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part or full-time online learning experience for students in grades 9-12
SoWashCo Online offers students the opportunity to learn in a flexible environment that best meets their needs. SoWashCo Online students are supported by experienced SoWashCo teachers while meeting the same rigorous academic standards as our brick and mortar schools.
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
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Please complete our family survey for the 2024-25 school year calendar. The deadline to submit your response is Monday, Oct. 2.
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Early voting (mail-in and in-person) is open from Sept. 22 through Nov. 6. You can vote in person at four convenient Washington County locations Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Stillwater or Forest Lake. You can also vote by absentee ballot.
SoWashCo’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Department is seeking community voices to contribute to our district’s goals regarding educational equity, community engagement, and closing academic opportunity gaps.
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On Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, the City of Woodbury notified SoWashCo Schools that the City Council has decided to stop providing the services of an SRO at East Ridge and Woodbury high schools.
SoWashCo Schools' focus is on the safety and well-being of our students. We will continue to work with Woodbury Police to maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff.
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