District Updates

The SWHS CAMP (Cubs Advocating for Mental Health and Prevention) Club will have a table at all home football games this season! They’re inviting everyone to stop by, say "hi," and check out their fun activities designed for elementary-aged students.

In addition to the activities, the club will be providing information about the RISE coalition and promoting healthy decision-making for all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how they are making a difference in the community.

Swing by their table at tonight's game to join in on the fun and learn more about the great work they are doing!

The first Sedro-Woolley High School assembly of the year was a blast, with cheerleaders hyping up the crowd with their dances and routines!

The entire school filled the football stadium grandstands to start the year off Cub Strong!

Athletic Director Kevin Owen introduced the Associated Student Body officers, who made a memorable entrance with special handshakes that had everyone cheering!

Tonight, Sedro-Woolley High School hosts the first home football game against Mariner High School! Kick-off is at 7 p.m., so make sure to arrive early to grab the best seats in the house! Don't forget to support our senior parent group by buying dinner at the stadium – all proceeds go towards making senior week events like prom, senior breakfast, and the graduation night trip unforgettable!

See you there, Cubs!

#SedroWoolleyPride #FridayNightLights #CubsFootball #GoCubs

Sedro-Woolley High School's Picture Make-Up Day is September 9. If your student missed getting their photo taken during the Back-To-Business Days, this is their opportunity to have a photo taken for ASB cards and for the yearbook!

Sedro-Woolley High School's Open House will be held on September 10 from 5–6:30 p.m.

Lyman Elementary School's Parent Group Meeting will be held on September 10 at 6 p.m.

State Street High School’s Open House will be held on September 11 from 3–5 p.m.

Mary Purcell Elementary School's Parent Group Meeting will be held on September 12 at 6:30 p.m.

The Heartwood House is hosting an open house on Tuesday, September 17, from 5:30-7:30 PM to share information about their peer grief support groups for youth aged 6-18 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy pizza and snacks while connecting with others in our community. This event is open to the public, families who are grieving, and anyone serving youth in our community!

Location: Heartwood House, 2136 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley
Questions? Reach out to Avry Richter at Avry.Richter@UnitedGeneral.org or call (360) 420-9390.

Come and learn more about Rooted and the support we offer!

Created by the Department of Health in partnership with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and other organizations, the Safety Study Hall is a new resource for learning about health and safety issues affecting schools, students, and families.

The page focuses on key safety topics outlined by the Washington State Legislature in HB 1230:

• Opioid Overdose Prevention Strategies
• Secure Storage of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication
• Secure Storage of Firearms and Ammunition

Valuable information from federal, state, local, and community resources are on the page to address common questions about these topics.

Please Note:

• Safety Study Hall does not provide medical advice. For health concerns, contact your healthcare provider. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
• This site does not cover youth mental health and wellness, emotional safety, or the root causes of self-harm. For help, contact your health or behavioral health provider. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

This site is a starting point and will continue to grow based on questions and suggestions.

Questions? Contact the Department of Health at k12engagement@doh.wa.gov or call the DOH information line at 1-800-525-0127.

Additional Resources:

• K-12 School Resources - Washington State Department of Health
• Local Health Jurisdictions and Tribal Directories
• Suicide Prevention - Washington State Department of Health
• HearMeWA

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, who may have difficulty accessing healthcare due to scheduling conflicts.

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 during clinic hours.

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.

September 16 is the first day at Good Beginnings Preschool for the 2024-2025 school year.

On September 19, Lyman Elementary School will host a Back-to-School Parade at 6 p.m. followed by an Open House from 6:15–7:00 p.m.

September 24 is Picture Day at State Street High School.

Big Lake Elementary School's Picture Day is September 26.

Central Elementary School's Picture Day is September 26.

Evergreen Elementary School's Picture Day is September 30.

Sedro-Woolley High School is reviewing the feasibility of its 8-period bell schedule, which has been in place since the 2016-2017 school year to help all students meet state graduation requirements. Given the time that has passed since its adoption, the district believes it is essential to re-evaluate whether the current schedule continues to meet the needs of our students.

District leaders are seeking input from families, students, and staff members at the following meetings:

October 23: Information Night from 6–7 p.m. at the Sedro-Woolley Auditorium
October 29: Information Night from 6–7 p.m. at the Sedro-Woolley Auditorium
October 30: Information Night from 6–7 p.m. via Zoom (link to be provided)
If an alternative bell schedule is approved by the school board, it will be implemented beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

For questions or more information, please contact Brian Isakson, Assistant Superintendent, at bisakson@swsd101.org.

Schools will start one-hour late on Wednesdays for certified staff to have one hour of weekly professional development.

Exceptions are November 6, November 27 and June 11. November 6 and November 27 are early dismissal dates and there is no professional development planned for the last Wednesday of the school year.

Families will receive reminders each week via social media as well as via the school district's app: Apple Store Link or Android Link.

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.

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.

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.

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 — a 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. The 2024-2025 season starts September 15, 2024.

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 sign ups are in the fall.

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

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.