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School Hours: 7:50 a.m.-2:26 p.m. | Phone: 651-425-6800 | Attendance line: 651-425-6868
Welcome to Cottage Grove Middle School
welcome!
Cottage Grove Middle School serves students in sixth through eighth grades and is part of South Washington County Schools. At Cottage Grove Middle School, each grade is divided into "houses" with one group of students working with one group of teachers throughout the school year. These teachers work as a team and meet daily to help every student succeed. School staff members also provide encouragement and support to each student to develop each individual. Building character is an important part of the school’s mission and in 2017, it was recognized as a Minnesota Emerging School of Character by Character.org.
Along with academics, there are many extracurricular and leadership opportunities at Cottage Grove Middle School including athletics, music, theater, robotics, chess and service-learning clubs. All students are encouraged to explore their interests and become involved in their school community.
Cottage Grove News
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Welcome incoming 6th graders!
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All SoWashCo Schools primary household families must complete the Annual Update on Campus Parent Portal by Friday, June 30.
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End of Year Message from Superintendent.
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Find school supply lists on your child's school website.
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Thunderbolts compete at the MSHSL state tournament.
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Free summer meals this summer from June 12 through Aug. 25.
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Collecting school supplies at Skoolie events throughout the summer.
Provide feedback and input for the School Addition and Renovations Plan.
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South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) will observe the Juneteenth state holiday on Monday, June 19, 2023. All district buildings will be closed and there will be no district programs.
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Free vaccination clinics for students of all ages are being held throughout the school district from 4:30-6:30 p.m. during the summer months.
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More than 250 violations were captured by the cameras for the 2022-23 school year, including 62 in just the past three months.
SoWashCo Schools will present a final draft of the new Long-Range Facility Plan to the School Board during the School Board Workshop Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the District Service Center.
All families must complete this update between Tuesday, June 20 and Friday, June 30.
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SoWashCo Schools is excited to recognize seven students for earning a top composite score of 36 on their recent ACT test.
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1,498 seniors are graduating from South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) this weekend.
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