Music Department Creative Reopening

Micah HunterNews

Music has been a key component of the Christian schooling experience at SCS for many years. We have a strong tradition of operating “above our pay grade” in terms of program offerings and artistic quality in relation to the size of our school. While Mr. Phillips, Mrs. Riley, and I are thrilled to be back in school and teaching our … Read More

God’s Goodness in Enrollment

Lori Vander ArkNews

A devotional was shared with me this morning about the phrase God is good. We hear it so often that we sadly become immune to its meaning. I was reminded, though, that goodness is something meant to be experienced and then believed, not the other way around. God demonstrates his goodness in countless ways, and I found myself, throughout some … Read More

Celebrating God’s Abundant Provision

Lori Vander ArkHead of School, News

In the fall of 2019, Stillwater re-launched Building for Growth with the announcement of a challenge match of $300K. In the seven months that followed, $100K more in matching funds became available and new and existing donors stepped up to meet and exceed the challenge, with gifts totaling nearly $1.4 Million for the 2019-20 school year.  God blessed us beyond … Read More

Intermediate School

Lori Vander ArkNews

In Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary of the English Language, Webster defines Intermediate as “Lying or being in the middle between two extremes.” While elementary and high school may not be considered “extremes”, they are the bookends of a traditional school. Right in the middle are unique years of growth and development for students. Recognizing an opportunity to create a program … Read More

2020 Fall Sports and New Facilities!

Andrew HarrelAthletic News

In light of everything going on, it is clear we serve such a wonderful and gracious God! Despite unpredictability, cancellations, rescheduling, and questions about whether a 2020 fall sports season would even be possible, we have successfully completed an entire season of soccer and volleyball at Stillwater.  It has not been a normal season by any means, but I am … Read More

Growing in Grace – When Things Get Complicated

Lori Vander ArkDevotional Blog

“Remember the word that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, ‘The Lord your God is providing you a place of rest and will give you this land.’ Your wives, your little ones, and your livestock shall remain in the land that Moses gave you beyond the Jordan, but all the men of valor among you shall pass … Read More

Growing in Grace – People of the Book

Lori Vander ArkDevotional Blog

Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it … Read More

Growing in Grace – All Came to Pass

Lori Vander ArkDevotional Blog

“Not one word of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.” ~ Joshua 21:45  Spoiler alert!  The book of Joshua, that we’re examining through this devotional series, ends with this simple statement: not one word of God’s promises failed.  ALL CAME TO PASS!   What an incredible reminder to … Read More

Growing in Grace – Have I Not Commanded You?

Lori Vander ArkDevotional Blog

Editorial Note: I’m excited to launch a regular devotional blog with this post.  The title of the blog comes from 2 Peter 3:18: “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”  My humble hope and prayer is that what I share here may help others in that endeavor.  My plan is to begin by … Read More

Reopening Update & SCS21

Lori Vander ArkHead of School, News

Stillwater Community, Greetings!  Now three weeks into the school year, I write today with an update on our status, some reminders, and to share our updated Strategic Plan with you.  First, what a joy it was to welcome our students back on September 9.  I’ve been so encouraged by how much my own children are enjoying being back in school, … Read More