Today, Evergreen fourth graders shared a heartfelt tribute with our local heroes.
Lieutenant Bontrager, Firefighter Mintz, and Firefighter Wurtz from the Sedro-Woolley Fire Department visited Evergreen Elementary, where the students presented what they learned from the book, "The Man in the Red Bandana."
This moving story honors Welles Crowther, a young man who, on September 11, 2001, showed extraordinary courage in the face of unimaginable tragedy. As the South Tower of the World Trade Center burned, Welles, known as the man in the red bandana, made three trips back to the sky lobby on the 78th floor, rescuing countless people. His bravery that day, at just 24 years old, remains an example of the highest form of heroism.
One survivor, Judy Wein, said it best: “People can live 100 years and not have the compassion, the wherewithal to do what he did.”
As they learned about Welles Crowther, the fourth graders reflected on the importance of remembering 9/11 and the countless lives lost that day. To honor this hero and all the firefighters who risk their lives every day, the students shared words they felt describe these courageous individuals: “Awesome, Heroes, Saviors, Fantastic, Helpful, Handsome (to which the firefighters wholeheartedly agreed), Brave, Lifesavers, Courageous.”
At the end of the visit, the class presented "The Man in the Red Bandana," signed by all the students, to the firefighters. With gratitude, Lieutenant Bontrager thanked them, explaining that the entire department was wearing black bands on their badges today to honor the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11.
“We remember them in this way,” he said.
Today, our school community remembers the courage of all the heroes, past and present. Thank you to our local firefighters for your dedication, bravery, and service. May we never forget. #NeverForget #911 #FirstResponders #RedBandanaHero
Today, we honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We will never forget. #PatriotDay #NeverForget
State Street High School’s Open House is today, September 11, from 3–5 p.m. See you there! #OpenHouse #StateStreetHigh #HyphenatedTownBigHeart
📚 Hopes and Dreams for 3rd Grade at Samish Elementary! 🌟
Our amazing third graders have been busy dreaming big for this school year! One hopes to make new friends and someday become a police officer 👮♂️. Another is determined to improve their writing skills and dreams of making it to the NFL 🏈. And yet another wants to create more friendships while pursuing a passion for art 🎨.
We love seeing these bright, hopeful goals from our students! ❤️
What are YOUR hopes and dreams for the 2024-2025 school year? Share with us in the comments below! 👇✨
#HopesAndDreams #DreamBig #SamishElementary #ThirdGradeGoals #BackToSchool #CommunityChat
Mark your calendars to join us for the Sedro-Woolley High School Open House TONIGHT, September 10, from 5-6:30 p.m.
#OpenHouse #SedroWoolleyHigh #HyphenatedTownBigHeart
One Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStart #ProfessionalDevelopment #HyphenatedTownBigHeart
Parents, don't miss the Lyman Elementary School Parent Group Meeting tonight, September 10, at 6 p.m. #ParentGroupMeeting #LymanElementary #HyphenatedTownBigHeart
Happy National Grandparents Day! ❤️ Let's show our appreciation for all the wonderful grandparents out there. #GrandparentsDay #HyphenatedTownBigHeart #FamilyLove
Sedro-Woolley High School cheerleaders perform a dance routine during the first assembly of the 2024-2025 school year.
https://youtu.be/kLngQQS_YcU
Sedro-Woolley High School cheerleaders teaching students and staff a cheer! Do it!
https://youtu.be/VxmYNL-Jv_s
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The first Sedro-Woolley High School assembly of the year was a blast, with cheerleaders hyping up the crowd with their dances and routines! 🕺💃
The entire school filled the football stadium grandstands to start the year off Cub Strong! 🐻💪
Athletic Director Kevin Owen introduced the Associated Student Body officers, who made a memorable entrance with special handshakes that had everyone cheering! 🙌👏
Tonight, Sedro-Woolley High School hosts the first home football game against Mariner High School! 🏈 Kick-off is at 7 p.m., so make sure to arrive early to grab the best seats in the house! 🏟️ Don't forget to support our senior parent group by buying dinner at the stadium – all proceeds go towards making senior week events like prom, senior breakfast, and the graduation night trip unforgettable! 🎓🍽️
See you there, Cubs! 💙
#SedroWoolleyPride #FridayNightLights #CubsFootball #GoCubs
The first Sedro-Woolley High School assembly of the year was a blast, with cheerleaders hyping up the crowd with their dances and routines! 🕺💃
The entire school filled the football stadium grandstands to start the year off Cub Strong! 🐻💪
Athletic Director Kevin Owen introduced the Associated Student Body officers, who made a memorable entrance with special handshakes that had everyone cheering! 🙌👏
Tonight, Sedro-Woolley High School hosts the first home football game against Mariner High School! 🏈 Kick-off is at 7 p.m., so make sure to arrive early to grab the best seats in the house! 🏟️ Don't forget to support our senior parent group by buying dinner at the stadium – all proceeds go towards making senior week events like prom, senior breakfast, and the graduation night trip unforgettable! 🎓🍽️
See you there, Cubs! 💙
#SedroWoolleyPride #FridayNightLights #CubsFootball #GoCubs
Students practice the Sedro-Woolley High School Alma Mater during the school's first assembly on September 6, 2024.
https://youtu.be/4w7EECeDWho
Sedro-Woolley High School's Picture Make-Up Day is September 9. If your student missed getting their photo taken during the Back-to-Business Days, this is their opportunity to have a photo taken for ASB cards and for the yearbook!
🐾 A big welcome to our new kindergarteners at Big Lake Elementary School! Today was all about discovering classroom routines and making new friends! 🖍️🎨 🦫💚
#FirstDayOfKindergarten #BigLakeBeavers #SWSDPride #WelcomeClassOf2037
🎉 Today was the first day of kindergarten for our newest Clear Lake Elementary School students! 🌟 They spent the morning learning classroom expectations, meeting new friends, and creating self-portraits to capture their personalities. 🖍️✨
Welcome to the Clear Lake Trumpeters family! 🦢
#FirstDayOfKindergarten #ClearLakeTrumpeters #SWSDPride #WelcomeClassOf2037
Welcome, kindergartners! 🎉 Today is your first day of school. #Kindergarten #HyphenatedTownBigHeart #FirstDayOfSchool #FutureCubs
🌞 A big shout out to the Lyman Elementary School Parent Group for sponsoring the Kona Ice Truck visit today! 🍧 The perfect treat to beat the heat and bring smiles to our students' faces! Thank you for your support and for making this warm day a little cooler! ❄️
#Grateful #CommunitySupport #CoolTreats #LymanElementary
Mark your calendars! State Street High School’s Open House is next Wednesday, September 11, from 3–5 p.m. See you there! #OpenHouse #StateStreetHigh #HyphenatedTownBigHeart
🎭 Auditions for the Cascade Middle School Drama Production start after school today, September 4, and continue through tomorrow, September 5. Break a leg! #DramaAuditions #CascadeMiddleSchool #HyphenatedTownBigHeart
