District newsletter

The Sedro-Woolley Girls Basketball varsity team defeated Marysville-Pilchuck High School 62-8 Wednesday. The varsity team plays at Mariner High School tonight at 7:15 p.m. Their next home game is Monday, December 9 at 7:15 p.m.

The Sedro-Woolley Boys' Wrestling team hosted Meridian High School and Squalicum High School Thursday for a double dual.

The boys next match is at Oak Harbor High School on Tuesday, December 17 at 5 p.m.

Mark your calendars now to attend the Battle for the Golden Cow against Burlington-Edison High School being hosted at home by the Cubs at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 9.

Evergreen Elementary has earned statewide recognition for its outstanding work in Closing Gaps for English Learner Progress. This achievement, awarded through the Washington School Recognition Program, highlights the school's dedication to ensuring every student has access to the support and resources they need to succeed.

The maintenance and grounds team tackled several projects in November, ensuring facilities remained safe and functional for students and staff. The district thanks the maintenance and grounds team for their efforts to maintain safe and efficient facilities for the school community.

The team spent three days cleaning the courtyard at Sedro-Woolley High School. Work included pressure washing the building’s exterior and entryway, clearing moss from the bricks, and removing leaves.

“Filter Fridays” began in November, with staff performing preventative maintenance and replacing HVAC filters at schools across the district. The team plans to complete the program by addressing one school each Friday.

At Samish Elementary, the team conducted a final pressure test on the underground water storage tank for the fire hydrant. This marked the completion of a recertification process that began in the summer with tank inspections.

Club Hoop donated two adjustable basketball hoops to Samish Elementary. The maintenance team installed the hoops, which are designed to be used by students of different ages and abilities.

The windstorm last month caused a tree branch to fall on the roof of Evergreen Elementary, puncturing several areas. The maintenance team removed the branch and repaired the damage.

Sedro-Woolley School District is now auctioning surplus items via The Public Surplus site.

Winning bidders are responsible for pick-up of all items by appointment only once the sale is over. All surplus items are sold as is.

Sale ends Friday, December 13.

Thanks to a $1,200 Gates Grant, third and fourth-grade students from Mary Purcell Elementary School had the incredible opportunity to attend a performance of The Nutcracker on Friday, December 6. For many, it was a day of "firsts"—their first time in a real theater and their first time seeing the iconic ballet. The students were captivated by the music, costumes, and storytelling, making it a memorable experience that brought classroom learning to life.

The Sedro-Woolley High School Jazz Band delighted the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley during their Thursday luncheon with a lively performance of holiday classics, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman.

Following the performance, the Rotary Club presented Band Director Brad Hendry with a $1,000 check. The funds will support the music program by helping to purchase additional instruments and repair school-owned ones, ensuring students continue to have access to quality equipment for their musical education.

Rotary members expressed their appreciation for the students’ talents and their contribution to spreading holiday cheer.

Students in Evelyn Hagerty's class at Mary Purcell Elementary stirred up some fun last Wednesday, bringing the story of Stone Soup to life!

The Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is coming up on December 7! Be sure to cheer on our Sedro-Woolley High School marching band, cheerleaders, and student groups as they march through downtown.

Join the Sedro-Woolley Fastpitch Program December 7 in the Sedro-Woolley High School cafeteria for their annual pasta feed (directly after the Sedro-Woolley Christmas Parade). Tickets will be pre-sold (or sold at the door) for $10 each, or 5 dinners for $45 family deal. Pasta dinner includes pasta, sauce of choice, salad, bread, drink and dessert.

For tickets or more information, contact coach Maddie Jones at 360-855-3043 or by email at mjones@swsd101.org.

The next Lyman Parent Group Meeting is on December 10 at 6 p.m. Let's come together to support our students and community.

The next Samish Parent Group Meeting is on December 10 at 6:30 p.m. Let's come together to support our students and community.

Big Lake families, mark your calendars for the Winter Program on December 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Big Lake Gymnasium.

The Sedro-Woolley High School Band Concert is coming up on December 10 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

The Lyman Parent Group invites the community to attend a special Reindeer Rendezvous from 3:30–5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 11 at the Lyman Town Park. Parking is available at Lyman Elementary School. Take a photo with a real, live reindeer, say hello to Santa, enjoy some festive holiday music, great treats, hot cocoa and more! This is a free event for children, however, donations are greatly appreciated to offset the costs!

Mark your calendars to attend Cascade Middle School's 7th and 8th Grade Band Concert on December 11 at 7 p.m. in the CMS Cafeteria.

❄️✨ Get ready for the magic of the season! Mary Purcell Elementary School’s Annual Winter Program for kindergarten and first grade will be held on December 12 in the school’s gymnasium! ❄️

🎶 Kindergarten Program: 6:00 p.m.
🎵 First Grade Program: 6:45 p.m.

Who's ready to get crafty and spread some holiday cheer?

Join us from 6–8 p.m. Friday, December 13, to get creative and make your own holiday gift for someone special or craft some holiday decorations.

We'll have all sorts of craft supplies for you to use, plus some snacks to enjoy while you work!

*This free and fun event is for teens only!

Permission slips required and can be picked up in advance at Central Skagit Library or completed the day of the event.

Sedro-Woolley RISE is a volunteer coalition committed to enhancing the health and wellness of our community by addressing risk factors that contribute to youth substance use and other challenges. The coalition includes youth, parents, schools, businesses, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and more, working together to create a safer, healthier environment for Sedro-Woolley. RISE operates through a partnership with Sedro-Woolley School District and United General #304, supported by Washington State Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative and the federal Drug Free Communities grant.

❄️ The Evergreen 2nd Grade Winter Concert is on December 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cascade Middle School Cafeteria.

🎶 Don't miss the Cascade Middle School and Sedro-Woolley High School Combined Choir Concert on December 17 at 7 p.m. in the SWHS Auditorium.

❄️ Lyman families, the Winter Program is on December 18 at 6 p.m. in the Cascade Middle School Cafeteria.

🎻 Save the date for the 6th–12th Combined Orchestra Concert on December 18 at 7 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium. 🎶

❄️ The Clear Lake Winter Program will be held on December 19 at 6 p.m. in the Cascade Middle School Gymnasium. 🎶

🐾 Lyman Wildcats, get ready for the Wildcat Assembly on Friday, December 20 at 9:35 a.m. Let’s come together to celebrate our school spirit and achievements! 🎉

🔔 The Clear Lake Jingle Bell Parade will be held on December 20 at 2:45 p.m. Join us for some festive fun as our students parade around and spread holiday cheer! 🎄

🎄 Winter Break will be Saturday, December 21 to Sunday, January 5!

The district office is open on non-holiday weekdays through January 3 on a limited basis—email is the best way to contact us.

We'll see students back on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Open to ALL Boys and Girls in 3rd-8th Grades

Date: Saturday, December 28th Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Location: Sedro-Woolley High School Gym

Join us for a fun-filled morning of instruction, games, and contests led by SWHS Head Girls Basketball Coach Ken Crawford, along with SWHS Girls Basketball Players!

Registration Fee: $35
Includes a camp t-shirt and a basketball.

To register, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/hgC3fPq13XUiUhMQ9 and then submit your completed form and payment to:

Sedro-Woolley GBB Booster Club
1235 3rd St, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Attn: Coach Ken Crawford

For questions, contact: kcrawford@swsd101.org

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to improve your basketball skills and have fun! A very limited number of registrations will be available the day of the camp unless all spots are filled. Register now to guarantee your child's spot on the court!

The district does not sponsor this event and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Sedro-Woolley School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.

The Young Sherlock shows have been rescheduled for January!

Donation show will be held from 4–6 p.m., Tuesday, January 14.

Evening performances will be held from 7–9 p.m., January 15, 16 and 17.

The Cascade Middle School Yearbook Team is creating a special page for 8th graders' baby photos!

🎉 Help us make it memorable by sharing your favorite baby picture of your student.

🗓️ Submit your photo by January 25, 2025 at the following link: https://photos.jostens.com/CFTP82

Let’s celebrate our Kodiaks’ journey with this fun and adorable tribute! 🍼✨

🗓 Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium

Learn all about the upcoming Camp Orkila trip! This information session will cover trip details, what to expect, packing tips, and provide an opportunity to ask questions. Sixth grade parents, guardians, and caregivers are encouraged to attend.

The Woolley Wellness Center at Sedro-Woolley High School offers convenient onsite medical services for district staff, as well as students from Sedro-Woolley High School and State Street High School.

The clinic operates Monday to Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located in the main hallway of Sedro-Woolley High School, across from the ASB office, the center is run by PeaceHealth. To schedule an appointment, call 360-856-7995.

Before your visit, please complete and return the required forms:

• Consent for Health Care Services

• SWHS Ferpa Form

• Permission to Vaccinate Form

• Registration Form

For vaccine information, visit the CDC website: CDC VIS Documents.

Fax documents to 360-856-8000.

All elementary schools start at 9:25 a.m. Doors typically open between 9:10 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Students are released at 3:30 p.m. See below for the early dismissal schedule.

Cascade Middle School starts at 7:40 a.m. Doors open at 7:20 a.m. Students are released at 2:15 p.m. and need to leave campus by 2:20 p.m. unless in a staff supervised activity. See below for the early dismissal schedule.

Sedro-Woolley High School starts at 7:55 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Students are released at 2:30 p.m. See below for the early dismissal schedule.

State Street High School starts at 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:15 a.m. Students are released at 2:30 p.m. See below for the early dismissal schedule.

All schools in the district start one hour late on Wednesdays so that staff can receive professional development. The exceptions will be November 6, 2024, November 27, 2024 and June 11, 2025. These are all early release days, while June 11 is the last Wednesday of the year with no professional development time alloted for staff members.

Early Dismissal Times:
Cascade Middle School 10:45 a.m.
State Street High School 10:50 a.m.
Sedro-Woolley High School 11:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools 12:30 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days for All Schools
November 7 & 8
November 27
March 6 & 7
June 13 (School in session – 2 hours - see schedule below)

Early Dismissal for P-6 Only
November 5 & 6

Early Dismissal for 7-12 Only
None

Good Beginnings Preschool Non-School Days
Every Friday
November 5, 6 & 7
November 27 & 28
March 6

June 13 Two-Hour Early Dismissal Times:
Cascade Middle School 9:45 a.m.
State Street High School 9:55 a.m.
Sedro-Woolley High School 10 a.m.
All Elementary Schools 11:30 a.m.

Possible Inclement Weather Make-Up Days:
Friday, February 14
Friday, May 23
*If there are more than two days of school canceled because of inclement, more school days will be added in June, possibly extending the days to the week of June 16, 2025.

Please note, during any early dismissal days, both AM and PM sessions at Good Beginnings Preschool are canceled. These dates include the Wednesdays mentioned above as well as during conference weeks: Tuesday, November 5, Thursday, November 7; and Thursday, March 6. Good Beginnings runs Monday to Thursday.

If a 2-hour late start is called for because of inclement weather, the AM session of Good Beginnings Preschool is canceled.

When adverse weather conditions are in the forecast, we would ask that you refer to the Inclement Weather and Emergency Bulletin page for specific directions and methods of communication that will be used in a weather emergency. If you live on a potential snow route, please contact the district's transportation department at 360-855-3504 for specific bus stop information.

School supply lists below may also be available in a printable format from your school building secretary. Some schools also have the printed lists offered in Spanish. On the website, please choose "Translate" and then select your primary language to see the automated translations of the supply lists. You can also call 360-855-3772 for language assistance.

Both State Street High School and Sedro-Woolley High School students will receive specific supply lists from teachers during the first week of school. General supplies include:

Large 3-ring binder

Dividers for 3-ring notebook

1 - Box of Pencils

1 - Box of pens, blue/black

2+ - Highlighter pens

4+ - Composition books

Lined notebook paper with 3 holes – 8-1/2 X 11

Free breakfast and lunch meals for ALL students will continue for the 2024-2025 school year. The continuation of free meals is possible through implementation of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

Please note that CEP allows the service of one free breakfast and one free lunch meal daily. If students wish to have more than one meal per day, they will need to have money added to their food service account online or in the school office and will be charged accordingly. In addition, milk is an a la carte item. When taken by itself, the charge is $0.60. Students can get milk for free by ensuring they select a reimbursable meal, which can include a milk, fruit and vegetable. Students are not required to get the daily entrée.

Any questions about CEP or the Food Service Program can be directed to the Food Service office at 360-855-3515.

Elementary School Boundary Map

In-Town Elementary School Boundary Map

You can also email swsdcoms@swsd101.org for help reading the boundary maps or call 360-855-3504 or 360-855-3500.

My Ride K-12, can be downloaded in the Apple and Android app stores. You will need to download the new app to access updated transportation information for your student(s).

Downloads:

• My Ride K-12 – Apple App Store (iOS)
• My Ride K-12 – Google Play Store (Android)

My Ride K-12 provides secure access to student bus schedule/routing information, which can include the bus stop, route, and bus number. This is accessible on mobile devices, and is confidential and secure.

Parents/guardians will need to use their student ID# and current grade level to add their student to the app.

Grade levels

Kindergarten = K1

First = 01

Second = 02

Third = 03

Fourth = 04

Fifth = 05

Sixth = 06

Seventh = 07

Eighth = 08

Ninth = 09

Tenth = 10

Eleventh = 11

Twelfth= 12

Preschool families - call or email transportation.

If you see an issue with your child’s transportation information, parent transportation assistance is available by emailing jzimmerman@swsd101.org.

More Information

• My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent Flyer (English)
• My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent Flyer (Spanish)

Many of our schools are collecting box tops... digitally! Just scan your receipt and earn money for your school!

Every Kid Sports Pass

Apply today for the youth sports grant to help cover registration fees.

https://everykidsports.org/every-kid-sports-pass/

Gateway to Golf

A golf league for students ages 1st-8th grade. To request information email gateway2golf@gmail.com.

Sedro-Woolley Youth Soccer Association

Registration for fall season is typically open each spring until May 31.

www.swyouthsoccer.com

Questions: swysa@hotmail.com

Phone : 360-969-2269

P.O. Box 22

Sedro-Woolley, Washington 98284

Northwest United Soccer

The club offers year round soccer for ages U9-U19 for both boys and girls, with all levels from recreational, select and premier teams and leagues.

https://www.nwunited.org

NW United Facebook

Sedro-Woolley Youth Football and Cheer

Registration for fall season typically closes in June.

Practices start in August.

www.swyfl.org

Cheer Questions: cheerrep@swyfl.org

Cheer Facebook

Football Questions: contact@swyfl.org

Football Facebook

SWISH

For the Girls SWISH Basketball League (4th-8th Grades), contact Autumn Trannum: (autumnetrannum@gmail.com).

For the Boys SWISH Basketball League (3rd-8th Grades) contact: (woolleyclubhoop@gmail.com).

Sedro-Woolley Little League

Registration for spring typically closes in early February. Baseball/softball.

www.sedrowoolleylittleleague.com

Questions: sedrowoolleylittleleague@gmail.com

Skagit Valley Flyers Lacrosse

This program offers grades K-12 an opportunity to be introduced to and taught about the amazing sport of lacrosse. The Flyers offer boys, girls and coed programs.

For more information, email svflyers2009@gmail.com.

Flyer Facebook Group

Sedro-Woolley SteelClaw Youth Wrestling Club

Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco wrestling. The club accepts both male and female wrestlers.

Questions: swsteelclawwrestling@gmail.com

Steelclaw Facebook

Club Hoop

Club Hoop is now taking registrations online https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/sedrowooleyclubhoops. In-person registration is October 20 and 27 from 2-4 p.m.

Ages: Kindergarten-3rd grade

Contact: clubhoopk3@gmail.com

**Please note that most youth sports are run by volunteer boards of directors. Coaches are most often fellow parents and there is a significant referee shortage amongst almost every sport. Volunteering to coach or training to become a referee is one of the best opportunities a parent or guardian has to stay involved in their child's life through various stages of development!

Have an update on youth sports contact information? Email swsdcoms@swsd101.org with the updated information!

The Sedro-Woolley School District appreciates your interest in volunteering. Please read the SWSD Volunteer Handbook before you complete the background form.

Please complete the volunteer application and submit all information requested.

You are required to complete a new application every two years. Please allow up to two weeks for processing. All volunteers must provide a photo ID each time they visit a Sedro-Woolley School District school.

Background Form

Volunteer Handbook Printable Version (English)

The district uses a reporting system for harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) through SafeSchools Alert. Students, parents and community members can report HIB and other unsafe behaviors anonymously through phone, text, email or web. Students, parents and community members should utilize SafeSchools Alert as it creates a record of the report, and each incident must be investigated. Visit https://swsd-wa.safeschoolsalert.com/ to report an incident or use the alternative methods below.

App: Search for “SafeSchools Alert” in the App Store to download for free.

Phone or text to: 1-855-764-8877

Email: 1376@alert1.us

District ID Code: 1376

The Sedro-Woolley School District has a preschool, seven elementary schools, one middle school and two high schools, averaging more than 4,100 students during the 2023-2024 school year. We proudly serve Sedro-Woolley and its smaller surrounding communities.

Email: swsdcoms@swsd101.org
Website: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/
Location: 801 Trail Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA
Phone: 360-855-3500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SedroWoolleySchoolDistrict/

Superintendent — Dr. Miriam Miralles Mickelson

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning — Brian Isakson

Exec. Director, Educational Support Services — Anthony Smith

Exec. Director, Human Resources & Student Support — Daniel Lee

Director, Student Support — Michael Schweigert

IT Director — Byron Haner (360) 855-3587

Public Information Officer – Ruth Richardson

Transportation Director – Tracy Gugel (360) 855-3504

Food Service Director – Allison Johnston (360) 855-3515

Facilities & Maintenance Director – Michael Stephens (360) 855-3505

The five school board members are chosen during November elections, or appointed, to serve overlapping terms of four years each.

Monthly Board Meeting Dates: Second & Fourth Mondays at 6 p.m. or as publicized.

Location: Support Services Building, 317 Yellow Lane or as announced via the website.

For more information, please call: 360-855-3500, check local newspapers or the district website for meeting locations.