Yesterday, Sedro-Woolley Rotarians delivered easy-to-cook snack foods to State Street High School and Sedro-Woolley High School as part of the club’s youth outreach efforts. Their goal is simple and deeply appreciated: make sure students know they are supported and have access to something to eat when they need it.
At State Street High School, Principal Dr. Carly Boyd has been purchasing food herself to assist students who arrive hungry or need a boost to get through the day. Rotary’s contribution to her office pantry expands what she can offer—because we all know that fed students are better able to learn.
At Sedro-Woolley High School, most of the donated food was placed near the front doors so students can easily grab something on their way in or on their way home. Items like mac and cheese cups, noodles, granola bars, and protein-packed snacks provide a quick, simple option for students who may have missed breakfast or may not have food available at home later.
💙 Rotary welcomes community involvement.
If others would like to help, the pantry at SWHS—located just outside the main entrance—is easy to access and stock. Easy-to-prepare food items are especially helpful. For State Street, community donations can be made during school hours by ringing the buzzer on the front door. (We also heard that students LOVE instant hot chocolate packets right now during the cold days of winter! )
We are grateful for the Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club’s continued support of our students. Partnerships like these make a meaningful difference for students and families across our district. 💙🤍
🎄✨ One of Sedro-Woolley’s favorite traditions returns December 6! Join us downtown for the Tree Lighting at 5 p.m., the parade right after, and a visit with Santa at 6 p.m. A variety of student groups will be performing or waving from floats — come cheer them on and celebrate the holiday season together!
Mark your calendars! There will be no school on the following days:
• Thursday, November 27 — Thanksgiving Day
• Friday, November 28 — Native American Heritage Day
Wishing all our Cub families a safe and happy long weekend! 🧡
One of the very best things about our little hyphenated city is how this community shows up for its kids. Over the past few weeks, you can feel the pride everywhere you go—reader boards shining good-luck messages across town, blue-and-white lights glowing from a home near the high school, and even local businesses stepping up so every student could attend last week’s playoff game.
This week, Sedro-Woolley Rotary even broke into the high school alma mater during their Thursday lunch meeting, hoping a little hometown harmony might send some extra luck the Cubs’ way.
It’s all a reminder of what makes this place special: Friday Night Lights isn’t just a phrase here—it’s part of who we are. From local first responders cheering in the end zone, to the Sedro-Woolley Firefighters working the chains on the sidelines, to the Senior Parent Group keeping everyone fed—our athletes never take the field alone. They carry an entire town with them.
Tomorrow, our Cubs face O’Dea High School in the state playoffs—and once again, we’re asking Sedro-Woolley to show up big.
🚌 The send-off bus leaves SWHS at 9:00 a.m.
Route: North on Third ➝ West on State ➝ North on Metcalf ➝ West on Ferry ➝ out to Cook Road
Line the streets. Wear your Cub Blue. Bring your signs, your cheers, your kids, your neighbors—bring the whole dang town. Let’s wrap these players and coaches in all the love, pride, and support they deserve.
Let’s show them what Sedro-Woolley spirit looks like. LET’S GO CUBS! 💙🐾💙
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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
Sedro-Woolley High School’s newest music class is striking all the right chords — blending tradition, culture, and community. Under the direction of teacher Brad Hendry, students are learning to play and sing Mariachi music, performing with instruments like the violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, and guitarrón.
The program was made possible thanks to the Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club, whose generous donation helped purchase instruments for the class. 💙
Read more about how this new program came to life — and how it’s already bringing students and families together — in this week’s district newsletter:
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#RootedInSW #SedroWoolleySchools #Mariachi #SWCubs #MusicMatters
Sedro-Woolley FFA is selling wreaths and garlands for the holiday season! We are offering two wreath sizes- 14" ($35) and 20" ($45). We are also offering 6-foot garlands ($40). The sale will be open until November 14, and any items purchased will be available for pickup on Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Proceeds from this sale will go towards chapter activities and travel for Career and Leadership Development Events! Thank you for supporting our chapter!
Order here: https://wa-sedrowoolley-lite.intouchreceipting.com/FFAholiday
Geometry in the Wild!
Students in Sedro-Woolley High School’s Geometry in Construction class took their learning outside today to measure the area of the concrete courtyard by the cafeteria.
🧮📏 Hands-on lessons like this help students see how math concepts apply in real-world construction projects—right on campus!
#RootedInSW #HandsOnLearning
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
Hands-on learning in action! ⚙️🚜⚡️
Students from both State Street High School and Sedro-Woolley High School participated in the WAVE (Washington Apprenticeship Vocational Experience) tour last week — exploring real-world careers in the trades through hands-on activities.
Students had the chance to:
🛠 Build metal toolboxes with Western Sheet Metal
⚡️ Learn about becoming an electrician with JATC Electrician Apprenticeship
🚜 Use a virtual backhoe simulator with the Operating Engineers Regional Training Program
💪 Try out a jackhammer and learn about construction from LiUNA Northwest Laborers Training
🚤 Explore boat design technology with Aspen Power Catamarans, learning how strong, lightweight boats are made
These hands-on experiences help students connect classroom learning to future career paths — and the excitement was real!
📸 Photos courtesy of Michelle Strobel, State Street High School Counselor
#RootedInSW #EmpoweringStudents #CareerConnectedLearning
Junior Tyce Croucher tied for first place at the meet and finished 2nd overall after a 25-shot shoot-off against Burlington’s top shooter.
Congratulations to our top five shooters who represented SWHS at Districts:
🏆 Tyce Croucher (11)
🎯 Caleb Bethea (12)
🎯 Kaden Butcher (11)
🎯 Douglas Fraser (9)
🎯 Maddy Weyand (11)
It’s been another strong season for this talented group—way to go, Cubs! 💙🤍
#RootedInSW #SWHS #FFA #TrapTeam
The donations are in exchange for a total of 10 newspaper racks built by Dan Caldwell’s students—five were completed during the 2024–25 school year, and the remaining five will be built this year.
A longtime supporter of Career and Technical Education and a member of the journalism advisory board, Miller said, “I love these kind of collaborative projects, where everyone wins and everyone’s happy.”
The project gives students hands-on experience while meeting a real community need, creating a true win-win partnership.
