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Guide to Winterfest Week 2026
Under the new policy, clubs will now have to meet either before or after school.
OHS Moves Clubs From Spartan Hour, Citing Academic Access
Orono Students Stage Walkout in Protest of Recent Immigration Enforcement Operations
Orono Students Stage Walkout in Protest of Recent Immigration Enforcement Operations
Guide to Finals Week 2026
Guide to Finals Week 2026
Students wear You Matter sweatshirts from past years
Guide to You Matter Week 2025
#12 Brennan Doherty shoots for 3.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball vs. New Prague
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots helmets are displayed with the Vince Lombardi Trophy before a press conference for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at the San Jose Convention Center.
Super Bowl LX Showdown: Seahawks Stand Favored, Patriots Look to Upset
#33 Eveyn Miller goes for a layup.
Photo Gallery: Girls Basketball vs. Mahtomedi
Orono huddles before the second half.
Photo Gallery: Boys Hockey vs Little Falls
The Orono student section and the football team celebrate after winning the game.
Photo Gallery: Football State Final vs Kasson-Mantorville
The Orono student section and the football team celebrate after winning the game.
Photo Gallery: Football State Final vs Kasson-Mantorville
The Spartans captured their first-ever state championship win on Friday, defeating Kasson-Mantorville in a thrilling 21-14 victory.
Spartans Make History, Claim First-Ever State Title in 21–14 Thriller Over Kasson-Mantorville
#13 Griffin Mauer makes sure his teammates are set.
Photo Gallery: Football State Semifinal vs Marshall
Orono punched its ticket to the state final game with a thrilling overtime win against Marshall on Thursday, November 11th.
Orono Advances to First-Ever State Final After Overtime Win Against Undefeated Marshall
Senior Lilah Rice spikes on New Prague during a match on Monday, October 13.
Serving up Spirit: Volleyball Ends Season With Heart
#12 Brennan Doherty shoots for 3.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball vs. New Prague
#33 Eveyn Miller goes for a layup.
Photo Gallery: Girls Basketball vs. Mahtomedi
Orono huddles before the second half.
Photo Gallery: Boys Hockey vs Little Falls
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
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
Nov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell greets quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter at Ford Field.
Vikings Tame the Lions in Week 9 Dub
Chargers running back Kimani Vidal carries the ball during the first half of a 37-10 win over the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. Vidal rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Vikings Suffer Shocking Week 8 Loss Against the Chargers
Vikings quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz warming up
The Quarterback Dilemma: Who Will Bring The Vikings To A Playoff Berth?
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) tries to avoid a tackle from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson (55) during the first half Sunday in Minneapolis.
Vikings Tumble to 3-3 in Loss Against the Eagles
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates after scoring the winning touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in London, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.
Vikings Pull Out Fourth Quarter Win in London
Where OHS Students are Traveling: Winter Break 2025
Where OHS Students are Traveling: Winter Break 2025
Students’ phones are placed in the phone pockets.
Do Phone Pockets Really Work? Examining the Phone Policy at OHS
The interior of the new College & Career Center, featuring counselor offices on the side walls and flags from college visits.
What’s Up With the New College & Career Center?
Read on to learn more about the PSAT/MNSQT, including why you should take it and tips to study for it.
Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT
Where OHS Students are Traveling: MEA 2025
Where OHS Students are Traveling: MEA 2025
Opinion: Don't Put Clubs Out of Reach
Opinion: Don’t Put Clubs Out of Reach
OHS should weight Enriched English
Strengthening the Honors Pathway Through Weighted Enriched English
Vikings quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz warming up
The Quarterback Dilemma: Who Will Bring The Vikings To A Playoff Berth?
AI is changing the social media landscape.
Scroll Smarter, Not Harder: How AI Is Transforming the Way We Use Social Media
Example of a painted parking spot.
A Colorful Way to Build School Spirit: Why Orono Should Let Seniors Paint the Parking Lot
Jeremy Allen White in "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere."
A Different Kind of Thunder Road: Springsteen’s Story Comes Alive in Deliver Me From Nowhere
Tiegan Swanson gives his take on the new Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple Redefines Active Noise Cancellation With AirPods Pro 3
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”
Winterfest 2026 Crossword
Winterfest 2026 Crossword
#12 Brennan Doherty shoots for 3.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball vs. New Prague
February 2026 Jigsaw Puzzle
February 2026 Jigsaw Puzzle
February 2026 Word Search
February 2026 Word Search
Orono Students Stage Walkout in Protest of Recent Immigration Enforcement Operations
Orono Students Stage Walkout in Protest of Recent Immigration Enforcement Operations
#12 Brennan Doherty shoots for 3.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball vs. New Prague
Orono Students Stage Walkout in Protest of Recent Immigration Enforcement Operations
Orono Students Stage Walkout in Protest of Recent Immigration Enforcement Operations
Swinging With the Spartans: A Look at the Orono Jazz Band
Swinging With the Spartans: A Look at the Orono Jazz Band
#33 Eveyn Miller goes for a layup.
Photo Gallery: Girls Basketball vs. Mahtomedi
How the Grinch Stole Learning the Week Before Break
How the Grinch Stole Learning the Week Before Break
Winterfest 2026 Crossword
Winterfest 2026 Crossword
February 2026 Jigsaw Puzzle
February 2026 Jigsaw Puzzle
February 2026 Word Search
February 2026 Word Search
January 2026 Crossword
January 2026 Crossword
January 2026 Jigsaw Puzzle
January 2026 Jigsaw Puzzle
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The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
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The Spartan Speaks
Breakfast Menu
Whole Grain Long John or Orono O’s
February 27, 2026
Lunch Menu
Mac & Cheese Bar With Bacon Bits and BBQ Pork
February 27, 2026
News
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Interactive Course Guide
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Apr 7 /4:00 pm / Baseball
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Apr 9 /4:30 pm / Softball
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Feb 7 / Boys Hockey
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1st Dance
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Feb 7 / Dance Team
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Feb 5 / Boys Hockey
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74
Bloomington Jefferson
55
Feb 5 / Boys Basketball
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Feb 5 / Girls Basketball
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Westonka
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Feb 3 / Boys Swim & Dive
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St. Louis Park
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Feb 2 / Boys Basketball
Features
Where OHS Students are Traveling: Winter Break 2025
Where OHS Students are Traveling: Winter Break 2025
Walter Olson, Visuals Editor • December 19, 2025
Students’ phones are placed in the phone pockets.
Do Phone Pockets Really Work? Examining the Phone Policy at OHS
Tiegan Swanson, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025
The interior of the new College & Career Center, featuring counselor offices on the side walls and flags from college visits.
What’s Up With the New College & Career Center?
Liam Barkley, Features Editor • November 20, 2025
Opinion
Opinion: Don't Put Clubs Out of Reach
Opinion: Don’t Put Clubs Out of Reach
John Eberhardt, Staff Writer • February 20, 2026
OHS should weight Enriched English
Strengthening the Honors Pathway Through Weighted Enriched English
Sebastian Pikula, Opinion Editor • December 2, 2025
Vikings quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz warming up
The Quarterback Dilemma: Who Will Bring The Vikings To A Playoff Berth?
Mason Johnson, Review Editor • October 27, 2025
Review
Jeremy Allen White in "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere."
A Different Kind of Thunder Road: Springsteen’s Story Comes Alive in Deliver Me From Nowhere
Mason Johnson, Review Editor • November 14, 2025
Tiegan Swanson gives his take on the new Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple Redefines Active Noise Cancellation With AirPods Pro 3
Tiegan Swanson, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025
A poster for 'A Minecraft Movie.'
Mining Gold or Striking Dirt? A Review of ‘A Minecraft Movie’
Jack Redding and Nick Albers • April 30, 2025
Puzzles
Winterfest 2026 Crossword
Winterfest 2026 Crossword
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2026
February 2026 Jigsaw Puzzle
February 2026 Jigsaw Puzzle
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • February 13, 2026
February 2026 Word Search
February 2026 Word Search
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • February 6, 2026
Photos & Videos
#12 Brennan Doherty shoots for 3.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball vs. New Prague
Jackson Hadley, Photographer • February 20, 2026
Orono Students Stage Walkout in Protest of Recent Immigration Enforcement Operations
Orono Students Stage Walkout in Protest of Recent Immigration Enforcement Operations
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • February 4, 2026
Swinging With the Spartans: A Look at the Orono Jazz Band
Swinging With the Spartans: A Look at the Orono Jazz Band
Davis Kelly, Multimedia Editor • January 22, 2026
Sports
#12 Brennan Doherty shoots for 3.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball vs. New Prague
Jackson Hadley, Photographer • February 20, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots helmets are displayed with the Vince Lombardi Trophy before a press conference for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at the San Jose Convention Center.
Super Bowl LX Showdown: Seahawks Stand Favored, Patriots Look to Upset
Jack Redding, Sports Editor • February 8, 2026
#33 Eveyn Miller goes for a layup.
Photo Gallery: Girls Basketball vs. Mahtomedi
Jackson Hadley, Photographer • January 13, 2026