🏗️ Summer Projects Update: Progress Across the District
While students and staff are enjoying summer break, our maintenance and facilities teams are hard at work preparing our schools for the new school year. Here's a look at what's happening across the Sedro-Woolley School District:
🔧 Evergreen Elementary
• Main water line replacement is complete, and more than one-third of the plumbing project has been finished. Water has been restored to the eastern third of the building, and crews are now working on the western section. The project remains ahead of schedule, barring any unexpected issues.
• The fence extension is expected to be completed by July 10. The new fencing will safely enclose the Nathan Nakis Climbing Boulder for student use during recess while providing gated access for Cascade Middle School students. The boulder honors Nathan Nakis, a 2002 Sedro-Woolley High School graduate who began his education at Evergreen Elementary. Nathan was 19 years old when he was killed during an Army National Guard transport mission in Mosul, Iraq, in 2003.
🏈 Sedro-Woolley High School
• About 80% of the new turf has been installed. Crews are now sewing in the field lines and numbers before adding the infill pellets and beginning work on the track.
• Approximately 25% of the roof has been coated. Crews have repaired damaged areas and seams, reinforced roof drains, and remain on schedule.
• The gym pipe leak has been repaired after crews located the damaged pipe beneath the concrete floor. Water service was restored Tuesday. Concrete repairs will take place next week, with the training room receiving new tile later this summer.
• A new split-system cooling unit has been installed in the culinary classroom to keep temperatures comfortable when the ovens are in use.
• Carpet replacement in the science hallway (Rooms 111–114 and the entryway) is about 50% complete.
• Student Services Office cabinets have been moved, with electrical work coming next.
• The door handle in Room 107 has been repaired.
🏫 Around the District
• Lyman Elementary portable ramp repairs are underway.
• State Street High School continues work to add electrical outlets for small kitchen appliances and replace larger appliances in the culinary classroom.
• Samish Elementary completed exterior painting on Buildings A and C on July 7. Work begins today, July 9, on the new covered courtyard roof.
• New water spigots have been installed for the Cascade Middle School Boys & Girls Club garden.
• The new security gate at Clear Lake Elementary was completed July 8.
• Wall repairs in Rooms 25 and 26 at Mary Purcell Elementary will be completed this week.
🚧 Districtwide Maintenance
• Parking lot striping is about 70% complete. Fire lanes and curb caution areas are next.
• Approximately 70% of scheduled HVAC preventive maintenance has been completed, including filter changes, belt replacements, and equipment lubrication.
• Our paint crew has completed projects at Big Lake, Sedro-Woolley High School, State Street High School, and Clear Lake. They're currently working on Central Elementary's interior stairwells, entry doors, front stoop, and additional touch-up projects. The team has also pressure washed the exteriors at Big Lake and Clear Lake.
• Custodial crews are deep cleaning carpets, waxing hard floors, and giving classrooms and restrooms their annual detailed cleaning.
• Our warehouse team has been moving furniture and equipment, repairing blinds, installing whiteboards, and servicing custodial equipment throughout the district.
• In addition to these larger projects, our maintenance staff continues to complete dozens of smaller repairs and work orders while buildings are empty for the summer.
As you can see, it's been a busy summer! We're grateful for our employees and contractors working behind the scenes to ensure our schools are safe, welcoming, and ready for students this fall.
While students and staff are enjoying summer break, our maintenance and facilities teams are hard at work preparing our schools for the new school year. Here's a look at what's happening across the Sedro-Woolley School District:
🔧 Evergreen Elementary
• Main water line replacement is complete, and more than one-third of the plumbing project has been finished. Water has been restored to the eastern third of the building, and crews are now working on the western section. The project remains ahead of schedule, barring any unexpected issues.
• The fence extension is expected to be completed by July 10. The new fencing will safely enclose the Nathan Nakis Climbing Boulder for student use during recess while providing gated access for Cascade Middle School students. The boulder honors Nathan Nakis, a 2002 Sedro-Woolley High School graduate who began his education at Evergreen Elementary. Nathan was 19 years old when he was killed during an Army National Guard transport mission in Mosul, Iraq, in 2003.
🏈 Sedro-Woolley High School
• About 80% of the new turf has been installed. Crews are now sewing in the field lines and numbers before adding the infill pellets and beginning work on the track.
• Approximately 25% of the roof has been coated. Crews have repaired damaged areas and seams, reinforced roof drains, and remain on schedule.
• The gym pipe leak has been repaired after crews located the damaged pipe beneath the concrete floor. Water service was restored Tuesday. Concrete repairs will take place next week, with the training room receiving new tile later this summer.
• A new split-system cooling unit has been installed in the culinary classroom to keep temperatures comfortable when the ovens are in use.
• Carpet replacement in the science hallway (Rooms 111–114 and the entryway) is about 50% complete.
• Student Services Office cabinets have been moved, with electrical work coming next.
• The door handle in Room 107 has been repaired.
🏫 Around the District
• Lyman Elementary portable ramp repairs are underway.
• State Street High School continues work to add electrical outlets for small kitchen appliances and replace larger appliances in the culinary classroom.
• Samish Elementary completed exterior painting on Buildings A and C on July 7. Work begins today, July 9, on the new covered courtyard roof.
• New water spigots have been installed for the Cascade Middle School Boys & Girls Club garden.
• The new security gate at Clear Lake Elementary was completed July 8.
• Wall repairs in Rooms 25 and 26 at Mary Purcell Elementary will be completed this week.
🚧 Districtwide Maintenance
• Parking lot striping is about 70% complete. Fire lanes and curb caution areas are next.
• Approximately 70% of scheduled HVAC preventive maintenance has been completed, including filter changes, belt replacements, and equipment lubrication.
• Our paint crew has completed projects at Big Lake, Sedro-Woolley High School, State Street High School, and Clear Lake. They're currently working on Central Elementary's interior stairwells, entry doors, front stoop, and additional touch-up projects. The team has also pressure washed the exteriors at Big Lake and Clear Lake.
• Custodial crews are deep cleaning carpets, waxing hard floors, and giving classrooms and restrooms their annual detailed cleaning.
• Our warehouse team has been moving furniture and equipment, repairing blinds, installing whiteboards, and servicing custodial equipment throughout the district.
• In addition to these larger projects, our maintenance staff continues to complete dozens of smaller repairs and work orders while buildings are empty for the summer.
As you can see, it's been a busy summer! We're grateful for our employees and contractors working behind the scenes to ensure our schools are safe, welcoming, and ready for students this fall.
Practice writing names using crayons, pencils, whiteboards, finger tracing, or even sand.
Recognizing and writing their name helps children start kindergarten confidently.
Recognizing and writing their name helps children start kindergarten confidently.
Take a family walk and identify plants, birds, insects, and trees. Nature provides endless opportunities for science learning.
Heading out on vacation?
Turn your road trip into a literacy adventure. Encourage children to read road signs, restaurant names, maps, billboards, and historical markers.
Reading is everywhere—not just in books.
Turn your road trip into a literacy adventure. Encourage children to read road signs, restaurant names, maps, billboards, and historical markers.
Reading is everywhere—not just in books.
Encourage children to complete simple jobs on their own. Putting away toys and cleaning up after meals at home all build independence.
As America approaches its 250th birthday, it's a great time to talk with children about civic responsibility and community service.
Events like our very own Fourth of July Loggerodeo, Footrace, and Rodeo happen because volunteers dedicate countless hours to making them successful.
History isn't just about the past. It's about the people who continue building our community today.
Events like our very own Fourth of July Loggerodeo, Footrace, and Rodeo happen because volunteers dedicate countless hours to making them successful.
History isn't just about the past. It's about the people who continue building our community today.
Applications Now Open for Good Beginnings ECEAP Preschool!
Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old for the 2026–27 school year? Good Beginnings Preschool is excited to offer ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program), a free, high-quality preschool program for eligible families.
ECEAP helps children build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond through:
• Social-emotional learning
• Early literacy and math skills
• Hands-on exploration and play
• Learning opportunities led by certified teachers
To help determine eligibility and placement options, families are asked to complete a Preschool Interest Form. The form includes questions about your child's age, preschool experience, family size and income, languages spoken at home, and any developmental, educational, or support services your child may receive or need.
Families with children who have an IEP, have received early intervention services, are in foster or kinship care, are members of a Tribal Sovereign Nation, or are experiencing housing instability are encouraged to apply.
Complete the interest form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw6qnrlcjgALaB-Cbc2F1d5vN3Ui4oZZjCuj9Pz9e18OOJwQ/viewform
If you have questions, email eceap@nwesd.org.
Staff will review submissions and contact families with next steps.
The Skagit County Historical Museum in La Conner tells the story of our region's agricultural, Native American, and pioneer heritage.
It's a wonderful opportunity to help children connect local history to the places they know today.
It's a wonderful opportunity to help children connect local history to the places they know today.
One of the best things adults can do for children is read aloud.
Grandparents, older siblings, cousins, and family friends can all help build literacy skills simply by sharing a favorite story.
Just 15–20 minutes of reading each day can make a difference.
Grandparents, older siblings, cousins, and family friends can all help build literacy skills simply by sharing a favorite story.
Just 15–20 minutes of reading each day can make a difference.
Practice recognizing uppercase and lowercase letters. Bonus challenge: find letters on signs, cereal boxes, and store windows.
One of the region's best trail systems is right in our backyard.
The Northern State Recreation Area offers miles of trails and opportunities to explore nature close to home.
Pack water, wear comfortable shoes, and head out for an adventure.
The Northern State Recreation Area offers miles of trails and opportunities to explore nature close to home.
Pack water, wear comfortable shoes, and head out for an adventure.
Looking for a fun way to stay active this summer? The SWHS Girls Basketball Parent Group is hosting a Youth Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering 2nd–8th grades. Camp will be held at the Sedro-Woolley High School gym and includes skill-building, games and a camp T-shirt.
Dates: July 7–9 (Tuesday–Thursday)
Times:
• Grades 2–4: 9–11 a.m.
• Grades 5–8: Noon–2 p.m.
Cost: $80 (includes T-shirt)
Payment can be made on the first day of camp (cash or check) or mailed in advance. Register online using the link (https://forms.gle/r6nhWppj7ST9SHdJA) or QR code on the graphic. For questions, contact kcrawford@swsd101.org.
Dates: July 7–9 (Tuesday–Thursday)
Times:
• Grades 2–4: 9–11 a.m.
• Grades 5–8: Noon–2 p.m.
Cost: $80 (includes T-shirt)
Payment can be made on the first day of camp (cash or check) or mailed in advance. Register online using the link (https://forms.gle/r6nhWppj7ST9SHdJA) or QR code on the graphic. For questions, contact kcrawford@swsd101.org.
Looking for a family adventure?
Visit the Heritage Flight Museum in Burlington and explore historic aircraft, military history, and aviation technology.
History comes alive when children can see it up close.
Visit the Heritage Flight Museum in Burlington and explore historic aircraft, military history, and aviation technology.
History comes alive when children can see it up close.
Summer is a great time to start a family reading tradition.
Choose a book everyone can enjoy and spend a few minutes each week talking about favorite characters, funny moments, or what might happen next.
Reading together builds vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love of books.
Choose a book everyone can enjoy and spend a few minutes each week talking about favorite characters, funny moments, or what might happen next.
Reading together builds vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love of books.
A is for Attendance.
Kindergarten registration is still open. Families who missed spring registration can enroll online now. Schools with more than one kindergarten class will contact families in late August to schedule kindergarten screening appointments, which help create balanced classrooms.
https://sedrowoolleywa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/new-student-enrollment
B is for Being a Good Friend
This summer, have your incoming kindergartener practice sharing, taking turns, and being patient. These social skills help children build friendships and feel confident in the classroom.
C is for Counting
Count everything.
Steps.
Apples.
Toy cars.
Books.
Helping children recognize and understand numbers builds a strong math foundation.
Kindergarten registration is still open. Families who missed spring registration can enroll online now. Schools with more than one kindergarten class will contact families in late August to schedule kindergarten screening appointments, which help create balanced classrooms.
https://sedrowoolleywa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/new-student-enrollment
B is for Being a Good Friend
This summer, have your incoming kindergartener practice sharing, taking turns, and being patient. These social skills help children build friendships and feel confident in the classroom.
C is for Counting
Count everything.
Steps.
Apples.
Toy cars.
Books.
Helping children recognize and understand numbers builds a strong math foundation.
🏀 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.
Bring Back the 90s Summer: Remember when summer meant riding bikes, building forts, and staying outside until dinner?
Challenge your family to have a "90s Summer" by putting away devices and spending more time outdoors.
Adventure is waiting just outside your door.
Challenge your family to have a "90s Summer" by putting away devices and spending more time outdoors.
Adventure is waiting just outside your door.
Applications Now Open for Good Beginnings ECEAP Preschool!
Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old for the 2026–27 school year? Good Beginnings Preschool is excited to offer ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program), a free, high-quality preschool program for eligible families.
ECEAP helps children build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond through:
• Social-emotional learning
• Early literacy and math skills
• Hands-on exploration and play
• Learning opportunities led by certified teachers
To help determine eligibility and placement options, families are asked to complete a Preschool Interest Form. The form includes questions about your child's age, preschool experience, family size and income, languages spoken at home, and any developmental, educational, or support services your child may receive or need.
Families with children who have an IEP, have received early intervention services, are in foster or kinship care, are members of a Tribal Sovereign Nation, or are experiencing housing instability are encouraged to apply.
Complete the interest form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw6qnrlcjgALaB-Cbc2F1d5vN3Ui4oZZjCuj9Pz9e18OOJwQ/viewform
Staff will review submissions and contact families with next steps.
Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old for the 2026–27 school year? Good Beginnings Preschool is excited to offer ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program), a free, high-quality preschool program for eligible families.
ECEAP helps children build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond through:
• Social-emotional learning
• Early literacy and math skills
• Hands-on exploration and play
• Learning opportunities led by certified teachers
To help determine eligibility and placement options, families are asked to complete a Preschool Interest Form. The form includes questions about your child's age, preschool experience, family size and income, languages spoken at home, and any developmental, educational, or support services your child may receive or need.
Families with children who have an IEP, have received early intervention services, are in foster or kinship care, are members of a Tribal Sovereign Nation, or are experiencing housing instability are encouraged to apply.
Complete the interest form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw6qnrlcjgALaB-Cbc2F1d5vN3Ui4oZZjCuj9Pz9e18OOJwQ/viewform
Staff will review submissions and contact families with next steps.
Looking for a fun way to stay active this summer? The SWHS Girls Basketball Parent Group is hosting a Youth Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering 2nd–8th grades. Camp will be held at the Sedro-Woolley High School gym and includes skill-building, games and a camp T-shirt.
Dates: July 7–9 (Tuesday–Thursday)
Times:
• Grades 2–4: 9–11 a.m.
• Grades 5–8: Noon–2 p.m.
Cost: $80 (includes T-shirt)
Payment can be made on the first day of camp (cash or check) or mailed in advance. Register online using the link (https://forms.gle/r6nhWppj7ST9SHdJA) or QR code on the graphic. For questions, contact kcrawford@swsd101.org.
Dates: July 7–9 (Tuesday–Thursday)
Times:
• Grades 2–4: 9–11 a.m.
• Grades 5–8: Noon–2 p.m.
Cost: $80 (includes T-shirt)
Payment can be made on the first day of camp (cash or check) or mailed in advance. Register online using the link (https://forms.gle/r6nhWppj7ST9SHdJA) or QR code on the graphic. For questions, contact kcrawford@swsd101.org.
Did you know we have a local museum right here in town?
The Sedro-Woolley Museum offers a fascinating look at local history, pioneer life, logging, and the people who helped shape our community.
• Location: 725 Murdock Street
• Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m.
• Admission is by donation.
