All schools will be closed today (Jan. 18, 2024) due to icy road conditions in some areas of the district. All field trips, activities, including athletic and other events, are canceled for the day. All outside user group events are also canceled when school is closed due to inclement weather.
Our transportation crew will begin assessing road conditions starting at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, January 19. If the roads are determined to be safe for travel, the district will not share any additional messaging via school messenger (autodial/text/email). However, we will share the information on the district’s live feed (https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/live-feed), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SedroWoolleySchoolDistrict), and Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/swsdcoms/), and we will proceed with school starting on time. You can also download the Apptegy app on your mobile device by scanning the QR code below and choose “Yes” to receive push notifications.
Download App:
https://apple.co/3pG1BRD
https://bit.ly/44ni0cx
If tomorrow morning’s assessment proves the roads traveled by our buses are still not in great shape, the district will implement a two-hour delay and communicate the decision through School Messenger as well as the channels identified above. Any delay would allow more time for both staff and students to arrive safely as temperatures rise throughout the morning.
You can also download Flash Alert, which is the first place closure or delay information is sent. Media outlets use Flash Alert to feed their information tickers during newscasts. Sign up at https://www.flashalert.net and review your account each year to ensure that you continue to receive messages.
We understand that these weather-related changes can be challenging, and we appreciate your continued patience. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work together to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone.
UPDATE: This is an important message from the Sedro-Woolley School District. School is closed. Staffing shortages and road conditions make it unsafe to operate school.
The Sedro-Woolley School District will be operating on a two-hour late start on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Overnight temperatures are not expected to be above freezing until after 9 a.m. which will create hazardous driving conditions for many outlying areas in 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.
https://www.smore.com/fsnqz
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.
We are gearing up for Friday’s cold temperatures (9° to 20°F) and would like to encourage families to be proactive as well.
If the forecasted temperatures are correct, we will have indoor recesses at the elementary schools; middle school students will remain in the cafeteria during lunches.
Please dress students in extra layers of outerwear, including jackets, hats, gloves, and extra socks, to keep them warm and comfortable during transitions between buildings or while they’re waiting for the bus.
With a lot of young drivers at State Street and Sedro-Woolley High Schools, we also want to remind families to remind their teens to prioritize safety while driving to and from school, especially in potentially icy conditions.
The district’s transportation team will also be checking road conditions before the first buses leave the bus garage at 6 a.m. If conditions warrant a two-hour late start, families will be notified via FlashAlert, Facebook, the District Website as well as School Messenger messages via email, text and voice.
Sedro-Woolley School District will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024. School will resume on Tuesday, January 16.
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: School resumes today for Sedro-Woolley School District students. 🏫 Let's embrace the opportunities, challenges and adventures that the New Year brings. We're excited to see the smiles of our students filling the halls once again!
Here's to 2024 being filled with curiosity, growth and success! 🍎📝 #BackToSchool #SWSDStrongerTogether #LearningJourney
🌟 Sedro-Woolley School District Winter Break Update! 🌟
Hey SWSD community! 🎉 As we gear up for the holiday season, here's a quick update on our Winter Break schedule:
📅 December 23, 2023 - January 7, 2024
🚫 Buildings closed to the public (some staff still working)
🌐 Visit our website for staff contact information
🔓 Offices reopen on January 8, 2024
Enjoy the well-deserved break from school! Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! 🎄❄️ #SWSDWinterBreak #HappyHolidays
🎨 Fourth graders at Evergreen Elementary School had a blast at today's special "Paint & Sip" event! 🖌️⛄️ The artists painted adorable snowmen masterpieces while sipping on CapriSuns. 🎨❄️ Stay tuned for photos of the completed projects!
Sixth-grade students transformed Charlie Huddleston's classroom at Evergreen Elementary School into an Egyptian wonderland, showcasing their incredible projects at the much-anticipated Egyptian Museum event today!
From pyramids to pharaohs, hieroglyphics to mummies, students delved into the rich history of ancient Egypt, bringing the past to life with creativity and, in some cases, mummified hot dogs that smelled like cinnamon.
Let's give a round of applause to these young historians for their hard work and dedication!
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.
🎶 Join us TONIGHT for an evening filled with holiday cheer! 🎄🎉 Evergreen Elementary School's talented first and second graders are ready to spread joy through their delightful winter concert! 🌟
🗓️ Date: Monday, December 18, 2023
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Venue: Cascade Middle School Cafeteria
Celebrate the festive season together with music, laughter, and the magic of childhood! 🎁🎵 #EvergreenWinterConcert #HolidayHarmony #CommunityJoy
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.
Mark your calendars for next week!
🎶 Join us for an evening filled with holiday cheer! 🎄🎉 Evergreen Elementary School's talented first and second graders are ready to spread joy through their delightful winter concert! 🌟
🗓️ Date: Monday, December 18, 2023
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Venue: Cascade Middle School Cafeteria
Celebrate the festive season together with music, laughter, and the magic of childhood! 🎁🎵 #EvergreenWinterConcert #HolidayHarmony #CommunityJoy
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.
The district is actively monitoring the potential for significant flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday and may take proactive measures. Please click the following link for more information.
https://www.smore.com/1gfv4
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.
🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Early Learners! Additional location just added for this spring: Lyman Elementary School. 🌟
Is your child turning 5 between Sept 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2024? 🎉 If so, they may be eligible for our Foundations K Program! 📚✨
🔍 Eligibility Criteria:
1️⃣ Academics
2️⃣ Emotional/Social Development
3️⃣ Fine and Gross Motor Skills
4️⃣ Language Development
📅 Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
🚀 Program Start: January 30, 2024
🏫 Locations: Big Lake, Central, Lyman, Mary Purcell Elementary Schools
👉 The Foundations K Program runs all day until June 2024, preparing students for kindergarten in the fall of 2024.
🚨 Important: Children cannot be enrolled in a preschool or similar program while in the Foundations K Program.
To apply or learn more, contact Early Learning Liaison Sarah Dahl at 📞 360-855-4032 or ✉️ sdahl@swsd101.org.
Give your child a strong start on their educational journey! 📖👧👦 #FoundationsK #EarlyLearning #EducationOpportunity
