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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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SoWashCo Schools AVID and Kids Club students raised $5,000 to provide healthy snacks to students in need.
Thank you to those who donated!
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Please show your appreciation for SoWashCo Schools by nominating us for Woodbury Magazine's "Best of Woodbury '25" in the following categories:
- "Best Place for Family Activities": SoWashCo Community Education
- "Best Language Immersion Program or School": Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
- "Best Preschool Program”: SoWashCo Schools Early Learning
The survey has a fill-in-the-blank voting system. One ballot is allowed per email address. Voters need to vote in at least five categories. Ballots must be completed by 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
![Volunteers Needed for Smartphone Help]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736196548/sowashcok12mnus/hgzwbap99s6l5mwpbo9k/SmartPhoneHelp.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736196548/sowashcok12mnus/hgzwbap99s6l5mwpbo9k/SmartPhoneHelp.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736196548/sowashcok12mnus/hgzwbap99s6l5mwpbo9k/SmartPhoneHelp.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736196548/sowashcok12mnus/hgzwbap99s6l5mwpbo9k/SmartPhoneHelp.png","width":1080}])
Are you interested in helping adults age 50 and up learn how to use a smartphone?
Volunteers will help members of our Adult 50+Activities program learn to use their smartphones during one-on-one meetings. If interested, please get in touch with Angela at 651-425-6668 or aschak@sowashco.org.
![Youth Enrichment and Athletic News]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1644948082/sowashcok12mnus/xwmm6gryfiec7tyuv8z6/CENewsThumb_Youth.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1644948082/sowashcok12mnus/xwmm6gryfiec7tyuv8z6/CENewsThumb_Youth.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1644948082/sowashcok12mnus/xwmm6gryfiec7tyuv8z6/CENewsThumb_Youth.jpg","width":770}])
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
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Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
![Great Rivers Work Experience Class Staring in January]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734544418/sowashcok12mnus/yoextofs6zfahke3hsmd/GR_WorkEx_Jan2025_EN.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734544418/sowashcok12mnus/yoextofs6zfahke3hsmd/GR_WorkEx_Jan2025_EN.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734544418/sowashcok12mnus/yoextofs6zfahke3hsmd/GR_WorkEx_Jan2025_EN.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734544418/sowashcok12mnus/yoextofs6zfahke3hsmd/GR_WorkEx_Jan2025_EN.png","width":848}])
Gain hands-on work experience at Generations Café!
- WHO: Intermediate and Advanced English Language Learner (ELL) Students
- WHEN: Jan. 6-Mar. 20 | Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- WHERE: District Program Center, 8400 E. Point Douglas Rd. in Cottage Grove
For more information or to sign up call 651-425-6634.
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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.
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
![Winter Break 2024 Activities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733326827/sowashcok12mnus/bupajrrzqbgu7dhnq8c9/WinterBreak_NSD_24366x218px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733326827/sowashcok12mnus/bupajrrzqbgu7dhnq8c9/WinterBreak_NSD_24366x218px.png","width":366}])
Winter break is Dec. 23-Jan. 3. Check out these non-school day camps and activities to keep your students engaged.
Sign Up for Non-school Day Activities View District Calendar
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
Learn about upcoming Adult activities and classes in Community Education.
![AVID Student-led snack-fundraiser video]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732735102/sowashcok12mnus/jmz7nltlxjcwpbtw7ol9/AVID_Snack-fundraiser-video_cover.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732735102/sowashcok12mnus/jmz7nltlxjcwpbtw7ol9/AVID_Snack-fundraiser-video_cover.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732735102/sowashcok12mnus/jmz7nltlxjcwpbtw7ol9/AVID_Snack-fundraiser-video_cover.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732735102/sowashcok12mnus/jmz7nltlxjcwpbtw7ol9/AVID_Snack-fundraiser-video_cover.png","width":1200}])
SoWashCo Schools has been awarded an Innovation in Service Learning Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. With the support of the grant, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and Kids Club will expand on their partnership, which began as an opportunity for AVID students to give back to their community and mentor younger students in the Kids Club program.
AVID students and SoWashCo CARES are asking for your help to reach their goal of $5,000 to provide healthy snacks for students in need.
Donations are being accepted through Friday, Dec. 20.
![Non School Day Activities for Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732036157/sowashcok12mnus/yyvumk4n7ewcebqz9r9g/NOSCHOOL366x218px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732036157/sowashcok12mnus/yyvumk4n7ewcebqz9r9g/NOSCHOOL366x218px.png","width":366}])
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.
Sign Up for Non-school Day Activities View District Calendar
Learn about upcoming Youth Enrichment and Athletic opportunities in Community Education.
Community Education Calendar
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Conquer Ninja Gym
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Conquer Ninja Gym
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Conquer Ninja Gym
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Serenity Farm
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Conquer Ninja Gym
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Live Online Streaming Event
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Lake Middle School
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Lake Middle School
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Oltman Middle School
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Oltman Middle School
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Woodbury Middle School
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Woodbury Middle School
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Woodbury Middle School
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Woodbury Middle School
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Live Online
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East Ridge High School
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Woodbury High School
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Cottage Grove Elementary
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Woodbury Elementary
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Park High School
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Woodbury Middle School
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Woodbury Middle School
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Live Online
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Liberty Ridge Elementary
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Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion