🐾 Sedro-Woolley High School families are invited to Back-to-Business Days on August 24 and 25 from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–5:30 p.m. (Staff lunch: 12:30–1:30 p.m.)
Students can take school pictures, purchase ASB cards, apply for parking permits, pick up schedules (grades 10–12), complete athletics paperwork, submit medical forms and update demographic information.
Ninth grade orientation will be held on August 28 from 9–11:30 a.m.
Read the World Around You:
Menus.
Recipes.
Instructions.
Maps.
Invite children to help read everyday items around your home and community.
Menus.
Recipes.
Instructions.
Maps.
Invite children to help read everyday items around your home and community.
Only one week until Reading & Resources! Stop by Cascade Middle School on August 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., to connect with community organizations!
🏫 Cascade Middle School families are invited to Back-to-Business Days.
August 18 | Noon–6 p.m.
August 20 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Complete required paperwork, pick up schedules, take school pictures, receive student ID cards, learn about athletics and tour the school before the new school year begins.
August 18 | Noon–6 p.m.
August 20 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Complete required paperwork, pick up schedules, take school pictures, receive student ID cards, learn about athletics and tour the school before the new school year begins.
Transition to Kindergarten (TK) families: We know many of you are eagerly awaiting updates, and we appreciate your patience as we complete the screening and placement process.
A few important reminders:
• The first day of Transition to Kindergarten is October 1, 2026.
• TK classrooms will be located at Mary Purcell Elementary and Central Elementary.
• Most families will receive notification of acceptance or waitlist status by early next week.
• School assignments will be made later in September so that balanced classrooms can be created.
• The application process is not first come, first served. A limited number of openings are intentionally held until September to ensure families who may face barriers to early learning have the opportunity to participate.
Families whose children are placed on a waitlist will be contacted if additional openings become available. In the meantime, we encourage families to continue the screening process and maintain any community preschool enrollment plans they may already have in place.
Questions? Please contact Transition to Kindergarten Coordinator Paula Torgeson at ptorgeson@swsd101.org.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we prepare to welcome our youngest learners!
A few important reminders:
• The first day of Transition to Kindergarten is October 1, 2026.
• TK classrooms will be located at Mary Purcell Elementary and Central Elementary.
• Most families will receive notification of acceptance or waitlist status by early next week.
• School assignments will be made later in September so that balanced classrooms can be created.
• The application process is not first come, first served. A limited number of openings are intentionally held until September to ensure families who may face barriers to early learning have the opportunity to participate.
Families whose children are placed on a waitlist will be contacted if additional openings become available. In the meantime, we encourage families to continue the screening process and maintain any community preschool enrollment plans they may already have in place.
Questions? Please contact Transition to Kindergarten Coordinator Paula Torgeson at ptorgeson@swsd101.org.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we prepare to welcome our youngest learners!
Reading Under the Stars: Take a blanket outside and enjoy a book together in the evening.
A change of scenery can make reading feel like a special summer adventure.
A change of scenery can make reading feel like a special summer adventure.
💜 August 7 is Purple Heart Recipient Day, an observance honoring members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were wounded or killed while serving our nation.
The Sedro-Woolley School District joins our community in recognizing their courage, sacrifice and service.
We are also proud to support our military-connected students and families. We understand that military life can bring frequent moves, school transitions, and deployments, and we are committed to helping students feel welcomed, connected, and supported throughout their educational journey.
Learn more about resources available for military-connected families:
https://sedrowoolleywa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/military-family-support
The Sedro-Woolley School District joins our community in recognizing their courage, sacrifice and service.
We are also proud to support our military-connected students and families. We understand that military life can bring frequent moves, school transitions, and deployments, and we are committed to helping students feel welcomed, connected, and supported throughout their educational journey.
Learn more about resources available for military-connected families:
https://sedrowoolleywa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/military-family-support
The first day of the Skagit County Fair is in the books, and these two second graders represented Sedro-Woolley well!
Oliver, who will be attending Central Elementary this fall, and Wyatt, who will be attending Clear Lake Elementary, spent the day showing their chickens, learning from the judge, and building confidence along the way.
We're proud of the hard work, responsibility, and dedication our students show both in and out of the classroom. Great job, Oliver and Wyatt! 🐔🏆
Have a fair photo you'd like to see us share? Email it to swsdcoms@swsd101.org with a caption!
#YouMatter
When temperatures rise, Memorial Park's splash pad is a great way to stay active and cool.
Open daily from 10 a.m. until dusk.
Open daily from 10 a.m. until dusk.
🗳️ August 4 is Primary Election Day. Ballots must be deposited in an official ballot drop box by 8 p.m.
Ask your child to recommend a favorite book to a friend.
Talking about books strengthens comprehension and communication skills.
Talking about books strengthens comprehension and communication skills.
If your student is new to the Sedro-Woolley School District and may need school bus transportation for the upcoming school year, or if your family has moved since last school year, please complete the form linked below.
Our Transportation Department will begin reviewing submissions and reaching out to families starting in mid-August to confirm bus routes and schedules.
Please be sure to include all pickup and drop-off information (including daycare details if applicable) so we can plan accordingly.
👉Transportation Form: https://forms.gle/yi2s3MSXEmcs4aJq9
Questions? Call the transportation office at 360-855-3504.
Or email: jzimmerman@swsd101.org
Our Transportation Department will begin reviewing submissions and reaching out to families starting in mid-August to confirm bus routes and schedules.
Please be sure to include all pickup and drop-off information (including daycare details if applicable) so we can plan accordingly.
👉Transportation Form: https://forms.gle/yi2s3MSXEmcs4aJq9
Questions? Call the transportation office at 360-855-3504.
Or email: jzimmerman@swsd101.org
🎒 Welcome, Kindergarten Families!
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone, and we're excited to welcome your family to the Sedro-Woolley School District!
Our new Kindergarten Family Guide is your one-stop resource for getting ready for the first day of school. Inside you'll find important dates, kindergarten screenings, WAKIDS Family Connections, transportation information, open houses, school meals, Reading & Resources Night, and much more.
Whether you're new to our district or sending another child to kindergarten, this guide is designed to help make the transition smooth and exciting.
📖 Read the Kindergarten Family Guide:
https://app.smore.com/n/u20ek
We can't wait to welcome our newest students this September! 🍎
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone, and we're excited to welcome your family to the Sedro-Woolley School District!
Our new Kindergarten Family Guide is your one-stop resource for getting ready for the first day of school. Inside you'll find important dates, kindergarten screenings, WAKIDS Family Connections, transportation information, open houses, school meals, Reading & Resources Night, and much more.
Whether you're new to our district or sending another child to kindergarten, this guide is designed to help make the transition smooth and exciting.
📖 Read the Kindergarten Family Guide:
https://app.smore.com/n/u20ek
We can't wait to welcome our newest students this September! 🍎
Storytelling counts: Reading isn't the only literacy activity.
Tell family stories, discuss favorite memories, and encourage children to retell events from their day.
Strong storytelling skills help build future writing skills.
Tell family stories, discuss favorite memories, and encourage children to retell events from their day.
Strong storytelling skills help build future writing skills.
You're invited!
Join us as we celebrate the dedication of the Robert and Becky Gates Outdoor Learning Center at Big Lake Elementary School.
📅 August 15, 2026
🕚 11 a.m.
📍 Big Lake Elementary School
For decades, Bob and Becky Gates have quietly supported students throughout the Sedro-Woolley School District, helping fund classroom innovation, educational experiences, and opportunities that have enriched the lives of countless children.
This new outdoor learning center honors their extraordinary generosity and the many volunteers, donors and community partners who helped bring this vision to life.
Everyone is welcome to attend this special community celebration. We hope you'll join us as we recognize a legacy of giving that will continue to inspire future generations of students.
Join us as we celebrate the dedication of the Robert and Becky Gates Outdoor Learning Center at Big Lake Elementary School.
📅 August 15, 2026
🕚 11 a.m.
📍 Big Lake Elementary School
For decades, Bob and Becky Gates have quietly supported students throughout the Sedro-Woolley School District, helping fund classroom innovation, educational experiences, and opportunities that have enriched the lives of countless children.
This new outdoor learning center honors their extraordinary generosity and the many volunteers, donors and community partners who helped bring this vision to life.
Everyone is welcome to attend this special community celebration. We hope you'll join us as we recognize a legacy of giving that will continue to inspire future generations of students.
Practice listening and following multi-step directions.
Try:
"Please put your shoes away, wash your hands, and bring me your backpack."
Listening skills are important for classroom success.
Try:
"Please put your shoes away, wash your hands, and bring me your backpack."
Listening skills are important for classroom success.
Children are more likely to become readers when they see adults reading.
Whether it's a newspaper, cookbook, magazine, or novel, let your children see reading as part of everyday life.
Whether it's a newspaper, cookbook, magazine, or novel, let your children see reading as part of everyday life.
Color.
Draw.
Cut with scissors.
Use glue.
These activities strengthen the fine motor skills children will need in kindergarten!
Draw.
Cut with scissors.
Use glue.
These activities strengthen the fine motor skills children will need in kindergarten!
🏀 Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest 🏀
Do you have a young basketball player who loves shooting hoops? The Mount Vernon Elks Lodge 1604 is hosting the Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Burlington-Edison High School Gymnasium.
The Elks Hoop Shoot, funded by the Elks National Foundation, is a free free-throw competition for children ages 8–13. Participants have the opportunity to advance through the competition and potentially earn a place in the prestigious Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Burlington-Edison High School Gymnasium
Age groups are determined by the contestant's age as of April 1.
For more information, contact Sue Gregg at 360-840-5334 or sue9332000.sg@gmail.com.
Please note: This event is not sponsored by the Sedro-Woolley School District.
Do you have a young basketball player who loves shooting hoops? The Mount Vernon Elks Lodge 1604 is hosting the Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Burlington-Edison High School Gymnasium.
The Elks Hoop Shoot, funded by the Elks National Foundation, is a free free-throw competition for children ages 8–13. Participants have the opportunity to advance through the competition and potentially earn a place in the prestigious Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Burlington-Edison High School Gymnasium
Age groups are determined by the contestant's age as of April 1.
For more information, contact Sue Gregg at 360-840-5334 or sue9332000.sg@gmail.com.
Please note: This event is not sponsored by the Sedro-Woolley School District.
Family Fitness Challenge:
Can your family walk one mile together?
Ride bikes together?
Visit a new park?
Physical activity helps children stay healthy and ready to learn.
Can your family walk one mile together?
Ride bikes together?
Visit a new park?
Physical activity helps children stay healthy and ready to learn.
