Good morning, SWSD families,
Our apologies for the late notification as conditions changed rapidly this morning.
Due to power outages affecting multiple schools, all Sedro-Woolley School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay today. Buses will be running on regular routes unless you are contacted by the Transportation Department.
Adjusted Start Times (Based on Regular Start Times, Including Late-Start Wednesdays):
Elementary Schools: 11:25 a.m.
Cascade Middle School: 9:40 a.m.
Sedro-Woolley High School: 9:55 a.m.
State Street High School: 10:00 a.m.
Pick-Up Times:
Buses will arrive two hours later than normal at your child’s designated stop.
Cancellations & Changes:
🚌 No Out-of-District Transportation Will Be Available for McKinney-Vento students
🚌 Transportation will be provided for AM/PM Northwest Career & Technical Academy (NCTA Skills Center), regular special education, hearing-impaired.
For transportation-related questions, please call 360-855-3504.
🚫 No Morning Preschool Programs: This includes Good Beginnings, Samish Cooperative, Cub Club, and Y at Good Beginnings Preschool. Afternoon classes will operate as normal.
⏳ Head Start & Early Head Start: These programs (located next to Evergreen Elementary) will follow the school district's delayed schedule.
🚫 No Before-School Programs: This includes before-school music at Cascade Middle School.
🍽️ Breakfast: Will not be served, except at Sedro-Woolley High School, State Street High School, and Cascade Middle School. Please note, because of the power outage, cold breakfast might be served in place of a hot breakfast.
📅 Before-School Meetings: Child-specific special education meetings will be rescheduled.
🚌 Field Trips: All field trips within and outside the district are canceled.
⚠️ Possible Route Changes: Conditions may require adjustments to bus routes, schedules, or stops while en route. Families will be notified by the Transportation Department if any changes occur.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as our staff works to ensure student safety. Thank you for your flexibility!
🚨 Important Update: SWSD Board Meeting Access 🚨
Due to high interest in tonight’s meeting, we are providing a Zoom webinar option for attendance.
📅 When: Feb. 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)
💻 Join via Zoom: https://swsd.zoom.us/j/85687347096
Stay informed and engaged—we look forward to your participation!
#SWSD #BoardMeeting
📣 Happening today, February 19! Central Elementary School’s Parent Group meets at 6 p.m. in the school library.
🇺🇸 Reminder: Schools and offices are closed on Monday, February 17, as we observe Presidents’ Day. Enjoy the long weekend and see you back in class on Tuesday!
🚨 Important Update: School in Session on February 14 🚨
Reminder: Due to the school closure on February 6, school will now be in session on Wednesday, February 14, as an inclement weather make-up day.
Please note, Good Beginnings Preschool will not be in session.
February 14 was designated in the district calendar as a weather-related make-up day. We appreciate your flexibility in ensuring students can attend. 📚✏️
#SWSD #WeatherMakeUpDay
📅 Save the date! Central Elementary School's Parent Group will meet on Wednesday, February 19, at 6 p.m. in the school library.
🚨 School Closure Alert 🚨
Due to adverse road conditions, all Sedro-Woolley School District schools are closed today, February 6, 2025. This includes the cancellation of all field trips, after-school activities, and meetings scheduled for the day.
🚨 Road Conditions 🚨
Our transportation crews have been out early this morning evaluating roads across our 395-square-mile district, and many of our routes remain unsafe for travel. While roads in some neighborhoods may seem passable, that’s not the case everywhere in our district.
We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Thank you to our crews for braving the conditions to assess the roads, and to our community for your patience and support!
❄️ Stay Safe & Help Keep Walkways Clear ❄️
We encourage families to stay safe and warm. If you live within a mile of our schools, please consider clearing sidewalks to help ensure a safe path for students walking to school tomorrow. With temperatures staying low, the snow won’t be melting on its own—your help is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your support, and stay safe! 💙❄️🚍
Camp Orkila Parent Information Night is happening tonight, January 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School auditorium.
Reminder: Today, January 27, is a non-student day for all students.
The Central Elementary Winter Concert is happening today, January 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cascade Middle School cafeteria.
Mark your calendars! Camp Orkila Parent Information Night will be held on Tuesday, January 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School auditorium.
Mark your calendars! Next Monday, January 27, is a non-student day for all students.
Mark your calendars! Central Elementary School will host a Winter Concert featuring Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th and 6th graders on Thursday, January 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cascade Middle School cafeteria.
The Central Elementary Winter Concert is happening today, January 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cascade Middle School cafeteria. The concert will feature students who are in Foundations Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd and 5th grades!
🛠️ 🏫 Built in 1926, Central Elementary School has seen nearly a century of service to our community, with the last major updates completed 30 years ago. Thanks to our incredible maintenance and custodial teams, this historic building continues to serve our students and staff every day.
Over winter break, a flush valve malfunction in the staff lounge caused flooding in the lounge and the classroom below. Our team immediately jumped into action to mitigate the damage and begin repairs:
✅ Water-damaged drywall has been removed and the area thoroughly dried.
✅ Carpets in both rooms have been cleaned.
✅ Drywall on the ceiling in the basement classroom is being replaced.
✅ Plans are underway to replace the damaged carpet and subfloor during summer break.
A HUGE thank you to our amazing team—Stacy Ellison, Steve Daley, Tyson Cloquet, Clint Jones, Brian Jackson, Don Griffin, Paul Swanson, Brad Bodin, Lauren Van Der Pol, and Rick Pennington—for their hard work and swift response!
Our school buildings are more than just walls—they’re a part of our community’s history, and we’re grateful for the people who keep them running strong. 💙
#SedroWoolleySchools #CentralElementary #BuildingStrongCommunities #ThankYouMaintenanceTeam
Mark your calendars! Central Elementary School will host a Winter Concert featuring students who are in Foundations K, 1st, 3rd and 5th grades, on Thursday, January 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cascade Middle School cafeteria.
🎄 Winter Break is here! We'll see students back on Monday, January 6, 2025.
🎻 Tonight, December 18, the 6th–12th Combined Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. in the SWHS Auditorium. Don’t miss this special concert featuring our talented student musicians! 🎵
🎻 Save the date for the 6th–12th Combined Orchestra Concert on December 18 at 7 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium. 🎶
