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Welcome to East Ridge High School
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East Ridge High School, located in Woodbury, Minnesota, serves over 2,000 students in grades 9-12 and is part of SoWashCo Schools. Our school offers a comprehensive curriculum with opportunities for students to take Advanced Placement and college-level coursework through the University of Minnesota. Students can also explore biomedical sciences and engineering within our Project Lead the Way course offerings.
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Here are a few recent highlights of the ongoing construction projects at East Ridge High School.
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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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SUN Bucks, formerly S-EBT, is an income-based food support program that supports families.
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Students using South Washington County Schools bus transportation for summer school should keep their 2024-2025 bus ID card for use during summer school.
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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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Our three comprehensive high schools will each have extensive projects taking place in each building over the next two years.
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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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Beginning Monday, Oct. 21, SoWashCo Nutrition Services will begin a Food Rescue pilot program at five SoWashCo schools.
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