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Welcome back to a new school year. Read a message from Principal Herber here.
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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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New stop-arm cameras on 44 SoWashCo School buses have captured 97 stop-arm violations in just the first three months of this school year. Drivers who fail to stop when the stop arm is activated face a $500 fine and can face additional criminal charges.
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Governor Tim Walz made a special visit to Lake Middle School on Tuesday, Nov. 29 to congratulate students and teachers for their distinction of being named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) is excited to recognize that Tessa Campbell and Lydia Jang have earned a top composite score of 36 on a recent ACT test.
Washington County is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Monday, Nov. 14 at Pullman Elementary School.
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a tax benefit that helps families with the costs of raising children. While the CTC has existed for over two decades, it was significantly expanded in 2021. This year, you can get up to $3,600 per child under six and $3,000 per child ages 6-17 depending on income. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2022.
We have a critical need for school bus drivers and nutrition services staff. Please learn more and apply to make an impact on student lives.
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) continues to gather feedback from staff, students, families and community members following the unsuccessful bond election in August 2022.
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.
We have a critical need for school bus drivers and nutrition services staff. Please learn more and apply to make an impact on student lives.
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South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) is gathering feedback from staff, students, families and community members following the unsuccessful bond election in August 2022.
We have a critical need for school bus drivers and nutrition services staff. Please learn more and apply to make an impact on student lives.
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) is seeking one parent or guardian to represent each school in the district through the District Ambassador Committee. Members will provide feedback to district administrators, learn about the challenges in the sixth largest school district and will establish themselves as ambassadors to their school community.
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) has installed stop arm cameras on 44 buses to help keep students safe.
In accordance with the 2022 Minnesota Student Data Privacy Law, within the first 30 days of the new school year, school districts must notify families about the technology applications students utilize in school that may collect or use students’ educational data.
We have a critical need for school bus drivers and nutrition services staff. Please learn more and apply to make an impact on student lives.