Kindergarten Registration Begins Jan. 9

Don't be late in signing up your child for kindergarten at the Sumner School District.

Winter Break Begins for Sumner School District

Sumner School District students are on winter break Dec. 21 - Jan. 3. The White River School District is on break Dec. 19 - Jan. 2.

Thanks to Your Votes, Sumner High School Band Won $1,000

Sumner High School’s marching band won $1,000 for receiving the most text votes in The Rock Battle of the Bands competition.

Sumner School Board Faces a New Year of Challenges, Transitions

The Sumner School Board set the new superintendent search in motion at last night's meeting and learned about projected funding reductions in the next school year.

District Adds 17 More National Board Certified Teachers to its Roster

17 Sumner School District teachers earned the National Board Certification this year, a sign of quality in the teaching profession.

Bonney Lake High to Remain in 3A Classification

After some consideration, Bonney Lake High School decided to remain in the WIAA 3A league.

PHOTO GALLERY: Sumner High Marching Band at the Santa Parade

SHS with the help of students from Enumclaw and Puyallup high schools supplied the melody at Sumner's hometown Santa Parade on Dec. 3.

Bonney Lake-Sumner Drill Team Earns First Place Win

The ladies of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Drill team took home a first-place trophy at the Heritage High School Dance Competition in Vancouver, WA on Sat., Dec. 3.

Middle-School Tennis, Gymnastics Find New Home Within Parks and Rec

With continual budget cuts, the Sumner School District could no longer afford the programs. Now, students will pay to participate.

Petition For Later School-Start Times Gains Traction

National effort to start classes no earlier than 8 a.m. is picking up speed in Washington.

Bonney Lake High Considering Switch to 2A Sports League

Bonney Lake High School has an opportunity for reclassification by the WIAA, potentially moving from a 3A league to a 2A league.

Class of 2016 Faces Rule Revisions to State Graduation Requirements

An additional credit of English and half-credit of social studies will be required, but the Sumner School District is not worried about making the changes.

Bonney Lake Elementary Hits 50 With Style

The 50th anniversary and grand reopening of Bonney Lake Elementary was celebrated with songs, plenty of hugs and homemade fudge.

School Board Extends Interim Superintendent Contract, to Dismay of Incoming Members

The Sumner School Board voted to extend Craig Spencer's contract as interim superintendent of the district for one more year. Incoming members Paul Bucich and Casey Chamberlain expressed unhappiness with being excluded from the process.

Sumner HS Band Needs Your Help to Win $10,000

Text 'ROCK16' to 24300 from your phone once a day to help the Spartan's band program win $10,000.

Sumner Girls Swim Places Third at State Competition

Sumner set personal records and broke school ones at this weekend’s State Championship meet at King County Aquatics Center.

Community Can Help Ready! for Kindergarten Program Expand

This Sumner School District program helps children and parents gain educational success.

Community Invited to Participate in Creating Virtual Photo Album at Bonney Lake Elementary

The school district wants to create a visual record of Bonney Lake Elementary's 50-year history.

Mendoza Files Financial Information with PDC Following Complaint

Mendoza spent more than $7,000 on school election fliers, according to the PDC.

School Board Election Drama Intensifies

The Position 2 race for the Sumner School Board grabs attention with new and old players.

PDC Complaint Targets Former Superintendent

Sumner School Board president Sherm Voiles filed a Public Disclosure Commission complaint against former superintendent Gil Mendoza for mailing election fliers in the district.

Letter to the Editor: Mayor Enslow Endorses Jeff DeMarre for Sumner School Board

In a letter to Patch, Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow offered his support of Jeff DeMarre, candidate for Sumner School District Board Director, position 2.

Meet Jeff DeMarre, Sumner School Board Director Candidate

Jeff DeMarre is running for Director of District 2 on the Sumner School Board.

Sunset Festival of Bands, Blue Thunder Rocks Sumner

Bands from all over the region converged on Sunset Stadium in Sumner to show off their stuff.

Meet Casey Chamberlain, Sumner School Board Director Candidate

Casey Chamberlain is running for Director of District 4 on the Sumner School Board.

District Refunds $9.4 Million in Bonds

Individual taxpayers will see some savings, but not a large reductions in bills.

Sumner Approves Teacher Contracts, Furlough Days

Teachers agree to unpaid furlough days and get more leadership opportunities.

New Sumner School Board District Boundaries Approved

Boundary redrawing issue drew little attention from people living in the district.

Sumner Schools to Overhaul Physical Education Programs

Federal grant pays for new curriculum development, PE equipment.

Health Officials Encourage Families to Get Vaccinated to Stave Off Flu This Winter

With influenza season just around the corner, it's easy to get school-aged children vaccinated at little or no cost. And since they are the group at highest risk of contracting the flu, it's recommended.

VIEWFINDER: Sumner High School Homecoming Parade

Sumner High School proudly marched down Main Street in their annual homecoming parade on Sept. 30.

Tonight: Rachel's Challenge Comes to Mountain View Middle School

Sumner School District invites the community to come listen to Rachel's Challenge, a program inspired by the first victim of the Columbine shooting, tonight at Mountain View Middle School.

Coaches Corner: Q & A with Bonney Lake Football Coach Chad Barrett

Patch spoke with Bonney Lake head football coach Chad Barrett about his team's 3-0 start.

TONIGHT: Input Sought On Proposed Boundary Changes For School Board Directors

Public hearing to be held Oct. 5 to discuss plans borne of new Census data.

Magazine Names Tacoma Community College a Military Friendly School

G.I. Jobs list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s service members and veterans as students.

Viewfinder: Back to School They Go!

Today marked the first day of school for students in the Sumner School District.

Not All Parent Involvement is Equal When it Comes to Schools, Study Says

Programs that get students talking to their parents about homework best lead to improved academic achievement, experts say.

Sumner School District Announces Special Hours for First Day of School

Add these special start times to the family calendar to make sure the kids start the school year right and on schedule.

Bloggers Wanted: Help Patch Bring Spartan and Panther Football to Life

Are you an avid high school football fan? Patch wants to help share your opinions, observations, photos and predictions on this year's fall sports season.

ManeStage Must Decide: Should We Stay, Or Should We Go?

Raised rents at Sumner High School Performing Arts Center have ManeStage Theatre reconsidering their future plans.