Inspired by the 1990s sitcom Friends, the relaxed and intimate coffeehouse setting became a favorite activity among high school students, according...
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Art Exploration
Imagination and creativity flourishes at Kidcreate Studio. Focused on relatable art education for kids, Kidcreate Studio offers weekly classes,...
Essential Info about Essential Oils
Do these wildly popular remedies really work? Humans in most every culture have long sought the potential benefits of medicinal plants. In...
Early Success
Language and culture right in your backyard. “Real learning, real culture” is the motto at Alma Flor Ada, says founder Lucilla Dávila. Alma Flor...
Money Matters: Local Resources for Teens to Learn Financial Literacy
Schools and council make educational deposit in students’ personal finances If money talks, what’s it saying to teenagers? Once they graduate from...
Standout Scholars: A Career in Medicine Awaits ERHS Senior Anita Chetty
East Ridge High School senior Anita Chetty hopes to major in biochemistry or neuroscience after high school. Woodbury’s class of 2021 is busier than...
Standout Scholars: Math and Science Academy’s Abigail Musherure Works Hard and Chases Her Passions
Math and Science Academy senior Abigail Musherure is on the National Honor Society and student council, as well as vice president of Africa club....
Standout Scholars: New Life Academy’s Owen Kuckler Always Looks on the Positive Side
New Life Academy senior Owen Kuckler is a three-sport athlete who also excels in the classroom. Woodbury’s class of 2021 is busier than ever,...
Standout Scholars: Woodbury High’s Natalie Freisinger Wants to Write for Saturday Night Live
Woodbury High School senior Natalie Freisinger wants to follow in Gilda Radner's footsteps. Woodbury’s class of 2021 is busier than ever, juggling...
Standout Scholars: ERHS Senior Elroi Yonatan Dreams of Being Her Own Boss
Elroi Yonatan is one of East Ridge High School's rising seniors. Woodbury’s class of 2021 is busier than ever, juggling classes and clubs with...
A Back-to-School Season Chat with South Washington County Schools Superintendent Keith Jacobus
We chat with Keith Jacobus on all things back-to-school. As another back-to-school season commences, so does the preparation, supply lists and...
East Ridge High School Alum Heads Successful Skateboard Light Company
Eric Birkemeier helped develop ShredLights in college. Now, he's the CEO. Eric Birkemeier was made to hit the slopes. Born in Colorado, he’s always...
SoWashCo Cares Skoolie Bus Brings the Community Together
Refurbished bus brings activities to the community schools. At 20-feet long and painted in a groovy and loving fashion, the SoWashCo Community...
‘I Can Do This’: South Washington County Alternative High School Empowers Students
South Washington Alternative High School offers auxiliary learning. "Our biggest goal is to try to build relationships with students,” says South...
Sheletta Brundidge’s Journey From Autism Advocate to Author
Sheletta Brundidge adds another skill to her repertoire with her book "Cameron Goes to School." “I can’t even go to Walmart without someone...
Woodbury High School Teacher Receives WCCO’s Excellent Educator Award
Chris Dease has taught art at Woodbury High School (WHS) for 25 years—but, to her students, she’s more than just an art teacher. Chris Dease has...
Skip the Summer Slide with Sylvan Learning Center
You voted Sylvan Woodbury's Best Learning/Tutoring Center. For kids on summer break, the last thing on their minds is school. On the other hand,...
‘We’ve Created a Family’: Great Rivers ESL Classes Connect Our Community
Great Rivers Adult Community Education offers free ESL classes for the community. In a small conference room in the back of Woodbury’s R.H. Stafford...
Woodbury YMCA Gives Kids Hands-on Gardening Experience
Preschoolers grow their own fruits and vegetables at the YMCA. The term “snack time” doesn’t normally send kids scrambling to the vegetable patch,...
Inside South Washington County Schools’ New Initiatives
South Washington County Schools work to build leadership skills in students. The South Washington County Schools know what it takes to build...
