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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.
Nathan is a Varsity athlete who plays football for the Cubs, wrestles, and runs track - making him a Triple Threat athlete at SWHS. His interests include outdoor activities such as hiking and watersports. He also attends a youth group with his fellow football teammates every Wednesday.
Nate, congratulations on all your achievements and this well-deserved recognition!
Isaac has maintained a GPA of 3.5 and stays very active at Sedro-Woolley High School. If there is something happening on campus, you will more than likely find Isaac there — taking pictures, providing support, or leading the charge! Isaac has natural leadership skills and has used them to serve the student body faithfully throughout his high school years. He has been a member of student government at SWHS since his freshman year, and is serving as ASB president this year. He is also active in Yearbook, Varsity in Volunteerism, CAMP, and RISE.
Outside of school, Isaac enjoys volunteering, photography, graphic design, hiking, and travel. Hawaii and Italy are at the top of his list of destinations! Here in Sedro-Woolley, he has worked at the local Pioneer Marketplace as well.
After graduation, Isaac would like to attend WSU and major in either Project Management, Marketing, Graphic Design or Digital Media.
When asked who inspires him, Isaac says he really looks up to his parents, who he describes as hardworking, supportive, and funny. Isaac, it’s easy to see that you have those very same traits!
Thank you for all of the excellence and heart you have poured into our school and the Cub community. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished. Congratulations!
Marley says CTE classes have helped shape her future career plans “by providing diverse courses. After taking almost half of the provided classes, I have found a passion in art and photography. I hope to intertwine this passion with my future career!”
Marley enjoys volunteering with Skagit Trail Builders and hanging out with friends. Her favorite interests include art, music, concerts, video games, thrifting, and primates. One of her favorite quotes comes from Dr. Jane Goodall, a key role model in her life: “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
Congratulations Marley - we cannot wait to witness your impact on the world around you!
🎉 It’s Homecoming Week in Cub Country! 🎉
Sedro-Woolley High School is bursting with Cub pride as students, staff, and families gear up for a full week of Homecoming fun — and our whole community is invited to join the celebration! 💙🐾
🎭 Monday–Thursday
Students show their spirit with themed dress-up days — from Tacky Tourist to Country vs. Country Club — and Wednesday’s big events include the Community Chili Feed (5:30–7 p.m.), Lip Sync Competition, and Homecoming Queen Coronation!
🎉 Friday, Oct. 17 — Cub Spirit Day!
• Homecoming Parade | 5:45 p.m. (line up along 4th Street)
• Varsity Football vs. Mount Vernon | 7 p.m., SWHS Stadium
Let’s pack the stands in blue and white and cheer our Cubs to victory! 🏈
💃 Saturday, Oct. 18
Homecoming Dance | 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Let’s make it a week to remember — see you at the parade, the game, and all across Cub Country!
#GoCubs #RootedInSW #SWHomecoming
