Our 7th grade AVID students recently visited Western Washington University as part of their annual college exploration trip.
The visit gave students an opportunity to experience a college campus firsthand, learn about higher education opportunities, and begin thinking about their future goals. Experiences like these help students see what's possible after high school and encourage them to start planning for their next steps.
Thank you to Western Washington University for hosting our students and helping inspire the next generation of learners!
The visit gave students an opportunity to experience a college campus firsthand, learn about higher education opportunities, and begin thinking about their future goals. Experiences like these help students see what's possible after high school and encourage them to start planning for their next steps.
Thank you to Western Washington University for hosting our students and helping inspire the next generation of learners!
Giving back never goes out of style. 💙
Sedro-Woolley High School's Varsity in Volunteerism (ViV) Club was recognized at the United General District 304 Central Celebration on May 21 for an outstanding year of service to our schools and community.
This year, 46 SWHS students volunteered a combined 4,544 hours supporting local organizations, schools, and community events. Twenty-three students earned a Varsity Letter in Volunteerism by completing 100 or more volunteer hours during the school year, and graduating seniors were honored with special cords to wear at commencement.
The celebration also featured SWHS graduate Lauren Benham, who shared how her volunteer experiences as a student helped inspire her path toward a career in education.
We are proud of these students for demonstrating leadership, compassion, and a commitment to serving others. Congratulations to all of our ViV participants and honorees!
Learn more about Varsity in Volunteerism or submit a volunteer opportunity at unitedgeneral.org/viv.
#WeAreSedroWoolley #SWHSCubs #Volunteerism #CommunityService
Sedro-Woolley High School's Varsity in Volunteerism (ViV) Club was recognized at the United General District 304 Central Celebration on May 21 for an outstanding year of service to our schools and community.
This year, 46 SWHS students volunteered a combined 4,544 hours supporting local organizations, schools, and community events. Twenty-three students earned a Varsity Letter in Volunteerism by completing 100 or more volunteer hours during the school year, and graduating seniors were honored with special cords to wear at commencement.
The celebration also featured SWHS graduate Lauren Benham, who shared how her volunteer experiences as a student helped inspire her path toward a career in education.
We are proud of these students for demonstrating leadership, compassion, and a commitment to serving others. Congratulations to all of our ViV participants and honorees!
Learn more about Varsity in Volunteerism or submit a volunteer opportunity at unitedgeneral.org/viv.
#WeAreSedroWoolley #SWHSCubs #Volunteerism #CommunityService
Sedro-Woolley High School students are helping lead the conversation about mental health, prevention and belonging.
Members of the SWHS CAMP Club (Cubs Advocating for Mental Health and Prevention) recently attended the Spring Youth Forum, a statewide conference that brought together youth prevention groups from across Washington.
Lila Farnsworth, Jean Crouse, Caily “Luna” Wirta and Layla Parker shared the club’s efforts to promote kindness, inclusion and school connectedness at Sedro-Woolley High School. Their presentation highlighted projects such as positive social media videos, May Day candy flowers with encouraging messages, a schoolwide Post-it note campaign and an interactive photo booth experience.
The students also learned from other prevention clubs, exchanged ideas and discovered new strategies for supporting mental health and helping students feel seen, valued and included.
Thank you to CAMP advisors and community partners who helped make this opportunity possible, including Allia Allen of the Central Skagit Library, Jill Sprouse of United General District 304 and NAMI Skagit.
We are proud of these students for representing Sedro-Woolley High School and sharing ways to build a stronger, more connected school community.
Learn more about CAMP: unitedgeneral.org/camp.
Members of the SWHS CAMP Club (Cubs Advocating for Mental Health and Prevention) recently attended the Spring Youth Forum, a statewide conference that brought together youth prevention groups from across Washington.
Lila Farnsworth, Jean Crouse, Caily “Luna” Wirta and Layla Parker shared the club’s efforts to promote kindness, inclusion and school connectedness at Sedro-Woolley High School. Their presentation highlighted projects such as positive social media videos, May Day candy flowers with encouraging messages, a schoolwide Post-it note campaign and an interactive photo booth experience.
The students also learned from other prevention clubs, exchanged ideas and discovered new strategies for supporting mental health and helping students feel seen, valued and included.
Thank you to CAMP advisors and community partners who helped make this opportunity possible, including Allia Allen of the Central Skagit Library, Jill Sprouse of United General District 304 and NAMI Skagit.
We are proud of these students for representing Sedro-Woolley High School and sharing ways to build a stronger, more connected school community.
Learn more about CAMP: unitedgeneral.org/camp.
Older students helping younger students build healthy habits. 💙
Five Cascade Middle School students are making a difference through the Peer 2 Peer program by sharing prevention and wellness lessons with younger students.
On May 26, Rogan Bisbey, Ava Nichols, Errin Johnson, Caden Harp, and Sonja “Jo” Hartle visited Mary Purcell Elementary School to present a lesson on how to cope with stress to fifth- and sixth-grade students. The presentation focused on healthy coping strategies, and students created take-home booklets to help them remember the skills they learned.
The Mary Purcell students were highly engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and benefited from learning directly from their middle school mentors.
Thank you to these student leaders for using their voices and leadership skills to support younger students in our school community.
Peer 2 Peer is a regional youth prevention program provided by United General District 304. Learn more at United General Peer 2 Peer Program.
#WeAreSWSD #EveryStudentEveryDay
Five Cascade Middle School students are making a difference through the Peer 2 Peer program by sharing prevention and wellness lessons with younger students.
On May 26, Rogan Bisbey, Ava Nichols, Errin Johnson, Caden Harp, and Sonja “Jo” Hartle visited Mary Purcell Elementary School to present a lesson on how to cope with stress to fifth- and sixth-grade students. The presentation focused on healthy coping strategies, and students created take-home booklets to help them remember the skills they learned.
The Mary Purcell students were highly engaged, asked thoughtful questions, and benefited from learning directly from their middle school mentors.
Thank you to these student leaders for using their voices and leadership skills to support younger students in our school community.
Peer 2 Peer is a regional youth prevention program provided by United General District 304. Learn more at United General Peer 2 Peer Program.
#WeAreSWSD #EveryStudentEveryDay
We are proud to recognize Melissa Lamont as an Outstanding Employee of the Year!
Melissa is a compassionate paraeducator who supports students with patience, care, and a deep belief in their potential. She builds strong relationships and helps create a safe and supportive learning environment.
Thank you, Melissa, for making a difference every day at Big Lake Elementary!
Melissa is a compassionate paraeducator who supports students with patience, care, and a deep belief in their potential. She builds strong relationships and helps create a safe and supportive learning environment.
Thank you, Melissa, for making a difference every day at Big Lake Elementary!
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Ruby Hudson.
Ruby plans to attend Grand Canyon University in fall 2026, where she will study hospitality and tourism. She is interested in becoming an event planner. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS includes playing varsity volleyball for three years and varsity tennis for four years. During her senior tennis season, Ruby earned second-team all-conference honors and placed fifth at the district tournament.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Ruby plans to attend Grand Canyon University in fall 2026, where she will study hospitality and tourism. She is interested in becoming an event planner. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS includes playing varsity volleyball for three years and varsity tennis for four years. During her senior tennis season, Ruby earned second-team all-conference honors and placed fifth at the district tournament.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Jacob Godfrey.
He plans on working for a year and then wants to attend UTI for automotive technology; Bellingham Tech is his second choice. He is interested in going into the field of Auto Mechanic/Welding and Fabrication. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS includes excelling in the NCTA Automotive Program and Welding Classes.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
He plans on working for a year and then wants to attend UTI for automotive technology; Bellingham Tech is his second choice. He is interested in going into the field of Auto Mechanic/Welding and Fabrication. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS includes excelling in the NCTA Automotive Program and Welding Classes.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Jack Leach.
Jack plans to go to Skagit Valley College and then transferring to Western Washington University to pursue a degree in public health and recreation. Jack wants to be self-employed run his own business. A meaningful achievement during their time at SWHS includes going to State in track during his junior year.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Jack plans to go to Skagit Valley College and then transferring to Western Washington University to pursue a degree in public health and recreation. Jack wants to be self-employed run his own business. A meaningful achievement during their time at SWHS includes going to State in track during his junior year.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Caleb Bethea.
Caleb plans to attend Kettering University to study Mechanical Engineering. Caleb hopes to get a job working in the engineering field during college through Kettering's Co-op program. The most meaningful achievement for Caleb was when the FFA Ag Mechanics team placed first in the state and he placed first individually as well.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Caleb plans to attend Kettering University to study Mechanical Engineering. Caleb hopes to get a job working in the engineering field during college through Kettering's Co-op program. The most meaningful achievement for Caleb was when the FFA Ag Mechanics team placed first in the state and he placed first individually as well.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Club Hoop Youth Skills Camp registration is now open for boys and girls entering 1st through 8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year.
The three-day basketball skills camp will take place June 17-19 at Cascade Middle School. Students entering 1st-4th grade will participate from 9-11 a.m., while students entering 5th-8th grade will attend from noon-2 p.m.
Participants will focus on basketball fundamentals, skill development and having fun in a positive camp environment. Camp payment is due on the first day of camp and may be made by cash or check payable to Club Hoop.
Families who register by June 1 are guaranteed a camp T-shirt. Registration will remain open through the first day of camp as space allows.
Questions may be directed to swswishboysbasketball@gmail.com.
Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNniX7lUJFMZ9JUc6tx2ptx7lusUgyBJGE9F6KuxaybRQ8KA/viewform
The three-day basketball skills camp will take place June 17-19 at Cascade Middle School. Students entering 1st-4th grade will participate from 9-11 a.m., while students entering 5th-8th grade will attend from noon-2 p.m.
Participants will focus on basketball fundamentals, skill development and having fun in a positive camp environment. Camp payment is due on the first day of camp and may be made by cash or check payable to Club Hoop.
Families who register by June 1 are guaranteed a camp T-shirt. Registration will remain open through the first day of camp as space allows.
Questions may be directed to swswishboysbasketball@gmail.com.
Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNniX7lUJFMZ9JUc6tx2ptx7lusUgyBJGE9F6KuxaybRQ8KA/viewform
Lyman Elementary School families, our Wildcat Assembly is on May 29 at 9:35 a.m. We look forward to celebrating our students.
We are proud to recognize Carissa Adamson as an Outstanding Employee of the Year!
Carissa is a positive leader who helps build a strong and supportive school culture at Evergreen. She contributes to leadership teams, supports colleagues, and volunteers her time to strengthen student and staff experiences.
Her energy and commitment help make Evergreen a welcoming place for all.
Thank you, Carissa, for your leadership and positivity!
Carissa is a positive leader who helps build a strong and supportive school culture at Evergreen. She contributes to leadership teams, supports colleagues, and volunteers her time to strengthen student and staff experiences.
Her energy and commitment help make Evergreen a welcoming place for all.
Thank you, Carissa, for your leadership and positivity!
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Trey Gardner.
Trey plans to attend Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa to obtain his Bachelor’s of Science in Professional Piloting and play baseball as a pitcher. Eventually, Trey wants a career as a commercial pilot. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS includes being a triple threat athlete for 12 seasons.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Trey plans to attend Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa to obtain his Bachelor’s of Science in Professional Piloting and play baseball as a pitcher. Eventually, Trey wants a career as a commercial pilot. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS includes being a triple threat athlete for 12 seasons.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Brenna Castilleja.
Brenna plans to pursue a career in real-estate. Brenna is considering attending Skagit Valley College. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS includes being a varsity cheerleader and joining the National Honor Society.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Brenna plans to pursue a career in real-estate. Brenna is considering attending Skagit Valley College. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS includes being a varsity cheerleader and joining the National Honor Society.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Jordan Janicki.
Jordan plans to attend Gonzaga University and pursue a degree in the engineering field. A meaningful achievement during Jordan’s time at SWHS was being honored to receive Northwest Conference recognition.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Jordan plans to attend Gonzaga University and pursue a degree in the engineering field. A meaningful achievement during Jordan’s time at SWHS was being honored to receive Northwest Conference recognition.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Madilyn Mellich.
Madilyn plans to attend Boise State University, where she will work toward earning a bachelor’s degree in communications. She is interested in developing skills in public relations, media, marketing, and organizational communication. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS was becoming an officer in the National Honor Society chapter, and one of her favorite memories was Friday Night Lights with friends.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Madilyn plans to attend Boise State University, where she will work toward earning a bachelor’s degree in communications. She is interested in developing skills in public relations, media, marketing, and organizational communication. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS was becoming an officer in the National Honor Society chapter, and one of her favorite memories was Friday Night Lights with friends.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Sedro-Woolley High School’s Teen Court students wrapped up another impactful year of service and learning on May 20. Senior students Madelyn Faisy, Renato Lecca, Katelyn Kins and Juan Godinez were recognized by Skagit County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Niedzwski for their dedication to the program.
Throughout the school year, Teen Court students participated in trainings, community outreach events, the Winter Wishes drive, six juvenile cases and a field trip to the Skagit Community Justice Center to observe adult criminal court proceedings.
The Teen Court program is a partnership with Skagit County Superior Court that gives first-time, low-level juvenile offenders the opportunity to participate in a restorative justice process focused on accountability, growth and learning. Students serve in important courtroom roles including judge, court clerk, bailiff, advocates and jurors while learning about due process rights and the justice system alongside volunteer attorneys and legal professionals.
A special thank you goes to Teen Court advisor Aimee Gustafson for the incredible time, care and leadership she pours into this program. Her dedication creates meaningful opportunities for students to grow as leaders while learning firsthand about the justice system and service to their community.
Thank you as well to Judge Niedzwski, Skagit County Superior Court and the many community volunteers who help make this meaningful experience possible for our students each year. ⚖️💙 #SedroWoolley #SWHS #FutureLeaders
Throughout the school year, Teen Court students participated in trainings, community outreach events, the Winter Wishes drive, six juvenile cases and a field trip to the Skagit Community Justice Center to observe adult criminal court proceedings.
The Teen Court program is a partnership with Skagit County Superior Court that gives first-time, low-level juvenile offenders the opportunity to participate in a restorative justice process focused on accountability, growth and learning. Students serve in important courtroom roles including judge, court clerk, bailiff, advocates and jurors while learning about due process rights and the justice system alongside volunteer attorneys and legal professionals.
A special thank you goes to Teen Court advisor Aimee Gustafson for the incredible time, care and leadership she pours into this program. Her dedication creates meaningful opportunities for students to grow as leaders while learning firsthand about the justice system and service to their community.
Thank you as well to Judge Niedzwski, Skagit County Superior Court and the many community volunteers who help make this meaningful experience possible for our students each year. ⚖️💙 #SedroWoolley #SWHS #FutureLeaders
We are proud to recognize Kaitlyn Ritter-Cardinell as the Outstanding Employee of the Year for State Street High School!
Kaitlyn is a student-centered educator who actively seeks opportunities to grow and lead. From supporting school leadership efforts to implementing new strategies in the classroom, she is always focused on helping students succeed.
Her dedication and collaboration make her a valued part of the State Street High School team.
Thank you, Kaitlyn, for your commitment to students and colleagues!
Kaitlyn is a student-centered educator who actively seeks opportunities to grow and lead. From supporting school leadership efforts to implementing new strategies in the classroom, she is always focused on helping students succeed.
Her dedication and collaboration make her a valued part of the State Street High School team.
Thank you, Kaitlyn, for your commitment to students and colleagues!
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Carter Ekstein.
Carter plans to attend the University of Fairbanks. Carter is interested in a career as a firefighter. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS includes going undefeated during his senior year of football and making it to state for wrestling two years in a row.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Carter plans to attend the University of Fairbanks. Carter is interested in a career as a firefighter. A meaningful achievement during his time at SWHS includes going undefeated during his senior year of football and making it to state for wrestling two years in a row.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Today we celebrate Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 2026 graduate Sadie Fenton.
Sadie plans to attend JZ Academy in Utah to study hair design. She is interested in a career as a hairstylist. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS was passing all of her classes and making memories with friends.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
Sadie plans to attend JZ Academy in Utah to study hair design. She is interested in a career as a hairstylist. A meaningful achievement during her time at SWHS was passing all of her classes and making memories with friends.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
#CUBseniorcelebrations #WeWontQuitIn2026
