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Here are a few recent highlights of the ongoing construction projects taking place across the district.
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SoWashCo Schools and the UTSWC met for their second public negotiation session on June 11, 2025.
Here are a few Spring 2025 highlights of the ongoing construction projects taking place across the district.
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As we approach the close of another school year, I want to reflect on the incredible progress our students have made this year.
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Indigenous students who will be graduating next month were honored in a special ceremony at Belwin Conservancy’s Savanna Center.
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This year marks the first time that Park and Woodbury high schools have hosted a Girls Flag Football team.
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WHS will celebrate its 50th graduating class at this year's commencement ceremony.
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Many of our elementary schools host enrichment days that provide a full day of enrichment activities.
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Any student who will be a senior for the 2025-26 school year is required by law (Minn. Statute 121a.15) to receive the Meningococcal vaccine before the beginning of the school year.
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Four school board seats are available during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. At that election, individuals will be elected to fill vacancies for terms beginning in January of 2026 and expiring at the end of December 2029.
Print Newsletter
SoWashCo Schools CONNECT newsletter is mailed to district residents and businesses several times throughout the year. View the latest issue below or download a PDF from the archive.
SoWashCo CONNECT district newsletter shares stories and information that connect our families, schools and communities. It is mailed to all residents and businesses within the district several times per year.
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CONNECT Family News shares stories and information that connect our families, schools and communities. The newsletter is sent bi-weekly throughout the school year (mid-Aug. through early June).
SoWashCo Community Education offers affordable opportunities for students and community members of all ages to participate in enrichment, recreational and athletic activities. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on news, class offerings and information.
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SoWashCo Community Education provides lifelong learning and enrichment opportunities for all ages. We serve the communities of Afton, Cottage Grove, Denmark, Grey Cloud Island, Newport, St. Paul Park and Woodbury.
Community Education Catalog
The SoWashCo Community Education catalog is filled with hundreds of unique classes foryouth and adults. The catalog is produced three times a year and is available in print and interactive digital formats. Approximately 50,000 catalogs are mailed to homes and businesses in the South Washington County Schools district with additional catalogs distributed in prominent community locations.
| Ad Size | Ad Dimensions | Cost Per Issue | Cost Per Year (3 Issues) |
| Full Page | 7.375" w x 9.875" h | $1,200 | $3,240 |
| 2/3 page vert. | 4.5" w x 9.875" h | $800 | $2,160 |
| 1/2 page horz. | 7" w x 4.875" h | $600 | $1,620 |
| 1/3 page square | 4.5" w x 4.875" h | $400 | $1,080 |
| 1/3 page vert. | 2.25" w x 9.875" h | $400 | $1,080 |
| 1/3 page horz. | 7" w x 3.25" h | $400 | $1,080 |
| 1/6 page vert. | 2.25" w x 4.875" h | $200 | $540 |
| 1/6 page horz. | 4.5" w x 2.5" h | $200 | $540 |
Advertisers willing to commit to three or more consecutive publications will receive a
10% discount. Full payment will be due during the initial billing cycle.
Community rates are available for 501(c) non-profit organizations, government units, SoWashCo Schools parent groups (including PTA, PTO and Boosters) and SoWashCo Schools student organizations. For more information, please contact Marni Kanne at mkanne@sowashco.org or 651-425-6314.
Artwork File Requirements
| Ad Size | Ad Dimensions |
| Full Page | 7.375" w x 9.875" h |
| 2/3 page vert. | 4.5" w x 9.875" h |
| 1/2 page horz. | 7" w x 4.875" h |
| 1/3 page square | 4.5" w x 4.875" h |
| 1/3 page vert. | 2.25" w x 9.875" h |
| 1/3 page horz. | 7" w x 3.5" h |
| 1/6 page vert. | 2.25" w x 4.875" h |
| 1/6 page horz. | 4.5" w x 2.5" h |
- High resolution artwork (300 dpi at full ad dimensions)
- CMYK color profile
- File format: pdf, jpeg or eps
Please email files to mkanne@sowashco.org. Please note: advertisements will be labeled as ‘Paid Advertisement’.
A layout fee of $50 or more will be added to any ad that is not submitted to specification. Changes in ads after submission may incur additional charges. Please proof your ads thoroughly before submitting them to Community Education.
Catalog Advertising Criteria
- SoWashCo Community Education reserves the right to limit the amount of space any one advertiser or category of advertiser may run and reserves the right to refuse any advertisement for any reason, including similar programming and/or services as SoWashCo Community Education.
- School board policies and procedures will be followed.
- SoWashCo Community Education cannot accept advertising for the sale of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, drug paraphernalia, weapons, obscene, pornographic or illegal materials.
- Advertisements may be rejected by the school district if determined to be inconsistent with the educational objectives of the school district or inappropriate for inclusion in the publication.
- All advertisements must comply with our non-profit permit holder status from the US Postal Service. We cannot accept advertisements for financial institutions, insurance providers or recreational travel.
Contact
651-425-6314
mkanne@sowashco.org
