Statewide Tornado Drill In South Washington County Scheduled For April 15

The statewide tornado drill will be held on Thursday, April 15 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

6 SoWashCo Students Participate In All-State Honor Band In South Washington County

Of the six students selected, four students are from Woodbury High School and two students are from Woodbury Middle School.

Share Your Stories: How My Cultural Identity Is Seen, Heard And Honored In South Washington County Part 2 On April 15

The session will be held on Zoom by clicking the “join session” link below on the scheduled date and time.

7 Washington County Schools On DOH's Coronavirus Outbreak List

Five of these schools are recent additions.

2 Woodbury Schools On DOH's Coronavirus Outbreak List

The list includes schools that have recently reported five or more cases of COVID-19.

University Of Minnesota Extension COVID-19 Takes Its Toll On Minnesota's Craft Brewing Industry

After a decade of exponential growth in Minnesota's craft breweries, COVID-19 led to an 18 percent drop in economic activity during 2020 ...

A Reminder About Coronavirus Quarantine Procedures In South Washington County

The recent increase in quarantine cases has been the result of behaviors outside of school, including during spring break.

University Of Minnesota Extension Tips For Controlling Crabgrass In Your Lawn

This spring is about 2.5 weeks ahead of normal based on daily temperatures and growing degree day accumulation. We just entered the wind ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Minnesota Farms See Higher Income In 2020

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Minnesota farms saw improved profitability in 2020, primarily due to higher commodity prices in the ...

University Of Minnesota Extension 12 Weeks Of Winter: Celebrate Spring With A "Bird Day" Cake!

Starting to get a little cabin fever this winter? We've got a list of activities to keep you busy for the rest of Minnesota's longest se ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Get The Most Out Of Lawn Patch And Repair Mixes This Spring

We often see dead patches or bare spots as the snow disappears and lawns green up. This can be caused by a number of winter stresses. If ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Planting And Trellising Raspberries For Home And Community Gardens

Raspberries are a delightful fruit crop to grow in the home garden, community garden or urban farm. They are relatively easy to grow and ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Growing Cool-Season Vegetables In Minnesota

By March, gardeners are eager to start planting cool-season spring vegetables. There are some common problems with cool-season veggies i ...

University Of Minnesota Extension When To Prune Hydrangeas For Best Bloom

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular blooming woody shrubs in Minnesota landscapes and, as you'd expect, people often ask how and when ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Pine County Partnership Helps Food Insecure Families During Pandemic

Jimmie Johnson has been teaching health and nutrition through University of Minnesota Extension SNAP-Ed in Pine County since 2015. Aware ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Ask Extension: Do Fertilizers Help Or Hurt Plants?

How and when should I fertilize plants? Do plants really need it?

University Of Minnesota Extension Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Becomes A Household Name

It's been two years since the rusty patched bumble bee became the state bee of Minnesota, a designation due in no small part to Elaine E ...

In Woodbury Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in Washington County.

Park High School AVID Student Selected As Dell Scholarship Winner In South Washington County

The Dell Scholars program focuses on providing support for students as they pursue a higher education degree.

SoWashCo CARES Education Foundation Donation In South Washington County

The donation will be used to help students receive mental health services, provide mindfulness tools.

Schools Now A Drop-Off Site For Student Coronavirus Tests In South Washington County

This testing option is not for students who have symptoms, as they should not be present at school.

It Has Been A Tough Week For Our Community In South Washington County

'As a school community, we need to support each other and show compassion and empathy.'

2 Washington County Schools Remain On Coronavirus Outbreak List

The list of schools with recent outbreaks is updated every Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Health.

University Of Minnesota Extension 12 Weeks Of Winter: Take A Closer Look At Snowflakes

Starting to get a little cabin fever this winter? We've got a list of activities to keep you busy for the rest of Minnesota's longest se ...

University Of Minnesota Extension Pine County Partnership Helps Food Insecure Families During Pandemic

Jimmie Johnson has been teaching health and nutrition through University of Minnesota Extension SNAP-Ed in Pine County since 2015. Aware ...

South Washington County School Share Your Stories: How My Cultural Identity Is Seen, Heard And Honored Part 2 Rescheduled On April 15

The virtual listening session, previously scheduled in March, is now scheduled for 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, April 15.

2 Washington County Schools Still On Coronavirus Outbreak List

The list of schools with recent outbreaks is updated every Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Health.

New Spring Meal Pick-Up Calendar Of South Washington County School

SoWashCo families in Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) will be able to pick up free meals for their child from 8:30-10 a.m.

A Bittersweet Spring Break Message In South Washington County School

South Washington County Schools, staff, students and families can be proud of the efforts and hard work that have gotten us through.

South Washington County Shared Kindergarten Enrollment

Families with a child eligible to begin kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year are encouraged to complete the online enrollment form.

South Washington County Review School Bus Information

It’s important to double-check your child’s school bus information starting on March 11 as it may have changed for the third trimester.

SoWashCo Parent ADHD Education Event On March 17

Treatment Options for Your Child, a free virtual parent education event from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on March 17 as a part of the parent education.

South Washington County School Announces Share Your Stories: How My Cultural Identity Is Seen, Heard And Honored Part 2

The virtual listening session, scheduled for 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, will be facilitated by Superintendent Julie Nielsen.

South Washington County Schools Aim For In-Person Class March 18

But a student’s class could move online at any time if a class is exposed to COVID-19, officials said.

Grades 6-12 Scheduled To Return To The In-Person Learning Model On March 18 In South Washington County School

Students who are in the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) for trimester three will remain in VLA.

Practicing Patience During Coronavirus In South Washington County School

'We want to make sure that community expectations placed on our school staff are realistic and result in quality outcomes for students.'

East Ridge High School Student Selected As 2021 ExCEL Award Winner In South Washington County School

ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership) is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school.

3 SoWashCo Educators Nominated For The Minnesota Teacher Of The Year In South Washington County

In March, they will meet again to choose a group of finalists and will announce this year’s Teacher of the Year on Sunday, May 2.

Share Your Stories With South Washington County: How My Cultural Identity Is Seen, Heard And Honored

The virtual listening session, scheduled for 1:30-2:30 p.m. on February 18, will be facilitated by Superintendent Julie Nielsen.

South Washington County Reminders And A Return To School For Grades 6-8 And 11-1

Secondary school bus transportation will resume with its original routes and bus stops that were in place before distance learning.