Woodbury Leadership Academy

Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school where high expectations and success matter to all! Our learning environment and school community promotes academic achievement for students in grades K-12, as well as personal integrity, equity and a dedication to value and serve others. Our school is committed to our students’ long term success. We use inquiry based learning by teaching the Core Knowledge Curriculum — building strong skills in math, reading, writing, history, science and technology. We also have a strong character education program to ensure students develop exceptional leadership skills. The character education program includes service learning projects and a focus of five core virtues - respect, responsibility, perseverance, gratitude and humanity. WLA uses the rigorous and classical Core Knowledge Curriculum to build strong foundational knowledge across subjects, promoting academic excellence and equity. By ensuring all students share common knowledge, we can narrow achievement gaps and build critical thinking and long-term success. The academic rigor at WLA prepares students for college and ready to lead. We out-perform the MCA Minnesota State average in all categories! Check out our report card. WLA is a public school with a private school feeling. WLA students wear school uniforms to promote equality, reduce peer pressure, and minimize distractions. Small class sizes at WLA allow for teachers and staff to provide personalized instruction, build strong relationships, and increase student engagement. With a 22:1 average student/teacher ratio, we are able to give every student what they need to learn and thrive. Call to learn more. The enrollment lottery closes January 31st of each year. There are sometimes openings available, so if you missed the deadline, please call to learn about openings in specific grade levels.

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DENMARK TOWNSHIP, MN — The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man's body was found in the Mississippi River in Denmark Township Wednesday evening.Just after 5 pm, a BNSF Railway employee reported a body seen along the shore near 120th Street South.Washington County deputies and the water recovery team responded and found the body just north of Lock and Dam No. 2.The identity of the body and other information will be released once the man's family is notified, authorities said.

DENMARK TOWNSHIP, MN — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man's body was found in the Mississippi River in Denmark Township Wednesday evening.

Just after 5 pm, a BNSF Railway employee reported a body seen along the shore near 120th Street South.Washington County deputies and the water recovery team responded and found the body just north of Lock and Dam No. 2.

The identity of the body and other information will be released once the man's family is notified, authorities said.

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