.
Outdoor Sporting Events Cancelled Due to Severe Weather
Distance Track Team gearing up for a winter run.
Long-Distance Track Team Prepares For Upcoming Season
(From left to right) Sindri Bonner, Taylor Walsh, Alivia Uselding, and Ryanne Andreen pose after winning their 4x800 race.
Making a Stride Into the 2024 OHS Track and Field Season
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season
With winter sports coming to a successful end of their seasons, OHS can look forward to spring sports kicking off!
Spring Sports Spring into Action
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison getting drafted in 2023 as the 23rd pick of the first round.
2025 NFL Draft: The Lifeline for a Vikings Dynasty?
#8 Rams linebacker Jared Verse tries to grab the football following a fumble from #14 Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.
Vikings Eliminated in Devastating Playoff Loss Against Rams
Detroit defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) sacks Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14).
Vikings Suffer Week 18 Loss, Look Forward Towards Playoffs
Sam Darnold on the field after getting sacked, resulting in a safety on Sunday, October 27th.
Vikings Fall to 5-2 in Week 8 Loss
Vikings running back Aaron Jones running into the end zone for a touchdown.
Vikings Lose in Week 7 Heartbreaker Against Lions
Hot dogs and Bratwursts are a summer grill staple.
Bratwurst or Hotdog, What’s The Difference?
Mr. Pusch teaches AP Physics, one of the most challenging classes at OHS... or is it?
What is the Hardest Class at OHS?
OHS's newest counselor, Ms. Condry, smiles in her office.
Championing Student Success: Meet Ms. Condry, OHS’s Newest Counselor
The Orono parking lot near the front entrance
Ditching Parking Spots and Rocking Parking Lots: Students React to New Parking Policy
Where OHS Students are Traveling: Spring Break 2025
Where OHS Students are Traveling: Spring Break 2025
When it comes to meeting dietary needs at school, there's room for improvement.
Uncovering the Dietary Dilemma at OHS
A person holds a phone with TikTok opened on it.
An End to the Trend: Why a TikTok Ban Would be Devastating
Students write essays in AP Seminar.
AP Research Should Count as an English Credit. Here’s Why
The OHS Media Center is a great place to study--but how many students can access it?
Unlocking the Media Center: A Space for all Students
The Orono senior parking lot
Parking Perils at Orono: Let’s Number Those Spots!
A poster for 'A Minecraft Movie.'
Mining Gold or Striking Dirt? A Review of ‘A Minecraft Movie’
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison getting drafted in 2023 as the 23rd pick of the first round.
2025 NFL Draft: The Lifeline for a Vikings Dynasty?
Timothée Chalamet plays Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."
Run To Movies Now and Watch Bob Dylan Biopic: “A Complete Unknown”
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves Its Value
June 2025 Master Crossword
June 2025 Master Crossword
June 2025 Master Jigsaw Puzzle
June 2025 Master Jigsaw Puzzle
June 2025 Master Word Search
June 2025 Master Word Search
May 2025 Crossword
May 2025 Crossword
May 2025 Jigsaw Puzzle
May 2025 Jigsaw Puzzle
Acrylic. “Replacing what was Stolen”
Photo Gallery: Orono Entries in Congressional Art Competition
Nolan Groves jumps for a lay-up.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball State Quarterfinals vs DeLaSalle
Mitchell Kauch rushes to rushes to the basket.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Finals vs BSM
Nolan Groves goes for a dunk.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Semifinals vs Richfield
--- ducks under his opponents stick in a battle for the puck.
Photo Gallery: Boys Hockey State Semifinals vs St. Cloud Cathedral
June 2025 Master Crossword
June 2025 Master Crossword
June 2025 Master Jigsaw Puzzle
June 2025 Master Jigsaw Puzzle
June 2025 Master Word Search
June 2025 Master Word Search
May 2025 Crossword
May 2025 Crossword
May 2025 Jigsaw Puzzle
May 2025 Jigsaw Puzzle
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The Spartan Speaks
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The Spartan Speaks

Students Honored at Academic Night

Rosie Hust, Staff Reporter
June 1, 2016
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Sophia Rauchle, News Editor
June 1, 2016
DECA Dogs Keep Up Success at Nationals

DECA Dogs Keep Up Success at Nationals

Cami Reese, Sports Editor
May 10, 2016
AP Testing Schedule

AP Testing Schedule

May 4, 2016
The World Sheds Purple Tears

The World Sheds Purple Tears

Rosie Hust, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2016
Helping the Earth to Stay Clean: Earth Day

Helping the Earth to Stay Clean: Earth Day

Rosie Hust, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2016
Fad Diets May be for the Worst

Fad Diets May be for the Worst

Cami Reese, Sports Editor
April 13, 2016
Kicking the High-Calorie Craving

Kicking the High-Calorie Craving

Ella Langer, News Editor
March 14, 2016
Pets Helping their Humans

Pets Helping their Humans

Anna Miller, Editor in Chief Online
March 10, 2016
Leap year is an extra day in the year making the normal 365 day year 366.

Leap Years are Actually Necessary

Kate Edwards, Opinions Editor
March 2, 2016

DECA Dogs Headed to State

Cami Reese, Sports Editor
March 2, 2016

Are You Shampooing Too Much?

Ella Lloyd, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2016
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