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How many students are in sowashco schools?

Our goal is to provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation to students who live in our school district. Approximately 18,400 students (including nonpublic students) who reside within SoWashCo Schools boundaries will attend school this year. Roughly 14,000 will ride a school bus to and from school.

What is sowashco online?

SoWashCo Online students are supported by experienced SoWashCo teachers while meeting the same rigorous academic standards as our brick and mortar schools. At the high school level, students will work on their online courses in ways that match their individual needs.

What happens if sowashco schools are closed due to bad weather?

Throughout the school year, SoWashCo Schools may enter into an emergency closure or an e-learning day (extended learning day) due to bad weather or other situations in which school cannot be held in person. Read More about Review Emergency Procedures SoWashCo Schools Student Athletes Sign National Letter of Intent Nov182021

How many sowashco students signed letters of intent?

Nov182021 Thirty-two seniors from South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) signed letters of intent to play inter-collegiate athletics next year. The students attend East Ridge, Park and Woodbury high schools. November 10 was the first day of the early signing period for students to sign a National Letter of Intent.

Upcoming Virtual family information sessions

Attend one of our virtual information sessions via Zoom on the dates below to learn more about SoWashCo Online for the 2022-23 school year. More sessions will be added in the future.

SoWashCo Online Student Experience

At the high school level, students will work on their online courses in ways that match their individual needs. Our high school course design is dependent on enrollment and whenever possible, a blend of synchronous and personalized asynchronous instruction will be offered.

What courses are available through SoWashCo Online?

Students in grades K-5 will receive the same standards based instruction as their peers in a traditional school setting.

How does SoWashCo Online differ from our experience during emergency distance learning?

SoWashCo Online programs go through deliberate design process. This process was unable to take place during emergency distance learning due to time constraints. The creation of online learning experiences is also vastly different from learning experiences created for brick-and-mortar classrooms.

How many students can be in an online course?

Secondary- class sizes will be capped at 40 students, per Minnesota Department of Education accreditation rules, no matter the subject area.

Can students take some classes online and others in person?

Students in grades 9-12 will be able to take all or some of their classes online. SoWashCo Online will have both comprehensive (full-time) and supplemental (part-time) approval for students in grades 9-12.

Will SoWashCo Online have a dedicated administrator and support staff?

Yes, Nick Falde has been named the principal for SoWashCo Online. He can be reached at nfalde@sowashco.org or at 651-425-7303.

Armstrong Elementary

Our staff recognize the value of teaching students to be successful in all areas.

CrestView Elementary

Community is based on a culture of learning by promoting respect, responsibility and a sense of belonging.

Grey Cloud Elementary

Teachers and staff members focus on supporting student success by offering a warm and welcoming environment.

Middleton Elementary

Students are encouraged to grow academically, socially and emotionally in a positive and supportive environment.

Newport Elementary

Teachers personalize learning for students by meeting with them before the start of the school year and continuing one-on-one work during the year.

Pullman Elementary

The school provides a nurturing environment where every student has the opportunity to become a productive, knowledgeable and responsible citizen.

Red Rock Elementary

A collaborative community of lifelong learners preparing students for a changing world.

Special Education Bus Attendance

Please call 651-425-5303 if your student will be absent from Special Education transportation. Please press 1 on the main menu for Special Education Routing.

Friday, Jan. 14 - Restorations, Cancellations and Delays

These routes were previously canceled but will take place on Friday, Jan. 14.

Bus Ridership

Busing information will be communicated before the start of school each year. Students must ride their assigned bus to and from school.

Bus Routes

Bus routes are arranged according to geographic area and stops are assigned one to three blocks from a student's home whenever possible.

Bus Stops

Whenever possible, bus stops will be located at corners or intersections. Because of motorist expectations, bus stops at corners or intersections have been deemed the safest. When a bus stops mid-block it can confuse motorists, whereas traffic anticipates the bus will stop or yield at intersections.

Bus Stop Criteria and Information

SoWashCo Schools' buses will use the eight-light system and stop arm at all stops unless an exception is made in policy or the stop is documented with an explanation. In order to properly operate the eight-light system, a bus stop will not be made within 300 feet of another.

Open Enrolled and Intra-District Transfer

Open enrolled and intra-district transfer students are not eligible for transportation services. Intra-district transfer form and guidelines state the student/parent/guardian is responsible for providing transportation.

Welcome to Woodbury High School

Woodbury High School serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of SoWashCo Schools. We offer a comprehensive curriculum of 150+ courses, placing emphasis on college preparation, including Advanced Placement, Project Lead the Way, and College in the Schools.

Woodbury News

Families can pick up two free meals (one breakfast and one lunch) for their child in middle or high school from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the East Ridge High School activities entrance or the Park High School main entrance. Barcodes will not be required. Please only visit one site.