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Get Involved
Are you looking to be more involved with school events? Every parent, guardian, and staff member is welcomed and encouraged to share their time and talents by volunteering! Volunteers are essential - get involved today!
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Catch the Ramblers in action!
Show your Rambler pride and cheer on our Cotter student-athletes!
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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.
our campuses
Challenging
you to be the
difference.
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.
Main square Campus
Montessori 16 Months - 6 Years
St. Mary’s campus
16 Months - 6 Years
St. stan’s campus
Grades 1-4
St. teresa’s campus
Grades 5-12
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- St. Teresa's: 5-6
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- St. Teresa's: 9-12
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- St. Teresa's: 9-12
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- St. Teresa's: 5-6
- St. Teresa's: 7-8
- St. Teresa's: 9-12
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our distinctions
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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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