District Update
September 17th, 2021
SWHS Nursery/Landscape Team to compete in National FFA CDE
They will join other teams from Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia.
The event will be held in late October in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Team members include (from left to right) Michael Johnson, Sarah Bethea, Advisor Wayne Ramsey, Emily Johnson and Brody Peterson.
Students will be honored during halftime at the October 8th Sedro-Woolley High School football game versus Cedarcrest High School. Kickoff for the game is at 7 p.m.
Prescription Drug Take back
SWHS Class of 2022 Senior Photos Due Nov. 1st
SWHS 2022 Parent Group needs parent volunteers
The Class of 2022 Senior Parent Group is happy to announce that the graduation night trip is set! The group is excited to bring this trip together for the Senior class and really needs parent support and help. Senior parents, please join the SWHS Class of 2022 Parents Facebook group. You can also join the group's e-mail list by sending an e-mail to jhulst90@gmail.com.
Masks required for entry at large outdoor events
We truly appreciate your cooperation in wearing the masks except while actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. Your cooperation will keep us in good standing with Skagit County Public Health and allow us to continue to host sporting events.
Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI) Community Survey 2021
This 10-15 minute survey is completely anonymous.
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Sponsors sought for Fall Sports Programs
The Lady Cubs Basketball Team has advertising spots available in the 2021-2022 Fall Sports Athletic Programs, which will be distributed at home games.
Please email Danny Crosby for more information.
SWSD sees two new 77 passenger Bluebird buses on the road
Sedro-Woolley School District's Transportation Department has two new 2022 77-passenger Bluebird buses operating in its fleet.
These two buses are powered by a brand-new 7.3 liter engine setup for propane.
"We feel these buses will go at least 200k without any major issues other than normal services and safety checks," said Chet Griffith, Transportation Director. "Propane is a very clean burning and is highly recommended by the state, instead of gas or diesel."
Propane fuel costs on average are approximately $1.00-$1.10 per gallon cheaper than diesel.
Both buses are equipped with a driver air seat, inside video cameras, 90-gallon fuel capacity, fender flares for rock protection and a safety battery shut off switch for emergencies. Buses are purchased through a state bid process.
Both of these buses are on a 13-year depreciation schedule with OPSI. Typically, our buses are depreciated over a 13-year period and upon year 13 we have enough funding to purchase a new bus. Depreciation is state funded.
Both buses will be used for regular pickup/take home and after school field trips in Skagit County.
SWHS Trap Shooting Team takes 2nd Place
The SWHS Trap Shooters had their first competition in Stanwood on Thursday, taking second place. SWHS's top three scorers were 1) Shawn Holdeman, 2) Parker Nelson and 3) Colby Bahr.
Weekly team placement is based on the top 3 scores.
Great job to ALL 20 competitors!
Box Tops are now digital
SWHS counselors to highlight suicide prevention
The team wants students to know that there are safe adults in their building (and other counselors in various district buildings) who are available to talk to about mental health and suicidal ideation.
SWHS counselors will be setting up a table in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sep. 22 and Wednesday, Sep. 29 with suicide prevention information in hopes of being visible and approachable during lunchtime.
The SWHS counseling team has also worked with United General Hospital District 304 to procure posters to display the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline around the school building.
Vendor is working on Remind App fixes
Chromebooks & Hotspots
The district has started to issue $250 fines this past week. These fines can be paid at the student's current school.
Why do these Chromebooks need to be returned?
1. Every school needs these available for upcoming state testing.
2. If we have classrooms or schools that need to shift to virtual due to quarantine, we need Chromebooks available for those students.
3. BEFORE we can test or shift to virtual, we have to be able to clean, repair and update the Chromebooks that have been checked out.
4. There is a shortage of Chromebooks for replacing the missing laptops.
5. It would cost a substantial amount of money to replace all of the Chromebooks that are still checked out. This money will have to be shifted from other budget areas.
If you have a Chromebook and need a way to return them, please contact your child's building administrator. These laptops need to be reimaged and updated BEFORE they can be used for this school year.
For questions about the Chromebook return, please email techhelp@swsd101.org or call 360-855-3587.
Concessions are open
Still hiring for multiple positions
We know a lot of families are looking for work that follows their students' school schedules! We offer competitive pay and many of our open positions are great for those looking for part-time employment!
Please visit https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/domain/24 to fill out an application!
SWSD employees support United Way
United Way programs supports all of our communities in Skagit County by feeding food insecure families, helping house homeless youth, helping new mothers and their babies, and much more.
A single investment in United Way of Skagit County is an investment in our Skagit County youth.
Sign up for SWHS Esports
THE 2021-2022 ESPORTS SEASON is approaching quickly! The high school team is looking for players of all skill levels, broadcasters, podcasters, social media experts, and club leaders to join us this year! The SWHS Esports Club needs students of diverse backgrounds to help run and manage our club! If you enjoy any type of video games, want to explore career choices in the industry, or just want to meet people with similar interests as you, we have a place for you in the SWHS Esports Club! If you have questions, email Mr. Dilley or Mr. Pope.
CMS History Club
There will be a CMS History Club meeting via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Sep. 22.
Eighth grade registration: http://www.efexploreamerica.com/2413142fc
There will be a CMS History Club seventh-grade introduction Zoom meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 29.
SWHS Athletics Ticket Information
Tickets can now be reserved at: https://swhscubsden.com/event-tickets
Attendees must reserve tickets so the high school can follow capacity restrictions for events at SWHS. Also, a helpful reminder that masks must be worn by all spectators for indoor events and are REQUIRED for outdoor events that exceed a 500 person capacity.
SWHS students who qualify for the free/reduced meal program also qualify for free SWHS ASB cards. With the ASB card, students will gain free admission to events and that student’s family will qualify for up to 5 free passes to events as well. If you have not completed the consent form, please do so as quickly as possible. Once ASB cards are purchased, there will be no refunds on those cards.
Reminder: All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all high school events. Please do not drop off children at the games unchaperoned. Please also remind students they should follow the same behavior codes as school.
Mental Health Resources
Voter Information
The General Election will be held on Nov. 2.
COVID-19 Safety Measures
All students who choose to learn in-person are required to wear face coverings while indoors to protect the health and safety of our staff and students. We are also implementing enhanced personal hygiene and a degree of physical distancing among students to the extent possible.
UPDATE: To allow our community to attend, the district must require masks for large outdoor events with 500 or more people in attendance. Please mask up to help our student athletes continue to play.
Sedro-Woolley School District is following the safety measures required by the Department of Health in the K-12 COVID-19 Requirements.
Please note, there is not a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for students currently in Washington state. We would encourage those 12 and older to talk to their health-care providers for vaccination recommendations.
Wednesdays Start Late!
Free & Reduced Meal Applications
While breakfast and lunch will continue to be offered at no cost to students in the 2021-2022 school year thanks to waivers issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, families are strongly encouraged to apply for free and reduced price meal benefits to be eligible for other discounts and offers that will support your child's educational experience.
Students who qualify for benefits may also be eligible for discounted rates on:
- District technology fees
- AP tests
- SAT/ACT tests
Applying and qualifying for meal benefits can also help students in these ways:
- Financial aid (FAFSA, EFC - Expected Family Contribution)
- Scholarship opportunities
- Free wireless hotspots (Emergency Broadband Benefit Program)
Participation in the Meal Benefits Program helps support students, staff, and qualifies the Sedro-Woolley School District for federal funds:
- Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Eligibility
- National School Lunch Program Equipment grants
- Teacher Loan Forgiveness
- Fulfills required Race/Ethnicity Data Collection
- ESEA Programs: Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title V
Please help students access all of the perks by filling out the Free & Reduced Meal Applications during back-to-school events or online.
Rental assistance available through county
Calendar
September
Hispanic Heritage Month; Library Card Sign-up Month
17–23 Constitution Week
20 - First Day of Good Beginnings Preschool
20 - SWVLA student photos @ State Street (Times TBD)
20 - SWHS Picture Make Ups (not retakes)
22 - All Schools - One hour late start for professional development
23 - SAM Virtual Open House 5:30 p.m.
23 - BL Picture Day
23 - EVG 5th Grade Open House
25 - Public Lands Day (celebrated annually on the 4th Saturday of September)
27 - School Board Meeting 6 p.m.
29 - All Schools - One hour late start for professional development
29 - MP Fall Picture Day
29 - EVG 3rd Grade Open House
October
National School Principal Month
2 - National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day
3–9 Fire Prevention Week
5 - CEN Individual Pictures
5 - EVG Individual Pictures
6 - All Schools - One hour late start for professional development
8 - SAM Individual Pictures
9–15 SWHS Homecoming Week
9 - Deck the Den, Buff Puff/Powder Puff games (Tentative; depends on district approval)
11 - School Board Meeting 6 p.m.
11–15 SWHS Homecoming Week
12 - All Schools - One hour late start for professional development
12 - Sedro-Woolley RISE Meeting, 3 p.m.
12 - SAM parent group meeting
12 - LY Parent Group Meeting, 6 p.m.
13 - LY Picture Day
13 - SWHS Homecoming Pasta Feed/Lip Sync/Coronation (Tentative; depends on district approval)
14- MP Booster Club Meeting (Location TBD)
11–15 National School Lunch Week
18–22 National School Bus Safety Week
18 - Free/Reduced meal benefit from SY 19-20 and SY 20-21 expires today
19 - Free/Reduced students without a meal application for 21-22 SY will be changed to paid (USDA waiver is providing free meals this year; all other benefits such as fee reductions will end unless applications are renewed)
20 - All Schools - One hour late start for professional development
21 - Great Washington ShakeOut
21 - CL Broadway Night
25 - School Board Meeting 6 p.m.
27 - All Schools - One hour late start for professional development
28 - Combined CMS band and choir concert, 7 p.m. (Tentative; depends on district approval)
31 - Halloween
November
1 - SWHS senior pictures due for yearbook
2 - Election Day
3 - All Schools - One hour late start for professional development