Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. Don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. Don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. Don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
🎶 Join us for Central Elementary School's Spring Concert tonight, March 14, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the CMS Cafeteria! Featuring 4th–6th grades & choir students. #CentralElementary #SpringConcert
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
🎶 Join us for Central Elementary's Spring Concert tonight, March 14, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the CMS Cafeteria! Featuring 4th–6th grades & choir students. #CentralElementary #SpringConcert
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting tonight!
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program on March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program on March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Get to know our incredible team in the “Meet our Staff” Monday series! We hope you enjoy getting to know the faces behind the scenes! #MeetOurStaffMonday #BehindTheScenes #EmployeeAppreciation #GetToKnowUs #SWSDStrongerTogether Jennifer Coomes, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, brings warmth and dedication to her role supporting students and staff at Central and Big Lake elementary schools. With a passion for helping others and a diverse background that blends rural and urban experiences, Coomes has found her calling in education. A product of Southwestern Washington and Northern Oregon, Coomes' journey into education wasn't always a straight path. "When I was 12, I probably wanted to be a Veterinarian due to my love of animals." However, life took her on a different trajectory. She pursued her undergraduate and graduate studies at Eastern Washington University, where she met her husband and earned her Educational Specialist degree in June 2015. Coomes' educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology (2012) alongside her specialist degree. Despite her initial inclination toward physical therapy, Coomes found her purpose in the field of education, driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others following her own experience with intensive physical therapy. Reflecting on her journey, Coomes shares, "Fast forward 17 years and here I am. Still helping others, just not in the way I had originally planned." In her role as a school psychologist, Coomes finds fulfillment in the moments she shares with students and families. "The first time I led a meeting where the educational team and parents decided that their student no longer required special education services..." She describes the emotional meeting where tears of happiness flowed freely, a testament to the hard work and growth the student had achieved with support. Beyond her professional endeavors, Coomes finds joy in spending time with her two children, ages 4 and 2. Her hobbies range from family activities to gardening and sports, a reflection of her diverse interests and passions. "I love puzzles, reading, baseball, softball, football and basketball." Among her favorite literary works, Coomes holds a special place for the Harry Potter series, which she grew up with. She also draws inspiration from a poignant quote: "Be who you are, not who the world wants you to be." Coomes embodies the spirit of compassion and dedication that defines the educators of Sedro-Woolley. Through her journey and commitment to nurturing minds and hearts, she exemplifies the transformative power of education and the profound impact it has on individuals and communities alike.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Jennifer Coomes
📣 REMINDER: Sedro-Woolley School District Families! 🗓️ Today and tomorrow are early release days for parent conferences! Dismissal times today, March 7: Cascade Middle School: 10:15 a.m. State Street High School: 10:20 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 10:30 a.m. All elementary schools: 12:30 p.m. *Please note that there will be no Good Beginnings Preschool today due to the early release schedule. Dismissal times tomorrow, March 8: Cascade Middle School: 11:15 a.m. State Street High School: 11:20 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 11:30 a.m. All elementary schools: 12:30 p.m. 🍎✏️ #SedroWoolleySchools #ParentConferences #EarlyReleaseDays
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
📣 Attention Sedro-Woolley School District Families! 🗓️ Today and tomorrow are early release days for parent conferences! Dismissal times today, March 7: Cascade Middle School: 10:15 a.m. State Street High School: 10:20 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 10:30 a.m. All elementary schools: 12:30 p.m. *Please note that there will be no Good Beginnings Preschool today due to the early release schedule. Dismissal times tomorrow, March 8: Cascade Middle School: 11:15 a.m. State Street High School: 11:20 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 11:30 a.m. All elementary schools: 12:30 p.m. 🍎✏️ #SedroWoolleySchools #ParentConferences #EarlyReleaseDays
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program next Tuesday, March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program on March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program on March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. For in-person attendance, don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m.
Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m.
🚨 UPDATE 🚨 Due to ongoing adverse weather conditions, all Sedro-Woolley schools will be closed today. Rural road routes remain unsafe for bus travel. All scheduled activities, including field trips and meetings, are canceled. Stay tuned for further updates regarding the potential extension of the school year, as we have exhausted our allotted make-up days. Stay safe, everyone! ❄️ #SedroWoolleySchools #WeatherUpdate #StaySafe https://www.smore.com/n/q7kmx
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Snow Day
Sedro-Woolley School Districts schools will be operating on a two-hour late start today, Monday, March 4, due to inclement weather in some areas of our district. Two-Hour Late Start Times: Elementary schools — 11:25 a.m. CMS — 9:40 a.m. SWHS — 9:55 a.m. SSHS — 10 a.m. For more details, please click on the link below. https://www.smore.com/n/b0ks7
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Two Hour Late Start
Smore is glitchy and giving the wrong date for some reason. All Sedro-Woolley School District schools will be operating on a two-hour late start today with snow routes. Two-Hour Late Start Times: Elementary schools — 11:25 a.m. CMS — 9:40 a.m. SWHS — 9:55 a.m. SSHS — 10 a.m.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Two-Hour Late Start
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
Reminder: There will be two Camp Orkila Parent Information Nights this week for current sixth grade families. The first will be held in person on Tuesday, February 27 from 5–6 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium. The second will be held via Zoom from 5–6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28. Go to https://swsd.zoom.us/j/814015355504 or scan the QR code to join. Interpreters will be available for both meetings.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
There will be two Camp Orkila Parent Information Nights for current sixth grade families, one in person on February 27 from 5–6 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium. The second will be held via Zoom from 5–6 p.m. on February 28. Go to https://swsd.zoom.us/j/814015355504 or scan the QR code to join. Interpreters will be available for both meetings.
There will be two Camp Orkila Parent Information Nights for current sixth grade families, one in person on February 27 from 5–6 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium. The second will be held via Zoom from 5–6 p.m. on February 28. Go to https://swsd.zoom.us/j/814015355504 or scan the QR code to join. Interpreters will be available for both meetings.
Please join Sedro-Woolley School Superintendent Dr. Miriam Miralles Mickelson and Sedro-Woolley Police Chief Dan McIlraith for an insightful discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 29 in the Community Room at Central Skagit Library, 110 W State St, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. We're excited to discuss the potential partnership to hire a School Resource Officer (SRO) who will serve primarily at Sedro-Woolley High School during the academic year. The SRO could also have a rotation at Cascade Middle School and State Street High School, and may also visit elementary schools during lunch to build relationships. Family input is valuable as we work to enhance the safety and well-being of our school community. The discussion will include: Benefits of having an SRO • Promote Safety: Providing uniformed police presence on campus. • Discourage Criminal Activity: Actively discourage drug abuse and criminal activities. • Bridge the Gap: Foster a connection between police officers and students by taking a personal interest in their well-being. • Provide Support: Offer problem-solving, mediation, and support to students, parents, teachers, and residents. • Reduce Juvenile Crime: Through counseling and education about the criminal justice system. • Law Enforcement Services: Provide necessary law enforcement services to the district. Details about the SRO Primary Functions • Community problem-solving and safety education. • Liaison between school staff, faculty, and students. • Prevention of juvenile delinquency and enhancement of school safety. • Enforcement of federal, state, and local laws as needed. • Provision of investigative resources regarding crime on or adjacent to school property. • Participation in meetings and school activities. • Enhancing trust between schools, parents, and police. Details about SRO Costs and Experience Requirements • This will be a shared cost between Sedro-Woolley Police Dept and the School District. • The SRO will be required to have three years minimum experience as a police officer. • The SRO will be committed to the position for five years. Details about what’s needed for SRO Implementation • Interlocal Agreement establishment. • Start of hiring process for a new officer. • Training specific to the SRO position. Details about the Hiring Timeline • Current hiring conditions suggest a 9-months to a year process. • Potential timeline for the SRO implementation is projected for fall 2025.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
SRO Community Forum on February 29 from 6–7 p.m. at the Central Skagit Library Community Room
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
Reminder: Schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 in honor of Presidents' Day.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Schools will be Closed Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 in honor of Presidents' Day
Reminder: School will be in session as a make-up day on Friday, February 16, 2024. SWHS Block = Blue Day No school on Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents' Day.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Reminder: School is in session as a make-up day on Friday, February 16, 2024. SWHS block = Blue Day No school on Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
about 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.