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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. We are committed to the mission of "educating students for success" through collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.
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Starting Monday, Feb. 9 all families must complete the transportation opt-in form by Friday, March 6. The form can be found in your Campus Parent Portal account.
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SoWashCo Schools is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students. Every student has a constitutional right to attend school regardless of their immigration status, and public schools must remain a safe haven for learning.
This provides information that details how SoWashCo Schools handles interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Updates about the Next Step/Pathways construction project.
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Please show your appreciation for SoWashCo Schools by nominating us for Woodbury Magazine's "Best of Woodbury '26"
![A New Chapter for Next Step / Pathways]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770301658/sowashcok12mnus/er8lpegid0hjmquo2r3i/nextstepbuilding.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770301658/sowashcok12mnus/er8lpegid0hjmquo2r3i/nextstepbuilding.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770301658/sowashcok12mnus/er8lpegid0hjmquo2r3i/nextstepbuilding.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770301658/sowashcok12mnus/er8lpegid0hjmquo2r3i/nextstepbuilding.png","width":1000}])
The staff of Next Step and Pathways (special education programs that serve students ages 18-22) recently had the opportunity to tour the construction site of their future school building.
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If you are in need of assistance, please reach out to a staff member at your school or visit SoWashCo CARES community partners to find additional resources in the community.
![2026 Reading Screening]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764858142/sowashcok12mnus/wnfprbhg45fx7yhnf1pd/readingtest.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764858142/sowashcok12mnus/wnfprbhg45fx7yhnf1pd/readingtest.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764858142/sowashcok12mnus/wnfprbhg45fx7yhnf1pd/readingtest.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764858142/sowashcok12mnus/wnfprbhg45fx7yhnf1pd/readingtest.png","width":1000}])
Some students in grades 4–8 and all 9th-grade students will take an online reading test called Capti ReadBasix this January. This is required by the state’s MN READ Act.
![Winter Weather and Transportation Reminders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764858143/sowashcok12mnus/jusssbazfnquudrygxrm/winterweather_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764858143/sowashcok12mnus/jusssbazfnquudrygxrm/winterweather_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764858143/sowashcok12mnus/jusssbazfnquudrygxrm/winterweather_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764858143/sowashcok12mnus/jusssbazfnquudrygxrm/winterweather_1.png","width":1000}])
Throughout the school year, SoWashCo Schools may enter into an emergency closure, e-learning day (extended-learning day) or a late start due to bad weather or other situations in which school cannot be held in person.
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On Thursday, Nov. 20 the School Board approved the 2026-27 school calendar. You can view and download the calendar at sowashco.org/calendar.
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Throughout the school year, SoWashCo Schools may enter into an emergency closure, e-learning day (extended-learning day) or a late start due to bad weather or other situations in which school cannot be held in person.
![SoWashCo Schools Bus with text "Patience Appreciated. Bus delays expected during first weeks of school"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760986919/sowashcok12mnus/pehszyegmoz5tdznv6kz/BacktoSchoolBuscancellations.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760986919/sowashcok12mnus/pehszyegmoz5tdznv6kz/BacktoSchoolBuscancellations.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760986919/sowashcok12mnus/pehszyegmoz5tdznv6kz/BacktoSchoolBuscancellations.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760986919/sowashcok12mnus/pehszyegmoz5tdznv6kz/BacktoSchoolBuscancellations.png","width":1080}])
SoWashCo Schools is at a critical stage with a bus driver shortage that could result in cancellations or delays for bus routes in the mornings and afternoons.
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SoWashCo Schools recognized Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Staff and students wore orange in recognition and solidarity for our Indigenous communities.
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Watch the Schools School Board candidate forum hosted by The League of Women Voters Woodbury Cottage Grove Area (LWVWCG).
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SoWashCo Schools values public participation and input through established district committees and advisory councils.
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You can reset your password or retrieve your username at any time using this link: https://changepassword.sowashco.org/pwm/private/login.
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