📘 Thursday, November 6 marks the end of the first quarter for secondary students (grades 7 to 12).
17 days ago, SWSD Communications
November 6 End of 1st Quarter
🇺🇸 Mark your calendars: Samish Elementary Veterans Day Assembly will be held on Wednesday, November 12 at 10:45 a.m. Families and community members are welcome to join us in honoring veterans.
18 days ago, SWSD Communications
November 12 Samish Veterans Day Assembly
🏆 Matt Hamill is coming to Sedro-Woolley High School!

Join us Wednesday, November 19, for an inspiring evening with three-time NCAA Division III national wrestling champion and former UFC fighter Matt Hamill.

Hamill’s story is one of grit, determination, and breaking barriers—both in sports and in life. He now travels the country motivating audiences of all ages to chase their goals and rise above obstacles.

🍲 Soup & salad dinner: 5:30 p.m. in the SWHS cafeteria
🎤 Presentation: 7 p.m. in the SWHS auditorium
🎟 Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
Get your tickets here ➡️ https://wa-sedrowoolley-lite.intouchreceipting.com/ASLevents

Don’t miss this powerful night of motivation and community!

#RootedInSW
18 days ago, SWSD Communications
Matt Hamill smiles alongside Sedro-Woolley High School students during a previous visit to the school, standing in the gym surrounded by excited students and staff.
Matt Hamill smiles alongside Sedro-Woolley High School students during a previous visit to the school, standing in the gym surrounded by excited students and staff.
Matt Hamill smiles alongside Sedro-Woolley High School students during a previous visit to the school, standing in the gym surrounded by excited students and staff.
📸 Mark your calendars: Evergreen Elementary Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, November 12.
18 days ago, SWSD Communications
November 12 Evergreen Picture Retake Day
Sixth graders at Mary Purcell Elementary School wowed their classmates and teachers this week with their incredible Mesopotamia projects!

Students in Elise Cleeland-Roberson and Stacie Quatsoe’s classes built detailed models and dioramas showcasing the world’s first civilization — and they absolutely knocked it out of the park.

Hands-on history at its finest! 💫📚
18 days ago, SWSD Communications
Close-up photos of sixth grade Mesopotamia models created by Mary Purcell Elementary students. The detailed dioramas and structures show elements like rivers, temples, and early cities, highlighting students’ creativity and understanding of ancient civilizations.
Close-up photos of sixth grade Mesopotamia models created by Mary Purcell Elementary students. The detailed dioramas and structures show elements like rivers, temples, and early cities, highlighting students’ creativity and understanding of ancient civilizations.
Close-up photos of sixth grade Mesopotamia models created by Mary Purcell Elementary students. The detailed dioramas and structures show elements like rivers, temples, and early cities, highlighting students’ creativity and understanding of ancient civilizations.
Close-up photos of sixth grade Mesopotamia models created by Mary Purcell Elementary students. The detailed dioramas and structures show elements like rivers, temples, and early cities, highlighting students’ creativity and understanding of ancient civilizations.
Close-up photos of sixth grade Mesopotamia models created by Mary Purcell Elementary students. The detailed dioramas and structures show elements like rivers, temples, and early cities, highlighting students’ creativity and understanding of ancient civilizations.
Close-up photos of sixth grade Mesopotamia models created by Mary Purcell Elementary students. The detailed dioramas and structures show elements like rivers, temples, and early cities, highlighting students’ creativity and understanding of ancient civilizations.
Close-up photos of sixth grade Mesopotamia models created by Mary Purcell Elementary students. The detailed dioramas and structures show elements like rivers, temples, and early cities, highlighting students’ creativity and understanding of ancient civilizations.

Geometry in the Wild!

Students in Sedro-Woolley High School’s Geometry in Construction class took their learning outside today to measure the area of the concrete courtyard by the cafeteria.

🧮📏 Hands-on lessons like this help students see how math concepts apply in real-world construction projects—right on campus!

#RootedInSW #HandsOnLearning

19 days ago, SWSD Communications
Geometry in the Wild! Students in Sedro-Woolley High School’s Geometry in Construction class took their learning outside today to measure the area of the concrete courtyard by the cafeteria. 🧮📏 Hands-on lessons like this help students see how math concepts apply in real-world construction projects—right here on campus! #RootedInSW #HandsOnLearning
Geometry in the Wild! Students in Sedro-Woolley High School’s Geometry in Construction class took their learning outside today to measure the area of the concrete courtyard by the cafeteria. 🧮📏 Hands-on lessons like this help students see how math concepts apply in real-world construction projects—right here on campus! #RootedInSW #HandsOnLearning
Geometry in the Wild! Students in Sedro-Woolley High School’s Geometry in Construction class took their learning outside today to measure the area of the concrete courtyard by the cafeteria. 🧮📏 Hands-on lessons like this help students see how math concepts apply in real-world construction projects—right here on campus! #RootedInSW #HandsOnLearning

🎖️ Mark your calendars now! Central and Mary Purcell elementary schools’ Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 10. The community is encouraged to attend the parade that starts on Talcott Street, continues on Third Street to State Street, then to Metcalf Street down Ferry and back on Fourth Street to return to Mary Purcell and Central.

Central’s Veterans Day Assembly will be held at 9:40 a.m.; Mary Purcell’s will start at 9:45 a.m.

20 days ago, SWSD Communications
🎖️ Mark your calendars now! Central and Mary Purcell elementary schools’ Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 10. The community is encouraged to attend the parade that starts on Talcott Street, continues on Third Street to State Street, then to Metcalf Street down Ferry and back on Fourth Street to return to Mary Purcell and Central. Central’s Veterans Day Assembly will be held at 9:40 a.m.; Mary Purcell’s will start at 9:45 a.m.
🗳️ Election Day is Tuesday, November 4! Be sure to deposit your ballot in an official drop box by 8 p.m. Every vote counts!

Local Ballot Drop Box Locations:
Clear Lake Park, 12925 South Front St
Fire District 8/Punkin Center Station, 34041 State Rte 20
Sedro-Woolley Post Office (in alley between Eastern Ave and Metcalf), 111 Woodworth St
20 days ago, SWSD Communications
Clear Lake Park, 12925 South Front St Fire District 8/Punkin Center Station, 34041 State Rte 20 Sedro-Woolley Post Office (in alley between Eastern Ave and Metcalf), 111 Woodworth St

Do you know a student who loves a challenge or shows exceptional creativity, leadership, or problem-solving skills?

The Sedro-Woolley School District’s Highly Capable Program nomination window is open now through November 26, 2025!

Nominate a student to be tested for HiCap services ➡️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq0KHS09CbXw-sJ5tAQvlBBDUFhio5hHtSuN-lC1S3uEH5dg/viewform

🧠 Testing takes place January–February 2026
📚 2nd and 6th graders are automatically screened, no need to fill out the form
💻 Learn more: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/page/highly-capable-program-information

#RootedInSW #EmpoweringTheDreamsOfStudents

20 days ago, SWSD Communications
Sedro-Woolley School District Highly Capable Program Recommendation Form
Sedro-Woolley School District Highly Capable Program Recommendation Form

🚫 Reminder: Conference Week and No Late Start Wednesday! 🗓️

🕐 Mark your calendars! Conference week will start Tuesday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 5 for elementary schools and then expand to all schools Thursday and Friday.

To accommodate for conferences, elementary schools will have early dismissals November 4–7. The middle and high schools will have early dismissal November 6–7.

Please watch your email and/or Rooms notifications for building/teacher communication about conference times.

Elementary Schools
• Tuesday, November 4: Early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. for conferences.
• Wednesday, November 5: No Late Start — early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. for conferences.
• Thursday & Friday, November 6–7: Early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. for conferences.

Cascade Middle School, Sedro-Woolley High School & State Street High School
• Wednesday, November 5: No Late Start / Regular dismissal time
• Early dismissal Thursday & Friday for conferences.

Thursday & Friday 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.

Reminder: There is no Good Beginnings Preschool on early dismissal days.

20 days ago, SWSD Communications
🚫 No Late Start Wednesday 🗓️ Conference Week Schedule Update Because of how the Veterans Day holiday falls this year, conference week will begin early for elementary schools and then expand to all schools midweek. 📚 Elementary Schools • Monday & Tuesday, Nov. 3–4: Early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. for conferences. • Wednesday, Nov. 5: Regular day (no early release). • Thursday & Friday, Nov. 6–7: Early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. for K–12 conferences. 🏫 Cascade Middle School, Sedro-Woolley High School & State Street High School • Regular dismissal on Wednesday, Nov. 5. • Early dismissal Thursday & Friday for K–12 conferences. Dismissal times: CMS – 10:45 a.m. SSHS – 10:50 a.m. SWHS – 11:00 a.m. All Elementary Schools – 12:30 p.m.

📸 Reminder: Central Elementary Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, November 4! Students who missed the first photo day—or want a retake—will have another chance to capture their best smile!

20 days ago, SWSD Communications
📸 Central Elementary Picture Retake Day Tuesday, November 4 Students who missed the first photo day—or want a retake—will have another chance to capture their best smile!
⏰ Don’t forget! Standard Time begins Sunday, November 2. At 2 a.m., clocks move back one hour—a great time to check your smoke detector batteries, too!
22 days ago, SWSD Communications
⏰ Don’t forget! Standard Time begins Sunday, November 2. At 2 a.m., clocks move back one hour—a great time to check your smoke detector batteries, too!
🇺🇸 Mark your calendars! Clear Lake Elementary will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 7.

All are welcome as students honor those who have served our country. 💙❤️
23 days ago, SWSD Communications
🇺🇸 Mark your calendars! Clear Lake Elementary will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 7. All are welcome as students honor those who have served our country. 💙❤️

❄️ Sedro-Woolley Winter Ride 2026 ❄️

Ready to hit the slopes? The ski and snowboard bus to Mount Baker is back!

🏔️ When: Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026
🚌 Departs from: Cascade Middle School
🎿 Who: Open to all students in grades 6–12 (not limited to SWSD students)

Join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Evergreen Elementary.

💵 Bus cost: $125 — or get the early bird rate of $110 if paid by Dec. 12!
Lessons are required for all new participants. Mount Baker offers discounted passes, rentals, and lessons through the Winter Ride program.

Questions? Contact Ms. Ammons at kammons@swsd101.org or Ms. Gildnes at egildnes@swsd101.org.

More info ➡️ mtbaker.us/lessons-rentals/multi-week-lessons/winter-ride

23 days ago, SWSD Communications
A bus driving through a snowy landscape with text that reads “Sedro-Woolley Winter Ride 2026.”
Bentley Zachmeyer knocked it out of the park with his creative Halloween costume! ⚾🎃 This Big Lake Elementary 6th grader stepped up to the plate as Philadelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper—complete with his very own Topps baseball card frame! Now that’s a home run in creativity. Way to go, Bentley!
23 days ago, SWSD Communications
A Big Lake Elementary 6th grader, Bentley Zachmeyer, smiles in his Halloween costume dressed as Philadelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper. He’s framed inside a life-size Topps baseball card cutout.
Something mad was bubbling in the Cascade Middle School science lab today! 🧪💡

Science teacher Heather Hirschi brought chemistry to life—literally glowing—with a sublimation demonstrations featuring dry ice, water, glycerin, Dawn soap, and black lights. Dressed as a “mad scientist,” she showed students how solids can turn directly into gas, creating glowing fog and eerie gas bubbles.

Students also observed a highlighter ink reaction under black light—an electrifying twist that made the lesson even brighter! ✨

For safety reasons, students observed the experiments while Mrs. Hirschi handled the materials, but the fascination was hands-on in every other way. 🔬🎃

Way to make science glow, Ms. Hirschi!
23 days ago, SWSD Communications
Science teacher Heather Hirschi, dressed as a mad scientist, performs glowing dry ice and highlighter ink demonstrations for Cascade Middle School students. Under black lights, fog, bubbles, and bright colors show sublimation and gas reactions while students watch safely from their desks.
Science teacher Heather Hirschi, dressed as a mad scientist, performs glowing dry ice and highlighter ink demonstrations for Cascade Middle School students. Under black lights, fog, bubbles, and bright colors show sublimation and gas reactions while students watch safely from their desks.
Science teacher Heather Hirschi, dressed as a mad scientist, performs glowing dry ice and highlighter ink demonstrations for Cascade Middle School students. Under black lights, fog, bubbles, and bright colors show sublimation and gas reactions while students watch safely from their desks.
Science teacher Heather Hirschi, dressed as a mad scientist, performs glowing dry ice and highlighter ink demonstrations for Cascade Middle School students. Under black lights, fog, bubbles, and bright colors show sublimation and gas reactions while students watch safely from their desks.
Science teacher Heather Hirschi, dressed as a mad scientist, performs glowing dry ice and highlighter ink demonstrations for Cascade Middle School students. Under black lights, fog, bubbles, and bright colors show sublimation and gas reactions while students watch safely from their desks.
Science teacher Heather Hirschi, dressed as a mad scientist, performs glowing dry ice and highlighter ink demonstrations for Cascade Middle School students. Under black lights, fog, bubbles, and bright colors show sublimation and gas reactions while students watch safely from their desks.
Science teacher Heather Hirschi, dressed as a mad scientist, performs glowing dry ice and highlighter ink demonstrations for Cascade Middle School students. Under black lights, fog, bubbles, and bright colors show sublimation and gas reactions while students watch safely from their desks.
Science teacher Heather Hirschi, dressed as a mad scientist, performs glowing dry ice and highlighter ink demonstrations for Cascade Middle School students. Under black lights, fog, bubbles, and bright colors show sublimation and gas reactions while students watch safely from their desks.
Evergreen 6th graders in Ms. Kilcup's English Language Arts (ELA) class spent time this week completing a spook-tacular escape room challenge. Students practiced analyzing plot elements and figurative language use in a mysterious short story. Through collaboration the teams solved puzzles and riddles that guided them through the forest. The winning teams had to work together and put their literary analysis prowess to the test in order to escape from the haunted forest! Way to soar Eagles! 🦅🎃
24 days ago, SWSD Communications
6th grade students work in small groups during a Halloween-themed classroom escape room challenge. Students are reading clues, solving puzzles, and discussing story elements together as part of a spooky ELA activity.
6th grade students work in small groups during a Halloween-themed classroom escape room challenge. Students are reading clues, solving puzzles, and discussing story elements together as part of a spooky ELA activity.
6th grade students work in small groups during a Halloween-themed classroom escape room challenge. Students are reading clues, solving puzzles, and discussing story elements together as part of a spooky ELA activity.
6th grade students work in small groups during a Halloween-themed classroom escape room challenge. Students are reading clues, solving puzzles, and discussing story elements together as part of a spooky ELA activity.
6th grade students work in small groups during a Halloween-themed classroom escape room challenge. Students are reading clues, solving puzzles, and discussing story elements together as part of a spooky ELA activity.
6th grade students work in small groups during a Halloween-themed classroom escape room challenge. Students are reading clues, solving puzzles, and discussing story elements together as part of a spooky ELA activity.
Clear Lake Elementary School will host their annual Book Character Parade at 2:45 p.m. October 31. The community is invited to cheer on the students around the usual parade route!
24 days ago, SWSD Communications
Clear Lake Elementary School will host their annual Book Character Parade at 2:45 p.m. October 31. The community is invited to cheer on the students around the usual parade route!
🦉 Sixth graders in Mrs. Quatsoe’s class at Mary Purcell Elementary got hands-on with science this week — dissecting owl pellets to uncover what’s inside!

Mrs. Quatsoe collected the pellets herself to make sure every student had one to explore. Inside, students discovered fur, bones, and other remains from small rodents the owls had eaten, digested, and… well… left behind.

Science doesn’t get much more memorable (or fascinating) than this! 🔬✨
24 days ago, SWSD Communications
Students in Mrs. Quatsoe’s sixth grade class at Mary Purcell Elementary dissect owl pellets, examining small bones and other remains. Mrs. Quatsoe collected the pellets herself so each student could participate.
Students in Mrs. Quatsoe’s sixth grade class at Mary Purcell Elementary dissect owl pellets, examining small bones and other remains. Mrs. Quatsoe collected the pellets herself so each student could participate.
Students in Mrs. Quatsoe’s sixth grade class at Mary Purcell Elementary dissect owl pellets, examining small bones and other remains. Mrs. Quatsoe collected the pellets herself so each student could participate.
Students in Mrs. Quatsoe’s sixth grade class at Mary Purcell Elementary dissect owl pellets, examining small bones and other remains. Mrs. Quatsoe collected the pellets herself so each student could participate.
Students in Mrs. Quatsoe’s sixth grade class at Mary Purcell Elementary dissect owl pellets, examining small bones and other remains. Mrs. Quatsoe collected the pellets herself so each student could participate.
Students in Mrs. Quatsoe’s sixth grade class at Mary Purcell Elementary dissect owl pellets, examining small bones and other remains. Mrs. Quatsoe collected the pellets herself so each student could participate.
Students in Mrs. Quatsoe’s sixth grade class at Mary Purcell Elementary dissect owl pellets, examining small bones and other remains. Mrs. Quatsoe collected the pellets herself so each student could participate.
Students in Mrs. Quatsoe’s sixth grade class at Mary Purcell Elementary dissect owl pellets, examining small bones and other remains. Mrs. Quatsoe collected the pellets herself so each student could participate.
Students in Mrs. Quatsoe’s sixth grade class at Mary Purcell Elementary dissect owl pellets, examining small bones and other remains. Mrs. Quatsoe collected the pellets herself so each student could participate.

Hands-on learning in action! ⚙️🚜⚡️

Students from both State Street High School and Sedro-Woolley High School participated in the WAVE (Washington Apprenticeship Vocational Experience) tour last week — exploring real-world careers in the trades through hands-on activities.

Students had the chance to:
🛠 Build metal toolboxes with Western Sheet Metal
⚡️ Learn about becoming an electrician with JATC Electrician Apprenticeship
🚜 Use a virtual backhoe simulator with the Operating Engineers Regional Training Program
💪 Try out a jackhammer and learn about construction from LiUNA Northwest Laborers Training
🚤 Explore boat design technology with Aspen Power Catamarans, learning how strong, lightweight boats are made

These hands-on experiences help students connect classroom learning to future career paths — and the excitement was real!

📸 Photos courtesy of Michelle Strobel, State Street High School Counselor

#RootedInSW #EmpoweringStudents #CareerConnectedLearning

24 days ago, SWSD Communications
A student practices operating a backhoe under the guidance of instructors from the Operating Engineers Regional Training Program.
Students gather around an electrical panel display while learning about apprenticeship opportunities from JATC Electrician Apprenticeship representatives.
Students take turns using a jackhammer with supervision from LiUNA Northwest Laborers Training representatives.
Students used metal tools to assemble a small metal toolbox during the WAVE tour workshop with Western Sheet Metal.
Students used metal tools to assemble a small metal toolbox during the WAVE tour workshop with Western Sheet Metal.
Students from Sedro-Woolley and State Street High Schools stand near a tender boat from Aspen Power Catamarans while learning about lightweight boat construction technologies.
Students from Sedro-Woolley and State Street High Schools stand near a tender boat from Aspen Power Catamarans while learning about lightweight boat construction technologies.