🇺🇸 The Central/Mary Purcell Veterans Day Parade will be held today! Staff and students from both schools will depart from Central’s entrance (Sixth/Talcott) at 10:15 a.m., proceed down Talcott Street to 3rd Street, to State Street, to Metcalf Street down to Ferry Street, returning back on 3rd Street and then back to the schools.
If you are driving in the area, the Sedro-Woolley Police Department will briefly block traffic. Please be aware and help us keep our students and staff safe.
Parade marchers will be waving flags and wearing patriotic headbands that they made in classes, holding class signs and they LOVE to wave to those standing outside along the parade route. We would love to see local community members supporting the students’ patriotic efforts during this short parade!
📅 Elementary schools will have conferences November 5 & 6. Schools will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. both days.
All schools will conferences on November 9. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
All schools will have early dismissal on November 10. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
There is no Good Beginnings Preschool on November 5, 9, and 10.
All schools will conferences on November 9. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
All schools will have early dismissal on November 10. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
There is no Good Beginnings Preschool on November 5, 9, and 10.
🇺🇸 Please mark your calendars! The Central/Mary Purcell Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 10. Staff and students from both schools will depart from Central’s entrance (Sixth/Talcott) at 10:15 a.m., proceed down Talcott Street to 3rd Street, to State Street, to Metcalf Street down to Ferry Street, returning back on 3rd Street and then back to the schools.
If you are driving in the area, the Sedro-Woolley Police Department will briefly block traffic. Please be aware and help us keep our students and staff safe.
Parade marchers will be waving flags and wearing patriotic headbands that they made in classes, holding class signs and they LOVE to wave to those standing outside along the parade route. We would love to see local community members supporting the students’ patriotic efforts during this short parade!
🗳️ November 3 is General Election Day. Don't forget to deposit your ballot in an official ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day!
📅 Elementary schools will have conferences November 5 & 6. Schools will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. both days.
All schools will conferences on November 9. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
All schools will have early dismissal on November 10. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
There is no Good Beginnings Preschool on November 5, 9, and 10.
All schools will conferences on November 9. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
All schools will have early dismissal on November 10. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
There is no Good Beginnings Preschool on November 5, 9, and 10.
📸 Today is Picture Retake Day at Central Elementary School.
📅 Elementary schools will have conferences November 5 & 6. Schools will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. both days.
All schools will conferences on November 9. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
All schools will have early dismissal on November 10. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
There is no Good Beginnings Preschool on November 5, 9, and 10.
All schools will conferences on November 9. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
All schools will have early dismissal on November 10. Schools will be dismissed at the following times:
• CMS: 10:45 a.m.
• SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
• SWHS: 11 a.m.
• Elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
There is no Good Beginnings Preschool on November 5, 9, and 10.
📸 October 27 is Picture Retake Day at Central Elementary School.
🌿🎨 A special first at Central Elementary School!
The Matt Mihelich Outdoor Classroom officially welcomed its first group of students on October 7!
Art and music teacher Mrs. Olberg took her Wednesday Club students outside for the very first learning experience in this special space.
What a wonderful way to bring learning beyond the classroom walls! We look forward to seeing all the ways Central students and staff will use this outdoor space for creativity, exploration and connection in the years ahead.
#SedroWoolleySchools #YouMatter
The Matt Mihelich Outdoor Classroom officially welcomed its first group of students on October 7!
Art and music teacher Mrs. Olberg took her Wednesday Club students outside for the very first learning experience in this special space.
What a wonderful way to bring learning beyond the classroom walls! We look forward to seeing all the ways Central students and staff will use this outdoor space for creativity, exploration and connection in the years ahead.
#SedroWoolleySchools #YouMatter
🎉 Join us today from noon–2 p.m. as we celebrate 100 years of Central Elementary School with self-guided tours and community memories.
🎉 CENTRAL ELEMENTARY: A LOOK BACK AT 1938!
As Central Elementary prepares to celebrate its centennial, we continue to receive some incredible pieces of the school's history from former students and their families.
Corintha Taylor shared these treasures from her grandparents, Paul Slattery and Carlie Cole, who completed eighth grade at Central in 1938. Their diplomas, dated May 25, 1938, even feature an image of the school and were signed by Central Principal Mary Purcell.
Corintha also shared what she believes is a photo of Central's seventh- and eighth-grade classes from 1938. On the back, generations of names have been carefully handwritten — a reminder that every face in these old photographs represents a story and a connection to our community.
And here's another fascinating piece of Central history: eighth-grade graduation meant admission to high school! Both diplomas state that the students had completed the prescribed course of study for the grade school and were entitled to a diploma "and admission to the High School."
Thank you, Corintha, for helping us preserve and share this wonderful glimpse into Central nearly 90 years ago!
🏫 Central Elementary Centennial Celebration
📅 October 3, 2026
⏰ Noon–2 p.m.
Join us for self-guided tours of the school, special celebrations and ribbon cuttings as we celebrate 100 years of Central Elementary!
Do you recognize a family member in the 1938 photograph or have your own piece of Central history tucked away somewhere? We'd love to hear your memories in the comments!
As Central Elementary prepares to celebrate its centennial, we continue to receive some incredible pieces of the school's history from former students and their families.
Corintha Taylor shared these treasures from her grandparents, Paul Slattery and Carlie Cole, who completed eighth grade at Central in 1938. Their diplomas, dated May 25, 1938, even feature an image of the school and were signed by Central Principal Mary Purcell.
Corintha also shared what she believes is a photo of Central's seventh- and eighth-grade classes from 1938. On the back, generations of names have been carefully handwritten — a reminder that every face in these old photographs represents a story and a connection to our community.
And here's another fascinating piece of Central history: eighth-grade graduation meant admission to high school! Both diplomas state that the students had completed the prescribed course of study for the grade school and were entitled to a diploma "and admission to the High School."
Thank you, Corintha, for helping us preserve and share this wonderful glimpse into Central nearly 90 years ago!
🏫 Central Elementary Centennial Celebration
📅 October 3, 2026
⏰ Noon–2 p.m.
Join us for self-guided tours of the school, special celebrations and ribbon cuttings as we celebrate 100 years of Central Elementary!
Do you recognize a family member in the 1938 photograph or have your own piece of Central history tucked away somewhere? We'd love to hear your memories in the comments!
100 Years of Memories at Central Elementary! ❤️
As we prepare to celebrate Central Elementary School's 100th anniversary, we're loving the memories being shared by former students!
Patti Henderson Baines, a member of the Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 1971, shared this photo of her sixth-grade class at Central during the 1964-65 school year with Mrs. Lovaas.
Patti remembers the lasting impact of teachers like Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Schaffer and Mrs. Lovaas, who taught students to think critically, write in full sentences and navigate a library card catalog. She especially remembers the many happy hours she spent in Central's library, where her favorite books were the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series!
Now it's your turn to make some memories with us!
Join us for Central Elementary's Centennial Celebration on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy self-guided tours of the school, special celebrations and ribbon-cutting ceremonies as we honor 100 years of learning, friendships and community.
Were you a Central student? Do you recognize anyone in this photo? We'd love to hear your memories in the comments!
Thank you, Patti, for sharing this wonderful piece of Central's history! ❤️
#CentralCentennial #100Years #SedroWoolley
As we prepare to celebrate Central Elementary School's 100th anniversary, we're loving the memories being shared by former students!
Patti Henderson Baines, a member of the Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 1971, shared this photo of her sixth-grade class at Central during the 1964-65 school year with Mrs. Lovaas.
Patti remembers the lasting impact of teachers like Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Schaffer and Mrs. Lovaas, who taught students to think critically, write in full sentences and navigate a library card catalog. She especially remembers the many happy hours she spent in Central's library, where her favorite books were the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series!
Now it's your turn to make some memories with us!
Join us for Central Elementary's Centennial Celebration on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy self-guided tours of the school, special celebrations and ribbon-cutting ceremonies as we honor 100 years of learning, friendships and community.
Were you a Central student? Do you recognize anyone in this photo? We'd love to hear your memories in the comments!
Thank you, Patti, for sharing this wonderful piece of Central's history! ❤️
#CentralCentennial #100Years #SedroWoolley
100 Years of Central School 🎉
Take a look back at Central School’s 1958–59 kindergarten class with teacher Mrs. Matsushita!
It was a historic school year. Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states, and according to former Central student Judy Johnson, the class celebrated Hawaii’s statehood with their Hawaiian teacher. 🌺
Join us for the Central Centennial Celebration from noon to 2 p.m. October 3. The celebration will include a community open house and self-guided tours, giving former students, families and community members a chance to walk the halls and revisit Central.
Take a look back at Central School’s 1958–59 kindergarten class with teacher Mrs. Matsushita!
It was a historic school year. Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states, and according to former Central student Judy Johnson, the class celebrated Hawaii’s statehood with their Hawaiian teacher. 🌺
Join us for the Central Centennial Celebration from noon to 2 p.m. October 3. The celebration will include a community open house and self-guided tours, giving former students, families and community members a chance to walk the halls and revisit Central.
⚠️ EMAIL SECURITY ALERT
Several Sedro-Woolley School District staff email accounts were recently compromised, and fraudulent emails containing links may have been sent from those accounts to current and former families, community members and other contacts.
Because the messages were sent from legitimate staff email addresses, they may appear to be real.
If you receive an unexpected or unusual email from a district staff member, please do not click on links, open attachments, make purchases or provide personal or financial information.
If you received a suspicious message but did not click anything, report it as spam or phishing and delete it.
If you clicked a link and entered a username or password, change that password immediately. If you provided banking or credit card information or made a purchase, contact your bank or credit card company immediately and report it as potential fraud.
When in doubt, verify the message before responding or clicking anything. You can contact the staff member through the contact form available on the staff directory (available on each school's page by clicking on "Menu" then "Staff". Do not reply to the suspicious email or use contact information or links contained within it.
Please share this information with others who may have received a suspicious message from a district account, including former SWSD families.
Thank you for helping us keep our community safe online.
Several Sedro-Woolley School District staff email accounts were recently compromised, and fraudulent emails containing links may have been sent from those accounts to current and former families, community members and other contacts.
Because the messages were sent from legitimate staff email addresses, they may appear to be real.
If you receive an unexpected or unusual email from a district staff member, please do not click on links, open attachments, make purchases or provide personal or financial information.
If you received a suspicious message but did not click anything, report it as spam or phishing and delete it.
If you clicked a link and entered a username or password, change that password immediately. If you provided banking or credit card information or made a purchase, contact your bank or credit card company immediately and report it as potential fraud.
When in doubt, verify the message before responding or clicking anything. You can contact the staff member through the contact form available on the staff directory (available on each school's page by clicking on "Menu" then "Staff". Do not reply to the suspicious email or use contact information or links contained within it.
Please share this information with others who may have received a suspicious message from a district account, including former SWSD families.
Thank you for helping us keep our community safe online.
📸 Reminder: Central Elementary School Picture Day is TODAY, September 22.
🎉 Join us on October 3 from noon–2 p.m. as we celebrate 100 years of Central Elementary School with self-guided tours and community memories.
📸 Mark your calendars: Central Elementary School Picture Day is September 22.
🛠️ 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! 💙