🇺🇸 September 11 is Patriot Day. We remember those who lost their lives, honor first responders and reflect on the strength of our nation.
🌻 UPDATED TIME: CMS HARVEST FRIENDRAISER
Please note: A previous post listed an incorrect time for this event. The correct time is 2:30–5:30 p.m. September 17.
Harvest time is here! The Cascade Middle School food production garden is celebrating its first growing year.
Students in the CMS CTE Project Management Class are collaborating with the United General Farm to School Program for this special event. Stop by to explore the student-designed garden, press some cider and help welcome another Farm to School season!
📅 September 17
⏰ 2:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Cascade Middle School Garden
905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley
Questions? Contact Adele Eslinger at Adele.Eslinger@UnitedGeneral.org or 360-854-7177.
Please note: A previous post listed an incorrect time for this event. The correct time is 2:30–5:30 p.m. September 17.
Harvest time is here! The Cascade Middle School food production garden is celebrating its first growing year.
Students in the CMS CTE Project Management Class are collaborating with the United General Farm to School Program for this special event. Stop by to explore the student-designed garden, press some cider and help welcome another Farm to School season!
📅 September 17
⏰ 2:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Cascade Middle School Garden
905 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley
Questions? Contact Adele Eslinger at Adele.Eslinger@UnitedGeneral.org or 360-854-7177.
🎉 Lyman Elementary School families are invited to the Back-to-School Parade next Thursday, September 17, at 6 p.m., followed by Open House from 6:15–7 p.m.
🛠️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Central Elementary is hosting a volunteer workday from noon to 4 p.m. September 19 to continue work on Matt Mihelich’s Outdoor Classroom Memorial and prepare the school garden for the upcoming Central Centennial Celebration.
Volunteers will help remove and stack sod, spread gravel, and clean up the school garden. Whether you’re ready to dig, shovel or push a wheelbarrow — or would rather lend a hand tidying up the garden — there’s work for everyone!
Adults are encouraged to volunteer, especially those who knew and loved Matt and would like to help complete another step in this special memorial project. Older children who can work independently are welcome to attend with an adult.
📍 Central Elementary playground — Outdoor Classroom and School Garden
🗓️ September 19
⏰ Noon–4 p.m.
Thank you to our staff, families and community members who continue to give their time to Matt’s memorial and to Central Elementary. We appreciate every helping hand! 💙
Central Elementary is hosting a volunteer workday from noon to 4 p.m. September 19 to continue work on Matt Mihelich’s Outdoor Classroom Memorial and prepare the school garden for the upcoming Central Centennial Celebration.
Volunteers will help remove and stack sod, spread gravel, and clean up the school garden. Whether you’re ready to dig, shovel or push a wheelbarrow — or would rather lend a hand tidying up the garden — there’s work for everyone!
Adults are encouraged to volunteer, especially those who knew and loved Matt and would like to help complete another step in this special memorial project. Older children who can work independently are welcome to attend with an adult.
📍 Central Elementary playground — Outdoor Classroom and School Garden
🗓️ September 19
⏰ Noon–4 p.m.
Thank you to our staff, families and community members who continue to give their time to Matt’s memorial and to Central Elementary. We appreciate every helping hand! 💙
🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: CUBS VS. ARLINGTON
We’re excited to confirm that Sedro-Woolley High School will host Arlington High School at 7 p.m. September 11! 💙🤍
Track resurfacing work is still underway, so fans will notice some temporary changes to stadium access Friday night. Please plan ahead, follow marked walkways and respect all caution tape to protect the new track surface and help keep everyone safe.
🎟️ TICKETS
We highly recommend purchasing tickets online before the game to skip the ticket booth lines:
https://swhscubsden.com/home/68215f63718093eb9313e687
Northwest Conference admission prices are:
• $5 — Senior citizens (62+), military, children, elementary and middle school students, and visiting students with ASB
• $7 — Adults and high school students without ASB
• FREE — SWHS students with their ASB card
Online purchases include an additional $1 platform fee, making online tickets $6 and $8, respectively.
🚧 TRACK & STADIUM ACCESS
The track resurfacing will not be complete by Friday. A portion of the north side of the track will have a new surface but will not yet be usable. This area will be blocked with caution tape. Please do not enter or cross the restricted area, as doing so could damage the new surface.
Designated walkways on the east and south sides of the track will also be marked with caution tape. Please stay within the designated routes.
🌭 CONCESSION STAND ACCESS
Because of the track work, access to the south side of the concession stand from the home grandstand will be different than usual. Fans will need to exit through the gate to the practice field to the right of the grandstands, toward the back of the C Building, and walk across the grass.
Please note that this route is not wheelchair accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience. An accessible pathway will be available to the north side of the concession stand.
We also ask for a little extra patience at the concession stand Friday night. The stand is operated by Senior Parent Group volunteers, with proceeds supporting senior week activities for the Class of 2027. This will be their first home football game of the season, so please thank them for giving their time to support our students!
📣 GAME-DAY REMINDERS
• Cascade Middle School students and other younger students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
• Keep walkways and common areas clear.
• Alcohol, drugs, smoking and vaping are prohibited on all school district property, including parking lots.
• Students who leave the venue will not be allowed to re-enter.
• Large bags and backpacks are not permitted. Small purses for personal items are allowed but may be subject to search.
• No outside food, beverages or balls are permitted.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we host our first home football game while the track project is being completed. Please respect all caution tape, marked walkways and restricted areas throughout the evening.
Go Cubs! 🐻💙🤍
We’re excited to confirm that Sedro-Woolley High School will host Arlington High School at 7 p.m. September 11! 💙🤍
Track resurfacing work is still underway, so fans will notice some temporary changes to stadium access Friday night. Please plan ahead, follow marked walkways and respect all caution tape to protect the new track surface and help keep everyone safe.
🎟️ TICKETS
We highly recommend purchasing tickets online before the game to skip the ticket booth lines:
https://swhscubsden.com/home/68215f63718093eb9313e687
Northwest Conference admission prices are:
• $5 — Senior citizens (62+), military, children, elementary and middle school students, and visiting students with ASB
• $7 — Adults and high school students without ASB
• FREE — SWHS students with their ASB card
Online purchases include an additional $1 platform fee, making online tickets $6 and $8, respectively.
🚧 TRACK & STADIUM ACCESS
The track resurfacing will not be complete by Friday. A portion of the north side of the track will have a new surface but will not yet be usable. This area will be blocked with caution tape. Please do not enter or cross the restricted area, as doing so could damage the new surface.
Designated walkways on the east and south sides of the track will also be marked with caution tape. Please stay within the designated routes.
🌭 CONCESSION STAND ACCESS
Because of the track work, access to the south side of the concession stand from the home grandstand will be different than usual. Fans will need to exit through the gate to the practice field to the right of the grandstands, toward the back of the C Building, and walk across the grass.
Please note that this route is not wheelchair accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience. An accessible pathway will be available to the north side of the concession stand.
We also ask for a little extra patience at the concession stand Friday night. The stand is operated by Senior Parent Group volunteers, with proceeds supporting senior week activities for the Class of 2027. This will be their first home football game of the season, so please thank them for giving their time to support our students!
📣 GAME-DAY REMINDERS
• Cascade Middle School students and other younger students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
• Keep walkways and common areas clear.
• Alcohol, drugs, smoking and vaping are prohibited on all school district property, including parking lots.
• Students who leave the venue will not be allowed to re-enter.
• Large bags and backpacks are not permitted. Small purses for personal items are allowed but may be subject to search.
• No outside food, beverages or balls are permitted.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we host our first home football game while the track project is being completed. Please respect all caution tape, marked walkways and restricted areas throughout the evening.
Go Cubs! 🐻💙🤍
📸 Reminder: State Street High School Picture Day is today, September 9.
🏫 Sedro-Woolley High School families are invited to Open House on September 9 from 5–6:30 p.m.
⏰ Reminder: Sedro-Woolley School District schools will start one-hour late on Wednesday for staff professional development. Please plan accordingly.
📅 There is no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Our first regular district newsletter of the 2026–27 school year is here! Catch up on district news, upcoming events, important reminders and more: https://app.smore.com/n/ry0va
🎒 Today, September 4, is the first day of kindergarten. Welcome to all of our newest learners!
🏫 Sedro-Woolley High School families are invited to Open House next week on Wednesday, September 9, from 5–6:30 p.m.
📸 Mark your calendars: State Street High School Picture Day is September 9.
⏰ Reminder: All Sedro-Woolley School District schools begin one-hour late every Wednesday (starting September 2) for staff professional development, except on holidays, non-school days and early dismissal days. Please plan accordingly.
🎉 Welcome back! September 1 is the first day of school for students in grades 1–12. We are excited to begin another great school year.
*Please note: Sedro-Woolley High School will follow a Blue Block schedule (periods 1–4) today; White Block (periods 5–8) on Wednesday, September 2.
*Please note: Sedro-Woolley High School will follow a Blue Block schedule (periods 1–4) today; White Block (periods 5–8) on Wednesday, September 2.
Drop-off will look different this morning while concrete repairs in the drop-off loop continue to cure. The loop will be blocked with cones, so please use the first traffic lane for drop-off. Have students ready for a quick exit. If taking first-day photos, please park and avoid blocking traffic. Thank you for your patience!
🧸 Do you have questions about your young child's development?
Free Child Find developmental screenings are available for children from birth to age 5 who live within the Sedro-Woolley School District boundaries.
Child Find screenings look at areas such as:
✅ Communication and language
✅ Fine and gross motor skills
✅ Social and emotional development
✅ Early learning concepts
✅ Self-help skills
If you have questions about your child's development—or simply want the reassurance that they're on track—a free screening is a great place to start.
To schedule a screening:
Birth–2 years
📞 Skagit Preschool and Resource Center (SPARC)
(360) 416-7570
Ages 3–5 years
📞 Good Beginnings Preschool
(360) 855-3868
Early identification can make a big difference. We're here to help every child get the best possible start.
Free Child Find developmental screenings are available for children from birth to age 5 who live within the Sedro-Woolley School District boundaries.
Child Find screenings look at areas such as:
✅ Communication and language
✅ Fine and gross motor skills
✅ Social and emotional development
✅ Early learning concepts
✅ Self-help skills
If you have questions about your child's development—or simply want the reassurance that they're on track—a free screening is a great place to start.
To schedule a screening:
Birth–2 years
📞 Skagit Preschool and Resource Center (SPARC)
(360) 416-7570
Ages 3–5 years
📞 Good Beginnings Preschool
(360) 855-3868
Early identification can make a big difference. We're here to help every child get the best possible start.
🚲 Rolling into a safer school year!
Physical education teachers from Clear Lake, Samish, Central and Evergreen elementary schools, along with two district physical therapists, are participating in bicycle and pedestrian safety training today at Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD).
The training will help prepare staff to provide bicycle and pedestrian safety instruction for students in grades 3–5. As part of the program, NWESD will provide our elementary schools with a set of 30 bicycles and helmets to use with students.
🚲 Each elementary school will have the bikes and helmets for three weeks, giving students an opportunity to learn and practice important skills for riding and walking safely.
We’re excited to bring this hands-on safety education to our students during the 2026–27 school year! 🪖
Physical education teachers from Clear Lake, Samish, Central and Evergreen elementary schools, along with two district physical therapists, are participating in bicycle and pedestrian safety training today at Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD).
The training will help prepare staff to provide bicycle and pedestrian safety instruction for students in grades 3–5. As part of the program, NWESD will provide our elementary schools with a set of 30 bicycles and helmets to use with students.
🚲 Each elementary school will have the bikes and helmets for three weeks, giving students an opportunity to learn and practice important skills for riding and walking safely.
We’re excited to bring this hands-on safety education to our students during the 2026–27 school year! 🪖
🎒 Back to School: What Families Need to Know
The first day of school is almost here! 🍎 We’ve put together a Back-to-School Guide with important information to help Sedro-Woolley School District families get ready for the 2026–27 school year.
Find information about:
🚌 Bus routes and My Ride K-12
🚶 Walking, biking and student safety
🚗 School arrival and dismissal
🍎 School meals
📱 District communication and staying connected
📅 Important dates and more!
Whether your student is riding the bus, walking, biking or getting dropped off, please take a few minutes to review the guide before the first day of school.
🔗 Read the Back-to-School Guide: https://app.smore.com/n/sbrf57
We’re excited to welcome our students back! 💙🤍
The first day of school is almost here! 🍎 We’ve put together a Back-to-School Guide with important information to help Sedro-Woolley School District families get ready for the 2026–27 school year.
Find information about:
🚌 Bus routes and My Ride K-12
🚶 Walking, biking and student safety
🚗 School arrival and dismissal
🍎 School meals
📱 District communication and staying connected
📅 Important dates and more!
Whether your student is riding the bus, walking, biking or getting dropped off, please take a few minutes to review the guide before the first day of school.
🔗 Read the Back-to-School Guide: https://app.smore.com/n/sbrf57
We’re excited to welcome our students back! 💙🤍