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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. The mission of SoWashCo Schools is to educate students for success.
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District News
![SoWashCo Schools to celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, June 19, 2023. All district buildings closed.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686073835/sowashcok12mnus/pfdlhiut0xxpt6ncores/Juneteenth2023-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686073835/sowashcok12mnus/pfdlhiut0xxpt6ncores/Juneteenth2023-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686073835/sowashcok12mnus/pfdlhiut0xxpt6ncores/Juneteenth2023-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1686073835/sowashcok12mnus/pfdlhiut0xxpt6ncores/Juneteenth2023-2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1686073835/sowashcok12mnus/pfdlhiut0xxpt6ncores/Juneteenth2023-2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1686073835/sowashcok12mnus/pfdlhiut0xxpt6ncores/Juneteenth2023-2.png","width":2200}])
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) will observe the Juneteenth state holiday on Monday, June 19, 2023. All district buildings will be closed and there will be no district programs.
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Free vaccination clinics for students of all ages are being held throughout the school district from 4:30-6:30 p.m. during the summer months.
![Stop-Arm Cameras]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685656829/sowashcok12mnus/xtzzqwhfd0dou6gc9bnk/Sidebus_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685656829/sowashcok12mnus/xtzzqwhfd0dou6gc9bnk/Sidebus_1.png","width":500}])
More than 250 violations were captured by the cameras for the 2022-23 school year, including 62 in just the past three months.
SoWashCo Schools will present a final draft of the new Long-Range Facility Plan to the School Board during the School Board Workshop Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the District Service Center.
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All families must complete this update between Tuesday, June 20 and Friday, June 30.
![Perfect ACT Scores]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685653967/sowashcok12mnus/hze4gau0csozn96skvyq/2023PerfectACTScores-1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685653967/sowashcok12mnus/hze4gau0csozn96skvyq/2023PerfectACTScores-1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685653967/sowashcok12mnus/hze4gau0csozn96skvyq/2023PerfectACTScores-1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1685653967/sowashcok12mnus/hze4gau0csozn96skvyq/2023PerfectACTScores-1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1685653967/sowashcok12mnus/hze4gau0csozn96skvyq/2023PerfectACTScores-1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1685653967/sowashcok12mnus/hze4gau0csozn96skvyq/2023PerfectACTScores-1.png","width":2200}])
SoWashCo Schools is excited to recognize seven students for earning a top composite score of 36 on their recent ACT test.
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1,498 seniors are graduating from South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) this weekend.
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South Washington Alternative High School students had the unique opportunity to learn to cook food from different cultures.
The next negotiation session between SoWashCo Schools and UTSWC is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7.
![Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685115494/sowashcok12mnus/iqiifvz7yrsfyuzb2xhr/APPIHeritageMonthVideoThumbnail-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685115494/sowashcok12mnus/iqiifvz7yrsfyuzb2xhr/APPIHeritageMonthVideoThumbnail-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685115494/sowashcok12mnus/iqiifvz7yrsfyuzb2xhr/APPIHeritageMonthVideoThumbnail-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1685115494/sowashcok12mnus/iqiifvz7yrsfyuzb2xhr/APPIHeritageMonthVideoThumbnail-2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1685115494/sowashcok12mnus/iqiifvz7yrsfyuzb2xhr/APPIHeritageMonthVideoThumbnail-2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1685115494/sowashcok12mnus/iqiifvz7yrsfyuzb2xhr/APPIHeritageMonthVideoThumbnail-2.png","width":2200}])
AAPI Heritage Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States.
![Strategic Plan 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684537408/sowashcok12mnus/x9ykqfrtvpcmqzpotkwu/Strategic_Priorities_2023.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684537408/sowashcok12mnus/x9ykqfrtvpcmqzpotkwu/Strategic_Priorities_2023.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684537408/sowashcok12mnus/x9ykqfrtvpcmqzpotkwu/Strategic_Priorities_2023.pdf","width":792}])
School Board approved the strategic planning roadmap.
![SoWashCo Repairs - Liam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685108040/sowashcok12mnus/kr7dftpqpfizm6y1ewhr/IMG_9327.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685108040/sowashcok12mnus/kr7dftpqpfizm6y1ewhr/IMG_9327.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685108040/sowashcok12mnus/kr7dftpqpfizm6y1ewhr/IMG_9327.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1685108040/sowashcok12mnus/kr7dftpqpfizm6y1ewhr/IMG_9327.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1685108040/sowashcok12mnus/kr7dftpqpfizm6y1ewhr/IMG_9327.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1685108040/sowashcok12mnus/kr7dftpqpfizm6y1ewhr/IMG_9327.jpg","width":2200}])
'SoWashCo Repairs' is a new class that has high school students teaming up with the Department of Technology at South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools). Students work to get Chromebooks in tip-top shape while learning new skills along the way.
Thank you for your feedback during our Long-Range Facility Plan Community Meetings.
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The Minnesota Seal of Biliteracy is an official recognition for proficiency in an eligible language other than English.
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) and the United Teachers of South Washington County (UTSWC) met for their third public negotiation session on May 23.
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