Reminder! United General Farm to School Program and the Cascade Middle School Leadership/Project Management Class is hosting a Garden Spring Work Party this afternoon!
Volunteers will help prepare the garden space by building up garden beds and creating walkways so students can begin planting this spring.
Event Details
📅 TODAY, Wednesday, March 18
⏰ 2:30–5 p.m.
📍 Cascade Middle School Garden
905 McGarigle Rd., Sedro-Woolley
(Located on the CMS lawn near the Boys & Girls Club)
Volunteers are encouraged to bring water, gloves, and a shovel if available. Light refreshments will be provided.
This is a great opportunity to support hands-on learning while helping students build a garden that will be used for food education and Farm to School activities.
Questions?
Contact United General Farm to School Coordinator Adele Eslinger at adele.eslinger@unitedgeneral.org
or 360-854-7177.
Families, staff, and community members are invited to join us for an evening of bingo, raffle prizes, food, and fun while supporting students in the Life Skills program.
Funds raised will help provide educational supplies, technology replacement, student field trips and additional learning resources that enhance student engagement and learning experiences.
The program is also seeking donations for raffle prizes such as gift cards, snacks, drinks, or other fun bingo prizes. Community members or businesses interested in donating can contact Luke McManus at lmcmanus@swsd101.org.
We hope to see you there!
🌱 New Date: Wednesday, April 1
🕑 Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 905 McGarigle Rd (Cascade Middle School lawn near the Boys & Girls Club)
Students, families, and community members are invited to help prepare the school food garden for its first growing season. Volunteers will help build garden beds and create walkways.
Please bring water, gloves, and a shovel if you have one. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is hosted by the United General Farm to School Program in collaboration with Cascade Middle School Leadership/Project Management students.
Questions? Contact Adele Eslinger at adele.eslinger@unitedgeneral.org
or (360) 854-7177.
We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendars! The Cascade Middle School garden is getting ready for its first growing season, and community members are invited to help bring it to life!
Cascade Middle School is partnering with the United General Farm to School Program and the CMS Leadership/Project Management Class to host a Garden Spring Work Party. Volunteers will help prepare the garden space by building up garden beds and creating walkways so students can begin planting this spring.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday, March 18
⏰ 2:30–5 p.m.
📍 Cascade Middle School Garden
905 McGarigle Rd., Sedro-Woolley
(Located on the CMS lawn near the Boys & Girls Club)
Volunteers are encouraged to bring water, gloves, and a shovel if available. Light refreshments will be provided.
This is a great opportunity to support hands-on learning while helping students build a garden that will be used for food education and Farm to School activities.
Questions?
Contact United General Farm to School Coordinator Adele Eslinger at adele.eslinger@unitedgeneral.org
or 360-854-7177.
Sedro-Woolley families are invited to attend our Health & Wellness Fair on Tuesday, March 31 at Cascade Middle School.
This free event will bring together local health providers and community organizations to share information and resources that support student and family well-being.
Event Schedule
🩺 Student Physicals: 5:00–8:00 p.m. (pre-registration required)
🏥 Health Resource Fair: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Families will be able to connect with providers offering information and support related to:
• Medical and dental care
• Vision checks
• Mental and behavioral health
• Substance use prevention
• Family and community support services
Our goal is to help Sedro-Woolley families learn about the many resources available in our community and make it easier to access care.
Register for the physical registration by clicking the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/5NkwRaJFVB
📍 Cascade Middle School
905 McGarigle Rd., Sedro-Woolley
Reminder: Eighth grade families are invited to Transition Night at Sedro-Woolley High School from 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT at Sedro-Woolley High School. Learn about classes, activities, and what to expect in high school.
And if you don't have time for dinner, no worries! The Sedro-Woolley High School FCCLA Club will be serving "Walking Pulled Pork Sundaes" from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. for $5 each. Proceeds go to the Humane Society of Skagit Valley.
And if you don't have time for dinner, no worries! The Sedro-Woolley High School FCCLA Club will be serving "Walking Pulled Pork Sundaes" from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. for $5 each. Proceeds go to the Humane Society of Skagit Valley.
🗳️ February 10 Special Election – Ballot Reminder
Ballots for the February 10 Special Election must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Voters in the Sedro-Woolley School District will see two school district propositions on their ballot. Ballots may be returned by mail or placed in an official Skagit County ballot drop box.
📍 Nearby ballot drop box locations
• Sedro-Woolley Post Office
111 Woodworth Street
(Located in the alley between Eastern Avenue and Metcalf Street)
• Clear Lake Park
12925 South Front Street
🕒 Ballot drop boxes are open until 8:00 p.m. on February 10.
📬 Important mailing reminder
Ballots are no longer postmarked when they are received, but when they are processed. Ballots mailed close to Election Day may not be processed in time to be counted. To ensure your ballot is received by the deadline, using an official ballot drop box is recommended, especially as Election Day approaches.
✔️ Remember to sign your ballot envelope
✔️ Return ballots early or by 8:00 p.m. on February 10
A map of ballot drop box locations is included with this post for convenience. For official election information, visit Skagit County Elections.
The School Board is seeking feedback on district strengths, challenges, and the leadership qualities that matter most to our community. Your input will help shape the Leadership Profile used to recruit and select the district’s next superintendent.
📝 Take the survey by Saturday, February 14 at 4:00 p.m.
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyivo7JtlrbOxCkC5Nn7KeZ5DfVQhe5-a2bcPHip6rJMudPg/viewform?usp=header
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
Reminder: The Superintendent Search Community Forum is TOMORROW, February 3.
This is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to share what’s working in our schools, what challenges we should plan for, and what qualities are most important in our next Superintendent. Community feedback will help guide the School Board during the search process.
🗓 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium
➡️ Please enter through the 4th Street entrance (Union High School, white columns)
Zoom option: If you can't attend in person, we've also added a Zoom option!
https://swsd.zoom.us/j/81555399050
We hope you’ll join us.
🔗 More info:
https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/page/swsd-superintendent-search
Cascade Middle School serves as the district’s central food production kitchen, producing approximately 3,000 meals per day for distribution to schools across the district. Sedro-Woolley High School operates as the second full-service kitchen, preparing meals for its approximately 1,200 students.
Cascade Middle School was remodeled and expanded as part of a voter-approved 2010 bond, which included a new addition and gym. That bond is nearing completion and is currently about $0.09 per $1,000 of assessed value, with final payoff scheduled in 2030.
Projects delayed due to inflationary cost increases
• Replacement of the original (older) gym roof and siding
Planned improvements if the replacement levy is approved
• 2028: Replace the original gym roof and siding
• 2032: Repair pervious concrete surfaces near building entrances
*Pervious concrete is a porous form of concrete designed to let rainwater pass through it rather than run off the surface. It helps reduce flooding and manage stormwater by allowing water to soak into the ground below. The City requires its use in specific locations as part of stormwater management regulations.
• 2032: Add a tilt skillet and additional food service equipment in the CMS kitchen
*A tilt skillet is a large piece of commercial kitchen equipment that functions like an oversized, temperature-controlled pan. It allows food service staff to cook large batches of food—such as soups, sauces, pasta, rice, or vegetables—and then safely pour the cooked food directly into containers for serving or transport. This equipment supports efficient, consistent meal production and helps maintain food safety when preparing meals for multiple schools.
In addition to site-specific projects, the proposed levy supports ongoing districtwide facility, safety, and technology needs that benefit all schools, including Cascade Middle School. These projects occur throughout the six-year levy period and are not tied to a single year or building.
• School Resource Officer support (in partnership with the City of Sedro-Woolley)
• Ongoing technology replacement and infrastructure support
• Security camera replacement and system maintenance
• Telephone system replacement
• Flooring replacement (carpet and tile)
• Student furniture replacement
• Exterior painting of district buildings
• Phased installation of air conditioning in district buildings beginning in 2030
Planning note: Short-term levy projects are developed through the Citizens Advisory Committee based on facility maintenance data. Separate long-range facility planning examines district facility needs over the next 10–20 years.
The Sedro-Woolley School District has begun the search for its next Superintendent and invites families, staff, and community members to share their perspectives.
Join us for a Superintendent Search Community Forum to talk about what’s working well in our schools, what challenges we should be mindful of, and what matters most in our next Superintendent.
🗓 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
⏰ 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium
➡️ Enter through the 4th Street entrance (labeled Union High School with white columns)
Zoom option: If you can't attend in person, we've also added a Zoom option!
https://swsd.zoom.us/j/81555399050
Your voice matters. Join the conversation.
🔗 Learn more:
https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/page/swsd-superintendent-search
