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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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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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The East Ridge High School Robotics Team (ERRORs) will be competing in the Worlds’ International Robotics Championship hosted in Houston, Texas.
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Some helpful reminders to keep students safe while riding the bus.
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Four group projects from Valley Crossing Elementary and Cottage Grove Middle were honored with awards amongst the nearly 1,400 entries.
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Students from East Ridge and Woodbury high schools were recognized by MnAiC this year.
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The St. Paul Area Athena Awards program honors outstanding female high school senior student-athletes from St. Paul and suburban public and independent high schools for their athletic achievements.
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South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) and its employee labor groups share a common interest in creating the most effective educational experience for our students.
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We asked some of our students to tell us about a women in their life that inspires them most and here is what a few had to say.
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Three SoWashCo Schools Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) seniors have been selected as recipients of the Dell Scholars program.
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The South Washington County Thunderbolts Adapted Floor Hockey Team placed third at the State Tournament.
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Minnesota offers two tax benefits for those who purchase school supplies through the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction for their child.
Minnesotans can now claim the Child Tax Credit, with no limit on the number of children claimed.
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