🚨 Attention Sedro-Woolley Families! 🚨
📅 There will be NO late start this Wednesday, November 27, due to early dismissal for the start of Thanksgiving Break. 🦃
Early Dismissal Times:
CMS: 10:45 a.m.
SSHS: 10:50 a.m.
SWHS: 11:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools: 12:30 p.m.
❌ No school on Thursday, November 28 or Friday, November 29.
Enjoy the holiday and have a wonderful break! 🍂✨ #SedroWoolleySchools #ThanksgivingBreak #SchoolScheduleUpdate
Landon Steele has been named October Rotary Student of the Month. He is the son of Jesse and Jessica Steele of Sedro-Woolley.
Landon maintains a 3.8 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. He has been Class President every year, and is our current ASB President. He has participated in Varsity Cross Country and Varsity Track all four years, as well as playing bass in Orchestra all four years and Advanced Orchestra for three years. Landon has also participated in our Jazz Band for four years. He has taken many honors classes over his high school career including AP Human Geography, AP US History and AP Language Arts.
Outside of school, Landon owns his own videography business. He has shot several weddings and promos for small businesses, as well as sporting events for SWHS. Landon was hired by our very own Steelclaw Wrestling Club to film the wrestling season making hype reels to boost the program. In Landon’s free time, he enjoys playing music, and spending time with family and friends.
After graduation, Landon plans to attend a college with a great video production and media program. He hopes to continue making promos for college sporting events and local small businesses, to find his niche. Congratulations Landon!
Sativia Espinoza has been named as an October Rotary Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Kearsey Molish of Sedro-Woolley.
Sativia maintains a 4.0 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. She has participated in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for three years, and is the current President, as well as participating in National Honor Society for two years, Varsity in Volunteerism for two years, and STEAM Club this year. Sativia has been in the UW Trio Program for six years. She is on Honor Roll and has currently earned 7 Department Awards including awards for Math, Social Studies, Science, Business, English and ASL.
Outside of school, Sativia enjoys maintaining and building trails with the Skagit Trailblazers Club. She is also a member of Youth for Environment People (YEP). This organization teaches elementary level students about forestry and forest life cycles. Sativia currently works at the local Bigfoot’s Den restaurant as a server.
After graduation, Sativia plans on obtaining an engineering degree or an environmental degree. Congratulations Sativia!
A panel of 10 professionals from PACCAR visited Sedro-Woolley High School this morning to share insights about careers in the trucking industry. The panelists, representing various roles at the company, fielded questions from students about their career paths, daily work, and educational opportunities.
The speakers, each with a unique story, were asked how they entered the trucking industry. Some shared that their careers took unexpected turns, like one panelist who discovered a passion for engineering during an internship with PACCAR. Another highlighted the value of tuition reimbursement, explaining how it helped them complete their degree while working full time.
The discussion also touched on educational opportunities within PACCAR, including CDL training, project management certification, and support for continuing education. One panelist, who earned a master’s degree with PACCAR's support, advised students to stay curious and open to new experiences. "You can always change direction."
The PACCAR employees emphasized the essential role of trucking in daily life. "If trucks don’t deliver goods to a grocery store, the store could be empty in three days," one panelist noted.
When asked about their proudest career moments, stories ranged from technical achievements, such as developing a cost-saving solution for recall issues, to completing advanced degrees. The panelists also discussed the sense of community within PACCAR, with many describing their colleagues as "family" and emphasizing the importance of enjoying the work environment.
As they closed, the speakers shared advice for the graduating seniors: ask questions, explore different jobs, and take action—even if you're unsure of your exact path. For those interested in PACCAR, the company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
After the discussion, students had the opportunity to get an up-close look at a Kenworth truck, one of PACCAR's signature models, which allowed students to see the technology and engineering behind the vehicle.
🇺🇸 No School on Veterans Day 🇺🇸
Reminder: There is no school today, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
#VeteransDay #NoSchool #SedroWoolleySchools
🎺 Veterans Day Parade at Central & Mary Purcell Elementary 🎺
Reminder: Join us for a combined Veterans Day Parade TODAY, November 8, at 10:10 a.m. as we honor our veterans!
The parade route takes Central and Mary Purcell students from the entrance of Central Elementary School down Talcott Street, to Third Street to State Street and then loops through downtown Sedro-Woolley on Metcalf to Ferry Street and back to Central. An educational assembly will be held at both schools after the parade.
The Sedro-Woolley High School marching band will join the parade (Please note: high school students will return to the high school in time to ride buses home). The parade will be led by our amazing Sedro-Woolley police and fire departments!
#VeteransDayParade #CentralElementary #MaryPurcellElementary #SedroWoolleySchools
📢 Reminder: Early Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday and Friday! 🕰️
Middle and high school students will be dismissed on Thursday and Friday at the following times:
• 10:45 a.m. instead of the usual 2:15 p.m. at Cascade Middle School
• 10:50 a.m. instead of the usual 2:30 p.m. at State Street High School
• 11 a.m. instead of the usual 2:30 p.m. at Sedro-Woolley High School.
If your middle or high school student normally gets dropped off at a specific time by one of our buses in the afternoon, here’s some examples of how to adjust that times backwards by about 3.5 hours:
If they're usually dropped off at 2:45 p.m., expect them home around 11:15 a.m.
If they're usually dropped off at 3:00 p.m., expect them home around 11:30 a.m.
If they're usually dropped off at 3:15 p.m., expect them home around 11:45 a.m.
Elementary dismissal is 12:30 p.m. for all seven schools, which means drop off times will remain 3 hours earlier than regular dismissal times.
If they're usually dropped off at 3:45 p.m., expect them home around 12:45 p.m.
If they're usually dropped off at 4:00 p.m., expect them home around 1 p.m.
If they're usually dropped off at 4:15 p.m., expect them home around 1:15 p.m.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding during these important conference days.
#EarlyRelease #ParentTeacherConferences #SWSD
REMINDER: All schools will start at their regular times today, November 6, 2024 — there is NO LATE START because of the early dismissal at our elementary schools.
Reminder: Today, November 4, is the end of the first quarter for middle and high school students. Remind your students to start the second quarter strong. Turn in work on time, ask teachers for extra help during Cub Academic Time at Sedro-Woolley High School, or look at their class syllabus to see when they’re available before or after school. There is zero shame in asking for help if you’re struggling in a subject. Encourage your students to ask their friends who are excelling to help them understand the subjects better. This can help both students grasp concepts in a deeper way.
It's conference week, so dismissal times will be different depending on your students' grade level this week!
Tuesday, November 5
12:30 p.m. Early Dismissal for all elementary schools
Secondary schools have normal dismissal times. Cascade Middle School: 2:15 p.m. State Street High School & Sedro-Woolley High School: 2:30 p.m.
Good Beginnings Preschool will not be in session on Tuesday. However, Preschool for the Y @ Good Beginnings will be in session.
Wednesday, November 6
There will be no late-start Wednesday due to the early dismissal of our elementary students.
Secondary schools have normal dismissal times. Cascade Middle School: 2:15 p.m. State Street High School & Sedro-Woolley High School: 2:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m. Early Dismissal for all elementary schools
Good Beginnings Preschool will not be in session on Wednesday. However, Preschool for the Y @ Good Beginnings will be in session.
Thursday, November 7
All schools have early dismissal.
10:45 a.m. Cascade Middle School
10:50 a.m. State Street High School
11:00 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School
12:30 p.m. All Elementary Schools
Good Beginnings Preschool will not be in session on Thursday. However, Preschool for the Y @ Good Beginnings will be in session.
Friday, November 8
All schools have early dismissal.
10:45 a.m. Cascade Middle School
10:50 a.m. State Street High School
11:00 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School
12:30 p.m. All Elementary Schools
Monday, November 11
No School in observance of Veterans Day.
🕰️ Don't Forget: Standard Time Begins overnight tonight (November 3 at 2 a.m.). Move your clocks back 1 hour!. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 💤
#FallBack #TimeChangeReminder #SedroWoolleySchools
🎺 Veterans Day Parade at Central & Mary Purcell Elementary 🎺
Mark your calendars now! Join us for a combined Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 8 at 10:10 a.m. as we honor our veterans!
The parade route takes Central and Mary Purcell students from the entrance of Central Elementary School down Talcott Street, to Third Street to State Street and then loops through downtown Sedro-Woolley on Metcalf to Ferry Street and back to Central. An educational assembly will be held at both schools after the parade.
The Sedro-Woolley High School marching band will join the parade (Please note: high school students will return to the high school in time to ride buses home). The parade will be led by our amazing Sedro-Woolley police and fire departments!
#VeteransDayParade #CentralElementary #MaryPurcellElementary #SedroWoolleySchools
Mark your calendars: Monday, November 4 marks the end of the first quarter for our middle and high school students. Remind your students to finish strong! Turn in any missing work as soon as possible!
#FirstQuarterFinish #AcademicSuccess #SedroWoolleySchools
October 21–25 is National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌🚦 Help everyone stay safe on and around school buses.
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek
Celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 14–18! 🍎🥪
#SchoolLunchWeek #NSLW
📸 Picture Retake Day is coming up at Sedro-Woolley High School! 📸
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 16 – this is your chance to retake your school photo if you want a new photo.
#PictureDay #SWHS
October 9 is International Walk and Roll to School Day! 🚶♀️🛴
#WalkAndRollToSchool
October 6–12 is Fire Prevention Week! 🔥🚒 #FirePreventionWeek
Celebrate School Custodian Appreciation Day today, October 2! Thank you to our custodians for keeping our schools clean and safe. 🧹💙 #CustodianAppreciationDay
🎉 Happy National Principals Month! 🎉
This October, we celebrate and recognize the dedication of our principals who work tirelessly to shape the future of our students. Their leadership helps students grow, succeed and thrive. 🙌📚
Join us in showing appreciation for our amazing Sedro-Woolley building leaders all month long! Whether it's a kind word in person, a thoughtful gesture, or a shout-out on social media, let's show them how much we value their hard work and commitment! 💙
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal #LeadershipInAction #SchoolHeroes #PrincipalAppreciation
