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SoWashCo Community Education is proud to serve our community by providing lifelong learning for all. Whether you're ready to learn a new skill, prepare your child for early learning or want to share your knowledge with the community, we're here for you. We serve all or parts of the communities of Afton, Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury, as well as, Denmark and Grey Cloud Island Townships. We are committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, integrity and relationships.
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No school for grades K-8 on Oct. 16 and no school for grades K-12 on Oct. 17-18. Check out these non-school day classes and camps.
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Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
Enrollment will stay open until classes fill. Unless noted, Early Childhood Family Education classes are for parents and children to experience together. Children must be the specified age by Sept. 1, 2024.
Early Childhood Screening is recommended at 3 years old and is a quick simple check of how your child is growing and developing. if your child has not yet been screened and is between the ages of 3 and 5, please get more information or schedule a screening at sowashco.org/screening.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
Enrollment will stay open until classes fill. Unless noted, Early Childhood Family Education classes are for parents and children to experience together. Children must be the specified age by Sept. 1, 2024.
Early Childhood Screening is recommended at 3 years old and is a quick simple check of how your child is growing and developing. if your child has not yet been screened and is between the ages of 3 and 5, please get more information or schedule a screening at sowashco.org/screening.
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
There is no school for all SoWashCo Schools students on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Check out these activities to keep your students engaged.
- Open Swim 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cottage Grove Middle School, All ages (non-swimmers must be accompanied in the water by a paying adult)
- Ready to Be Home Alone 2:30-5:30 p.m., District Program Center, Age 7.5+
- DASH Sports Multi Sport Camp 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cottage Grove Middle School, Grades K-5
Join us in celebrating the 2024-25 school year, meet our staff, learn about activities for adults age 50+ offered through SoWashCo Community Education and discover local resources.
- 10-11:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 30 at the District Program Center
Sign up today! The first 150 people who arrive on Sept. 30 will get a ticket for a free boxed lunch at this event! There will be opportunities for door prizes as well!
Classes started the week of September 16. Enrollment will stay open until classes fill. We hope you'll join us to play, learn and grow together!
Over the summer, Kids Club students and staff at Cottage Grove, Bailey, Middleton, and Valley Crossing elementary schools organized service projects to support SoWashCo CARES Education Foundation.
Great Rivers Adult Education Consortium and Andersen Corporation partnered to create the “English at Work” program for Andersen employees. Launched in 2019 at Renewal by Andersen in Cottage Grove, the program has since expanded to other plants nationwide. It provides English language classes during work hours, helping employees develop essential communication skills.
“Good communication also means being able to communicate in English, so we offer English courses for our employees, " said Lydia Moua, Senior Learning Development Consultant with Andersen Corporation.
There is no school for all SoWashCo Schools students on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Check out these activities to keep your students engaged.
- Open Swim 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cottage Grove Middle School, All ages (non-swimmers must be accompanied in the water by a paying adult)
- Ready to Be Home Alone 2:30-5:30 p.m., District Program Center, Age 7.5+
- DASH Sports Multi Sport Camp 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cottage Grove Middle School, Grades K-5
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.