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SoWashCo Online: Flexible
Our flexible programming allows students to enroll in full-time, part-time or singular classes, depending on their schedule and individual needs.
SoWashCo Online: Supportive
Our supportive learning environment focuses on fostering relationships and building community among its learners, including opportunities for connection beyond academics.
SoWashCo Online: Innovative
Our innovative approach, open to any Minnesota student in grades 9-12, tailors learning to meet each student’s needs and aspirations.
Welcome to SoWashCo Online
Achieve More with Flexible Online Education
Enrollment is open year-round for students in grades 9-12 within SoWashCo high schools and any high school within Minnesota. Our flexible programming allows students to enroll in full-time, part-time or singular classes, depending on their schedule and their individual needs.
Experience a connected, supportive learning environment designed to meet your unique needs. Discover how you can thrive–learn more and enroll today!
Why our Students Choose SoWashCo Online
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We invite you to consider joining an advisory or committee to share your voice and contribute to our school community.
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Learn English and gain job skills in our free Work Experience Class.
- Who can join:
- Recently graduated English Language Learner (ELL) high school students
- Any English as a Second Language (ESL) student age 17 or older
- Not currently enrolled in K-12 schools
- Intermediate English level or higher
- What you'll do:
- Improve your workplace English
- Build your resume and practice interviewing
- Learn and earn Microsoft Office and ServSafe certifications
- Gain hands-on kitchen and customer service experience
- Learn barista skills and more
- Class Schedule:
- Monday-Thursday
- 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- June 15-August 6
- Location: District Program Center, 8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. in Cottage Grove
For more information or to sign up call 651-425-6634.
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Minnesota’s SUN Bucks program provides $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during the summer months. Each child receives $40 per month (June–August) on a pre-loaded EBT card.
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Several students from East Ridge and Woodbury high schools were selected among hundreds of students across Minnesota.
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Parents must review their senior's meal account balance to determine what to do with any funds that remain in their student's account after graduation.
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The Coalition of Adult Basic Education (COABE) presented an award to Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday, March 26, recognizing his role in securing millions in federal funding for adult education and career training programs.
Walz joined a national group of governors in signing an open letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to advocate for the release of $6.8 billion in congressionally approved funding that the Department of Education was expected to distribute to schools by July 1, 2025. This collective pressure was instrumental in releasing approximately $7 million in federal funding for Adult Education that had been delayed, ensuring program stability through fiscal year 2026.
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This past Presidents’ Day, SoWashCo Schools hosted its first Black History Month Student Social at East Ridge High School.
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Students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11 will participate in MCAs beginning April 1.
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Please show your appreciation for SoWashCo Schools by nominating us for Woodbury Magazine's "Best of Woodbury '26"