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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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Learn some initial information for your child’s upcoming ninth-grade year.
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On Wednesday, Dec. 11, SoWashCo Schools will test our emergency communication system with a text and email that will be sent to all families.
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Join us on Dec. 14 for the annual Hmong New Year Celebration at Woodbury High School.
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South Washington County Schools Department of Teaching and Learning would like to invite you to attend a three-part series focused on literacy in South Washington County Schools.
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Sign up now for Community Education classes! Browse our catalog or registration site for even more classes offered at SoWashCo Schools locations, partner locations and online.
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SoWashCo Schools has been awarded an Innovation in Service Learning Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education. With the support of the grant, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and Kids Club will expand on their partnership, which began as an opportunity for AVID students to give back to their community and mentor younger students in the Kids Club program.
AVID students and SoWashCo CARES are asking for your help to reach their goal of $5,000 to provide healthy snacks for students in need.
Donations are being accepted through Friday, Dec. 20.
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If your student is feeling ill, we request they remain at home until they are well enough to return to school.
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View some photo highlights of the first days of the school year.
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How to find your bus information in Campus Parent Portal.
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