JULIAN RODRIGUEZ-PADILLA has been named December Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley. Julian is the son of Rachael Rodriguez and Danny Ramirez, and Manuel Padilla of Sedro-Woolley. Julian maintains a 3.7 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. Julian is a Multi-Sport athlete, lettering in football and wrestling all 4 years of high school and lettering 3 years in track and field. He is a member of National Honor Society and Varsity in Volunteerism. Julian earned 7 Department Awards in the 2022-2023 school year. He has earned many athletic awards over the last few years including First Team All-Conference 2022 Defensive Lineman, Second Team All-Conference 2023 Wrestling, Northwest Conference Co-Wrestler of the Year 2023. Julian took 8th place at State for wrestling in February 2023. Outside of school, Julian enjoys spending time with his friends and family, weight lifting, listening to music, and attending Church. The most important thing to Julian is his faith, which drives him to conquer any obstacle or challenge that life throws at him. During football season, you can find Julian helping out with the Sedro-Woolley Youth Football League. He also helps with a Christmas sponsorship program, wrapping and delivering presents to those in need. After graduation, Julian plans to attend a Junior-College to play football, and will later transfer to a university to continue his football career, and to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Marketing. Congratulations Julian!
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
JULIAN RODRIGUEZ-PADILLA has been named December Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley. Julian is the son of Rachael Rodriguez and Danny Ramirez, and Manuel Padilla of Sedro-Woolley. Julian maintains a 3.7 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. Julian is a Multi-Sport athlete, lettering in football and wrestling all 4 years of high school and lettering 3 years in track and field. He is a member of National Honor Society and Varsity in Volunteerism. Julian earned 7 Department Awards in the 2022-2023 school year. He has earned many athletic awards over the last few years including First Team All-Conference 2022 Defensive Lineman, Second Team All-Conference 2023 Wrestling, Northwest Conference Co-Wrestler of the Year 2023. Julian took 8th place at State for wrestling in February 2023. Outside of school, Julian enjoys spending time with his friends and family, weight lifting, listening to music, and attending Church. The most important thing to Julian is his faith, which drives him to conquer any obstacle or challenge that life throws at him. During football season, you can find Julian helping out with the Sedro-Woolley Youth Football League. He also helps with a Christmas sponsorship program, wrapping and delivering presents to those in need. After graduation, Julian plans to attend a Junior-College to play football, and will later transfer to a university to continue his football career, and to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Marketing. Congratulations Julian!
NIA KATWYK has been named December Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley. Nia is the daughter of Chet and Katrina Katwyk of Sedro-Woolley. Nia maintains a 4.0 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. She is a 3 year member of National Honor Society and is currently the Community Service Coordinator. She is the Vice President of WTSA and a member of the Gilder Lehrman Student Advisory Council. Nia is a Running Start student at Skagit Valley College, and will soon obtain a transferable Associate's Degree. Outside of school, Nia enjoys hanging out with friends and family, traveling with family to National Parks, and thrifting. Nia currently works at Cascade Physical Therapy and Sports Clinic. She has worked here for 3 years as the receptionist and custodian. She loves the relationships she builds with the patients, and staff! After graduation, Nia would like to attend either University of Washington or Gonzaga University to pursue an engineering degree. Congratulations Nia!
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
NIA KATWYK has been named December Student of the Month for the Rotary Club of Sedro-Woolley. Nia is the daughter of Chet and Katrina Katwyk of Sedro-Woolley. Nia maintains a 4.0 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. She is a 3 year member of National Honor Society and is currently the Community Service Coordinator. She is the Vice President of WTSA and a member of the Gilder Lehrman Student Advisory Council. Nia is a Running Start student at Skagit Valley College, and will soon obtain a transferable Associate's Degree. Outside of school, Nia enjoys hanging out with friends and family, traveling with family to National Parks, and thrifting. Nia currently works at Cascade Physical Therapy and Sports Clinic. She has worked here for 3 years as the receptionist and custodian. She loves the relationships she builds with the patients, and staff! After graduation, Nia would like to attend either University of Washington or Gonzaga University to pursue an engineering degree. Congratulations Nia!
Attention Sedro-Woolley High School seniors! Save the date for FAFSA night on February 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria. Futuresnw will be providing assistance to families during our annual FAFSA Night. Dinner will be provided. See you there!
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Attention Sedro-Woolley High School seniors! Save the date for FAFSA night on February 28th, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria. Futuresnw will be providing assistance to families during our annual FAFSA Night. Dinner will be provided. See you there!
Sedro-Woolley High School Spring Drama Production auditions will be held on February 6 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Call-backs will be held on February 8 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Just show up on February 6 and the high school will provide what you need for auditioning. All SWHS students are welcome to audition. NO, you will not have to sing or dance (unless you want to) to be considered for a role. Please see Miss Nita in the ASB Office if you have any questions.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
The SWHS Spring Drama Production auditions will be held on February 6 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Call-Backs will be held on February 8 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Just show up on February 6 and the high school will provide what you need for auditioning. All SWHS students are welcome to audition. NO, you will not have to sing or dance (unless you want to) to be considered for a role. Please see Miss Nita in the ASB Office if you have any questions.
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.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
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.
Schools will be operating on a two-hour late start today. Please click the following link for more information. Two-Hour Late Start Times: Elementary schools — 11:25 a.m. Cascade Middle School — 9:40 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School — 9:55 a.m. State Street High School — 10 a.m. https://www.smore.com/jf51b
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Schools will be operating on a two-hour late start today. Please click the following link for more information. https://www.smore.com/jf51b
All schools will be closed today (Jan. 18, 2024) due to icy road conditions in some areas of the district. All field trips, activities, including athletic and other events, are canceled for the day. All outside user group events are also canceled when school is closed due to inclement weather.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
All schools will be closed today (Jan. 18, 2024) due to icy road conditions in some areas of the district. All field trips, activities, including athletic and other events, are canceled for the day. All outside user group events are also canceled when school is closed due to inclement weather.
Our transportation crew will begin assessing road conditions starting at 3:30 a.m. on Friday, January 19. If the roads are determined to be safe for travel, the district will not share any additional messaging via school messenger (autodial/text/email). However, we will share the information on the district’s live feed (https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/live-feed), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SedroWoolleySchoolDistrict), and Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/swsdcoms/), and we will proceed with school starting on time. You can also download the Apptegy app on your mobile device by scanning the QR code below and choose “Yes” to receive push notifications. Download App: https://apple.co/3pG1BRD https://bit.ly/44ni0cx If tomorrow morning’s assessment proves the roads traveled by our buses are still not in great shape, the district will implement a two-hour delay and communicate the decision through School Messenger as well as the channels identified above. Any delay would allow more time for both staff and students to arrive safely as temperatures rise throughout the morning. You can also download Flash Alert, which is the first place closure or delay information is sent. Media outlets use Flash Alert to feed their information tickers during newscasts. Sign up at https://www.flashalert.net and review your account each year to ensure that you continue to receive messages. We understand that these weather-related changes can be challenging, and we appreciate your continued patience. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work together to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
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UPDATE: This is an important message from the Sedro-Woolley School District. School is closed. Staffing shortages and road conditions make it unsafe to operate school.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
UPDATE: This is an important message from the Sedro-Woolley School District. School is closed. Staffing shortages and road conditions make it unsafe to operate school.
The Sedro-Woolley School District will be operating on a two-hour late start on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Overnight temperatures are not expected to be above freezing until after 9 a.m. which will create hazardous driving conditions for many outlying areas in 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. https://www.smore.com/fsnqz
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
This is an important message from the Sedro-Woolley School District. Schools will be operating on a two-hour late start on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Overnight temperatures are not expected to be above freezing until after 9 a.m. which will create hazardous driving conditions for many outlying areas in 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. https://www.smore.com/fsnqz
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.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
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.
¡Familias de estudiantes Latinos! ¡El Distrito de Sedro-Woolley les invita a un evento especial! " Noche de Información sobre Becas! " El evento se llevará a cabo el 24 de Enero de 6:00 a 7:30 p.m en la Preparatoria de Sedro-Woolley, 1235 Third St. , Sedro-Woolley. Esta noche será una noche de información sobre cómo preparar a sus estudiantes de la secundaria y preparatoria 7-12 para el colegio. ¡Habrá bocadillo y refrescos! Este evento es organizado por el Departamento Multilingüe y de Migrantes. Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a mvivanco@swsd101.org o llamar al 360.855.3772. ¡Los esperamos ahí!
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
¡Familias de estudiantes Latinos! ¡El Distrito de Sedro-Woolley les invita a un evento especial! " Noche de Información sobre Becas! " El evento se llevará a cabo el 24 de Enero de 6:00 a 7:30 p.m en la Preparatoria de Sedro-Woolley, 1235 Third St. , Sedro-Woolley. Esta noche será una noche de información sobre cómo preparar a sus estudiantes de la secundaria y preparatoria 7-12 para el colegio. ¡Habrá bocadillo y refrescos! Este evento es organizado por el Departamento Multilingüe y de Migrantes. Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a mvivanco@swsd101.org o llamar al 360.855.3772. ¡Los esperamos ahí!
¡Familias de estudiantes Latinos! ¡El Distrito de Sedro-Woolley les invita a un evento especial! " Noche de Información sobre Becas! " El evento se llevará a cabo el 24 de Enero de 6:00 a 7:30 p.m en la Preparatoria de Sedro-Woolley, 1235 Third St. , Sedro-Woolley. Esta noche será una noche de información sobre cómo preparar a sus estudiantes de la secundaria y preparatoria 7-12 para el colegio. ¡Habrá bocadillo y refrescos! Este evento es organizado por el Departamento Multilingüe y de Migrantes. Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a mvivanco@swsd101.org o llamar al 360.855.3772. ¡Los esperamos ahí!
Attention SWHS students: second semester class schedules will be available for to pick-up, in the auditorium entry, starting Friday, Jan. 19, before school and during lunch. Schedule change forms will be available at that time. A parent or guardian signature is required; acceptable reasons for requesting a change are limited. Forms are due no later than 3 p.m. Feb. 2. Late requests will not be accepted. Many classes are already full, so please give more than one option for possible changes.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Attention SWHS students: second semester class schedules will be available for to pick-up, in the auditorium entry, starting Friday, Jan. 19, before school and during lunch. Schedule change forms will be available at that time. A parent or guardian signature is required; acceptable reasons for requesting a change are limited. Forms are due no later than 3 p.m. Feb. 2. Late requests will not be accepted. Many classes are already full, so please give more than one option for possible changes.
We are gearing up for Friday’s cold temperatures (9° to 20°F) and would like to encourage families to be proactive as well. If the forecasted temperatures are correct, we will have indoor recesses at the elementary schools; middle school students will remain in the cafeteria during lunches. Please dress students in extra layers of outerwear, including jackets, hats, gloves, and extra socks, to keep them warm and comfortable during transitions between buildings or while they’re waiting for the bus. With a lot of young drivers at State Street and Sedro-Woolley High Schools, we also want to remind families to remind their teens to prioritize safety while driving to and from school, especially in potentially icy conditions. The district’s transportation team will also be checking road conditions before the first buses leave the bus garage at 6 a.m. If conditions warrant a two-hour late start, families will be notified via FlashAlert, Facebook, the District Website as well as School Messenger messages via email, text and voice.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
We are gearing up for Friday’s cold temperatures (9° to 20°F) and would like to encourage families to be proactive as well. If the forecasted temperatures are correct, we will have indoor recesses at the elementary schools; middle school students will remain in the cafeteria during lunches. Please dress students in extra layers of outerwear, including jackets, hats, gloves, and extra socks, to keep them warm and comfortable during transitions between buildings or while they’re waiting for the bus. With a lot of young drivers at State Street and Sedro-Woolley High Schools, we also want to remind families to remind their teens to prioritize safety while driving to and from school, especially in potentially icy conditions. The district’s transportation team will also be checking road conditions before the first buses leave the bus garage at 6 a.m. If conditions warrant a two-hour late start, families will be notified via FlashAlert, Facebook, the District Website as well as School Messenger messages via email, text and voice.
Sedro-Woolley School District will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024. School will resume on Tuesday, January 16.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Monday, January 15, 2024 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
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.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
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.
No school today at State Street High School (January 9, 2024) because of downed trees and no power. All other schools are starting on time.
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Introducing "Meet our Staff" Monday! Get to know our incredible team as we kick off the first segment of this new series! Join us in celebrating the diverse talents, passions and stories that make our team extraordinary. We hope you enjoy getting to know the faces behind the scenes! #MeetOurStaffMonday #BehindTheScenes #EmployeeAppreciation #GetToKnowUs #SWSDStrongerTogether Meet our Staff: Joni McSpadden In the bustling halls of Sedro-Woolley High School, there's a familiar face that has become synonymous with dedication, passion and resilience. Joni McSpadden, an English teacher with an illustrious 18-year tenure at SWHS, is an inspiration for both students and colleagues alike. Joni is deeply intertwined within the fabric of Sedro-Woolley. Growing up in our tight-knit community, she found her calling early on. "I thought I would teach elementary school, but I knew from the time I was very little that I would be a teacher," she said. She earned a BA in Education from WWU before landing back home in Woolley. "I couldn't imagine teaching anywhere else,” she said. “This was the only district I wanted to be in." Joni's heart has always been in education, proven by earning National Board certification in 2014. Joni's dedication to her students reached new heights when she faced a personal battle with cancer last year. Taking a leave of absence for treatment, the warmth of her return to the school was a testament to the impact she has had on her students and colleagues. "When I returned from my leave last year for cancer treatment...the welcome back was very special," Joni reflected. In 2022, Joni's commitment to education was recognized when she was nominated for the state teacher of the year, reaching the finals for ESD 189. The accolades underscored not only her individual achievements but also the standard of excellence she upholds in her role as an English teacher. Beyond the school walls, Joni finds solace and joy in the equestrian world. "Outside of school, I show horses with my daughter. Right now, we primarily show in ranch riding at quarter horse shows," she said. Joni’s passion for horses goes hand in hand with her commitment to lifelong learning. Taking riding lessons one or twice a week, Joni is currently navigating the equestrian world with a 20-year-old horse. “The two of us are still learning together,” Joni said. As Joni looks toward the future, her professional goals include renewing her National Board certificate, something temporarily put on hold during her cancer treatment. For students who look to her for guidance, Joni offers a simple yet powerful piece of advice: "Try." That’s a mantra that perfectly summarizes her teaching philosophy. What does Joni hope her students take away from their time in the Sedro-Woolley School District? “That people love and care about them, and that the world is better because they are in it.”
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Meet our Staff: Joni McSpadden
🚌 REMINDER: School resumes today for Sedro-Woolley School District students. 🏫 Let's embrace the opportunities, challenges and adventures that the New Year brings. We're excited to see the smiles of our students filling the halls once again! Here's to 2024 being filled with curiosity, growth and success! 🍎📝 #BackToSchool #SWSDStrongerTogether #LearningJourney
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
School resumes today, January 8, 2024.
🌟 Sedro-Woolley School District Winter Break Update! 🌟 Hey SWSD community! 🎉 As we gear up for the holiday season, here's a quick update on our Winter Break schedule: 📅 December 23, 2023 - January 7, 2024 🚫 Buildings closed to the public (some staff still working) 🌐 Visit our website for staff contact information 🔓 Offices reopen on January 8, 2024 Enjoy the well-deserved break from school! Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! 🎄❄️ #SWSDWinterBreak #HappyHolidays
over 1 year ago, SWSD Communications
Winter Break December 23-January 7, school resumes on January 8, 2024.