🎉 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! 💙
📅 There is no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Our first regular district newsletter of the 2026–27 school year is here! Catch up on district news, upcoming events, important reminders and more: https://app.smore.com/n/ry0va
🎒 Today, September 4, is the first day of kindergarten. Welcome to all of our newest learners!
🎉 Welcome back! September 1 is the first day of school for students in grades 1–12. We are excited to begin another great school year.
*Please note: Sedro-Woolley High School will follow a Blue Block schedule (periods 1–4) today; White Block (periods 5–8) on Wednesday, September 2.
*Please note: Sedro-Woolley High School will follow a Blue Block schedule (periods 1–4) today; White Block (periods 5–8) on Wednesday, September 2.
Read the World Around You:
Menus.
Recipes.
Instructions.
Maps.
Invite children to help read everyday items around your home and community.
Menus.
Recipes.
Instructions.
Maps.
Invite children to help read everyday items around your home and community.
Reading Under the Stars: Take a blanket outside and enjoy a book together in the evening.
A change of scenery can make reading feel like a special summer adventure.
A change of scenery can make reading feel like a special summer adventure.
The first day of the Skagit County Fair is in the books, and these two second graders represented Sedro-Woolley well!
Oliver, who will be attending Central Elementary this fall, and Wyatt, who will be attending Clear Lake Elementary, spent the day showing their chickens, learning from the judge, and building confidence along the way.
We're proud of the hard work, responsibility, and dedication our students show both in and out of the classroom. Great job, Oliver and Wyatt! 🐔🏆
Have a fair photo you'd like to see us share? Email it to swsdcoms@swsd101.org with a caption!
#YouMatter
When temperatures rise, Memorial Park's splash pad is a great way to stay active and cool.
Open daily from 10 a.m. until dusk.
Open daily from 10 a.m. until dusk.
Storytelling counts: Reading isn't the only literacy activity.
Tell family stories, discuss favorite memories, and encourage children to retell events from their day.
Strong storytelling skills help build future writing skills.
Tell family stories, discuss favorite memories, and encourage children to retell events from their day.
Strong storytelling skills help build future writing skills.
