The verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial has brought strong emotions from students, staff and families. To help students process their feelings on the verdict and what is happening in our communities, our schools will provide spaces for constructive and age-appropriate conversations. Whether in the classroom or another identified safe space at school, our social workers, counselors, psychologists and cultural liaisons will be available this week to support students.

For several years, seven South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) have partnered with the South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) for projects that help improve our groundwater, environment, and create habitats for birds and pollinators. The projects also offer unique learning opportunities for students.

Woodbury High School Teacher, Thomas Patzold, Senior Aerospace Studies Instructor for Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) was chosen as the Air Force Association’s Minnesota Teacher of the Year.