SoWashCo Online To Host Virtual Info Session Wednesday

SoWashCo Online is set to offer part- and full-time instruction for students in grades 9-12 when it launches in the fall.

3 SoWashCo Educators Are Semifinalists For MN Teacher Of The Year

The 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year is due to be crowned May 1 in St. Paul.

$462M SoWashCo Schools Plan To Be Explained At Virtual Session

A Zoom session is scheduled to run from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday for residents to learn more and ask about the nine-figure plan.

SoWashCo Officials To Detail $462M Schools, Bond Plan Tuesday

Officials are scheduled to host an informational session from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oltman Middle School in Cottage Grove.

Best STEM High Schools In MN: See Where Woodbury Schools Rank

The rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education data, test scores, college data and student reviews.

$462M Schools Plan, Bond Proposal Headed To SoWashCo Board

The proposal recommends renovations and improvements at most buildings, as well as the closure of an elementary school.

Public School Teacher Salaries In MN: See How Your District Ranks

Statistics show the highest average salary in Minnesota was almost double what the average teacher earns in Minneapolis Public Schools.

Teacher Salaries In MN: Where SoWashCo, Woodbury Schools Rank

Average public school teacher pay in Minnesota ranges widely by district and region, and starting salaries can be dramatically lower.

5 Woodbury Schools On Weekly COVID-19 Outbreak List

None are in the South Washington County Schools system, which lifted its mask mandate Wednesday for K-12 schools.

Mask Mandate Ends At SoWashCo K-12 Schools

Masks are still required on buses and in the district’s early childhood programming, as vaccines aren’t available to children under 5.

3 Woodbury Schools Taken Off From COVID-19 Outbreak List

Woodbury Middle School, Woodbury High and East Ridge High were taken off Thursday's list, which included five other schools in the city.

Mask Mandate To Be Lifted Next Week At SoWashCo Schools

District officials are "strongly" recommending students and staff continue to wear masks next week after the mandate is lifted.

5 Woodbury Schools Added To Latest COVID-19 Outbreak List

Thursday’s COVID-19 outbreak list included 24 Washington County schools, almost three times as many as last week.

3 Woodbury Schools Named On MN’S COVID-19 Outbreak List

Just nine Washington County schools were included on the most recent outbreak list, down from 26 schools last week.

SoWashCo Drops Mask Mandate At High Schools

Masks must still be worn in elementary and middle schools and on district transportation, officials said.

4 SoWashCo Educators Nominated For MN Teacher Of The Year

South Washington County Schools is tied for the most nominees with the Hopkins and Bloomington public school districts.

6 Woodbury Schools Named On Latest COVID-19 Outbreak List

Twenty-six Washington County schools were included on the most recent list, the same number as last week.

6 Woodbury Schools Drop Off COVID-19 Outbreak List

Four of the six Woodbury schools on Thursday’s list are in the South Washington County Schools district.

SoWashCo To Follow New Rules On COVID-19 Isolation, Quarantine

New CDC recommendations say people who are fully vaccinated and boosted do not need to quarantine after they are exposed to the coronavirus.

Masks Required In SoWashCo Schools Amid COVID-19 Case Spike

Almost 600 coronavirus cases were reported among SoWashCo students and staff from Dec. 17 to Jan. 6, according to the district.

SoWashCo Cancels Bus Routes Amid ‘Critical’ Driver Shortage

The district is searching for new drivers, with many out sick while mechanics and transportation administrators fill in to plug some gaps.

3 Woodbury Schools Drop Off MDH’s COVID-19 Outbreak List

Fifteen Woodbury schools were on the state’s list for much of December, but that number fell to a dozen Thursday.

Supply Chain Snag Hits SoWashCo Schools; Milk In Short Supply

The district is partnering with SoWashCo CARES to provide reusable water bottles for students who need them amid a milk carton shortage.

SoWashCo Middle, High Schools Add Flexible Learning Days For 2022

There will be no classes Monday, Jan. 3, at South Washington County Schools after the school board made several calendar adjustments.

SoWashCo Names Principal For New Online School

SoWashCo Online — due to launch in the fall — will serve students in grades K-5 and 9-12, according to the district.

1 Woodbury School Added To COVID-19 Outbreak List

The most recent list released Thursday included 15 schools in Woodbury.

No Threat To SoWashCo Schools Amid TikTok Trend: Officials

South Washington County Schools officials said Thursday they are monitoring social media for threats and will refer any to local police.

Hmong New Year Celebration Postponed As SoWashCo Schools Close

South Washington County Schools canceled classes Friday, with heavy snow expected throughout the region.

SoWashCo Schools Canceled Ahead Of Snow Storm

A winter storm warning is in effect for the Twin Cities metro.

14 Woodbury Schools On COVID-19 Outbreak List: MDH

This week’s list included 48 Washington County schools, 11 more than last week.

SoWashCo Schools To Host ‘On The Spot’ Hiring Events

In-person job fairs are scheduled for Tuesday, with virtual hiring sessions to be held Thursday.

32 SoWashCo Student-Athletes Sign On To Play College Sports

Seniors at South Washington County high schools signed letters of intent in November to play collegiate sports.

10 Woodbury Schools On Weekly Coronavirus Outbreak List: MDH

More than 1,000 coronavirus cases have been reported at SoWashCo schools since the start of the academic year, according to the district.

College Financial Aid Applications In Woodbury Area: Compare To MN

See how FAFSA applications changed for Woodbury area high schools.

Falcon View Connections Academy Recognizes Woodbury Student

Student of the Month Award recognizes achievements in and out of the virtual classroom

COVID-19 Case Spike Prompts New Safety Rules In SoWashCo Schools

Officials are set to implement new health and safety procedures Nov. 29 at South Washington County elementary schools amid a surge in cases.

Minnesota Connections Academy Recognizes Woodbury Student

Student of the Month Award recognizes achievements in and out of the virtual classroom

7 Woodbury Schools On MN’s Weekly Coronavirus Outbreak List

Three Woodbury schools were added over the past two weeks to the state’s list of facilities with coronavirus outbreaks.

4 Woodbury Schools Remain On MDH Weekly Coronavirus Outbreak List

No Woodbury schools were added to or removed from the state’s latest list of facilities with coronavirus outbreaks released Thursday.

Woodbury High Removed From MDH Coronavirus Outbreak List

Four Woodbury schools remain on the most recent list, after one new school was added Thursday.