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School Hours: 8:45 a.m.-2:55 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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As we approach the close of another school year, I want to reflect on the incredible progress our students have made this year.
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Amid the excitement, students’ deep gratitude for the teachers who guided, inspired and supported them along the way stands out.
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Families with graduating seniors are asked to check their student’s meal account balance and determine what to do with any remaining funds.
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SoWashCo Schools has donated more than 10,000 pounds of food to the local food shelf, Basic Needs, since the beginning of the school year.
It’s all part of the Food Rescue Program, a partnership between SoWashCo Schools and Basic Needs.
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SoWashCo Schools' Indigenous Education invites you to join us for the upcoming Winter Storytelling Event hosted at East Ridge High School on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6-8 p.m.
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The Triple “A” Award is a Minnesota State High School League Award that recognizes seniors excelling in academics, arts and athletics. Teachers, coaches, directors and advisors nominate students.
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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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Congratulations to our ExCEL Award winners at East Ridge, Park and Woodbury high schools.
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How to find your bus information in Campus Parent Portal.
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Starting the first day of school, high school students will have new guidelines for cell phone use during the school day.
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Starting this school year all K-12 general education bus riders will be given a “Bus Rider ID” identification card.
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Several free vaccine clinics will be taking place this summer.
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Supt. Julie Nielsen's end of year message to families for the 23-24 school year.
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SoWashCo Schools has some construction projects happening at our schools and program centers during the summer months.
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Woodbury Elementary School (WES) and Bailey Elementary School (BES) Kids Club programs have achieved Ignite’s School Age Care (I-SAC) Accreditation from Ignite Afterschool. This premier certification recognizes high-quality school-aged care in Minnesota.
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