When Natalie Standridge couldn’t find childcare that met her needs and values after the birth of her daughter, she did what any natural entrepreneur...
School
Designing for the Daily Hustle
As the school year kicks off, families everywhere are shifting gears—from lazy summer mornings to packed lunches, permission slips and evening...
Math and Science Academy Grows With Purpose
Math and Science Academy expands to accommodate current and incoming students. Since it opened in 1999, Woodbury’s Math and Science Academy (MSA), a...
Woodbury High School Marks Its Golden Anniversary
Year-long celebrations at Woodbury High School will conclude during homecoming this fall. In 1975, 94 students became the first class to graduate...
Woodbury’s Casa de Corazón Opens its Doors
New Spanish and cultural experiences are available for early learning. Casa de Corazón is the newest addition to early learning opportunities with...
Hearts Across the World
Royal Oaks Elementary teacher collects Valentine’s Day letters and postcards. Receiving a heartfelt, handwritten letter is always sweet—and for one...
Math and Science Academy Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Striving for excellence: It’s something we all do in our own way, but rising to the top and becoming the best often takes a long time. Math and...
Legacy Hoops Academy Inspires People Through Sports
Layups and life lessons are on the syllabus at Legacy Hoops Academy. If you’ve been getting more inspired by basketball lately or have a kid who...
Dodge Nature Center Opens Shepard Farm to Classes and Activities
Dodge Nature Center opens its doors to a 100-year-old farm. When Dodge Nature Center opened in 1967, the vision was clear—to create a natural...
Art on a Grand Scale at East Ridge High School
East Ridge High School students create a new mural representing the spirit of their community. When students, staff and visitors walk into the East...
Getting to School Safely
Starting school is an exciting time for both parents/guardians and their children, and one of the most thrilling parts can be riding the school bus....
Black History Month at SoWashCo Schools
Student groups join together to celebrate culture in the community. South Washington County schools will host its second annual district-wide Black...
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...
Project Lead the Way Gives Woodbury Students Head Start in Engineering Careers
Project Lead the Way courses at East Ridge High School give students skills for a head start in the engineering field. Engineering is one of the...
‘Homeschooling is Our First Choice’: Woodbury Families Find Joy in Learning at Home
Homeschooling isn’t for everyone, but these Woodbury families are proving that a homeschool life can be a wild success—and full of joy. What are...
Back-to-School Facts from Sylvan Learning
Sylvan Learning brings us back-to-school with a by the numbers breakdown. Here are a few interesting back-to-school facts from Sylvan Learning. 2...
New Stepping Stones Owner Seeks to Provide ‘Safe, Caring and Exciting Learning Environment’
New owner of Stepping Stones Early Learning Center has a heart for early-childhood education. When Aaron Nelson graduated from North Dakota State...
Aspire Music Academy’s Crescendo is Just Beginning
Catching up with Aspire Music Academy as it enters its third year. Woodbury’s Aspire Music Academy started taking shape in July 2016, when owner...
New East Ridge Activities Director Wants to Help Students Develop Life Skills
Catching up with new East Ridge High School activities director Sara Palodichuk. Starting her tenure this fall as the new activities director at...
Dine and Donate
Math and Science Academy’s Dragon Dinner is bigger and better than ever for this year’s feast and fun. After looking for alternative ways to raise...
