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Latest News
SoWashCo Schools will use an opt-in transportation system for the 2024-25 school year.
After much anticipation, we're thrilled to announce the recipients of prizes from our recent I Love To Read Video Contest.
This summer, SoWashCo Online is offering a small number of accelerated learning opportunities for students going into grades 9-12 for the 2024-25 school year.
The exhibition is free and is open to the community to view at the DSC through April 12.
18 students from SWAHS visit a kindergarten or preschool class every other Friday to read books and spend quality time with the younger students.
Park High School, Cottage Grove and Oltman middle schools recently have been validated as AVID National Demonstration Schools.
Families should start planning on getting their student’s vaccination status updated for the next school year.
It is important that students read books and texts that they can both decode (read the words) and comprehend (understand the meaning). This is referred to as a “just right” book or text.
Minnesotans can now claim the Child Tax Credit, with no limit on the number of children claimed.
Minnesota offers two tax benefits for those who purchase school supplies through the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction for their child.
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.
E-Newsletters
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.
Community Education Catalog
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Advertise with us
SoWashCo Community Education produces a printed catalog and interactive digital catalog three times a year. The printed catalog is mailed to over 50,000 homes and businesses in the South Washington County Schools district with additional catalogs distributed in prominent community locations. We offer affordable advertising opportunities for area businesses.
Ad Size | Ad Dimensions | Cost Per Issue | Cost Per Year |
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1/4 page vertical | 3.375" w x 5" h | $350 | $945 |
1/4 page horizontal | 7" w x 2.5" h | $350 | $945 |
Half page | 7" w x 5" h | $600 | $1620 |
Full page | 7.375" w x 9.875" h | $950 | $2565 |
Advertisers willing to commit to one year of advertising (three consecutive catalogs) will receive a 10% discount. Payment for the entire year will be due during the initial catalog billing cycle.
Artwork File Requirements
Ad Size | Ad Dimensions |
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1/4 page vertical | 3.375" w x 5" h |
1/4 page horizontal | 7" w x 2.5" h |
Half page | 7" w x 5" h |
Full page | 7.375" w x 9.875" 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