NO SCHOOL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 OR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
Due to updated flood information from this morning’s emergency briefings, Sedro-Woolley School District will have early dismissal across the district today:
⏰ Cascade Middle School: 11:30 a.m.
⏰ Sedro-Woolley High School: 11:45 a.m.
⏰ State Street High School: 11:45 a.m.
⏰ All Elementary Schools: 1:00 p.m.
🍽️ Students will be served lunch before dismissal.
🚫 No PM Good Beginnings Preschool.
🚌 Buses will run immediately after dismissal. Families on impacted routes will be contacted if changes are needed.
Please stay safe.
Schools are operating on our normal late-start schedule today, Wednesday, Dec. 10.
This morning we’re meeting with Skagit County Department of Emergency Management, the City of Sedro-Woolley, and our district leadership team to continue planning for the historic flood event expected Thursday into Friday. We’ll share updates with families later today.
Important from Skagit County:
Anyone living within the 100-year flood plain is at Level 2: “Get Ready”—meaning you should be prepared for a possible evacuation order within the next 24 hours.
Have your Go! Kit ready in your vehicle.
Learn more:
💧 Flood map: https://skagitcounty.net/GIS/Documents/Flood/FEMA%20Q3%20100%20Year%20Floodplain%20Map.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawOmXnBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRWmpOVHRmU2M4YlZxQ01Bc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu5Xu-16EUcq-udR62gZE8uxNP3YAo2UKx-c00eSeFUFJ8pZswbMdHU76qT9_aem_Yg_QHPy3NgOCBZi42n4gzA
📊 River levels & road updates: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/EmergencyInformation/main.htm
🧰 Preparedness tips: https://www.ready.gov/plan
We will continue to keep families updated as conditions develop.
If you’ve been thinking about giving this season, this is a beautiful way to help right here at home.
Ways to Help:
🧴 Body wash
🧼 Laundry soap
🛁 Shampoo & conditioner
🪥 Toothbrushes & toothpaste
🧼 Deodorant
🍲 Food for holiday meals and over break
🎁 Fred Meyer gift cards
They’re also hoping to fulfill specific wishes like:
👕 Hoodies
🧸 Stuffed animals
📚 Books and care packages
🧥 Puffer sweaters
👟 Shoes
🎨 Self-care items & snacks
🎮 Legos, Nerf toys, Marvel items
💌 Want to adopt a student or family?
Email Kelly Hawkins at khawkins@swsd101.org as soon as possible to be matched with an individual student or family.
📅 All donations are due by the end of the school day (2:30 p.m.) this Friday, December 12.
Let’s come together, Sedro-Woolley, and make sure every student feels seen, supported, and loved this season. 🎄✨
Schools are open on a regular schedule today, Tuesday, December 9. Our transportation team checked routes early this morning, and buses are running as normal.
Families in flood-prone areas—please drive carefully.
Full update here: https://app.smore.com/n/s1e5f
We encourage our students, staff, and families to take a moment to remember the significance of this day in our nation’s history.
Yesterday, Sedro-Woolley Rotarians delivered easy-to-cook snack foods to State Street High School and Sedro-Woolley High School as part of the club’s youth outreach efforts. Their goal is simple and deeply appreciated: make sure students know they are supported and have access to something to eat when they need it.
At State Street High School, Principal Dr. Carly Boyd has been purchasing food herself to assist students who arrive hungry or need a boost to get through the day. Rotary’s contribution to her office pantry expands what she can offer—because we all know that fed students are better able to learn.
At Sedro-Woolley High School, most of the donated food was placed near the front doors so students can easily grab something on their way in or on their way home. Items like mac and cheese cups, noodles, granola bars, and protein-packed snacks provide a quick, simple option for students who may have missed breakfast or may not have food available at home later.
💙 Rotary welcomes community involvement.
If others would like to help, the pantry at SWHS—located just outside the main entrance—is easy to access and stock. Easy-to-prepare food items are especially helpful. For State Street, community donations can be made during school hours by ringing the buzzer on the front door. (We also heard that students LOVE instant hot chocolate packets right now during the cold days of winter! )
We are grateful for the Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club’s continued support of our students. Partnerships like these make a meaningful difference for students and families across our district. 💙🤍
❄️🎶 Bundle up for Big Lake’s Winter Program!
Join us on December 9 in the Big Lake Gymnasium as students fill the evening with music and holiday cheer. It’s a wonderful way to brighten your week!
Transition to Kindergarten–Second Grade Performances: 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Intermission: 6:15–6:45 p.m.
Third–Sixth Grade Performances: 6:45–7:30 p.m.
We can’t wait to see you there!
First graders in Mrs. Knutsen’s class at Evergreen STEM Elementary have been busy creating holiday crafts that their families are sure to treasure for years to come.
From sock snowmen (and women!) with puffy paint eyes and mouths, to messy glue sticks and bits of tissue paper to create a stained glass paper stars, it’s a wonderful way to kick off the season of creativity and joy.
#RootedInSW #EaglePride
🎄✨ One of Sedro-Woolley’s favorite traditions returns December 6! Join us downtown for the Tree Lighting at 5 p.m., the parade right after, and a visit with Santa at 6 p.m. A variety of student groups will be performing or waving from floats — come cheer them on and celebrate the holiday season together!
Mark your calendars! There will be no school on the following days:
• Thursday, November 27 — Thanksgiving Day
• Friday, November 28 — Native American Heritage Day
Wishing all our Cub families a safe and happy long weekend! 🧡
One of the very best things about our little hyphenated city is how this community shows up for its kids. Over the past few weeks, you can feel the pride everywhere you go—reader boards shining good-luck messages across town, blue-and-white lights glowing from a home near the high school, and even local businesses stepping up so every student could attend last week’s playoff game.
This week, Sedro-Woolley Rotary even broke into the high school alma mater during their Thursday lunch meeting, hoping a little hometown harmony might send some extra luck the Cubs’ way.
It’s all a reminder of what makes this place special: Friday Night Lights isn’t just a phrase here—it’s part of who we are. From local first responders cheering in the end zone, to the Sedro-Woolley Firefighters working the chains on the sidelines, to the Senior Parent Group keeping everyone fed—our athletes never take the field alone. They carry an entire town with them.
Tomorrow, our Cubs face O’Dea High School in the state playoffs—and once again, we’re asking Sedro-Woolley to show up big.
🚌 The send-off bus leaves SWHS at 9:00 a.m.
Route: North on Third ➝ West on State ➝ North on Metcalf ➝ West on Ferry ➝ out to Cook Road
Line the streets. Wear your Cub Blue. Bring your signs, your cheers, your kids, your neighbors—bring the whole dang town. Let’s wrap these players and coaches in all the love, pride, and support they deserve.
Let’s show them what Sedro-Woolley spirit looks like. LET’S GO CUBS! 💙🐾💙
🚫 Mark your calendars. There will be no Late Start Wednesday on November 26. Instead, all schools will have early dismissal to start Thanksgiving Break.
There will be no Good Beginnings Preschool due to early dismissal.
Dismissal times:
Cascade Middle School: 10:45 a.m.
State Street High School: 10:50 a.m.
Sedro-Woolley High School: 11:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools: 12:30 p.m.
