South Washington County Schools

Primary and Secondary EducationMinnesota, United States1001-5000 Employees

SoWashCo Schools is a public K-12 district serving parts of Cottage Grove and neighboring communities east of St. Paul, Minnesota. It operates 16 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools and an alternative high school, serving more than 18,400 students and ranking as the sixth-largest district in the state. The district also provides Community Education programs for learners from birth through retirement and offers choice programming such as multiage and gifted education, STEM pathways, and a K-12 Spanish Immersion option, with a focus on personalized learning and a positive climate. 

Headquartered in Cottage Grove, the district emphasizes professional development for staff and active involvement from families and communities. Its benefits package includes health and dental insurance, long-term disability, basic and supplemental life insurance, a 403(b) match, and Minnesota PERA contributions or TRA, with eligibility tied to the employee’s position; public notes have included a 2023 Chromebook repair pilot and partnerships such as the 2021 collaboration with the South Washington Watershed District.

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