Evergreen Elementary

🗳️ 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.

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

Over the past several years, levy funding has supported maintenance and repairs at Evergreen Elementary School. Below is a snapshot of completed work, projects starting this summer, items delayed due to rising construction costs, and improvements planned if voters approve the proposed replacement levy.

Completed with the 2021–2026 Capital Project Levy
• Replaced heater and ventilation system
• Replaced exterior siding
• Replaced gym floor to address safety concerns
• New carpet in several classrooms to replace original carpet from 1972

Starting Summer 2026 (Current Capital Levy)
• Plumbing system repairs (Phase 1) — addressing rusted pipes and significant blockages
• Replace and update restrooms to meet ADA standards

Projects delayed due to inflationary cost increases
• Flooring replacement (carpet and tile) — while some classroom carpet was replaced, the majority of classrooms' replacement carpet was delayed due to cost overruns on other projects; planned for completion if the replacement levy is approved
• Roof replacement — delayed due to cost overruns on other projects; planned for completion in 2029 if the replacement levy is approved

Planned improvements if the replacement levy is approved
• 2027: Plumbing system repairs (Phase 2)
• 2030: Replace heating and ventilation controls
• 2030: Phased remodel planning to address open concept issues
• 2032: Kitchen remodel to support food service operations

In addition to site-specific projects, the proposed levy supports ongoing districtwide facility, safety, and technology needs that benefit all schools, including each elementary 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

Planning note: Short-term levy projects were recommended through the Citizens Advisory Committee using facility maintenance data. Separately, the district is conducting long-range facility planning (10–20 years) to help guide future decisions.

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