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• Reminder: No school on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (Veterans Day)
• SWISH Basketball (grades three through eight) — register by Sunday, November 9, 2025
• Skagit Valley Herald Christmas Fund — registration opens Tuesday, November 11, 2025
• Sedro-Woolley FFA wreaths and garlands — orders through Friday, November 14, 2025
• Sedro-Woolley Club Hoop (kindergarten through fourth grade) — register by Saturday, November 15, 2025
• Mary Purcell Elementary “Land of Oz” — November 14–15 (free)
• An Evening with Matt Hamill at Sedro-Woolley High School — Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (tickets available)
• Winter Ride 2026 family meeting — Wednesday, November 19, 2025
• Girls Basketball Jamboree — Saturday, November 29, 2025

Plus: inclement weather information, free meals for all students, wellness clinic hours, transportation form, and community resources.

#RootedInSW
2 days ago, SWSD Communications
Weekly Newsletter

Do you know a student who loves a challenge or shows exceptional creativity, leadership, or problem-solving skills?

The Sedro-Woolley School District’s Highly Capable Program nomination window is open now through November 26, 2025!

Nominate a student to be tested for HiCap services ➡️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq0KHS09CbXw-sJ5tAQvlBBDUFhio5hHtSuN-lC1S3uEH5dg/viewform

🧠 Testing takes place January–February 2026
📚 2nd and 6th graders are automatically screened, no need to fill out the form
💻 Learn more: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/page/highly-capable-program-information

#RootedInSW #EmpoweringTheDreamsOfStudents

6 days ago, SWSD Communications
Sedro-Woolley School District Highly Capable Program Recommendation Form
Sedro-Woolley School District Highly Capable Program Recommendation Form
⏰ Don’t forget! Standard Time begins Sunday, November 2. At 2 a.m., clocks move back one hour—a great time to check your smoke detector batteries, too!
9 days ago, SWSD Communications
⏰ Don’t forget! Standard Time begins Sunday, November 2. At 2 a.m., clocks move back one hour—a great time to check your smoke detector batteries, too!
📚 Samish Elementary students took a special field trip to the Central Skagit Library this week!

Thanks to a partnership between the library and the district, every student is eligible for a free library card. While students could check out one book during their visit, they can borrow up to five books when they return with a guardian — or even request more if they’re extra eager readers!

During the visit, students explored the library’s search system, learned about the color-coded book sections, and enjoyed time in the play corner filled with hands-on activities.

The library is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Reading skills grow stronger with practice — so grab a good book and read together often! 💙📖

#RootedInSW #EmpoweringStudents #LoveOfReading
11 days ago, SWSD Communications
Samish Elementary students explore the Central Skagit Library, browsing bookshelves, learning how to use the library’s search system, and enjoying the play area during their field trip.
Samish Elementary students explore the Central Skagit Library, browsing bookshelves, learning how to use the library’s search system, and enjoying the play area during their field trip.
Samish Elementary students explore the Central Skagit Library, browsing bookshelves, learning how to use the library’s search system, and enjoying the play area during their field trip.
Samish Elementary students explore the Central Skagit Library, browsing bookshelves, learning how to use the library’s search system, and enjoying the play area during their field trip.
Samish Elementary students explore the Central Skagit Library, browsing bookshelves, learning how to use the library’s search system, and enjoying the play area during their field trip.
Samish Elementary students explore the Central Skagit Library, browsing bookshelves, learning how to use the library’s search system, and enjoying the play area during their field trip.
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStartWednesday #ProfessionalDevelopment
12 days ago, SWSD Communications
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development.
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStartWednesday #ProfessionalDevelopment
19 days ago, SWSD Communications
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development.
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStartWednesday #ProfessionalDevelopment
26 days ago, SWSD Communications
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development.
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStartWednesday #ProfessionalDevelopment
about 1 month ago, SWSD Communications
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development.
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStartWednesday #ProfessionalDevelopment
about 1 month ago, SWSD Communications
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development.
Samish Elementary – Watchdog Pizza Night Tonight

🍕 Watchdog Pizza Night is tonight!
📅 Tuesday, September 30
🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Join us for pizza and learn more about the Watchdog program.
about 1 month ago, SWSD Communications
Samish Elementary – Watchdog Pizza Night Tonight 🍕 Watchdog Pizza Night is tonight! 📅 Tuesday, September 30 🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m. Join us for pizza and learn more about the Watchdog program.
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStartWednesday #ProfessionalDevelopment
about 2 months ago, SWSD Communications
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development.
Mark your calendars for Samish Elementary School's Watchdog Pizza Night!

🍕 Watchdog Pizza Night
📅 Tuesday, September 30
🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Families are invited to enjoy pizza and learn more about the Watchdog program.
about 2 months ago, SWSD Communications
Samish Elementary – Watchdog Pizza Night 🍕 Watchdog Pizza Night 📅 Tuesday, September 30 🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy pizza and learn more about the Watchdog program.
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStartWednesday #ProfessionalDevelopment
about 2 months ago, SWSD Communications
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development.
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStartWednesday #ProfessionalDevelopment
2 months ago, SWSD Communications
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development.

A big welcome to our newest learners! We’re so excited to see all the smiles and first-day fun. May this be your first step in Empowering the Dreams of Students through Deep Rooted Community Connections.

#EmpoweringDreams #RootedInSW #DeepRootsStrongSchools

2 months ago, SWSD Communications
September 5_ 1st Day of Kindergarten
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStartWednesday #ProfessionalDevelopment
2 months ago, SWSD Communications
One-Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development.

Today is the first day of the 2025–2026 school year for first through 12th grade students! Kindergarteners will join us on Friday.

Start times:
Cascade Middle School: 7:40 a.m.
Sedro-Woolley High School: 7:55 a.m.
State Street High School: 8 a.m.
All seven elementary schools: 9:25 a.m.

Late-start Wednesdays begin this week to give our staff time for professional learning and collaboration. On those days, schools start one hour later than usual (8:40, 8:55, 9:00, and 10:25 a.m.). There will be no late start on November 5, November 26, or June 10—mark your calendars now!

Blue/White Calendar: https://aptg.co/gB7nt_
25–26 Two-Page Calendar (English): https://5il.co/2lkkg
25-26 Two-Page Calendar (Spanish): https://aptg.co/xvx698
Ongoing updates: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/events

As we begin a year of learning, growth, and change, we're leaning into what grounds us: Empowering the Dreams of Students through Deep Rooted Community Connections.

Let’s stay grounded, connected, and focused—together.
#EmpoweringDreams #RootedInSW #DeepRootsStrongSchools

2 months ago, SWSD Communications
#RootedInSW - Empowering Dreams. Rooted in Community.

All offices and buildings are closed today in observance of Labor Day, a national holiday that honors working people across the country. Enjoy a well-deserved rest before school starts tomorrow.

2 months ago, SWSD Communications
September 1_ No School - Labor Day
Meet Bruins’ staff members, drop off school supplies and enjoy some ice cream during the Samish Elementary School Open House & Ice Cream Social!

📍 23953 Prairie Road, Sedro-Woolley
🕕 August 26: 6–7:30 p.m.

Come see the school and get ready for a sweet school year!
3 months ago, SWSD Communications
August 26 - SAM Open House & Ice Cream Social
Meet Bruins’ staff members, drop off school supplies and enjoy some ice cream during the Samish Elementary School Open House & Ice Cream Social!

📍 23953 Prairie Road, Sedro-Woolley
🕕 August 26: 6–7:30 p.m.

Come see the school and get ready for a sweet school year!
3 months ago, SWSD Communications
August 26 - SAM Open House & Ice Cream Social