Sedro-Woolley School District

Families of 7th and 8th graders: Cascade Middle School Orientation is coming up!
📍 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley
🕛 August 19, Noon–6 p.m.
🕘 August 21, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Both days are drop-in events—come when it works for your schedule. A parent or guardian should attend to complete required paperwork. You can also tour the school and get information about athletics.

⚠️ Road construction is underway at Township and McGarigle Roads. Please use Fruitdale Road and enter from the east.

Don’t forget to vote! Ballots must be returned to an official drop box by 8 p.m. on August 5. Make your voice heard.

📚✨ Reading & Resources Night is BACK! ✨🎒
🗓 Thursday, August 21
🕠 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

We know the back-to-school season can be a stressful time for families—and while our district isn’t able to provide school supplies for every student, we’re working hard with community partners to help fill the gap.

Join us for a fun, free evening filled with literacy-focused activities, essential resources, and community connection—all designed to support Sedro-Woolley families as we head into a new school year.

🎁 What to Expect:
✅ Free backpacks, school supplies, and Scholastic books
✅ Helpful info and giveaways from local organizations
✅ Community booths, kid-friendly activities, and more!
📸 Don’t miss the RISE photo booth! The theme is “Peace Out, Summer – Back to School” and it’s the perfect chance to snap a cute family photo with a fun backdrop and props!

Just a few of our incredible partners:
🚓 Sedro-Woolley Police Department – Meet officers & check out a squad car
🚒 Sedro-Woolley Fire Department – Fire trucks, EMTs & stickers!
🚛 Sedro-Woolley Solid Waste – Garbage truck viewing for little fans
🚌 Skagit Transit – Free ride info for students
🎒 Inspire Church – Free backpacks filled with supplies
🏫 SWSD Transportation & Food Services – Get the info you need!
📘 SWSD Title IA Family Literacy Engagement – Learn how families can support student reading at home!
📖 Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club – Free books for students
📚 Central Skagit Library – Info on library programs + free books
✨ RISE – Info on free youth events and the CAMP club!
💙 NAMI Skagit – Mental health resources
💙 Skagit County Parent 2 Parent – Support for families navigating disabilities
🌷 Days for Girls – Free, washable menstrual supplies
👶 WIC (Women, Infants & Children) – Nutrition and family resources, provided by United General District 304
🍎 Skagit County Public Health – Info on developmental supports
🤝 Triumph Teen Life Center – After-school programs & family support
💬 Community Action of Skagit County – Housing, food, and information on how to access WIC and Energy Assistance
🌿 Rooted – Youth grief support, provided by United General District 304
🍎 Boys & Girls Club of Sedro-Woolley – Before/after school care options
🍎 Children of the Valley – Childcare partnership info
💇 Northwest Barber Academy – Free haircuts
🥫 Helping Hands Food Bank & Resource Center – Info and support for families facing food insecurity

🚍 New to SWSD? Moved recently? We need your help! If your student is new to the Sedro-Woolley School District or your family has moved since last school year, please take a few minutes to fill out our Transportation Form 📝 💡 Filling this out now saves our staff valuable time in August—and helps ensure your child has a safe and timely ride to school! ✅ Include ALL pickup & drop-off info (including daycare, if needed). 📅 Our Transportation Department will start contacting families in mid-August to confirm bus routes and schedules. 👉 Complete the form: https://forms.gle/oeYE1BXA69NHtkvG9 📞 Questions? Call 360-855-3504 after August 4 📧 Or email: jzimmerman@swsd101.org Thank you for helping us prepare for a smooth school year! 💙🚌 #SWSD #SedroWoolleySchools #BackToSchool #SchoolBusInfo

Is your child turning 5 between Sept. 1, 2025 – Aug. 31, 2026 and could benefit from an extra year of growth before kindergarten? The Foundations K program is a free, full-day early learning experience designed to support children in building confidence and readiness in: ✅ Academic skills ✅ Social-emotional development ✅ Language ✅ Motor skills 📍 Available at multiple Sedro-Woolley elementary schools 👶 For students not already enrolled in preschool or childcare 📝 A short screening helps determine eligibility 💙 Priority given to students with an identified need Some families have been placed on a waitlist, but as applications are reviewed and spots open up, we’re continuing to place eligible students in the Foundations Kindergarten program for the 2025–2026 school year. We encourage interested families to complete the screening process so we can fully review each application as space opens. English Application: https://forms.gle/wfkYWMJYE9xhzuoX9 Spanish Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHNOFgw2xVgN6358Gv2fCSENwmQPeReMqqRbWmHku8A7EIsw/viewform?usp=sharing 📩 Have questions or ready to apply? Contact Paula Torgeson at ptorgeson@swsd101.org Let’s give your child a strong start toward kindergarten success! 🌟 #SedroWoolleySchools #FoundationsK #TransitionToKindergarten #EarlyLearning #WeHaveSpace #NowEnrolling

🎒📚 Back-to-School Supplies 📚🎒 📝 School supply lists are now available for families who want to take advantage of early summer sales or who simply like to plan ahead. 🔗 Find your school’s list here: Big Lake: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ble/page/big-lake-elementary-school-supply-list Central: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ces/page/central-elementary-school-supply-list Clear Lake: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/cles/page/clear-lake-elementary-school-supply-lists Evergreen: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ees/page/evergreen-elementary-school-supply-lists Lyman: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/les/page/lyman-elementary-school-supply-list Mary Purcell: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/mpe/page/mary-purcell-elementary-school-supply-list Samish: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ses/page/samish-elementary-school-supply-list Cascade Middle School: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/cms/page/cascade-middle-school-supply-list 🎒 High School students will receive specific supply lists the first week, but general items include a binder, dividers, pens/pencils, highlighters, and notebooks. 🌟 Need help with supplies? We’ve got you covered! Sedro-Woolley School District families are invited to join us for our annual Reading & Resources Night: 📅 Thursday, August 21 🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m. 📍 Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley 🎒 Free backpacks with school supplies (thank you, Inspire Church!) will be given to students (children must be present to receive the backpack, thank you for your understanding) 🤝 Connect with local organizations 📘 Pick up helpful FREE resources to support your child’s success We’re here to support every family—however you get ready, you’re not alone. 🐾 #BackToSchool #ReadingAndResources #CommunitySupport

📚✨ Reading & Resources Night is BACK! ✨🎒
🗓 Thursday, August 21
🕠 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

We know the back-to-school season can be a stressful time for families—and while our district isn’t able to provide school supplies for every student, we’re working hard with community partners to help fill the gap.

Join us for a fun, free evening filled with literacy-focused activities, essential resources, and community connection—all designed to support Sedro-Woolley families as we head into a new school year.

🎁 What to Expect:
✅ Free backpacks, school supplies, and Scholastic books
✅ Helpful info and giveaways from local organizations
✅ Community booths, kid-friendly activities, and more!
📸 Don’t miss the RISE photo booth! The theme is “Peace Out, Summer – Back to School” and it’s the perfect chance to snap a cute family photo with a fun backdrop and props!

Just a few of our incredible partners:
🚓 Sedro-Woolley Police Department – Meet officers & check out a squad car
🚒 Sedro-Woolley Fire Department – Fire trucks, EMTs & stickers!
🚛 Sedro-Woolley Solid Waste – Garbage truck viewing for little fans
🚌 Skagit Transit – Free ride info for students
🎒 Inspire Church – Free backpacks filled with supplies
🏫 SWSD Transportation & Food Services – Get the info you need!
📘 SWSD Title IA Family Literacy Engagement – Learn how families can support student reading at home!
📖 Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club – Free books for students
📚 Central Skagit Library – Info on library programs + free books
✨ RISE – Info on free youth events and the CAMP club!
💙 NAMI Skagit – Mental health resources
💙 Skagit County Parent 2 Parent – Support for families navigating disabilities
🌷 Days for Girls – Free, washable menstrual supplies
👶 WIC (Women, Infants & Children) – Nutrition and family resources, provided by United General District 304
🍎 Skagit County Public Health – Info on developmental supports
🤝 Triumph Teen Life Center – After-school programs & family support
💬 Community Action of Skagit County – Housing, food, and information on how to access WIC and Energy Assistance
🌿 Rooted – Youth grief support, provided by United General District 304
🍎 Boys & Girls Club of Sedro-Woolley – Before/after school care options
🍎 Children of the Valley – Childcare partnership info
💇 Northwest Barber Academy – Free haircuts
🥫 Helping Hands Food Bank & Resource Center – Info and support for families facing food insecurity

🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Kids & Teens! 🍽️ The USDA Summer Meals Program is back! All children and teens 18 and under can enjoy free breakfast and lunch — no sign-up or paperwork required! 📍 Locations: • Cascade Middle School – 905 McGarigle Road • Mary Purcell Elementary – 700 Bennett Street 📅 Dates: July 28 – August 15 (Monday–Thursday) 🕘 Breakfast: 9:00–9:30 a.m. 🍽️ Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 📌 Please note: Meals must be eaten onsite. ❓ Questions? Call Food Services at 360-855-3515 Let’s fuel up for a fun and active summer! ☀️🥪 #SedroWoolleySchools #SummerMeals #USDAMeals

Is your child turning 5 between Sept. 1, 2025 – Aug. 31, 2026 and could benefit from an extra year of growth before kindergarten? The Foundations K program is a free, full-day early learning experience designed to support children in building confidence and readiness in: ✅ Academic skills ✅ Social-emotional development ✅ Language ✅ Motor skills 📍 Available at multiple Sedro-Woolley elementary schools 👶 For students not already enrolled in preschool or childcare 📝 A short screening helps determine eligibility 💙 Priority given to students with an identified need Some families have been placed on a waitlist, but as applications are reviewed and spots open up, we’re continuing to place eligible students in the Foundations Kindergarten program for the 2025–2026 school year. We encourage interested families to complete the screening process so we can fully review each application as space opens. English Application: https://forms.gle/wfkYWMJYE9xhzuoX9 Spanish Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHNOFgw2xVgN6358Gv2fCSENwmQPeReMqqRbWmHku8A7EIsw/viewform?usp=sharing 📩 Have questions or ready to apply? Contact Paula Torgeson at ptorgeson@swsd101.org Let’s give your child a strong start toward kindergarten success! 🌟 #SedroWoolleySchools #FoundationsK #TransitionToKindergarten #EarlyLearning #WeHaveSpace #NowEnrolling

📚✨ Reading & Resources Night is BACK! ✨🎒
🗓 Thursday, August 21
🕠 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

We know the back-to-school season can be a stressful time for families—and while our district isn’t able to provide school supplies for every student, we’re working hard with community partners to help fill the gap.

Join us for a fun, free evening filled with literacy-focused activities, essential resources, and community connection—all designed to support Sedro-Woolley families as we head into a new school year.

🎁 What to Expect:
✅ Free backpacks, school supplies, and Scholastic books
✅ Helpful info and giveaways from local organizations
✅ Community booths, kid-friendly activities, and more!
📸 Don’t miss the RISE photo booth! The theme is “Peace Out, Summer – Back to School” and it’s the perfect chance to snap a cute family photo with a fun backdrop and props!

Just a few of our incredible partners:
🚓 Sedro-Woolley Police Department – Meet officers & check out a squad car
🚒 Sedro-Woolley Fire Department – Fire trucks, EMTs & stickers!
🚛 Sedro-Woolley Solid Waste – Garbage truck viewing for little fans
🚌 Skagit Transit – Free ride info for students
🎒 Inspire Church – Free backpacks filled with supplies
🏫 SWSD Transportation & Food Services – Get the info you need!
📘 SWSD Title IA Family Literacy Engagement – Learn how families can support student reading at home!
📖 Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club – Free books for students
📚 Central Skagit Library – Info on library programs + free books
✨ RISE – Info on free youth events and the CAMP club!
💙 NAMI Skagit – Mental health resources
💙 Skagit County Parent 2 Parent – Support for families navigating disabilities
🌷 Days for Girls – Free, washable menstrual supplies
👶 WIC (Women, Infants & Children) – Nutrition and family resources, provided by United General District 304
🍎 Skagit County Public Health – Info on developmental supports
🤝 Triumph Teen Life Center – After-school programs & family support
💬 Community Action of Skagit County – Housing, food, and information on how to access WIC and Energy Assistance
🌿 Rooted – Youth grief support, provided by United General District 304
🍎 Boys & Girls Club of Sedro-Woolley – Before/after school care options
🍎 Children of the Valley – Childcare partnership info
💇 Northwest Barber Academy – Free haircuts
🥫 Helping Hands Food Bank & Resource Center – Info and support for families facing food insecurity

🚍 New to SWSD? Moved recently? We need your help! If your student is new to the Sedro-Woolley School District or your family has moved since last school year, please take a few minutes to fill out our Transportation Form 📝 💡 Filling this out now saves our staff valuable time in August—and helps ensure your child has a safe and timely ride to school! ✅ Include ALL pickup & drop-off info (including daycare, if needed). 📅 Our Transportation Department will start contacting families in mid-August to confirm bus routes and schedules. 👉 Complete the form: https://forms.gle/oeYE1BXA69NHtkvG9 📞 Questions? Call 360-855-3504 after August 4 📧 Or email: jzimmerman@swsd101.org Thank you for helping us prepare for a smooth school year! 💙🚌 #SWSD #SedroWoolleySchools #BackToSchool #SchoolBusInfo

Is your child turning 5 between Sept. 1, 2025 – Aug. 31, 2026 and could benefit from an extra year of growth before kindergarten? The Foundations K program is a free, full-day early learning experience designed to support children in building confidence and readiness in: ✅ Academic skills ✅ Social-emotional development ✅ Language ✅ Motor skills 📍 Available at multiple Sedro-Woolley elementary schools 👶 For students not already enrolled in preschool or childcare 📝 A short screening helps determine eligibility 💙 Priority given to students with an identified need Some families have been placed on a waitlist, but as applications are reviewed and spots open up, we’re continuing to place eligible students in the Foundations Kindergarten program for the 2025–2026 school year. We encourage interested families to complete the screening process so we can fully review each application as space opens. English Application: https://forms.gle/wfkYWMJYE9xhzuoX9 Spanish Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHNOFgw2xVgN6358Gv2fCSENwmQPeReMqqRbWmHku8A7EIsw/viewform?usp=sharing 📩 Have questions or ready to apply? Contact Paula Torgeson at ptorgeson@swsd101.org Let’s give your child a strong start toward kindergarten success! 🌟 #SedroWoolleySchools #FoundationsK #TransitionToKindergarten #EarlyLearning #WeHaveSpace #NowEnrolling

🎒📚 Back-to-School Supplies 📚🎒 📝 School supply lists are now available for families who want to take advantage of early summer sales or who simply like to plan ahead. 🔗 Find your school’s list here: Big Lake: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ble/page/big-lake-elementary-school-supply-list Central: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ces/page/central-elementary-school-supply-list Clear Lake: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/cles/page/clear-lake-elementary-school-supply-lists Evergreen: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ees/page/evergreen-elementary-school-supply-lists Lyman: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/les/page/lyman-elementary-school-supply-list Mary Purcell: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/mpe/page/mary-purcell-elementary-school-supply-list Samish: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ses/page/samish-elementary-school-supply-list Cascade Middle School: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/cms/page/cascade-middle-school-supply-list 🎒 High School students will receive specific supply lists the first week, but general items include a binder, dividers, pens/pencils, highlighters, and notebooks. 🌟 Need help with supplies? We’ve got you covered! Sedro-Woolley School District families are invited to join us for our annual Reading & Resources Night: 📅 Thursday, August 21 🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m. 📍 Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley 🎒 Free backpacks with school supplies (thank you, Inspire Church!) will be given to students (children must be present to receive the backpack, thank you for your understanding) 🤝 Connect with local organizations 📘 Pick up helpful FREE resources to support your child’s success We’re here to support every family—however you get ready, you’re not alone. 🐾 #BackToSchool #ReadingAndResources #CommunitySupport

Is your child turning 5 between Sept. 1, 2025 – Aug. 31, 2026 and could benefit from an extra year of growth before kindergarten? The Foundations K program is a free, full-day early learning experience designed to support children in building confidence and readiness in: ✅ Academic skills ✅ Social-emotional development ✅ Language ✅ Motor skills 📍 Available at multiple Sedro-Woolley elementary schools 👶 For students not already enrolled in preschool or childcare 📝 A short screening helps determine eligibility 💙 Priority given to students with an identified need Some families have been placed on a waitlist, but as applications are reviewed and spots open up, we’re continuing to place eligible students in the Foundations Kindergarten program for the 2025–2026 school year. We encourage interested families to complete the screening process so we can fully review each application as space opens. English Application: https://forms.gle/wfkYWMJYE9xhzuoX9 Spanish Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHNOFgw2xVgN6358Gv2fCSENwmQPeReMqqRbWmHku8A7EIsw/viewform?usp=sharing 📩 Have questions or ready to apply? Contact Paula Torgeson at ptorgeson@swsd101.org Let’s give your child a strong start toward kindergarten success! 🌟 #SedroWoolleySchools #FoundationsK #TransitionToKindergarten #EarlyLearning #WeHaveSpace #NowEnrolling

🎒📚 Back-to-School Supplies 📚🎒 📝 School supply lists are now available for families who want to take advantage of early summer sales or who simply like to plan ahead. 🔗 Find your school’s list here: Big Lake: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ble/page/big-lake-elementary-school-supply-list Central: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ces/page/central-elementary-school-supply-list Clear Lake: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/cles/page/clear-lake-elementary-school-supply-lists Evergreen: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ees/page/evergreen-elementary-school-supply-lists Lyman: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/les/page/lyman-elementary-school-supply-list Mary Purcell: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/mpe/page/mary-purcell-elementary-school-supply-list Samish: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/ses/page/samish-elementary-school-supply-list Cascade Middle School: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/cms/page/cascade-middle-school-supply-list 🎒 High School students will receive specific supply lists the first week, but general items include a binder, dividers, pens/pencils, highlighters, and notebooks. 🌟 Need help with supplies? We’ve got you covered! Sedro-Woolley School District families are invited to join us for our annual Reading & Resources Night: 📅 Thursday, August 21 🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m. 📍 Cascade Middle School, 905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley 🎒 Free backpacks with school supplies (thank you, Inspire Church!) will be given to students (children must be present to receive the backpack, thank you for your understanding) 🤝 Connect with local organizations 📘 Pick up helpful FREE resources to support your child’s success We’re here to support every family—however you get ready, you’re not alone. 🐾 #BackToSchool #ReadingAndResources #CommunitySupport

🚍 New to SWSD? Moved recently? We need your help! If your student is new to the Sedro-Woolley School District or your family has moved since last school year, please take a few minutes to fill out our Transportation Form 📝 💡 Filling this out now saves our staff valuable time in August—and helps ensure your child has a safe and timely ride to school! ✅ Include ALL pickup & drop-off info (including daycare, if needed). 📅 Our Transportation Department will start contacting families in mid-August to confirm bus routes and schedules. 👉 Complete the form: https://forms.gle/oeYE1BXA69NHtkvG9 📞 Questions? Call 360-855-3504 after August 4 📧 Or email: jzimmerman@swsd101.org Thank you for helping us prepare for a smooth school year! 💙🚌 #SWSD #SedroWoolleySchools #BackToSchool #SchoolBusInfo

Is your child turning 5 between Sept. 1, 2025 – Aug. 31, 2026 and could benefit from an extra year of growth before kindergarten? The Foundations K program is a free, full-day early learning experience designed to support children in building confidence and readiness in: ✅ Academic skills ✅ Social-emotional development ✅ Language ✅ Motor skills 📍 Available at multiple Sedro-Woolley elementary schools 👶 For students not already enrolled in preschool or childcare 📝 A short screening helps determine eligibility 💙 Priority given to students with an identified need Some families have been placed on a waitlist, but as applications are reviewed and spots open up, we’re continuing to place eligible students in the Foundations Kindergarten program for the 2025–2026 school year. We encourage interested families to complete the screening process so we can fully review each application as space opens. English Application: https://forms.gle/wfkYWMJYE9xhzuoX9 Spanish Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHNOFgw2xVgN6358Gv2fCSENwmQPeReMqqRbWmHku8A7EIsw/viewform?usp=sharing 📩 Have questions or ready to apply? Contact Paula Torgeson at ptorgeson@swsd101.org Let’s give your child a strong start toward kindergarten success! 🌟 #SedroWoolleySchools #FoundationsK #TransitionToKindergarten #EarlyLearning #WeHaveSpace #NowEnrolling

🚨 We're Hiring! 🩺💙 Sedro-Woolley School District is seeking a compassionate and qualified Licensed School Nurse (LPN/RN) to serve the students at Clear Lake Elementary and Big Lake Elementary. 📅 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours/day (7 paid hours/day) 💵 Pay Range: $36.87–$46.20/hr (DOE) + 2025-26 COLA 🤝 Union Supported: PSE CBA 🎓 Benefits: Full benefits for employees working 630+ hours/year If you're an LPN or RN passionate about supporting student health and wellness, we’d love for you to apply! 🌟 Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged. 📌 Application Requirements: ✅ Online Application (Listing # 250610001) ✅ Cover Letter & Resume ✅ 3 Reference Letters ✅ Current WA State LPN/RN License ✅ First Aid/CPR Certification 📅 Applications accepted until filled! 🔗 Apply now and help make a difference in the lives of our students: 👉 https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/swsd/page/job-postings #SchoolNurse #NowHiring #SedroWoolleyJobs #EducationCareers #MakeADifference #SWWolvesCare

Eighth graders at Cascade Middle School are hyped for tonight's promotion! The approximate 1,500 seats are almost full already! Huge thanks to the parent group for making this possible! #KodiaksPromotion