Turn your road trip into a literacy adventure. Encourage children to read road signs, restaurant names, maps, billboards, and historical markers.
Reading is everywhere—not just in books.
Events like our very own Fourth of July Loggerodeo, Footrace, and Rodeo happen because volunteers dedicate countless hours to making them successful.
History isn't just about the past. It's about the people who continue building our community today.
Applications Now Open for Good Beginnings ECEAP Preschool!
Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old for the 2026–27 school year? Good Beginnings Preschool is excited to offer ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program), a free, high-quality preschool program for eligible families.
ECEAP helps children build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond through:
• Social-emotional learning
• Early literacy and math skills
• Hands-on exploration and play
• Learning opportunities led by certified teachers
To help determine eligibility and placement options, families are asked to complete a Preschool Interest Form. The form includes questions about your child's age, preschool experience, family size and income, languages spoken at home, and any developmental, educational, or support services your child may receive or need.
Families with children who have an IEP, have received early intervention services, are in foster or kinship care, are members of a Tribal Sovereign Nation, or are experiencing housing instability are encouraged to apply.
Complete the interest form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw6qnrlcjgALaB-Cbc2F1d5vN3Ui4oZZjCuj9Pz9e18OOJwQ/viewform
If you have questions, email eceap@nwesd.org.
Staff will review submissions and contact families with next steps.
It's a wonderful opportunity to help children connect local history to the places they know today.
Grandparents, older siblings, cousins, and family friends can all help build literacy skills simply by sharing a favorite story.
Just 15–20 minutes of reading each day can make a difference.
The Northern State Recreation Area offers miles of trails and opportunities to explore nature close to home.
Pack water, wear comfortable shoes, and head out for an adventure.
Visit the Heritage Flight Museum in Burlington and explore historic aircraft, military history, and aviation technology.
History comes alive when children can see it up close.
Choose a book everyone can enjoy and spend a few minutes each week talking about favorite characters, funny moments, or what might happen next.
Reading together builds vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love of books.
Kindergarten registration is still open. Families who missed spring registration can enroll online now. Schools with more than one kindergarten class will contact families in late August to schedule kindergarten screening appointments, which help create balanced classrooms.
https://sedrowoolleywa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/new-student-enrollment
B is for Being a Good Friend
This summer, have your incoming kindergartener practice sharing, taking turns, and being patient. These social skills help children build friendships and feel confident in the classroom.
C is for Counting
Count everything.
Steps.
Apples.
Toy cars.
Books.
Helping children recognize and understand numbers builds a strong math foundation.
Challenge your family to have a "90s Summer" by putting away devices and spending more time outdoors.
Adventure is waiting just outside your door.
Did you know we have a local museum right here in town?
The Sedro-Woolley Museum offers a fascinating look at local history, pioneer life, logging, and the people who helped shape our community.
• Location: 725 Murdock Street
• Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m.
• Admission is by donation.
It's not too late to join the library' Summer Reading Program! Reading challenges, events, prizes, and activities are available.
Summer reading helps students maintain important literacy skills and keeps young minds engaged between school years.
Learn more and sign up: https://centralskagitlibrary.org/summer-reading/
Many families don't realize Pomona Grange Park features interpretive trails, local plant information, Friday Creek access, and opportunities to spot salmon during spawning season.
This is a great place to learn while exploring this summer!
Can you find:
• A pine cone
• A bird
• A butterfly
• A cedar tree
• A flowing stream
Outdoor exploration builds observation skills and curiosity.
The last day of school may be here, but we're already preparing for the 2026–27 school year!
Our Back-to-School webpage is your one-stop resource for important information, including school start dates, supply lists, school hours, transportation information, registration resources, meal information, annual notifications, and more.
We'll continue updating the page throughout the summer, so be sure to check back for the latest information.
Back-to-School Information:
https://sedrowoolleywa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/back-to-school
We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break!
Students rotated through six interactive learning stations focused on environmental stewardship, natural resources and conservation. Activities included exploring local forestry and ecosystems, learning about soil and clean water protection, practicing Leave No Trace outdoor ethics, participating in a salmon life cycle game, and discovering the important role pollinators play in our food systems.
Experiences like these help students connect classroom learning to the world around them while building curiosity, teamwork and an appreciation for the environment. Thank you to the organizers and volunteers who made this meaningful learning opportunity possible for our students!
During the hands-on experience, firefighters shared valuable safety tips about preventing home fires, including the dangers of using cheap or incompatible chargers and why charging cell phones on beds or near blankets can be dangerous. Students also learned how being prepared and knowing what to do during a fire can help keep families safe.
Our students had a blast practicing on simulated fires while learning real-world safety skills they can take home and share with their families.
A huge thank you to the Big Lake Fire Department for taking the time to educate and empower our students through this meaningful experience!
