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The Student Senate is hosting a blood drive on Monday in support of Orono third grader Weston.
Student Senate to Host Blood Drive in Support of Orono Third Grader
Digital Drawing. “Porcelain shell”
Students Showcase Their Talent in Arts Exhibition
A poster for Winterfest
Guide to Winterfest Week 2025
The YR4 Asteroid floats through space.
Will an Asteroid Eliminate All Life on Earth?
A cold weather advisory has been issued for the Orono area.
Cold Weather Advisory in Effect for Orono Area
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
#6 Orono defeated #3 Northfield on Wednesday to advance to the state semifinals.
Boys Hockey Routs Northfield, Progresses to State Semifinals
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
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
#6 Orono defeated #3 Northfield on Wednesday to advance to the state semifinals.
Boys Hockey Routs Northfield, Progresses to State Semifinals
(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
The Boys' Tennis Team shakes hands with Wayzata after their section final win.
Orono Boys Tennis Wins Sections
OHS prepares for an exciting spring sports season.
OHS Gearing Up For The Spring Sports Season
#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
Minnesota Vikings defense stops New York Jets wide receiver Garret Wilson
Vikings Hold Off Jets in Week 5 Win
The Calvin Church where SPARKS occurs.
Inspire, Educate, Lead: Make a Lasting Impact With SPARKS Mentorship Program
OHS students can choose between Spanish, German, and Chinese for world languages.
Which Language Class?
Junior Reece Herrera working on homework
Homework: is it Necessary?
The Spartan Closet
What is the Spartan Closet?
Finals Week is this week.
Guide to Finals Week: Schedule, Study Tips, and More
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!
Letter to the Editor: Orono Should Not Purchase New Computers
Letter to the Editor: Orono Should Not Purchase New Computers
High school student uses generative AI in school.
The Role of Generative AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword
Sophomore Davis Kelly using a Dell Chromebook 3100 2 in 1.
OHS Must Invest More Towards Student Laptops
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
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
On Cloud shoes come in many sizes and styles, such as the CloudStratus 2 shown in this photo.
Do On Shoes Really Propel You Into the Clouds?
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
Test your skills in this March-themed word search!
March 2025 Word Search
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
Brotherly love, Blake Van Patten and Crosby Van Patten face off in the tug-of-war.
Photo Gallery: Winterfest Class Comp
Test your skills in this March-themed word search!
March 2025 Word Search
A Winterfest poster
Winterfest 2025 Crossword
Test your skills in this Valentine's Day-themed word search!
Valentine’s Day 2025 Word Search
New Years fireworks
January 2025 Crossword
A winter cabin.
December 2024 Crossword
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Mitchell Kauch rushes to rushes to the basket.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Finals vs BSM
Nicolas Pasulka, Sports Photographer • March 18, 2025
Nolan Groves goes for a dunk.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Semifinals vs Richfield
Nicolas Pasulka, Sports Photographer • March 12, 2025
--- ducks under his opponents stick in a battle for the puck.
Photo Gallery: Boys Hockey State Semifinals vs St. Cloud Cathedral
Nicolas Pasulka, Sports Photographer • March 11, 2025
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The Calvin Church where SPARKS occurs.
Inspire, Educate, Lead: Make a Lasting Impact With SPARKS Mentorship Program
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2025
OHS students can choose between Spanish, German, and Chinese for world languages.
Which Language Class?
Liam Barkley, Features Editor • February 13, 2025
Junior Reece Herrera working on homework
Homework: is it Necessary?
Kayla Seely and Autumn DeLong • February 3, 2025
Opinion
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
Kayla Seely, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025
The Orono senior parking lot
Parking Perils at Orono: Let’s Number Those Spots!
Kayla Seely, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
Letter to the Editor: Orono Should Not Purchase New Computers
Letter to the Editor: Orono Should Not Purchase New Computers
Nick Elsenpeter, Student • January 20, 2025
Review
Timothée Chalamet plays Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."
Run To Movies Now and Watch Bob Dylan Biopic: “A Complete Unknown”
Mason Johnson, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
Mason Johnson, Staff Writer • November 15, 2024
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves Its Value
Zack Rothe, Chief Programmer • November 14, 2024
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Test your skills in this March-themed word search!
March 2025 Word Search
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • March 7, 2025
A Winterfest poster
Winterfest 2025 Crossword
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • February 25, 2025
Test your skills in this Valentine's Day-themed word search!
Valentine’s Day 2025 Word Search
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2025
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Mitchell Kauch rushes to rushes to the basket.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Finals vs BSM
Nicolas Pasulka, Sports Photographer • March 18, 2025
Nolan Groves goes for a dunk.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Semifinals vs Richfield
Nicolas Pasulka, Sports Photographer • March 12, 2025
--- ducks under his opponents stick in a battle for the puck.
Photo Gallery: Boys Hockey State Semifinals vs St. Cloud Cathedral
Nicolas Pasulka, Sports Photographer • March 11, 2025
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