Sedro-Woolley School District Public Schools
Our District serves the communities of Sedro-Woolley, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, Hamilton and Samish.
We are located in the Skagit Valley, 60 miles north of Seattle, just off Interstate 5. We are a diverse
district, with several pre-K schools, seven K-6 elementary schools, one middle school, one traditional
high school and one alternative high school. We serve approximately 4,385 students. Every student
graduates with the knowledge and skills for future learning and success.
Sedro-Woolley School District
The Sedro-Woolley School District, serving over 4,300 students across Skagit Valley, is led by a
dedicated team of administrators committed to fostering educational excellence and community
engagement.
Technical Programs
Cascades Job Corp Center here in Sedro-Woolley is a no-cost education and career technical training
program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Designed for young adults aged 16 to 24, the
center offers hands-on training in various fields, including information technology, healthcare,
culinary arts, office administration and protective services. Students can earn their high school
diploma or equivalent while gaining valuable skills and certifications to prepare for in-demand careers.
The campus provides a supportive residential environment with furnished dormitories, a full-service
cafeteria, wellness center and recreational facilities, fostering both personal and professional
growth.
Cascades Job Corps Center
2060 Powerhouse Dr. | Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Leadership Team
Brian Isakson
Interim Superintendent
Appointed in early 2025, Mr.
Isakson brings extensive experience in educational leadership to his role, guiding the district through
a period of transition and growth.
Tony Smith, Executive Director
of Student Support Services
Mr. Smith
oversees programs including special education, mental health services and inclusionary practices,
ensuring comprehensive support for all students.
Mike Stephens
Director of Maintenance & Facilities
Mr. Stephens
manages the district’s infrastructure, focusing on energy efficiency and facility improvements to
provide safe and conducive learning environments.
Tracy Gugel, Transportation Director
Ms. Gugel is responsible for the
safe and efficient transportation of students, coordinating logistics and ensuring compliance with
safety standards.
801 Trail Rd.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone: 360-855-3500
[email protected]
https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/
Big Lake Elementary
16802 Lakeview Blvd.
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Phone:
360-855-3525
Fax: 360-855-3526
Cascade Middle School
905 McGarigle Rd.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone:
360-855-3520
Fax: 360-855-3521
Central Elementary
601 Talcott St.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone:
360-855-3560
Fax: 360-855-3561
Clear Lake Elementary
P.O Box 128, (23631 Lake St.)
Clear Lake, WA 98235
Phone: 360-855-3530
Fax: 360-855-3531
Evergreen Elementary
1007 McGarigle Rd.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone:
360-855-3545
Fax: 360-855-3546
Good Beginnings
780 Cook Rd.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone:
360-855-3868
Lyman Elementary
P.O. Box 1308, (8183 Lyman Ave.)
Lyman, WA 98263
Phone:
360-855-3535
Fax: 360-855-3536
Mary Purcell Elementary
700 Bennett St.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone:
360-855-3555
Fax: 360-855-3556
Samish Elementary
23953 Prairie Rd.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone:
360-855-3540
Fax: 360-855-3541
Sedro-Woolley High School
1235 Third St.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone:
360-855-3510
Fax: 360-855-3517
State Street High School
800 State St.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone:
360-855-3550
Fax 360-855-3551
Independent & Private
Mountain View Early Learning Center
830 Ball St.
Sedro-Woolley WA 98284
Phone: 360-982-2790
[email protected]
North Cascades Child Development
118 N Ball St.
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Phone: 360-856-1861
https://www.nccdc.net
Sedro-Woolley: Community, Education and Local School Funding
The Educational Programs and Operations (EPO) levy comprises about 17% of the
district’s total budget. It is renewed every four years and maintains an existing tax rate. This
levy helps fund programs and services such as special education, extracurricular activities, athletics,
music and arts, counselors, school nurses, transportation, field trips, librarians and advanced academic
courses. For example, state funds cover fewer than one full-time nurse for the district; local levy
funds are used to employ eight additional nurses.
The Capital Levy supports infrastructure needs such as HVAC upgrades, safety measures
and technology in classrooms. It generates approximately $2.5 million annually and is scheduled for
renewal in February 2026. Its rate decreases from 64 cents per $1,000 of assessed value in 2021 to 55
cents in 2026. Unlike bonds, capital levies do not accrue long-term interest costs.
Impact fees from new housing developments contribute to funding but are limited. The
current impact fee for a single-family home in Sedro-Woolley is $4,461. Funding a new elementary school
at an estimated cost of $50 million would require more than 11,000 new homes.
