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WHS fourth-year American Sign Language students translate children’s books for younger students to read and learn from. Read more and watch our video.
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School Hours: 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. | Phone: 651-425-7000
Welcome to South Washington Alternative High School
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South Washington Alternative High School serves students in tenth through twelfth grades and is part of SoWashCo Schools. The school offers an alternative learning environment with small class sizes that help students become career and college ready. At South Washington Alternative High School, all staff members are committed to helping every student feel supported and included. Teachers work to personalize student learning through one-on-one conversations and building relationships.
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South Washington Alternative High School News
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Information for 2022-23 graduating seniors
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School Board approved the strategic planning roadmap.
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'SoWashCo Repairs' is a new class that has high school students teaming up with the Department of Technology at South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools). Students work to get Chromebooks in tip-top shape while learning new skills along the way.
Thank you for your feedback during our Long-Range Facility Plan Community Meetings.
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The Minnesota Seal of Biliteracy is an official recognition for proficiency in an eligible language other than English.
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WHS fourth-year ASL students used the language to translate children’s books that are centered around being deaf or hard of hearing and taught basic ASL to younger students.
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MSHSL on Tuesday, May 9, voted in favor of adding Boys Volleyball as a sanctioned sport beginning in the 2024-25 school year.
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School playgrounds and green spaces are not open to the public from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. year-round.
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PHS band and orchestra students learn from world-renowned international composer, Soon Hee Newbold.
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Crestview and Hillside elementary schools came together to perform in the “Spring into Music” choir concert at Park High School.
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You may be eligible for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer
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Friday, May 5 is school lunch hero day.
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South Washington Alternative High School (SWAHS) students recently sat down with older people for a writing assignment designed to capture their life stories.
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Two South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) students were recently recognized as 2023 Dell Scholars.
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