Reminder: School will be in session as a make-up day on Friday, February 16, 2024.
SWHS Block = Blue Day
No school on Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Attention Sedro-Woolley High School seniors! Another reminder to save the date for FAFSA night on February 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria. Futuresnw will be providing assistance to families during our annual FAFSA Night. Dinner will be provided. See you there!
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
CAMERON FOWLKES has been named the January Soroptimist CTE Student of the month.
Cameron is a Senior at Sedro-Woolley High School.
He enjoys hanging out with his family and friends, working out, lifting weights, running and listening to music. Cameron has been on our Track and Field team for 2 years, and runs hurdles.
CTE classes here at SWHS have helped shape his future goals by helping him become a better leader, and a better supporter in the academic world, and athletic world.
After high school, Cameron is joining the United States Air Force and will become an aircraft loadmaster. Congratulations Cameron!
RAVEN STORIE has been named January Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley. Raven is the daughter of Scott and Toni Storie of Sedro-Woolley.
Raven maintains a 3.94 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School.
She has played on our Varsity Track & Field team all 4 years, while holding the position of Captain for two years; and went all the way to State 2 years in a row. She is a member of 2 school-record-holding relay teams and is a member of 1 county-record-holding relay team. Raven has played on our Soccer Team for all 4 years, while holding the position of JV Captain for two years. Raven is a member of the National Honor Society.
Outside of school, Raven enjoys spending time with her friends and family, snowboarding, thrifting, lifting weights, sprinting, baking, drawing, reading, camping and listening to music. She is currently working at a local fast food restaurant, in the customer service department.
After graduation, Raven plans to enlist in the US Air Force and plans to either train as a Cryptologic Language Analyst, Nuclear Weapons Specialist or Aircrew Egress Systems Staff. She also hopes to have the opportunity to join the Air Force Track and Field team. Congratulations Raven!
RAFAEL NAJERA-DIAZ has been named January Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley. Rafael is the son of Julie Jaramillo of Sedro-Woolley.
Rafael maintains a solid GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. He is a member of the Associated Student Body (ASB) as a School Board Representative, as well as participating in E-sports and Boy’s Tennis (2 years). Rafael was awarded the Champions of Diversity Award his Junior year.
Outside of school, Rafael enjoys hanging out with his friends and family, playing video games, working out and helping his Aunt with home projects. He currently works at Wendys. He aspires to be like his brother, who is partially paralyzed, but still chases after his goals and dreams despite his personal challenges that arise daily.
After graduation, Rafael plans to attend either Skagit Valley College or University of Washington, to study computer science. Congratulations Rafael!
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
Sedro-Woolley High School CAMP (Cubs Advocating for Mental Health and Prevention) students Alexia Ceja, Madelyn Faisy, and Shelby Richardson, along with club advisors LeAnn Greer and Olivia Guelich, and RISE (Rallying to Inspire Safe Environments) co-coordinator Jill Sprouse attended the CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C. last week. As part of the forum, students and advisors attended Capitol Hill Day with students from Burlington-Edison High School where they met with U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell to share their experiences with issues affecting teens in our community.
🎉🏆 Congratulations to Sedro-Woolley High School's FBLA students for their outstanding performance at the regional competition hosted at Stanwood High School last weekend! With seven participants, they showcased the excellence of SWHS.
We're thrilled to announce that four of our talented students will be advancing to the state competition in April! Way to go SWHS FBLA!
Special recognition goes to the following students for their achievements at the regional conference:
🥈 Ryan Barnes and Sativia Espinoza - Second place in Data Analysis
🥉 Sam Duley - Fourth in Introduction to Marketing Concepts, first place in Introduction to Information Technology, and fourth place in Economics
Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, SWHS FBLA! ✨
#SWHSFBLA #RegionalCompetition #StateBound #Congratulations 🌟
Join us in the effort to Stuff the Bus with the Helping Hands Food Bank!
Drop off your non-perishable food items at the donation bin located in the front lobby of the District Office at 801 Trail Road, Sedro-Woolley.
Our ASB groups from Mary Purcell Elementary, Sedro-Woolley High School, Cascade Middle School, and Clear Lake Elementary are also participating in this event!
All donations will be collected by Helping Hands Food Bank on Feb. 23 for the big Stuff the Bus event happening on Feb. 24! Scan the QR code on the donation bins if that's more convenient.
Your support means the world to the families in our community who rely on Helping Hands Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity!
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
HAYDEN PERRY has been named the December Soroptimist CTE Student of the month. Hayden is a Senior at Sedro-Woolley High School.
He enjoys hanging out with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, and playing sports. He has played on our Varsity Football team all 4 years, as well as our Varsity Basketball for 2 years.
CTE classes here at SWHS have helped shape his future goals by teaching him how to work in a group setting efficiently, and has helped him develop skills he can put into place in the workforce
After high school, Hayden will be attending Northwest Lineman College in Idaho. Congratulations Hayden!
GEORGIA COLLINS has been named the December Soroptimist CTE Student of the month. Georgia is a Senior at Sedro-Woolley High School.
She enjoys spending time with family and friends, antique shopping, decorating, reading, writing, and participating in her church’s Vacation Bible School program, as well as the Nazarene Board.
CTE classes here at SWHS have helped shape her future goals by helping her utilize math skills in a career. The engineering classes here have helped her discover that the practical application of math can become something meaningful from designing and creating airplanes to building skyscrapers.
After high school, Georgia will be attending Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho to pursue a degree in engineering. She hopes to also participate in the NNU Track and Field program. Congratulations Georgia!
JULIAN RODRIGUEZ-PADILLA has been named December Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley. Julian is the son of Rachael Rodriguez and Danny Ramirez, and Manuel Padilla of Sedro-Woolley.
Julian maintains a 3.7 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. Julian is a Multi-Sport athlete, lettering in football and wrestling all 4 years of high school and lettering 3 years in track and field. He is a member of National Honor Society and Varsity in Volunteerism. Julian earned 7 Department Awards in the 2022-2023 school year. He has earned many athletic awards over the last few years including First Team All-Conference 2022 Defensive Lineman, Second Team All-Conference 2023 Wrestling, Northwest Conference Co-Wrestler of the Year 2023. Julian took 8th place at State for wrestling in February 2023.
Outside of school, Julian enjoys spending time with his friends and family, weight lifting, listening to music, and attending Church. The most important thing to Julian is his faith, which drives him to conquer any obstacle or challenge that life throws at him. During football season, you can find Julian helping out with the Sedro-Woolley Youth Football League. He also helps with a Christmas sponsorship program, wrapping and delivering presents to those in need.
After graduation, Julian plans to attend a Junior-College to play football, and will later transfer to a university to continue his football career, and to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Marketing. Congratulations Julian!
NIA KATWYK has been named December Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley. Nia is the daughter of Chet and Katrina Katwyk of Sedro-Woolley.
Nia maintains a 4.0 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. She is a 3 year member of National Honor Society and is currently the Community Service Coordinator. She is the Vice President of WTSA and a member of the Gilder Lehrman Student Advisory Council. Nia is a Running Start student at Skagit Valley College, and will soon obtain a transferable Associate's Degree.
Outside of school, Nia enjoys hanging out with friends and family, traveling with family to National Parks, and thrifting. Nia currently works at Cascade Physical Therapy and Sports Clinic. She has worked here for 3 years as the receptionist and custodian. She loves the relationships she builds with the patients, and staff!
After graduation, Nia would like to attend either University of Washington or Gonzaga University to pursue an engineering degree. Congratulations Nia!
Attention Sedro-Woolley High School seniors! Save the date for FAFSA night on February 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria. Futuresnw will be providing assistance to families during our annual FAFSA Night. Dinner will be provided. See you there!
Sedro-Woolley High School Spring Drama Production auditions will be held on February 6 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Call-backs will be held on February 8 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Just show up on February 6 and the high school will provide what you need for auditioning. All SWHS students are welcome to audition. NO, you will not have to sing or dance (unless you want to) to be considered for a role. Please see Miss Nita in the ASB Office if you have any questions.
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
Schools will be operating on a two-hour late start today. Please click the following link for more information.
Two-Hour Late Start Times:
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 a.m.
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Our transportation crew will begin assessing road conditions starting at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, January 19. If the roads are determined to be safe for travel, the district will not share any additional messaging via school messenger (autodial/text/email). However, we will share the information on the district’s live feed (https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/live-feed), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SedroWoolleySchoolDistrict), and Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/swsdcoms/), and we will proceed with school starting on time. You can also download the Apptegy app on your mobile device by scanning the QR code below and choose “Yes” to receive push notifications.
Download App:
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If tomorrow morning’s assessment proves the roads traveled by our buses are still not in great shape, the district will implement a two-hour delay and communicate the decision through School Messenger as well as the channels identified above. Any delay would allow more time for both staff and students to arrive safely as temperatures rise throughout the morning.
You can also download Flash Alert, which is the first place closure or delay information is sent. Media outlets use Flash Alert to feed their information tickers during newscasts. Sign up at https://www.flashalert.net and review your account each year to ensure that you continue to receive messages.
We understand that these weather-related changes can be challenging, and we appreciate your continued patience. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work together to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone.