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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. The mission of SoWashCo Schools is to educate students for success.
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![Free Meals for Kids]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747752971/sowashcok12mnus/a3kbc33m5zixjhchra0o/freemealsforkids.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747752971/sowashcok12mnus/a3kbc33m5zixjhchra0o/freemealsforkids.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747752971/sowashcok12mnus/a3kbc33m5zixjhchra0o/freemealsforkids.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747752971/sowashcok12mnus/a3kbc33m5zixjhchra0o/freemealsforkids.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747752971/sowashcok12mnus/a3kbc33m5zixjhchra0o/freemealsforkids.png","width":1600}])
The Free Meals for Kids mobile app lists locations and information on programs that offer free meals for children ages 18 and under.
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SUN Bucks, formerly S-EBT, is an income-based food support program that supports families.
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Students using South Washington County Schools bus transportation for summer school should keep their 2024-2025 bus ID card for use during summer school.
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Amid the excitement, students’ deep gratitude for the teachers who guided, inspired and supported them along the way stands out.
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Students from Park High School’s IB Biology course participated in hands-on ecology learning at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
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Construction on our first projects is underway and more will begin soon.
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The month of May hosts many celebrations and recognitions.
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This year, South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) launched a district-wide pen pal program to promote wellness, connections and literacy among students.
![Next Step participates in Branches program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746108389/sowashcok12mnus/vbgnsj4obzccm8sviawz/nextstepbranches.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746108389/sowashcok12mnus/vbgnsj4obzccm8sviawz/nextstepbranches.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746108389/sowashcok12mnus/vbgnsj4obzccm8sviawz/nextstepbranches.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746108389/sowashcok12mnus/vbgnsj4obzccm8sviawz/nextstepbranches.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746108389/sowashcok12mnus/vbgnsj4obzccm8sviawz/nextstepbranches.png","width":1600}])
This past winter, students from Next Step Transition Program participated in Tree Trust’s Branches, a 10-week work program that introduces students to “green collar” work.
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Our elementary classes celebrated Earth Day this year in inspiring ways.
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Families with graduating seniors are asked to check their student’s meal account balance and determine what to do with any remaining funds.
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For the first time in state history, Minnesota high schools are celebrating the inaugural season of boys volleyball.
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AVID and Kids Club students are finishing the final phase of a yearlong service learning project supported by an Innovation in Service Learning Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education.
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The Lake Middle School (LMS) Penguin Corps is a unique and inspiring student-led Linux open-source club dedicated to learning technology and community service.
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Retired District Media Specialist Carla Larsen, continues to inspire SoWashCo readers during her retirement.
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