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Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

Woodbury News Net

Strengthening the Bonds of Community. One story at a time.

Schools

Local Special Education Is Special

Local Special Education Is Special

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 27, 2025

Special Education is the only component of public schooling that guarantees a student will make progress. Federal and state laws protect not only the right of disabled kids to attend public school but...

School Districts Offer A Rainbow Of Fall Community Education Classes

School Districts Offer A Rainbow Of Fall Community Education Classes

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 27, 2025

It’s not just shy kindergarteners and grumpy middle schoolers heading off to school this fall. All three school districts serving Woodbury residents offer classes for infants to senior citizens through...

Why Is Woodbury In Three School Districts?

Why Is Woodbury In Three School Districts?

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published August 27, 2025

This fall buses will carry kids from Woodbury to schools in three different districts. While the majority of students attend South Washington County (833), significant minorities attend Stillwater (834),...

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Nine Candidates File For Four SoWashCo School Board Seats

by Kathy Saltzman
Published August 13, 2025

Nine candidates filed for four open seats on the South Washington County School Board (ISD #833) by the filing deadline of Tuesday, August 12. The four seats will be filled in the general election on November...

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Candidates Can File For Four SoWashCo School Board Seats

by Kathy Saltzman
Published August 6, 2025

Voters in the South Washington County School District (ISD #833) will elect four school board members in the general election on Nov. 4. The winners will serve four-year terms from January 2026 to December...

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United Way Asks For Help To Fill Stillwater Area Student Backpacks 

by Kathy Saltzman
Published July 29, 2025

  United Way of Washington County-East’s annual Stuff the Bus initiative will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5. The initiative has set a goal of providing 775 backpacks filled with school supplies for...

Federal Funding For Local Schools Expected To Be Released

Federal Funding For Local Schools Expected To Be Released

by Pat Mack
Published July 28, 2025

Over $1 million in federal funding for three area school districts suspended earlier this month is now expected to be released.  The Trump administration said the funding was being reviewed to ensure...

Trump Administration Withholds Over $1 Million From Local Schools

Trump Administration Withholds Over $1 Million From Local Schools

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published July 20, 2025

UPDATE | July 28, 20025 | The Trump Administration has announced it has completed its review and expects to begin releasing this funding this week. Students in Woodbury attend classes in three school...

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Donate Gently Used School Supplies

by Beth-Ann Bloom
Published June 16, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The end of the school year often includes an excess of leftover supplies. Washington County is working to keep these items out of the landfill and into the re-use stream. The Washington...

The Woodbury Leadership Academy is one of the charter schools in the city.

Woodbury Leadership Academy Plans To Add Grades 9-12

by Pat Mack
Published June 4, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Woodbury Planning Commission Monday recommended approval of a permit for the Woodbury Leadership Academy that would allow the school to add grades 9-12. The academy is a public...

Stillwater Ponies boys track team. Contributed photo.

Stillwater Dominates Conference Track and Field Championships

by Kathy Saltzman
Published May 27, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - The Stillwater Area High School Ponies prevailed at last week’s Suburban East Conference Track and Field Championships, taking home first place trophies in both the boys' and...

Staff Member Reportedly Used Racial Slur At East Ridge High School

Staff Member Reportedly Used Racial Slur At East Ridge High School

by Manali Shah
Published May 23, 2025

WOODBURY, MN (WNN) - A staff member at East Ridge High School in Woodbury was removed from the building yesterday after students reported the use of a racial slur. According to a letter received by...