Sedro-Woolley School District

The Sedro-Woolley School District is accepting nominations for the annual Sedro-Woolley School District Community Recognition Awards. We'd like to invite you to nominate individuals whom you think deserve any of the esteemed awards. It is a great opportunity to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and innovation of those who have significantly impacted our community. The nomination categories are: • Hall of Fame — To honor SWHS students who excelled athletically, an individual who has achieved distinction as a former student-athlete. • Hall of Fame — To honor SWHS students who excelled academically an individual who has achieved distinction as a former student. • District-Wide Recognition — Acknowledge current exemplary efforts within the school system that goes beyond typical measures of accomplishment. • Memorial Recognition — To honor posthumously an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the community or demonstrated loyal support for the Sedro-Woolley School District. • Community Recognition — An individual who has rendered outstanding service to the community or demonstrated loyal support for the Sedro-Woolley School District. To nominate a candidate, please complete the online form. We also want to thank you in advance for your participation in recognizing excellence within our community. We look forward to recognizing the recipients on February 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium.

📸 Reminder: Today, October 2 is Picture Day at Lyman Elementary School. #PictureDay #LymanElementary

Celebrate School Custodian Appreciation Day today, October 2! Thank you to our custodians for keeping our schools clean and safe. 🧹💙 #CustodianAppreciationDay

🎉 Happy National Principals Month! 🎉 This October, we celebrate and recognize the dedication of our principals who work tirelessly to shape the future of our students. Their leadership helps students grow, succeed and thrive. 🙌📚 Join us in showing appreciation for our amazing Sedro-Woolley building leaders all month long! Whether it's a kind word in person, a thoughtful gesture, or a shout-out on social media, let's show them how much we value their hard work and commitment! 💙 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #LeadershipInAction #SchoolHeroes #PrincipalAppreciation

Exciting opportunity! The Sedro-Woolley School District is seeking a Migrant/Multilingual Home Visitor/Trainer. This bilingual position (Spanish speaking preferred) will begin on October 7, 2024, with hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This role is supported by the PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement, which includes great benefits. https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/swsd/page/job-postings

Mark your calendars: Lyman Elementary School Parent Group Meeting is on October 8 at 6 p.m. #ParentGroupMeeting #LymanElementary

📸 Mark your calendars: Samish Elementary School Individual Pictures will be taken on October 8. #PictureDay #SamishElementary

One Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStart #ProfessionalDevelopment #HyphenatedTownBigHeart

Evergreen Elementary School's Picture Day is today! 📸 Don't forget to smile! #PictureDay #EvergreenSchool

🍎 Taste Washington Day is Almost Here! 🍏 Taste Washington Day this Wednesday, October 2! This special day gives our students the chance to connect with our state’s rich agricultural heritage. Sedro-Woolley School District's Food Services Department has been hard at work sourcing fresh, local ingredients to highlight on this special day. For Breakfast: 🥣 All schools will serve fruit and yogurt parfaits made with creamy vanilla yogurt from Grace Harbor Farms in Custer and locally grown blueberries and raspberries from NW Berry Coop in Everson. 🍓 Sedro-Woolley High School will also offer smoothies featuring local strawberries from NW Berry Coop. For Lunch: 🌭 Elementary schools and Cascade Middle School will enjoy 100% beef hot dogs with franks from Three Sisters Farm on Whidbey Island. 🥗 Coleslaw made with fresh cabbage and carrots from Ralph's Greenhouse in Mount Vernon. 🥕 Rainbow carrot sticks from Ralph's Greenhouse. 🍎 Crisp apples from Bellewood Acres in Lynden. 🍐 Juicy Bartlett pears from Whitestone Mountain Orchards in Tonasket. Sedro-Woolley High School will feature the same delicious apples, pears, and rainbow carrots. Taste Washington Day gives our students the chance to connect with our state’s rich agricultural heritage. By learning about the journey from farm to fork, they’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the food on their plates and the hard work behind it. Let’s inspire the next generation to carry forward Washington’s agricultural legacy! 🌾👩‍🌾 #TasteWashingtonDay #FarmToFork #LocalHarvest #SWFoodServices

🎤 Homecoming 2024 Lip Sync Contest 🎤 Sedro-Woolley High School celebrated Homecoming tonight with our annual lip sync contest! Emcee David Bricka kicked off the event by sharing his yearbook from 1975 and a vintage Homecoming button. Fun fact: back in the day, Homecoming royalty had to sell these buttons as part of the contest! ✨ This year, each class performed themed lip syncs based on different biomes: 🌊 Class of 2025: Aquatic – Highlights from Under the Sea and Pirates of the Caribbean. 🌴 Class of 2026: Jungle – A little Welcome to the Jungle with scenes from Jumanji. 🦁 Class of 2027: Savanna – Safari adventures with The Lion King. 🏔 Class of 2028: Alpine/Mountains – The Big Bad Wolf met the Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood. After the performances, we crowned our 2024 Homecoming Royalty! 👑 Huge congratulations to Logan Roth and Hallee Christy, our Homecoming King and Queen, and all the members of this year’s court. 🏆 #Homecoming2024 #SedroWoolleyPride #LipSyncContest #GoCubs 🎉

🌻 Sunflowers in the Classroom! 🌻 Bethany Lowe’s first-grade class at Central Elementary School had an exciting day yesterday learning about plant parts! 🌱 Her lesson got a big boost when her parents brought in a 12-foot tall mammoth sunflower to share with the students. 🌻 The fun didn't stop there! The kids also got creative with sunflower crafts and even decorated sunflower cookies as part of this fall-themed lesson. 🍪🎨 A special shoutout to Mrs. Lowe and her parents for making learning so much fun! 👏 #CentralElementary #FallFun #SunflowerScience #LearningIsFun #SedroWoolleySchools

Mark your calendars: Mary Purcell Elementary School will host their annual Hispanic Heritage Night on October 3 from 6–7 p.m. 🇲🇽 #HispanicHeritageNight

Big Lake Elementary School's Picture Day is today! 📸 #PictureDay #BigLakeSchool

📣 REMINDER: Join Us TONIGHT for the Annual Homecoming Pasta Feed! 🍝🎉 The Sedro-Woolley High School FCCLA Culinary Club is hosting this year’s Homecoming Pasta Feed TONIGHT, September 26, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. in the cafeteria! All proceeds will go to a newly established "Charitable Donation" account through the ASB, aimed at supporting students and families facing hardships in our community—such as medical crises, homelessness, or loss of home due to fire or flooding. 💲Prices: $10 for adults $7 for children (up to 6th grade) & seniors (65+) To-go boxes & a donation jar will be available! Menu: 🥗 Caesar salad with shaved parmesan 🍝 Red sauce with penne pasta 🍝 Pesto with rotini pasta 🍝 Parmesan white sauce with bow tie pasta 🥖 Homemade focaccia bread 🍰 Homemade zucchini, craisin, and walnut cakes with vanilla glaze The talented students from Food Production II & III classes are preparing everything fresh and will be on hand as volunteers. Let’s come together to enjoy a delicious meal and support those in need! 💙 #SWHomecoming #PastaFeed #FCCLA #CommunitySupport #CulinaryTradition

Central Elementary School's Picture Day is TODAY, September 26. #PictureDay #CentralCougars

📸 Mark your calendars: Picture Day is October 3 at Mary Purcell Elementary School. #PictureDay #MaryPurcellElementary

📸 Mark your calendars: October 2 is Picture Day at Lyman Elementary School. #PictureDay #LymanElementary

📢 Open School Board Director Position: District 5 We are seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the Sedro-Woolley School District Board of Directors! Director District 5 is currently open following the resignation of Board Director Brandon Bond, whose term was set to end in November 2025. His resignation was accepted at the September 23 board meeting. 📝 Eligibility: • Must reside in the vacated Director District 5 (Boundary Area: https://5il.co/1ypan) • Must be a U.S. citizen and a registered voter The appointed candidate will serve until the next regularly scheduled board election, at which time a director will be elected. Interested in applying? Please complete the one-page application of interest, a letter of interest, and a resume. Submit your documents via email to jtrammell@swsd101.org by 4 p.m. on October 4. Find the application here: https://5il.co/2xexe

🚌 Interested in becoming a bus driver? The Sedro-Woolley School District Transportation Department is offering a paid bus driver training class starting October 7! 🚍 Before the class begins, make sure to complete your Online Job Application and all related forms. For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/swsd/page/job-postings Join us in ensuring safe and reliable transportation for our students!