East Ridge High School senior Sophia Soo has made local history, becoming the first student in South Washington County Schools to earn a perfect...
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The Amazing Achievements of Alyssa Wang
One student is a leader in the arts, science and sustainable initiatives. At just 17, Woodbury’s Alyssa Wang is making an impact that stretches from...
Healing in Honduras With Summit Orthopedics
Students experience operating rooms and patient care through a medical mission trip. A group of students from across the East Metro each share...
YELA Graduation
In late 2025, the Woodbury Community Foundation celebrated its graduating YELA (Youth Engagement Leadership Academy) class. YELA is a five-week...
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...
Meet Seniors Who Are Paving Their Paths to Success
Woodbury is at the cornerstone of excellence in education. Our students are more than just bright; they’re changemakers, visionaries and...
Woodbury High School Student Named BestPrep’s Student of the Year
Adia Vang is recognized by the Brooklyn Park-based education nonprofit. BestPrep is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that is dedicated to...
Classical Indian Dance Classes Bring Culture Center Stage
Area students prepare for the performance of a lifetime. We all have roots—the foundational pieces of who we are, built from life experiences,...
SuperCoaches Connects Students With Tutors and Coaches
Woodbury High School graduate develops website to connect athletes and students with resources. When it comes to finding a solution to an issue,...
One Sign at a Time Promotes Inclusiveness
Woodbury High School students have translated more than 50 children’s books from English to American Sign Language. When a Woodbury High School...
Woodbury Leadership Academy Partners with Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue
The K–12 charter school is bringing real-world volunteerism to the classroom. This February, Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is partnering with...
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Focuses on Youth
American Legion grows its Legionville and Oratorical Scholarship programs. American Legion Woodbury Post 501 has been working with local schools to...
Meet Outstanding Students From the Class of 2025
Our 2024 Senior Spotlight students are passionate about leadership and inclusion. Readers, I welcome you to meet a few wonderful up-and-coming...
A Punch List To Prep for That Upcoming Grad Party
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Meet a Member of the Youth Engagement Leadership Academy
A high school senior at the Math and Science Academy, Pranavi Vedere loves meeting people and engaging in various activities around Woodbury....
East Ridge Robotics Paves the Way, One Robot at a Time
East Ridge Robotics leads a team of 70 with grace, curiosity and dedication. When the East Ridge Robotics Ominous Raptors team, ERROR 3130, first...
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...
Meet the Next Generation of Leaders
A large part of what makes Woodbury so special is the students in our community: They are our next thinkers and leaders, inventors and workers....
Youth Engagement Leadership Academy Helps Grads Succeed
Woodbury Community Foundation program invites students to flourish. Woodbury is filled with talent and bright minds, but there’s one specific...
Expert Tips for Your Teen’s Senior Photos
Get ready for your close up with tips from the experts. Senior photos are a great way to commemorate the high school experience. It allows the...
