District newsletter
September 25, 2026
Two Sedro-Woolley High School seniors, Rolan McBride and Braiden Jensen, were sworn in as student representatives to the Sedro-Woolley School District Board of Directors during last week’s board meeting. The student representatives will bring student perspectives to board discussions throughout the 2026–27 school year.
Good news for local families: Sedro-Woolley School District's Good Beginnings Preschool is now an Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) site — and there is still room for eligible children this school year!
ECEAP is Washington's state-funded preschool program for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds. The program provides free, high-quality preschool and family support to help children prepare for kindergarten and succeed in school.
Good Beginnings Preschool is one of 42 new ECEAP sites opening across Washington for the 2026–27 school year as part of a statewide expansion announced by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The expansion is expected to provide ECEAP opportunities for approximately 2,400 additional children statewide.
Families may qualify for ECEAP based on income or other circumstances. Children with disabilities who qualify for special education services and children who previously participated in certain Birth to 3 programs may also be eligible.
There are still openings available at Good Beginnings Preschool in Sedro-Woolley. Families are encouraged to learn more and see whether their child may qualify.
Learn more about ECEAP at Good Beginnings Preschool, including eligibility and enrollment information:
https://sedrowoolleywa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/eceap-preschool
The Sedro-Woolley High School track and turf project is entering its final phase!
The track surface is now complete, with final line painting remaining. The facility had a soft opening this week with the C-Team football game.
For now, the track remains closed to the public while crews prepare for the final work. The track company will monitor the weather and identify a two-day window next week that offers the best opportunity for dry conditions to complete the line painting. Crews will be able to work around PE classes and team practices.
Our goal is to have the entire facility fully open to the public during Homecoming Week.
This has been a significant project for Sedro-Woolley High School and our community, and we appreciate everyone's patience as we work through these final steps. We are excited to be so close to the finish line!
Stadium overview
Elevated view of the new artificial turf and blue track at Sedro-Woolley High School, with the Cubs logo at midfield and “Sedro-Woolley” in the end zone.
Midfield
Elevated view across the new SWHS artificial turf field, featuring the Cubs logo at the 50-yard line, field markings, blue track and grandstands.
Track and field
Elevated view of one end of the renovated SWHS stadium, showing the new blue track surrounding the artificial turf field.
September 2026
September 25
- Sedro-Woolley High School Football at Stanwood
September 26
- Public Lands Day
- Human Resources Professional Day
September 28 — School Board Meeting — 6 p.m., Support Services Building, 317 Yellow Lane, Sedro-Woolley
September 29
- Mary Purcell Elementary School — Picture Day
- Samish Elementary School — Family Night, 6–8 p.m.
September 30
- Wednesday Late Start — Schools start one hour late
- Lyman Elementary School — Wildcat Assembly, 10:35 a.m.
October 2026
October 1
- Transition to Kindergarten — First Day
- Mary Purcell Elementary School — Hispanic Heritage Night, 6–7:30 p.m.
- Sedro-Woolley High School Football vs Monroe at HOME, 7 p.m.
October 2
- Cascade Middle School — Picture Day
- School Custodian Appreciation Day
October 3
- Central Elementary School — Centennial Celebration, noon–2 p.m.
- Sedro-Woolley High School Homecoming — Deck the Den, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sedro-Woolley High School cafeteria
- Sedro-Woolley High School Homecoming — Powder Puff, 6:30 p.m., stadium
- Sedro-Woolley High School Homecoming — Buff Puff, 7:30 p.m., gym
October 4–10 — Fire Prevention Week
October 6 — National Coaches Day
October 7
- Wednesday Late Start — Schools start one hour late
- Samish Elementary School — Picture Day
- Sedro-Woolley High School Homecoming — Community Pasta Feed, 5–7 p.m., Sedro-Woolley High School cafeteria
- Sedro-Woolley High School Homecoming — Coronation and Class Lip Sync, 7 p.m., Sedro-Woolley High School gym
October 9
- Sedro-Woolley High School Homecoming Parade — 6 p.m.
- Sedro-Woolley High School Homecoming Football Game — 7 p.m.
October 10 — Sedro-Woolley High School Homecoming Dance — 7–10 p.m.
October 12
- Non-Student Day — No school for students
- School Board Meeting — 6 p.m., Support Services Building, 317 Yellow Lane, Sedro-Woolley
October 12–16 — National School Lunch Week
October 14 — Wednesday Late Start — Schools start one hour late
October 15
- Lyman Elementary School — Picture Day
- Parent Review of HIV/AIDS Curriculum — 6 p.m., Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium
October 16 — Sedro-Woolley High School Football at Oak Harbor
October 17 — Kick It for Jen Memorial Kickball Tournament — 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Janicki Fields
October 18–24 — National School Bus Safety Week
October 20 — Clear Lake Elementary School — Picture Day
October 21 — Wednesday Late Start — Schools start one hour late
October 22
- Big Lake Elementary School — Picture Day
- Lyman Elementary School — Family Math and Reading Night, 6–7:30 p.m.
October 23
- Sedro-Woolley High School Football vs. Ferndale — Senior Night, home
- Cascade Middle School — School Play, “S. Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular,” 7 p.m.
October 24 — Cascade Middle School — School Play, “S. Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular,” 7 p.m.
October 26 — School Board Meeting — 6 p.m., Support Services Building, 317 Yellow Lane, Sedro-Woolley
October 27
- Central Elementary School — Picture Retake Day
- World Occupational Therapy Day
October 28
- Wednesday Late Start — Schools start one hour late
- Evergreen Elementary School — Picture Retake Day
- Sedro-Woolley High School — Mariachi and Jazz Night, 7 p.m., Sedro-Woolley High School cafeteria
October 30
- Lyman Elementary School — Wildcat Assembly, 10:05 a.m.
- Clear Lake Elementary School — Book Character Day Parade, 2:45 p.m.
Sedro-Woolley School District is excited to celebrate 100 years of Central Elementary School at our Central Centennial Celebration on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m.
As we prepare for this historic milestone, we are looking for Central Elementary alumni who would be willing to share stories, memories, or possibly serve as speakers during the celebration. Your experiences are part of the rich history that has shaped generations of students in our community.
The celebration will also include a community open house with self-guided tours, giving alumni, families, and community members a chance to walk the halls and revisit the school.
If you attended Central Elementary and would like to share a memory, photos, or be considered as a speaker, we would love to hear from you.
Email: swsdcoms@swsd101.org
SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD CHRISTMAS FUND
Registration — Will begin on Monday, November 10. There will be no phone registration this year.
Online Registration – See the following links for English or Spanish registration. This may be done on your phone or computer. THESE LINKS WILL NOT BE ACTIVE UNTIL NOVEMBER 10.
English Link: https://form.jotform.com/250164774492159
Spanish Link: https://form.jotform.com/251296322017148
Or fill out a registration form – See below under Forms. Select Register as a Recipient and print out the form. Forms may be dropped off at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia Street in Mount Vernon. This is the north entrance to the Fairgrounds.
SPONSOR PROGRAM — There will be a sponsor program this year. Please call the Christmas Fund at 360-419-7261 between November 4-19 to sponsor a family. The deadline to sponsor a family is November 19.
TOY DONATIONS — New, unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages 0-17 years old may be dropped off at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia Street in Mount Vernon. This is the north entrance to the Fairground. Please call 360-419-7261 to make an appointment to drop off your gifts, or email christmasfund@skagitpublishing.com
Toys may also be dropped off at the following locations between November 4th through December 5th:
D-BAT Skagit Valley, 200 Valley Mall Way, Mount Vernon; 360-854-3228; Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am - 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 6 pm
Heather Ladd State Farm Insurance, 2705 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes; 360-293-4561; Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, closed on Saturday & Sunday.
Skagit Valley YMCA, 1901 Hoag Road, Mount Vernon; 336-9622; Hours: Monday - Friday 5 am- 9 pm, Saturday 7 am – 4 pm, Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm.
KNIT OR CROCHETED HATS AND SCARVES – May be dropped off at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, 1410 Virginia Street in Mount Vernon, November 3 – December 16; Wildfibers, 706 1st Street, Mt Vernon or Fidalgo Yarns, 711 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes.
DISTRIBUTION – Will be a drive through pick up for gift bags. Enter the Fairgrounds through the NORTH gate, 1410 Virginia Street in Mount Vernon.
Questions — call 360-419-7261 English or 360-419-7263 Spanish
The Sedro-Woolley School District does not sponsor this event and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, 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 Sedro-Woolley School District has a preschool, seven elementary schools, one middle school and two high schools, averaging more than 4,200 students. 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 — Brett Greenwood
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning — Brian Isakson
Exec. Director, Educational Support Services — Anthony Smith
Exec. Director, Human Resources & Student Support — Daniel Lee
Director of Curriculum & Instruction — John Slagle
Assistant Director of Finance — Amy Weppler
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
Jim Kallio
District 1
Lindy Mullen Doyle
District 2
Michelle Moser
District 3
Ashlee Johnson
District 4
Eric A. Johnson
District 5