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Welcome to SoWashCo Schools
OUR MISSION
South Washington County Schools is a suburban district located southeast of St. Paul, Minnesota. The district includes all or parts of the communities of Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, as well as, Afton, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. We are committed to the mission of "igniting a passion for lifelong learning" through collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.
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District News
We are looking forward to welcoming your child into our schools for the 2022-23 school year. Priority Enrollment for the fall is now open. Families are eligible for a number of opportunities within SoWashCo Schools from our early learning programs, elementary magnet programs (Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion and Multiage at Valley Crossing Elementary), to our new SoWashCo Online for students in grades K-5 and 9-12 debuting fall 2022.
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) is seeking to hire bus assistants, bus drivers, crossing guards, Kids Club child care, maintenance and facilities staff, nutrition services workers, paraprofessionals, substitute paraprofessionals, substitute teachers and more.
Families can pick up two free meals (one breakfast and one lunch) for their child in middle or high school from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14 at the East Ridge High School activities entrance. Barcodes will not be required.
On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the school board held its annual meeting for a swearing-in ceremony and election of officers.
Newly elected board member Eric Tessmer joined re-elected members Pat Driscoll, Sharon Van Leer and Katie Schwartz as they took their oath of office.
- Join SoWashCo Schools virtually from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18 via Zoom for “Positive Advocacy and Self Advocacy: The Road to Independence” a parent education event.
- Parents will discover ways to support their child’s growth a strong and positive self-advocate
Woodbury and East Ridge High Schools both earned numerous honors from the Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Spotlight Education Program. Spotlight honors Minnesota high schools and students by recognizing the achievements of artists on and off the stage throughout the state.
Apply to the SoWashCo Schools Advisory Staff Development Committee (ASDC) to collaborate on the SoWashCo staff professional development plan, evaluate professional development efforts at the site and department level, ensure the representation of all employees and develop districtwide training ideas.
Starting on Wednesday, Jan. 12, we will be taking additional steps districtwide, until at least Feb. 1, to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 and flu-like symptoms.
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) is now at a critical stage that will result in multiple cancellations or delays for bus routes in the mornings and afternoons. Families will be notified by phone and text, with as much notice as possible, if their child’s morning or afternoon route is expected to be impacted.
The first two days after winter break (Jan. 4-5) have shown a steady number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in our schools.
Due to the number of COVID-19 cases in Washington County, the Hmong New Year celebration planned for Saturday, Jan. 8 has been canceled. The Hmong Parent Advisory Council apologizes for the late notice and plans to host a celebration next winter.
I want each of you to know how grateful I am to be in such wonderful communities that are so invested in our kids. I am certain that we will continue to face new challenges and with your support, we will make it through together. Thank you for your support and kindness during a difficult 2021.
Join us at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13 at the Woodbury High School lecture hall, for the second meeting of the SoWashCo Schools Black/African American Community Committee.
Due to ongoing supply chain issues, our milk vendor can only provide limited amounts of milk because of a carton shortage. The limited supply will be distributed to elementary schools for lunch beginning Jan. 4. This means milk cannot be provided to middle and high schools and is not guaranteed at all elementary schools.
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