District newsletter

Missing a day of school here and there may not seem like much. But those days can add up quickly.

A student who misses about two days of school each month will miss roughly 20 days over the course of a school year. That's about a month of classroom instruction.

And it doesn't matter whether those absences are excused or unexcused when we're talking about lost learning time. When students aren't at school, they can miss new lessons, classroom discussions, hands-on activities and opportunities to practice skills with their teachers and classmates.

Whenever your student is healthy and able to attend, help them make being at school a priority.

You matter. Your learning matters. Your attendance matters.

Central Elementary is looking for volunteers to lend a hand September 19 from noon to 4 p.m. as work continues on Matt Mihelich’s Outdoor Classroom Memorial and the school garden is prepared for the upcoming Central Centennial Celebration.

Volunteers will help remove and stack sod and spread gravel for the Outdoor Classroom Memorial project. There will also be plenty to do in the school garden for anyone who would prefer not to dig, shovel or push a wheelbarrow.

Adults are encouraged to participate, especially community members who knew and loved Matt and would like to help complete another step in this special project. Older children who are able to work independently may attend with an adult.

When: September 19, noon–4 p.m.
Where: Central Elementary playground, Outdoor Classroom and School Garden

Thank you to everyone who has contributed time and effort to Matt’s memorial and Central’s school garden. Every helping hand will help get these special spaces ready as Central prepares to celebrate its centennial!

September 2026

September 14

• Good Beginnings Preschool — First Day of Preschool
• School Board Meeting — 6 p.m., Support Services Building, 317 Yellow Lane, Sedro-Woolley

September 15 — National IT Professionals Day

September 16 — Wednesday Late Start — Schools start one hour late

September 17

• Constitution and Citizenship Day
• Lyman Elementary School — Back-to-School Parade, 6 p.m.; Open House, 6:15–7 p.m.
• Cascade Middle School — Garden Harvest Party, 2:30–5:30 p.m., Cascade Middle School Garden, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley

September 18 — Sedro-Woolley High School Football at Snohomish

September 22

• First Day of Autumn
• Central Elementary School — Picture Day

September 23 — Wednesday Late Start — Schools start one hour late

September 25

• Evergreen Elementary School — Picture Day
• 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 at Monroe

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
• Good Beginnings Preschool — Open House, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• 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.

M, T, Th, F - All Elementary Schools
9:25 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

M, T, Th, F - Cascade Middle School
7:40 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

M, T, Th, F - Sedro-Woolley High School
7:55 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

M, T, Th, F - State Street High School
8 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.

Late-Start Wednesdays: All schools start one hour later (10:25, 8:40, 8:55, 9:00). There is no late-start on the following dates: November 25; June 9

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

Harvest time is here! The Cascade Middle School food production garden is celebrating its first growing season, and families and community members are invited to join the fun.

Stop by the CMS Harvest Friendraiser from 2:30–5:30 p.m. September 17 to explore the student-designed garden, press fresh cider, enjoy arts and crafts and snacks, and help welcome another exciting Farm to School season.

Location: Cascade Middle School Garden, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley

Questions? Contact Adele Eslinger at Adele.Eslinger@UnitedGeneral.org or 360-854-7177.

This event is organized by Sedro-Woolley Farm to School and United General District 304 and is not sponsored by the Sedro-Woolley School District.

Gather your team and join the 4th Annual Jennifer Francis-Schmidt Memorial Kickball Tournament on October 17, 2026, at Janicki Fields. The family-friendly event raises funds for the Jennifer Francis-Schmidt Memorial Scholarship and welcomes participants of all ages.

Registration is $200 per team, with up to 20 players per team. Teams must register and submit payment by September 18, 2026. Payment may be made by cash, check or Venmo.

REGISTER HERE

Participants are also encouraged to get creative for a costume contest, with prizes for the best-dressed team and best individual costume. Games will be played rain or shine, and community members are welcome to attend even if they are not playing. Donations are also welcome before or during the event.

Sedro-Woolley families with students interested in international travel are invited to an informational night about a planned 2027 trip to Paris, Florence and Venice.

The trip is being organized through EF Travel by Big Lake Elementary teacher Jael Crouse and is open to students who will be ages 13–19 by July 2027. The travel opportunity is independent of the Sedro-Woolley School District and is not a district-sponsored trip or event.

During the informational meeting, families can learn more about the planned itinerary and activities, high school and college credit opportunities, trip costs and flexible payment plans, as well as potential scholarships, fundraising opportunities and discounts.

The informational night will be held at 6:30 p.m. September 22 in the Sedro-Woolley High School Library, 1235 Third Street, Sedro-Woolley.

Families interested in attending should register by September 18 at https://bit.ly/4xyex9s.

The Skagit County Public Works Solid Waste Division will host their annual Skagit County Clothing Swap on Tuesday, September 29, from 3–6 p.m. at the Skagit County Fairgrounds, North Entrance, at 1410 Virginia St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. The clothing swap will be in A&B Building.

A clothing swap is an exchange and giveaway of donated clothing. Participants are encouraged to bring in clean clothing to swap, donate, or take away. The Solid Waste Division recognizes the impacts of textile waste in the United States. Textiles are one of the fastest-growing waste streams in Washington, with over 400 million pounds buried in state landfills annually. To keep clothing out of landfills, these items can be reused and or repurposed. By participating in this event, you can help keep textiles out of landfills, reuse and repurpose clothing and textiles, and provide free clothing to residents of the county.

All clothing at the event is free and clothing donation is not required to participate. There is no limit on the amount of clothing a participant can take home. Each participant may donate a maximum of two large bags of clothing for the swap. No heavily stained items, underwear, or socks. No exceptions. All sizes, including children’s clothing, are welcome. There will be no designated changing rooms on site.

An additional clothing donation day will be offered on Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the recycling drop-off area at the Skagit County Transfer & Recycling Station located at 14104 Ovenell Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. September 19 is a donation day only, not a swap. Staff will be on site at the Transfer Station to accept bags of clothing in preparation for the swap on September 29.

The event on September 29 will offer information about textile waste and best practices for reuse and recycling.

For questions, please contact Callie Martin, (360) 416-1575, calliem@skagitcountywa.gov

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Sedro-Woolley Little League

In-person registration events are typically held in January each year.

For more information, please contact Sedro-Woolley Little League directly.

www.sedrowoolleylittleleague.com

Questions: sedrowoolleylittleleague@gmail.com

Club Hoop

Club hoop is accepting registration now through mid-November!

Ages: Kindergarten-3rd grade

Contact: clubhoopk3@gmail.com

Gateway to Golf – Junior League

Fall Registration Open! Every Sunday starting Sunday, September 13 and ending October 4 from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

For Boys & Girls | Grades K–9: Join us for a fun and supportive introduction to golf! Build skills, confidence, and friendships — no experience needed.

Questions? Email: gateway2golf@gmail.com

Skagit Valley Rugby Club

Skagit Valley Rugby Club is excited to welcome new players of all skill levels! Whether you’re in elementary, middle, or high school, now is the perfect time to join their growing team. Registration is officially open, and the club is looking for athletes eager to learn the game, improve their skills, and be part of a fun, supportive community. Don’t miss out—sign up today and be part of the action this season!

Every Kid Sports Pass

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

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

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 typically is from early March until mid April for the fall season.

Practices typically start in early August.

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Football and Cheer Questions: contact@swyfl.org

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).

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 currently offer coed programs.

For more information, email svflyers2009@gmail.com

Website

Flyer Facebook Group

Instagram: @skagitvalleyflyerslacrosse

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

**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!

Students, parents and community members can also 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 4,200 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

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

Location: Student Support Building (317 Yellow Lane Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284) or as announced via the website.

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