ALYX WAITE has been named March Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley. Alyx is the daughter of Tracy Waite of Sedro-Woolley and Colby Waite of Clear Lake.
Alyx maintains a 3.99 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. She has participated on our Varsity Volleyball team all 4 years of high school, as well as managing our Varsity Boys Wrestling team. Alyx is a member of the National Honor Society and has received many awards including an English Department Award, Physical Education Department Award, Social Students Department Award and an English Faculty Award. Alyx is also attending Skagit Valley College, full time, as a running start student.
Outside of school, Alyx enjoys spending time with her friends and family, snowboarding, hunting, hiking, and enjoying the Pacific Northwest. She has previously worked at the Mount Vernon Round Table and currently works at Bielas Orthodontics.
After graduation, Alyx plans on finishing her prerequisites at Skagit Valley College. After, she will start schooling to become a Labor and Delivery Nurse. Congratulations Alyx!

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.

Woolley Idol is this Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School auditorium! General admission is $5; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Help select this year's Woolley Idol and enjoy an evening of music and fun!

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: The superintendent’s monthly "Coffee and Conversation" meeting will take place Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 9:45 a.m., at the District Office (801 Trail Road).
Please join us and bring your interests, comments, celebrations, and concerns related to the district as a whole to chat over coffee. This will be an informal meeting and a time for the superintendent and other district leaders to make themselves available to you.
If you have specific questions or concerns related to your students, we encourage you to reach out to your student's school. They are always willing and happy to hear your concerns.

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: Join us tonight, March 26, at 7 p.m. for an evening of vocal harmony at the Sedro-Woolley High School Choir Concert in the SWHS Auditorium. 🎶 #SWHSChoir #MusicPerformance

🎻 Reminder: Don't miss the combined orchestras concert tonight, March 21, at 7 p.m. featuring 6th–12th grades in the Sedro-Woolley High School auditorium. It's a night of musical harmony you won't want to miss! 🎵 #OrchestraConcert #SedroWoolleyArts

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.

HAYDEN PERRY has been named February Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley.
Hayden is the son of Cindy and Mike Perry of Sedro-Woolley.
Hayden maintains a 3.98 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. He has participated in football all 4 years (lettering once), and was Team Captain for Senior year. Hayden has participated in basketball (3 years) and was the recipient of the Defensive Award. He has earned an Honor Roll spot all 4 years, and earned a Student of the Month Award in Engineering and Wood Working this school year. Hayden was also the recipient of the December 2023 Soroptimist International CTE Student of the Month Award.
Outside of school, Hayden enjoys spending time with his friends and family, hunting, and fishing. He is currently working at Low Auto Sales as a lot boy, and has been gaining valuable knowledge in this field for 2 years. Previously, Hayden has done many landscaping and home improvement jobs.
After graduation, Hayden will be attending Northwest Lineman College in Idaho to become a certified lineman. Congratulations Hayden!

KYLIE EVANS has been named February Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley. Kylie is the daughter of Pharaby Ryan and Stevan Evans of Sedro-Woolley.
Kylie maintains a 3.98 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. Kylie is a member of our amazing Band, lettering all 4 years, and is currently the drum major. She has participated in 4 full years of soccer, lettering all 4 years, as well as lettering 2 years in golf. Kylie is a member of our Jazz Band, and Vice President and Composting Manager of Earth Club.
Outside of school, Kylie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, exploring the Pacific Northwest with hiking adventures, and playing the saxophone, flute and piccolo. She also volunteers with the Skagit Trailblazers group and our Skagit Valley Humane Society. Kylie is currently working for Industrial Resources Incorporated, as a welding apprentice.
After graduation, Kylie will be attending Bellingham Technical College for either the electrical program, or the welding program. Later, she plans to obtain a teaching degree. Congratulations Kylie!

🎺 Don't miss the Sedro-Woolley High School Band Concert tonight, March 18, at 7 p.m. It's sure to be a musical delight! 🎶 #SWHSBand #MusicPerformance

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: Sedro-Woolley School District Families! 🗓️
Today and tomorrow are early release days for parent conferences!
Dismissal times today, March 7: Cascade Middle School: 10:15 a.m. State Street High School: 10:20 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 10:30 a.m. All elementary schools: 12:30 p.m. *Please note that there will be no Good Beginnings Preschool today due to the early release schedule.
Dismissal times tomorrow, March 8: Cascade Middle School: 11:15 a.m. State Street High School: 11:20 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 11:30 a.m. All elementary schools: 12:30 p.m.
🍎✏️ #SedroWoolleySchools #ParentConferences #EarlyReleaseDays

Reminder: Join us for an Information Night during Sedro-Woolley High School conferences on March 7, 2024! 🗓️
🎓 Discover opportunities through the Northwest Career and Technical Academy & Skagit Valley College Running Start classes!
🕔 NCTA Presentation starts at 5 p.m.
🕕 Running Start Presentation begins at 6 p.m.
Both presentations will be held in the SWHS library.
Who should attend? This event is tailored for this year's sophomores and juniors along with their parent/guardian.
Don't miss out on this chance to explore your future pathways! See you there! 🚀
#Education #FutureReady #CareerPathways

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.

🚨 UPDATE 🚨 Due to ongoing adverse weather conditions, all Sedro-Woolley schools will be closed today. Rural road routes remain unsafe for bus travel. All scheduled activities, including field trips and meetings, are canceled. Stay tuned for further updates regarding the potential extension of the school year, as we have exhausted our allotted make-up days. Stay safe, everyone! ❄️ #SedroWoolleySchools #WeatherUpdate #StaySafe
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Sedro-Woolley School Districts schools will be operating on a two-hour late start today, Monday, March 4, due to inclement weather in some areas of 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.
For more details, please click on the link below.
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Get to know our incredible team in the “Meet our Staff” Monday series! We hope you enjoy getting to know the faces behind the scenes!
#MeetOurStaffMonday #BehindTheScenes #EmployeeAppreciation #GetToKnowUs #SWSDStrongerTogether
Jenny Johnson, an English teacher at Sedro-Woolley High School, embodies dedication and passion in her 22 years of service within the Sedro-Woolley School District.
Johnson's childhood traversed from Sedro-Woolley to Chicago, then Federal Way, before circling back to Sedro-Woolley. Despite the geographical shifts, Sedro-Woolley remained a constant in her life, shaping her educational journey from Evergreen Elementary School to Sedro-Woolley High School.
Johnson pursued her academic endeavors at Western Washington University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in English, followed by a Master's in Teaching from Northwest University. Her commitment to excellence led her to achieve a National Boards certificate and become AVID trained.
Despite initially considering law enforcement at the age of 12, Johnson found her calling in education, aligning her schedule with her children's needs.
"I realized I didn't want shift work, but a schedule that more aligned with their schedules," she explains.
One of Johnson's most cherished experiences revolves around her work with AVID students.
“I taught my AVID students from their 9th grade year to 12th,” she said. “I wanted them to understand that no matter what their current goals were for after graduation, they could always change and to not limit themselves in high school because of that. Two years after one of these students graduated, their sibling delivered a message to me saying the past AVID student wanted me to know that what I said was so true. He planned on a career in the auto mechanic field wanting to go straight to work after high school, which he did. However, two years later he realized he actually wanted to further his education and the classes that he was pushed to take in high school assisted him in getting into the program he was seeking.”
Outside the classroom, Johnson finds joy in various hobbies, including camping, fishing, antiquing and gardening. Her passion for travel mirrors her aspiration to explore the world's diverse landscapes and cultures.
Looking ahead, Johnson is steadfast in her commitment to enhancing student engagement and relevance within her lessons.
"My professional goals for the future are to set goals for increasing student engagement through interactive activities, discussions, and projects," she affirms.
Among Johnson's favorite quotes is one from the Disney movie Pollyanna, reflecting her optimistic outlook on life: "There is something about everything that you can be glad about, if you keep hunting long enough to find it" (Eleanor H. Porter, Pollyanna).
Her advice to students (Time flies — don't let it slip away. Enjoy every moment of every day and TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TIME TEACHERS GIVE YOU TO GET YOUR WORK DONE!) underscores the value of time and the importance of seizing every opportunity to learn and grow.
Johnson hopes Sedro-Woolley High School students depart with enduring friendships and cherished memories.

Senior Celebrations — Class of 2024
Sedro-Woolley High School celebration posts will start being published on social media on May 1, with the last SWHS feature running on June 6th (the day before graduation).
State Street High School Celebrations will run on June 10 and 11 (graduation is June 11).
Senior parents and students: please fill out this form as soon as possible and upload a senior photo!
https://forms.gle/WvJbHayDbehvTSUY8
As you can see, space is limited for answers, so please take that into consideration when answering the questions. A short sentence for each answer will suffice.


