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Summer Care, Academy & Camps
We are excited to share with you the 2023 Summer Programming, Child Care and Camps Catalog. Registration opens April 1. Please take some time to review the offerings and the registration & billing policies.
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Enroll Now
Cotter Schools is now enrolling for the 2023-24 school year. Cotter Schools serves students 16 months through Grade 12. Contact Celia Kaiser to learn about upcoming open house events or to schedule a personal tour.
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2023 Cotter Auction
Please join us Saturday, April 22, 2023 for the 44th Annual Cotter Auction. Celebrate with your community at the largest (and most impactful!) fundraising event of the year.
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St. Luke Hall Opening Fall 2023
Cotter Schools will open a newly renovated and expanded Kindergarten through Grade 6 building.
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Engaging in activities & athletics
We offer nearly 50 activities, extra-curricular opportunities and athletic teams that allow you to get involved in the school community.
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a catholic learning community
At Cotter Schools, we're proud to serve scholars age 16 months through grade 12, across four campuses in Winona, Minnesota.
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Through our fully-unified early childhood through 12th grade learning experience, Cotter Schools advances a tradition of Catholic education in Winona that began more than 110 years ago.
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100%
graduation rate
We're proud of our scholars who helped Cotter achieve a 100% graduation rate in 2021.
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Achieving academic success
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100+
organizations served
We partner with organizations across the community to help better Winona, Minnesota, and the surrounding areas.
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Helping 100+
organizations
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10,000+
hours
Each year our students faithfully serve in the community.
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over 10,000 hours
faithfully serving
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Education with Character
We proudly serve students age 16 months through grade 12 across four campuses in Winona, Minnesota.
At Cotter Schools, you'll experience faith and community, excellence in education, individualized attention and opportunities to grow. Cotter is—and always will be—a place where standards, values and YOU matter.
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