Sedro-Woolley High School students put their Career and Technical Education skills to the test yesterday at the 2026 Northwest Washington Construction Career Day in Lynden!
Twenty-five Cubs attended the hands-on event alongside instructors Preston Stankey and Dan Caldwell, where students explored careers in the construction industry through activities involving heavy equipment, construction trades, surveying, crane simulators, and more.
Our students made an impressive showing throughout the day, landing on many of the event leaderboards and earning cash prizes for their performance. Altogether, Sedro-Woolley students brought home $375 in prize money!
More importantly, the event gave students the opportunity to see how the skills they are learning in the classroom directly translate to real-world success. From operating equipment to completing trade-related challenges, students demonstrated the kind of knowledge and hands-on ability that can open doors to high-demand careers after graduation.
Students shared that one of their favorite parts of the day — besides being outside and participating in fun, hands-on activities — was seeing their success during the competitions and activities. Their strong performance reinforced that the skills they are building at Sedro-Woolley High School are preparing them for future careers in the trades.
We are proud of how our Cubs represented Sedro-Woolley High School and the strong Career and Technical Education programs available in our district!
Twenty-five Cubs attended the hands-on event alongside instructors Preston Stankey and Dan Caldwell, where students explored careers in the construction industry through activities involving heavy equipment, construction trades, surveying, crane simulators, and more.
Our students made an impressive showing throughout the day, landing on many of the event leaderboards and earning cash prizes for their performance. Altogether, Sedro-Woolley students brought home $375 in prize money!
More importantly, the event gave students the opportunity to see how the skills they are learning in the classroom directly translate to real-world success. From operating equipment to completing trade-related challenges, students demonstrated the kind of knowledge and hands-on ability that can open doors to high-demand careers after graduation.
Students shared that one of their favorite parts of the day — besides being outside and participating in fun, hands-on activities — was seeing their success during the competitions and activities. Their strong performance reinforced that the skills they are building at Sedro-Woolley High School are preparing them for future careers in the trades.
We are proud of how our Cubs represented Sedro-Woolley High School and the strong Career and Technical Education programs available in our district!
We are proud to recognize Kelsey Kennedy as an Outstanding Employee of the Year!
Kelsey is a dedicated educator who prioritizes student growth and supports her colleagues. She brings strong instructional practices, professionalism, and a student-centered approach to everything she does.
Her work helps create a positive learning environment for all students.
Thank you, Kelsey, for your leadership and care!
Kelsey is a dedicated educator who prioritizes student growth and supports her colleagues. She brings strong instructional practices, professionalism, and a student-centered approach to everything she does.
Her work helps create a positive learning environment for all students.
Thank you, Kelsey, for your leadership and care!
We are proud to recognize Janae Feddema as the Outstanding Employee of the Year for the Food Service Department!
Janae is a dependable and caring member of our Food Service team who goes above and beyond to support students, staff, and families. Whether helping coordinate resources during emergencies or supporting daily operations, Janae is always ready to step in and help.
Her problem-solving mindset and commitment to serving others make a difference across our district every day.
Thank you, Janae, for your dedication to Sedro-Woolley students!
Janae is a dependable and caring member of our Food Service team who goes above and beyond to support students, staff, and families. Whether helping coordinate resources during emergencies or supporting daily operations, Janae is always ready to step in and help.
Her problem-solving mindset and commitment to serving others make a difference across our district every day.
Thank you, Janae, for your dedication to Sedro-Woolley students!
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Rowan McCracken.
Rowan plans to attend Evergreen Beauty College to become an esthetician. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS was being a cheerleader for four years — she loved it. She also was able to obtain her Associate’s Degree at Skagit Valley College through Running Start.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Rowan plans to attend Evergreen Beauty College to become an esthetician. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS was being a cheerleader for four years — she loved it. She also was able to obtain her Associate’s Degree at Skagit Valley College through Running Start.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Malyha Johnson.
After graduation, Malyha plans to spend time traveling the world and wants to eventually study abroad and learn how to help people who are struggling. A meaningful memory is her hurdle coach believing in her abilities even when she didn’t.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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After graduation, Malyha plans to spend time traveling the world and wants to eventually study abroad and learn how to help people who are struggling. A meaningful memory is her hurdle coach believing in her abilities even when she didn’t.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Miley Bellehumeur.
Miley plans to take a gap year and then go through the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Miley is interested in a law enforcement career.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Miley plans to take a gap year and then go through the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Miley is interested in a law enforcement career.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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We are proud to recognize Barbara Barr as the Outstanding Employee of the Year at Mary Purcell Elementary School!
Barbara is a skilled and dedicated educator who consistently goes above and beyond for her students. She builds strong relationships and supports both academic and emotional growth.
Her leadership and professionalism make a meaningful impact across the Mary Purcell community.
Thank you, Barbara, for your dedication to students and staff!
Barbara is a skilled and dedicated educator who consistently goes above and beyond for her students. She builds strong relationships and supports both academic and emotional growth.
Her leadership and professionalism make a meaningful impact across the Mary Purcell community.
Thank you, Barbara, for your dedication to students and staff!
Students in Family & Consumer Sciences classes at Sedro-Woolley High School took part in the “Bite of Reality” financial simulation on Wednesday, May 20, hosted by volunteers from WECU.
During the hands-on activity, students were assigned careers and monthly incomes, then visited stations representing real-life expenses like housing, groceries, transportation, childcare, entertainment, clothing, utilities and more. Students had to make budgeting decisions while also navigating unexpected “fickle finger of fate” moments, including surprise expenses like car repairs or wedding gifts.
Volunteers helped students think through important financial topics such as saving money, avoiding high-interest credit card debt and asking good questions to make informed financial decisions.
One of the biggest takeaways for many students? The surprisingly high costs of transportation and childcare in the real world.
The simulation gave students a valuable opportunity to practice real-world financial literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. Thank you to WECU and all of the volunteers who helped make this experience possible for our students! We also appreciated Washington state Sen. Keith Wagoner for stopping by to volunteer at the event.
During the hands-on activity, students were assigned careers and monthly incomes, then visited stations representing real-life expenses like housing, groceries, transportation, childcare, entertainment, clothing, utilities and more. Students had to make budgeting decisions while also navigating unexpected “fickle finger of fate” moments, including surprise expenses like car repairs or wedding gifts.
Volunteers helped students think through important financial topics such as saving money, avoiding high-interest credit card debt and asking good questions to make informed financial decisions.
One of the biggest takeaways for many students? The surprisingly high costs of transportation and childcare in the real world.
The simulation gave students a valuable opportunity to practice real-world financial literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. Thank you to WECU and all of the volunteers who helped make this experience possible for our students! We also appreciated Washington state Sen. Keith Wagoner for stopping by to volunteer at the event.
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Thalia Carreon.
Thalia plans to attend Boise State University. She is interested in pursuing a career in sports media. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS includes Friday night lights with her friends and her junior year soccer season.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Thalia plans to attend Boise State University. She is interested in pursuing a career in sports media. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS includes Friday night lights with her friends and her junior year soccer season.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Sam Hanson.
Sam hopes to begin an electrician apprenticeship after graduation. Sam is interested in becoming a union electrician and working in the field for many years. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS was making memories with friends and having the opportunity to be part of the NCTA Core Plus Construction program.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Sam hopes to begin an electrician apprenticeship after graduation. Sam is interested in becoming a union electrician and working in the field for many years. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS was making memories with friends and having the opportunity to be part of the NCTA Core Plus Construction program.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Kaylie Nurmi.
Kaylie plans to attend Boise State University, where she will study pre-education. She is interested in a future career in education. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS was helping the softball team win the 2A state championship during her sophomore year.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Kaylie plans to attend Boise State University, where she will study pre-education. She is interested in a future career in education. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS was helping the softball team win the 2A state championship during her sophomore year.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Logan Wise.
After graduation, Logan plans to complete an HVAC apprenticeship before he begins a career in the HVAC field and hopes to own his own business someday. A meaningful achievement is making honor roll for the first time during his senior year.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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After graduation, Logan plans to complete an HVAC apprenticeship before he begins a career in the HVAC field and hopes to own his own business someday. A meaningful achievement is making honor roll for the first time during his senior year.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Katie Kins.
Katie plans to attend Western Washington University to pursue a dual major in law and diversity as well as music. Katie wants to become a prosecuting attorney. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS includes maintaining a 4.0 GPA as well as participating in every band class she could. She placed second at regionals for a French horn solo and went to state with the mariachi band as the lead trumpet.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Katie plans to attend Western Washington University to pursue a dual major in law and diversity as well as music. Katie wants to become a prosecuting attorney. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS includes maintaining a 4.0 GPA as well as participating in every band class she could. She placed second at regionals for a French horn solo and went to state with the mariachi band as the lead trumpet.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Rowan McCracken.
Rowan plans to attend Evergreen Beauty College in Mount Vernon to complete the aesthetics program and may later attend Western Washington University to pursue nursing. She is interested in a future career in aesthetics and dermatology. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS was cheerleading all four years.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Rowan plans to attend Evergreen Beauty College in Mount Vernon to complete the aesthetics program and may later attend Western Washington University to pursue nursing. She is interested in a future career in aesthetics and dermatology. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS was cheerleading all four years.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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We are proud to recognize Tony Smith as the Outstanding Employee of the Year for the District Office!
Tony is a highly respected leader who supports students, staff, and families across the district. His expertise, especially in special education, and his willingness to step in and help make him an invaluable resource.
His leadership, professionalism, and care are felt throughout Sedro-Woolley schools.
Thank you, Tony, for your dedication and service!
Tony is a highly respected leader who supports students, staff, and families across the district. His expertise, especially in special education, and his willingness to step in and help make him an invaluable resource.
His leadership, professionalism, and care are felt throughout Sedro-Woolley schools.
Thank you, Tony, for your dedication and service!
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Cadel Ammons.
Cadel plans to attend the John Deere mechanics program at Walla Walla Community College. He is interested in a career as a diesel mechanic. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS includes participating in football and golf all four years and competing on the 2026 state-winning FFA Ag Mechanics team.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Cadel plans to attend the John Deere mechanics program at Walla Walla Community College. He is interested in a career as a diesel mechanic. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS includes participating in football and golf all four years and competing on the 2026 state-winning FFA Ag Mechanics team.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Addison Roberts.
Addison plans to attend the University of Arizona to major in public health. She is interested in pursuing a career in medical business. A favorite memory during her time at SWHS was attending pep dances after winning home games.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Addison plans to attend the University of Arizona to major in public health. She is interested in pursuing a career in medical business. A favorite memory during her time at SWHS was attending pep dances after winning home games.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Natalia Strech.
Natalia plans to study nursing at Bellingham Technical College (BTC) and Whatcom Community College (WCC). Natalia is interested in a career in nursing. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS includes volunteering at elementary schools and helping families in need around Sedro-Woolley — it helped her to be more kind and understanding of people.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Natalia plans to study nursing at Bellingham Technical College (BTC) and Whatcom Community College (WCC). Natalia is interested in a career in nursing. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS includes volunteering at elementary schools and helping families in need around Sedro-Woolley — it helped her to be more kind and understanding of people.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Samuel Duley.
Sam plans to attend Western Washington University and has been admitted to the Honors College to study Electrical Engineering. He hopes to go to law school after earning his bachelor’s degree. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS includes participating in 4 years of both track and the marching band, as well as two years of cross country, FBLA, French club, football and swim. He lettered in cross country, swim, and track, as well as band.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Sam plans to attend Western Washington University and has been admitted to the Honors College to study Electrical Engineering. He hopes to go to law school after earning his bachelor’s degree. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS includes participating in 4 years of both track and the marching band, as well as two years of cross country, FBLA, French club, football and swim. He lettered in cross country, swim, and track, as well as band.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Victoria Gonchar.
Victoria plans to attend the University of Washington Seattle and will major in biochemistry. Victoria is interested in a career as a cardio-thoracic surgeon. Her favorite memories are being on the varsity cheer team and cheering at Friday night football games.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Victoria plans to attend the University of Washington Seattle and will major in biochemistry. Victoria is interested in a career as a cardio-thoracic surgeon. Her favorite memories are being on the varsity cheer team and cheering at Friday night football games.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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