A new petition, started by Ashley Cegielski, has gained over a thousand signatures in opposition to the Stillwater Area Public Schools’ decision to begin the 2025-2026 school year in mid-August, two weeks before Labor Day. Cegielski, a parent of two elementary students, argues that such a significant decision should involve community input, such as a poll or vote. She expresses concerns about disrupting family time, summer tourism, and local businesses that rely on teenage workers during the summer months.
