Sedro-Woolley RISE

10/14/2026

💊 Safe medication practices start at home! 💙

This year, instead of hosting an in-person Drug Take Back Day event, RISE will be sharing helpful resources over the next few weeks to support safe medication practices in our community.

Did you know Sedro-Woolley has 5 locations where you can safely dispose of unwanted, unused and expired medications year-round?

Proper disposal helps keep medications out of the wrong hands and protects our families, pets, and environment.  🌎

📲 Swipe through to find a convenient drop-off location near you!

10/13/2026

If you see a business sell alcohol, cannabis, or vape/tobacco products to minors, you can report it at https://lcb.wa.gov/enforcement/report-violation

LCB will investigate the complaint, and it could prevent future youth access.

10/09/2026

Happy Homecoming Day, Sedro-Woolley!

This afternoon at 6 PM, we will be assisting Sedro-Woolley High School with their Homecoming parade. Please note that road closures will cause traffic disruptions in the downtown area. We encourage you to use alternative routes or, if you have time, come by and enjoy the short parade!

10/06/2026

Join us this Friday, October 9th, at 6:00 p.m. for our "Think like a Hunter" program.

Learn how hunters track wildlife, scout the land, navigate the outdoors, choose the right gear, and use patience and perseverance in the field. Hunting is about so much more than just the harvest! Through hands-on activities and games, youth will explore hunting safety and ethics, conservation, responsible decision-making, and what it means to respect wildlife and the land. Come build your skills, test your instincts, and discover what it takes to be a safe, responsible, and ethical hunter! For elementary ages, around 6-12. Guardian attendance is requested for children under age 8. *Dinner will be provided to attendees*

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Prevention Matters
October: Talking with Your Teen About Alcohol

With Homecoming and other fall events approaching, October is a great time to talk with your teen about alcohol, peer pressure, safety, and making healthy choices. These conversations don't have to be one big, serious talk. According to SAMHSA's Talk. They Hear You. campaign, “Parents have a significant influence in their children’s decision to experiment with alcohol and other drugs. Although it may not seem like it, when parents talk about underage drinking and substance use, their children do hear them.”

Start the Conversation
Talk with your teen before they head out about plans, curfews, transportation, friends, and what to do if they find themselves in an uncomfortable situation. Be clear about your expectations, including that they should never drink and drive or get into a car with someone who has been drinking. Just as important, let them know you have their back. Teens are more likely to make safe choices when they know they have a trusted adult they can turn to without fear of judgment.
Parent Pro Tip: Try having those awkward conversations in the car. Your eyes are on the road instead of each other, and you have a captive audience. And don't forget to listen! Staying calm and avoiding judgment makes it easier for your teen to tell you if people in their circle are drinking or to ask questions.

Keep It Clear
Parents may sometimes think that allowing teens to drink at home is a safer alternative. It isn't. Hosting a party where teens drink can put young people at risk and sends the message that underage drinking is acceptable. Set clear expectations and make sure gatherings involving teens are alcohol-free.
And remember, most teens don't drink. In the 2025 Healthy Youth Survey, more than 88% of Sedro-Woolley High School 10th graders reported no alcohol use in the past 30 days.

⭐ One Thing to Try
Create an exit strategy with your teen.

Before Homecoming or the next social event, agree on a simple way they can let you know they need help. It could be a code word they text you or a phrase they say during a phone call. Make the plan clear: If you need me, I'll come get you. Knowing they have a safe way out can give teens the confidence to leave an uncomfortable situation and make a healthy choice.

Want more prevention?
Come to a RISE Meeting
Tuesday, October 13
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
SWHS Library
All Sedro-Woolley Families Welcome!!

09/30/2026

🎬✨ Teen Movie Night is back! Join us for Hocus Pocus and a night of snacks, fun, and Halloween magic. 👻 Free for teens! Bring a friend and come hang out! 🍿🎃

09/24/2026

Where's George?

09/10/2026

Every school year we see incidents of active violence on the news. While rare, they happen way too often.

In our society, this has brought many changes to Law Enforcement and our Schools. This has also caused the stupid popularity of threats of violence being made. Just like the rest of the county and country, we have had our share of incidents where a student has made statements to a friend or another student about wanting to blow up the school, shoot a teacher, or shoot students. Each of these incidents in Sedro-Woolley is taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. But many of the threats are found to be just that. The student had no access to weapons, no plan, and no other resources to carry out the threat. In our incidents, the Skagit County Prosecutor's Office has been involved and reviewed each case for possible charges. Many have resulted in charges related to Felony Harassment (threats to kill) and threats to bomb or injure property. These charges carry a heavy penalty.

Many of the students' families are amazed that a threat would be made. Many also claim that their child was “joking” or angry. Words have meaning. For prior generations, this was similar to yelling fire in a movie theater or, more recently, yelling bomb on an airplane.

We ask parents of our students to talk with their students. Talk about the reality of school violence. If they see something, say something. We also ask that you talk with your student about how their words can hurt and the reality that we do not know if someone is “joking.” It isn’t funny.

06/02/2026

Teen Laser Tag tomorrow!
3 pm - 5 pm
Cascade Middle School field

Our biggest, coolest, most anticipated teen event of year is next week!
We will have our friends from Laser Tag Live outside of Cascade Middle School on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Admission is free for Middle and High School students.
A waiver is required,https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a1b46f8cf81e02d03c74731/t/5bae7447652deabb542e57eb/1538159688073/2017+LTL+Waiver.pdf

Spread the word!