District Update
June 10, 2022
Preschool handprints
The great news is: The wall on the top floor of SWHS C building will be repaired this summer!
The sad news is: The handprints from former Cubs preschool students on the wall will not be able to be preserved.
The C building will be open to the families of former preschoolers on Tuesday, June 14 from 4:45-6 p.m. Please visit for one last chance to take a picture or see your handprint.
Big Lake students take a spin on the pottery wheel with Mr. Vaith
After-school ELL class having fun in the school garden!
Countdown to Summer
End-of-year celebrations
Lyman 5th-Grade Egg Drop
Sedro-Woolley High School Graduates
Lily DeVries
After high school, Lily plans on attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa to study to become an orthodontist.
She has played volleyball and tennis all 4 years of high school. She is the ASB Vice President. She has earned over 400 hours of volunteer work in Varsity in Volunteerism, as well as being in the National Honor Society.
She earned the Janson Scholarship for $4,000, the Manoa Merit scholarship for $2,000, and the Soroptomist scholarship for $1,000. She is sad to be graduating and leaving behind some of the best and most memorable moments in her life. Lily says she can’t wait to go to college and make new friends and begin the next chapter of her life.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Cincerrae Grossglass
Cincerrae is planning to go to school to be a phlebotomist after high school and pursue a career in Pediatrics Medicine.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Mabel Gahan
After graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School, as well as Skagit Valley College with an associates degree, Mabel will transfer to the University of Washington to pursue a degree in biology to go into pre-med as a surgeon that specializes in neurology.
Mabel received the McIntyre Scholarship, which is a full ride to any in-state college or university. She also received the Soroptimist scholarship, Baccalaureate scholarship, Otto Walkers Scholarship, and multiple scholarships from the University of Washington.
Over the past four years at Sedro-Woolley High School, Mabel has been involved in multiple sports including softball, basketball, and soccer. She will be graduating with 12 varsity letters. This year, Mabel received the NWCA sportsmanship award and was also Skagit County Girls’ basketball leading scorer.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Briley Hixson
Briley will be attending Shoreline Community College as part of the Toyota T-TEN Automotive program.
While attending SWHS, Briley played lacrosse, ran cross country, played saxophone in the concert and pep band, and was accepted into the NCTA Automotive program.
He would like to thank everyone who helped him get through his schooling. Especially the influence from Mr. Rick Garcia, Mrs. Anna Melnick, Ms. Kelly Hawkins, and Mrs. Windy Hindman, as well as all of his family and close friends.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Rebecca Geary
After graduation, Rebecca is planning on attending Skagit Valley College for a teaching degree in Early Childhood Development/Education.
Rebecca has been involved in the We Inspire Safe Habits (WISH) club and Peer to Peer for the past 3 years. Helping educate younger peers about drugs and alcohol usage, as well as prevention skills to lower the chances of them using any substances. She served as the social media coordinator from 2020-2022.
She served as the 2021-2022 ASB Executive council Treasurer and volunteered as an assistant bible club teacher at her church.
Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, reading, singing and photography.
This summer, Rebecca is planning on working at Camp Lutherwood in Bellingham before heading to college in the fall.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Emily Chevez
Today we celebrate SWHS Class of 2022 graduate Emily Chevez.
Emily has participated in both cheer and tennis for the past four years, serving as team captain for both teams during her senior year. She has been in Varsity in Volunteerism (where she has lettered 3 years for completing 100 hours of volunteer work per year), National Honors Society and FCCLA as well as helping coach in the Sedro-Woolley Youth Cheer program for the past four years.
She received the Skagit Rotary Scholarship ($5,000), the Elks Lodge Scholarship ($2,500), Sedro-Woolley Alumni ($2,000), Sedro-Woolley Soroptimist ($1,000), the Class of 1971 ($2,500), the Costco Diversity Scholarship ($40,000), and the CIA Excellence Scholarship ($12,000).
After high school, Emily plans to attend the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC to pursue her degree in Baking and Pastry Arts.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Hunter Nelson
After graduation, Hunter will be attending Bellingham Technical College where he will be pursuing a degree in Instrumentation & Control Technology.
Hunter was part of the SWHS Trap Team for four years and soccer team for three, earning his Varsity Letter in both sports. Hunter has been a part of Boy Scouts for 10 years where he earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.
He loves hunting and fishing and is excited for the next chapter of his life.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Madison Berrey
Madison plans to attend Eastern Oregon University to get her bachelor’s degree and CNA to become a caretaker for people with disabilities.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Evan Coker
Evan will be attending ASU online with the generous program Starbucks offers their employees, Starbucks College Achievement Plan. He plans to get a general business degree.
Evan received his Dan belt in Soo Bahk Do and was steps away from his second degree Dan Belt but had to make a difficult choice and decided to jump into the High School football program, within this he found that weightlifting was also a passion he enjoyed. Evan also became an Eagle Scout and was able to benefit Clear Lake Elementary with moving and updating their Flagpole at the school for his Eagle Scout project. He then joined the Starbucks team which was his solace during the Covid times as he felt this was a place he could still give to others and not be completely isolated at home. He chose to do the Running Start program and will be receiving his AA along with his SWHS diploma.
Evan also had 3 teachers at Sedro-Woolley High School that made an influential impact on his life and I would like to say a great big thank you to them, and that is Gavin Grant, Anna Melnick and Karin Carter.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Nicole Hulst
Nicole will be attending Western Washington University pursuing a degree in art. Creative from a young age, she is interested in prop and set design as well as creative writing.
In high school, Nicole was active in Varsity in Volunteerism (earning her letter all four years with over 500 hours in community service), National Honor Society, Book Club, Advanced Orchestra and Shakespeare Club.
In addition to a $3,500 scholarship from WWU, she has been awarded a scholarship from Sedro-Woolley Community Church, The Excellence in Education scholarship from Cascadia Eye, the Lewis & Millie Gruver scholarship, the Mabel Lyons/Sorestad scholarship from Bethlehem Lutheran Church and a Soroptomist scholarship.
Nicole's family is so proud of all she has accomplished and look forward to her adventures after high school.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Gracie Woiwod
Right after high school, Grace will be taking time to herself as she is currently on the pathway to starting her own family but will be attending Eastern Gateway Community College to get her degree in Business Management starting during the spring semester.
Throughout the four years of going to SWHS, she played fastpitch, lettering three of the years. She made the all NWC second team her freshman year. For her senior year, Grace decided to go fully online and was able to finish all her credits early which was a huge accomplishment.
Grace says she is thankful for everyone who helped her get through her not very ideal four years of high school and everyone who has still supported her in the past few months. She can’t wait to see what the future holds for her little family.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Nick Miranda
After graduation, Nick will attend Western Washington University. He has received the Admissions Achievement Award and the Western Scholars Award from WWU. Nick has taken several AP classes throughout high school for college credit.
During his freshman and sophomore years, Nick participated in track. He has also worked a variety of jobs in the last few years, with employment at Tower Pacific Construction, the Ecology Youth Corps, the Pet Emergency Center, and Haggen.
This school year he has been a mentor for freshman students. Nick has volunteered for Community Action, helping deliver food boxes to low income seniors. He spent time filling sandbags during the flooding last November to keep our community safe. Nick’s intelligence, hard work, and kind spirit will take him far!
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Dyllan Osborne
After High School Dyllan will be joining the Heavy Equipment Operators Union Apprenticeship program (IUOE 302).
Dyllan was an active member of FFA Trap Shooting team, 21-22 District Trap Shooting Champion. He was also a member of the FFA Logger Rodeo Team placing in the top 3 of multiple different individual and team events.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Cobi Bullen
Cobi will be attending Bellingham Technical College next fall to pursue an Associates Degree in Computer Networking.
Cobi has been an active member of the E-Sports team as both a player and more recently, a commentator! Cobi also attended the NCTA for Video Game Design. Cobi has hosted and participated in various D&D groups, both at school and within the Sedro Woolley community.
Cobi appreciates all the effort that his teachers and the school staff have put into making his high school experience memorable, despite the struggles and challenges brought about by the pandemic that lasted almost as long as his time at Sedro Woolley High School.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Sabrina Smith
Sabrina is also graduating with an associate’s degree from Skagit Valley College. After graduation, she will be attending Grand Canyon University to study marketing and advertising.
She received the following scholarships: GCU Academic scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarship, Skagit Venture Club Scholarship, Soroptimist International of Sedro-Woolley Scholarship, and Sedro-Woolley Alumni & Schools Foundation Class of 1971 Scholarship.
Sabrina received varsity letters in Cheer during her junior and senior years and was a member of the National Honors Society.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Grayson Mast
After high school, Grayson will be attending Central Washington University to study Nutrition and Dietetics.
She received the Soroptimist, Fallen Workers, Skagit/Mount Vernon Rotary, Harrison Family Memorial CTE, SWEOP, Eastern Star, Sedro Woolley Alumni, and Janicki General Contracting Scholarship.
Grayson lettered three years for volleyball and four years for softball at the high school, and earned three varsity letters for being the boys wrestling manager. She belongs to the National Honors Society as well as Cub Crew. And she has been in the leadership class all throughout high school.
Grayson is so excited to see where this next stage of her life will take her, and is incredibly thankful for all of her family and friends supporting her constantly.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Emma Sullivan
After high school, Emma plans on attending Western Washington University to major in Biochemistry, eventually going to medical school to be an anesthesiologist.
Emma received the following scholarships: Western Washington University Admissions Achievement Award ($4,000), Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club ($3,000), Sealaska Heritage Foundation ($2,619), Sedro-Woolley Alumni and Schools Foundation ($2,000), Skagway Traditional Council ($1,000)
She was an active member of Earth Club, National Honors Society and Cub Crew while at Sedro-Woolley High School. She received Math and Science Student of the Month, Science, Math, English, Social Studies Department Awards, College Board National Indigenous Recognition Program, College Board National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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Roclynn Atterbury
After graduation and relocating to the east coast, Roclynn has plans to pursue a career in the dental field.
Throughout high school, Roclynn has enjoyed being a part of the music program at SWHS, where she most recently found a home in the jazz choir family.
Spanish quickly became one of Roclynn’s favorite classes as Mr. Reed has always made the days brighter. Ceramics and wood shop were also among some of her favorite classes.
Roclynn received the directors award in choir and 2 faculty awards this year.
Congratulations on all your hard work!
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SWHS French 2 Dance Competition
SWHS Staff vs. Seniors Dodgeball Game 2022
Senior breakfast
Evergreen hosts annual parade featuring state floats
Central Foundation K students having fun!
Important Announcements & Events
Board meetings to be held in-person only
Non-District Youth Sports Opportunities
Sedro-Woolley Little League
Registration for spring typically closes in early February. Baseball/softball.
www.sedrowoolleylittleleague.com
Questions: sedrowoolleylittleleague@gmail.com
Sedro-Woolley Youth Soccer Association
Registration for fall season open until May 31.
Sedro-Woolley Youth Football and Cheer
Registration for fall season closes in June.
Practices start in August.
Northwest United Soccer
The club offers year round soccer for ages U9-U19 for both boys and girls, with all levels from recreational, select and premier teams and leagues.
Skagit Valley Flyers Lacrosse
This program offers grades K-12 an opportunity to be introduced to and taught about the amazing sport of lacrosse. The Flyers offer boys, girls and coed programs.
For more information, email svflyers2009@gmail.com.
**Please note that most youth sports are run by volunteer boards of directors. Coaches are most often fellow parents and there is a significant referee shortage amongst almost every sport. Volunteering to coach or training to become a referee is one of the best opportunities a parent or guardian has to stay involved in their child's life through various stages of development!
Summer Reading Program
Register online for kindergarten
SWHS, SSHS students can receive medical services at Wellness Center
Parents, did you know your students could get health care at the Woolley Wellness Center during and after school?
The clinic is open Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The center's phone number is 360-856-7995 (no voicemail is available outside of regular clinic hours). Fax number is 360-856-8000.
The Woolley Wellness Center is located in the main hallway at Sedro-Woolley High School, across from the ASB office, and is operated by PeaceHealth.
View the attached Woolley Wellness Center Informational Flier for more information.
Forms to be completed and returned to the Woolley Wellness Center
A VIS or Vaccine Information Statement is a document produced by CDC, that informs vaccine recipients - or their parents or legal representatives - about the benefits and risks of a vaccine they are receiving. Please find the appropriate VIS by visiting the CDC Website: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/current-vis.html
STEM Summer Camps
YMCA Flag Football
Boys & Girls Summer at the Club schedule
Click the Cubs Den link below for sports' schedules, rosters and more
Samish Coop Preschool
Samish Coop Preschool is seeking an inspiring teacher for the 2022-23 School Year!!
Position Description:
Our ideal candidate has experience creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment with experiential and hands-on learning experiences. Candidates must be comfortable directing and working with parent members of the cooperative preschool in the classroom. The Lead Teacher also works in partnership with the Skagit Valley College Parent Educator as the program is affiliated with the Skagit Valley College Family Life Program. The teacher will attend a monthly Co-op membership meeting and parent education discussion with the SVC Parent Educator.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work with a diverse student body
- High level of professionalism and ethics
- Current CPR / First Aid Certification and WA state background check clearance required by start date
- Proof of Covid vaccination
- ECE degree/certification or bachelor’s degree highly preferred
- Experience in a cooperative school environment desired
Start Date: Officially start September 2022, August Orientation TBD
Preschool Program Teacher Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (teach class from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Additional Planning/Prep Time: 1 hour per week
10 hours total per week
Salary:
20.00 per hour / DOE
Please send resume and letter of interest to: samishcooppreschool@gmail.com
Please include “Preschool Teacher” in the subject.
FAE Summer Academy
Youth sports fee assistance
Apply today for the Every Kid Sports Pass — a youth sports grant to help cover registration fees.
The district is offering new tutoring services for students in grades 7-12. Paper is a secure, online tutoring service that provides students with unlimited, 24/7 academic support. Whether they’re stuck on homework, studying for a test, or need someone to read and make suggestions to their essays, there will always be experts available online to assist students in over 200 subjects and more than 4 languages.
Paper tutors have been specially trained to conduct expert, academic support in a secure, chat-based platform. With a commitment to helping students learn, they’ll never give students answers, but rather interact with them in an encouraging tone to lead them forward.
This is a free service that we’re providing (paid for with ESSER funds), so students are encouraged to use it as much as they need, whenever they need. Our teachers also have accounts and will be able to review all student activity to see what they’re working on and provide more targeted instruction as needed.
If you’d like to learn more about Paper you can sign up for a Paper hosted Parent Info Session, available in both English and Spanish. Or if you’d like to speak to a member of the Paper team directly, you can reach them at parents@paper.co.
To see Paper and the help it offers firsthand, we encourage you to login with your students. To get started, simply visit PAPER’s student login page, type your school’s name, and login via Google using your school credentials
We’re thrilled to offer our students the unlimited, 24/7 support that Paper provides and we can’t wait to see what we’re able to accomplish together.
These Tutorial Videos are also helpful for students and families!
IEP Recovery Services
Box Tops are now digital
Mental Health Resources
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING
The district uses a reporting system for harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) through SafeSchools Alert. Students, parents and community members can report HIB and other unsafe behaviors anonymously through phone, text, email or web. Students, parents and community members should utilize SafeSchools Alert as it creates a record of the report, and each incident must be investigated. Visit https://swsd-wa.safeschoolsalert.com/ to report an incident or use the alternative methods below.
App: Search for “SafeSchools Alert” in the App Store to download for free.
Phone or text to: 1-855-764-8877
Email: 1376@alert1.us
District ID Code: 1376