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School Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:06 p.m. | Phone: 651-425-2300
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 some things that are good to know about Nutrition Services for the 2026-27 School Year.
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Buses may run late at times, but our drivers are working hard to get students to and from school safely.
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Here are some things that are good to know about Transportation for the 2026-27 School Year.
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Grades 2-5
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Grades 9-12
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Even if a family does not qualify, their completed application could provide additional funding for their child’s school. Learn more at sowashco.org/edbenefits.
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A message from Superintendent Julie Nielsen.
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We invite you to consider joining an advisory or committee to share your voice and contribute to our school community.
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All families must complete this update between Aug. 1 through Aug.15.
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Throughout the school year, student teams work alongside assigned engineers from 3M to identify a problem, research possible solutions, develop prototypes and prepare professional presentations.
We are pleased to share that a new leader has been selected to serve East Ridge High School (ERHS). Please join us in welcoming Elicia Buzinec as the next principal beginning July 1, 2026.
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Minnesota’s SUN Bucks program provides $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during the summer months. Each child receives $40 per month (June–August) on a pre-loaded EBT card.
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Several students from East Ridge and Woodbury high schools were selected among hundreds of students across Minnesota.
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Parents must review their senior's meal account balance to determine what to do with any funds that remain in their student's account after graduation.
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The Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards competition awards students in grades 7-12 in 28 categories of art and writing. Several students from East Ridge and Woobury high schools were recipients of these awards.
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