Kraus-Anderson completed construction on three projects for South Washington County Schools. The improvements are a part of a larger referendum that was approved by voters in the fall of 2024.
East Ridge High School – 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota
Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers, the $28.5 million, 87,145-square-foot project features a new addition to increase the capacity of the school to 2,300 students. Construction of additional Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) spaces will support future growth and curricular offerings. Special education and online learning were redesigned, the kitchen and cafeteria were expanded, and other existing spaces were renovated at the two-story school. Storm shelters were added for student and staff safety. Outside, the plaza space was redesigned at the athletics and activities entrance, and drive lanes and parking lots were reconfigured to enhance traffic flow and safety for parent pickup and drop-off. Construction began in March of 2025.
Oltman Middle School – 6625 Goodview Avenue South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers, the $20.8 million, 43,674-square-foot project added classrooms to accommodate approximately 1,300 students, created new STEM and special education spaces, and a kitchen. The addition was organized into pods around a shared flexible area with natural daylight to encourage collaboration. The cafeteria was expanded and designed to create versatile seating spaces and to provide options for various students’ sensory needs. Storm shelters were also added for student and staff safety. Construction began in April of 2025.
Cottage Grove and Lake Middle School – 9775 Indian Blvd South, Cottage Grove, Minesota
Designed by KOMA Architecture, Interior Design & Engineering, the $6.6 million, 19,662-square-foot project features a new secure entry and office space. Existing offices were also remodeled to provide collaboration spaces. Exterior improvements include an entry to the new additions with parking improvements and green spaces. Construction began in July of 2025.
