Mark your calendars! The Combined Orchestras (6th–12th) will perform on March 20 at 7 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium. Don’t miss this symphony of young talent.
#OrchestraNight
Central Elementary families - mark your calendars! The Parent Group Meeting is on March 19 at 6 p.m.
#CentralElementary #ParentPower
Mark your calendars! The 6th & 8th Grade Band Concert is set for March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Cascade Middle School cafeteria. Let’s cheer on our young performers!
#FutureStars #CMSBand
🚨 Important Update for Sedro-Woolley School District Families 🚨
We are currently experiencing an issue with incoming calls to our schools and district offices. Outgoing calls are still working.
Our IT department is actively working with our vendor to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as we have more information. Thank you for your understanding! 🙏📞
📣 Join Us in Celebrating Education Support Professionals Week! 🎉🍎
From March 10-14, 2025, we honor our incredible Education Support Professionals (ESPs) who keep Sedro-Woolley schools running strong! 🚍💻🍽️
From our bus drivers, paraeducators, custodians, food service workers, tech support, office staff, nurses, and maintenance teams—our ESPs go above and beyond every day to support our students and staff. 🏫💙
Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the difference you make in our schools! Drop a comment below to show your appreciation. ⬇️✨
#ThankYouESPs #ESPWeek2025 #StrongerTogether
Mark your calendars! Central Elementary School will host a Garden Work Day next Sunday, March 16, from 12–4 p.m.
Don’t forget, we switch to Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday (March 9) at 2 a.m.! Don’t forget to set your clocks forward and embrace the longer evenings.
#TimeChange #DaylightSaving #SpringForward
New date and times! Central Elementary Garden Work Day is on March 16 from 12–4 p.m.
Today’s schedule reminder: All schools have early dismissal. Double-check your school’s time so everyone stays on track. (Cascade Middle: 10:45 a.m., State Street High: 10:50 a.m., SWHS: 11:00 a.m., All Elementary: 12:30 p.m.). Please follow your school’s schedule and plan your pickup accordingly.
#PlanAhead
Today’s schedule reminder: It’s early dismissal for K–12 Conferences. (Cascade Middle: 10:45 a.m., State Street High: 10:50 a.m., SWHS: 11:00 a.m., All Elementary: 12:30 p.m.). Please follow your school’s schedule and plan your pickup accordingly.
(Remember: No Good Beginnings Preschool on early dismissal days.)
#PlanAhead
It’s here! The Scholastic Book Fair starts today and runs through Friday, March 7 at Central Elementary’s library. Students can explore a world of stories during school and families can help their students during conferences after school on March 6. Happy reading!
#BookLovers #BookFair #ReadOn
Fuel up for success! March 3–7 is National School Breakfast Week! Join us in celebrating nutritious and delicious breakfasts at our schools. Let’s make every day a great start!
#HealthyStart #SchoolBreakfast #FuelForSuccess
📰 Stay informed—read this week’s district newsletter! 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/d8nwz
📢 Reminder: School Conferences & Early Dismissal March 6 & 7!
🔹 Early Dismissal Times:
📍 Cascade MS – 10:45 a.m.
📍 State Street HS – 10:50 a.m.
📍 SWHS – 11:00 a.m.
📍 All Elementary – 12:30 p.m.
🚨 No Good Beginnings Preschool these days.
📆 Conference Schedule:
✏️ Elementary – Scheduled by teachers. Contact your child’s teacher to set up a meeting.
🏫 SWHS – March 6, 12–3 p.m. & 4–7 p.m.
🎓 State Street HS – March 6, 12–6 p.m.
🐻 Cascade MS – March 6, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. & 3:30–6:30 p.m. (arena-style in the cafeteria!)
📌 Plan ahead for pickup & see you at conferences!
🎉 Join the Baile Folklórico Dance Group! 🎉
We are excited to invite girls in grades 3rd—12th to join a Baile Folklórico dance group. This group will be performing at the Celebrating Our Culture Night in May.
Rehearsal Times:
Grades 3-6: Saturdays, 1–2 p.m.
Grades 7-12: Saturdays, 2–3 p.m.
Practice Dates:
March 8, 15, 22, 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3
Location: Evergreen Elementary School Cafeteria
Cost: $15 per student for dress rental.
How to Sign Up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR7n7TPuAm1BAXnsR5LN_X3YkXOn5Jm3fo5X9a2THGPBaAUA/viewform
Families can fill out the application above. Or call Monica Vivanco at 360-855-3772 or the MLL office at 360-855-3533 to reserve spots, as space is limited. A completed permission slip is required before starting rehearsals. Permission slips can be turned into the multilingual department (Monica Vivanco or Jasmine Guerrero). These are available from your school secretary.
Bookworms and Central families, mark your calendars! The Scholastic Book Fair at Central Elementary runs March 3–7 in the library, open during school & during conferences after school on March 6. Discover your next great read!
#BookFair #ReadOn
Mark your calendars for March 6 and 7:
Thursday, March 6 is an early dismissal day for K–12 Conferences.
(Remember: No Good Beginnings Preschool on early dismissal days.)
Friday, March 7 is an early dismissal for all students.
Early Dismissal Times:
Cascade Middle: 10:45 a.m.
State Street High: 10:50 a.m.
SWHS: 11:00 a.m.
All Elementary: 12:30 p.m.
Please follow your school’s schedule and plan your pickup accordingly.
#EarlyDismissal #SchoolConferences
Central, Evergreen and Mary Purcell elementary schools are excited to kick off the annual "Learn Around Town Scavenger Hunt" on Friday!
The "hunt" runs from Friday, February 28th, through Friday, March 14th and offers our in-town elementary school students a chance to explore the Sedro-Woolley community while engaging in fun, educational activities.
This year, 11 local businesses are participating, each providing an activity that students can complete on-site or take home. Activities include word searches, designing a t-shirt, creating a menu, and more!
Scavenger Hunt boards will be sent home with students today, detailing participating locations and instructions. As students visit each business, they will mark their boards and inform their teacher. Those who complete the hunt and turn in their board by March 18th will have the chance to win great prizes!
Participating Locations:
📍 Sedro-Woolley Fire Station
📍 Sedro-Woolley Police Department
📍 Sedro-Woolley Post Office
📍 Sedro-Woolley Library
📍 Sedro-Woolley Museum
📍 Woods Logging Supply
📍 Schaffner Pharmacy
📍 Integrity Stonework
📍 Lorenzo’s Mexican Restaurant
📍 Double Barrel BBQ
📍 Happiest Tees on Earth
This is a fantastic opportunity for Central, Evergreen and Mary Purcell families to get out, explore, and have fun learning around town! Happy hunting! 🎉
*Special thanks to the teaching teams at Central, Evergreen and Mary Purcell for organizing this event for their students!
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.
