Admission
Welcome to Cotter Schools
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Admissions
Cherished experiences of faith and community, excellence in education and attention to the individual student will continue as new opportunities emerge. Cotter Schools is–and always will be–a place where standards, values and YOU matter.
Proudly serving scholars age 16 months through grade 12 across four campuses in Winona, Minnesota.
i am cotter
![Johnny Greshik (Grade 5)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683219455/cotter/q5orw15ecplnf2rbdmi8/Screenshot2023-05-04at115622AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683219455/cotter/q5orw15ecplnf2rbdmi8/Screenshot2023-05-04at115622AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683219455/cotter/q5orw15ecplnf2rbdmi8/Screenshot2023-05-04at115622AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683219455/cotter/q5orw15ecplnf2rbdmi8/Screenshot2023-05-04at115622AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683219455/cotter/q5orw15ecplnf2rbdmi8/Screenshot2023-05-04at115622AM.png","width":1444}])
Johnny is willing to share with all people, to compliment, to quietly support people that are struggling, and to always participate at the fullest level. He is a strong quiet leader and his peers respect him.
![Harmony King (Grade 7)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683219245/cotter/jeqlfxzpuxl0all163da/king.jpg","width":172}])
Harmony has done a wonderful job building a community feeling in the classroom. She is always helpful and polite. She treats everyone with respect and kindness.
![Eric Ziqiao Geng (Grade 9)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683218940/cotter/xkgzlmkxpayhiolm6qyw/geng.jpg","width":172}])
Eric is a very friendly person and many of his peers enjoy his company as was illustrated during his Rubik's Cube performance at the talent show.
![Eva Stango (Grade 11)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683218803/cotter/v5uzmdhd0wnfhkpvfeh9/stango.jpg","width":172}])
Eva invites new students to dances, lunch, and after-school activities. She is loyal to her friends and props them up. She also is positively engaged in Active Minds, helping plan activities.
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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10,000 hours
faithfully serving