🚌 Join Our Team: Paid Bus Driver Training Starts January 6! 🚌
The Sedro-Woolley School District Transportation Department is excited to offer a paid bus driver training class starting January 6, 2025!
Before the class begins, be sure to complete your online job application and submit all related forms.
For more information, contact the Transportation Department at 360-855-3504 or visit:
Job Postings
Help us ensure safe, reliable transportation for our students—join our team today!
Skagit Gleaners is hosting its weekly public food distribution Saturday, December 21, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
They will be giving away approximately 45 more turkeys along with produce, milk, bread, lots of potatoes, and dry goods. Please bring your own grocery bags. The distribution takes place at 1021 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273. Doors will open at 3:00 p.m. Bring a photo ID.
For more details, contact Skagit Gleaners at 360-848-1045 or email them at info@skagitgleaners.org.
Please note: 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.
United General District 304 is offering a FREE Strengthening Families Program in Sedro-Woolley!
📅 When: Wednesdays, February 5 - March 19, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (7 weeks)
📍 Where: Cascade Middle School
This program is designed for parents/caregivers and youth ages 10-14, focusing on improving communication, encouraging healthy habits, and providing tools for parenting teens—all while having fun!
🌟 Program highlights:
- Dinner provided each week!
- Childcare available for kids under 10!
Registration is open now. Click here to sign up!
A big thank you to our resident Santa’s helper, Miss Shay, for bringing the magic of Christmas to life with her creative "Letters to Santa" box. On Thursday, Shaylee Silvis "delivered" those special letters, ensuring the holiday spirit reaches the North Pole. Thank you, Miss Shay, for your kindness and dedication to our students! 🎄✨
The Sedro-Woolley High School auditorium was filled with holiday cheer on Wednesday as our combined 6th-12th grade orchestras delivered a spectacular performance. Highlights included the Beginning Orchestra joining the high school orchestra for Jingle Bells, showcasing their holistic approach to learning under Director Poul Brask. CMS Intermediate and Advanced Orchestras wowed with pieces like Shiver, Dragonhunter, and Frosty the Snowman. The evening concluded with the Sedro-Woolley High School Chamber Orchestra performing favorites like Jupiter from The Planets and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Special thanks to the parent group for the cookies that sweetened this memorable evening!
Seventh-grade students in Maddie Jones and Erin Rose’s math classes at Cascade Middle School are applying math concepts through a scale drawing project.
Using cartoons and comics from donated Skagit Valley Herald newspapers, students enlarged their selected images to fit an 8.5x11-inch sheet of paper. The project required students to calculate the ratio of the original comic’s length and height to the dimensions of the larger paper, determining the largest whole-number scale factor possible.
The activity provided a hands-on way for students to practice using ratios and proportions in a real-world context.
Early Wednesday morning, a tree fell in front of the steps at Central Elementary School, causing damage to one of the light poles and the handrail on one side. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Our maintenance team worked diligently to clean up the area (and channeled their inner Sedro-Woolley logger to remove the tree) and assess the full extent of the damage.
Preschool students and their parents had a blast building (and snacking on) gingerbread houses Wednesday! With marshmallows as the favorite treat, dads showed off their engineering skills, moms kept everyone on task, and teachers joined in the sugary fun. By the end, tiny hands couldn’t resist deconstructing the candy-coated masterpieces for a delicious holiday treat!
Holiday Fun at Cascade Middle School
Cascade Middle School Principal Stephanie Bachmeier brought the holiday spirit to campus by dressing as an Elf on the Shelf! 🎄 She greeted students from the shelf at the Cashier’s window in the morning and later popped up in the library book return bin between periods. Her creativity and enthusiasm are making the last days before Winter Break extra fun for everyone!
Choir Students Spread Holiday Cheer to a Full House
The Sedro-Woolley High School auditorium came alive Tuesday evening with the sounds of the season as choir students from 6th through 12th grade performed to a packed audience. Under the direction of Olivia Lenoue, the students delivered a delightful program featuring a wide array of holiday tunes that captivated families and friends.
The event showcased the students' talent, with each performance adding a touch of festive magic to the evening. Congratulations to all the choir students for their hard work and for spreading holiday joy to the community!
Evergreen Technology Teacher Danna Thompson guided students through an engaging Engineering Process unit, challenging them to design a device capable of accurately tossing a pumpkin six feet. Students embraced the hands-on learning experience by building prototypes, testing their designs, and making adjustments to improve performance.
Central Elementary Choir Brings Joy to Pioneer Market
The Central Elementary Choir gave a wonderful performance at Pioneer Market last Friday. The Market has been a fantastic supporter of the choir through an ongoing receipt fundraiser and generously gifted the group $100 during the event. The choir is incredibly grateful for Pioneer Market’s support, which truly makes this special program possible.
The Sedro-Woolley Varsity Girls Basketball team battled hard in a tough, physical matchup against the Anacortes Seahawks, but came up short with a final score of 52 - 31.
Check out the Cubs Den for a detailed game summary!
Next Up: The Cubs have several games during Winter Break.
- Monday, December 30 - 1 p.m. varsity game at home versus Cascade High School (Everett)
- Friday, January 3 - 7:15 p.m. varsity game at home versus Oak Harbor High School
- Saturday, January 4 - 7:15 p.m. varsity game away at Stanwood High School
Keep showing up and supporting your Cubs—win or learn, they keep fighting!
The Sedro-Woolley High School Varsity Boys Basketball team pulled off an exciting 78-70 victory over Nooksack Valley Thursday night! Way to go, Cubs! 🐾💙
Don’t miss your chance to cheer them on over winter break!
- Friday, December 27: The Cubs face Granite Falls High School at Granite Falls, 10:00 a.m.
- Saturday, January 4, 2025: The Cubs take on Oak Harbor High School at Oak Harbor, 7:15 p.m.
Bring your energy and school spirit to support the team as they keep up their incredible season! 💪
Mark your calendars now! The Sedro-Woolley High School Parent Group will be meeting at 6 p.m. January 6 in the high school library. The group meets on the first Monday of every month to discuss ways to help Sedro-Woolley High School staff and students have a wonderful school experience. Questions? Email sedrowoolleyhighschoolparentgroup@gmail.com. You can also join their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sedrowoolleyhighschoolparentgroup/
🗓 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.
Mark your calendars! Samish Elementary's Parent Group is hosting a Spring Market March 29–30 at the school (23953 Prairie Road). This event is a special fundraiser to support playground equipment, classroom needs, field trips, school events, and other activities throughout the year.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Click the links below to apply and submit payment:
Don't miss this opportunity to support Samish Elementary and shop for great finds!
Log Your Digital Box Tops
Many of our schools are collecting box tops... digitally! Just scan your receipt and earn money for your school!
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
