Two Coaches Honored for Continued Accomplishments

Shirley Baker and JD Rushton were both honored with the Sumner School District Coach of the Year award for the 2010-11 school year.

School District Counters Spending Through Energy Conservation

Last year, SSD hired Jay Donnaway to review and improve energy consumption. He presented his first year accomplishments and second year plans to the board on Aug. 17.

2011-2012 School District Budget Passes Unanimously

Debbie Campbell, executive director of Business Services for the Sumner School District presented the "user-friendly" budget at the Aug. 17 school board meeting.

Sumner-Bonney Lake Aquatic to Take Over Pool Management

The Sumner school board barely passed SBLA's lease agreement at their Aug. 17 meeting, voting 3-2 to keep the pool open.

Sumner School Board Meeting Agenda, Aug. 17

Read tonight's agenda for the Sumner School Board regular meeting on Aug. 17.

School District Prepares to Meet Common Core State Standards

On July 20, Washington State adopted the Common Core State Standards, a new system of curriculum and assessments that is spreading across the US state by state.

School District Budget Up

Business Services Executive Director Debbie Campbell conducted the first budget hearing for 2011-12 on Wednesday, July 13 at the school board meeting.

School District to Assess Sumner-Bonney Lake Aquatics as Potential Leaseholder of Sumner Pool

The Sumner School District School Board has decided to move forward with an assessment of the viability of SBLA as leaseholder of the pool, with a presentation by the assessing committee to be made on August 17.

Discontent Over Mendoza Decision Lingers

Community members approached the School Board at the July 13 meeting to express their opinions on the separation with former superintendent Gil Mendoza.

Bonney Lake-Sumner Drill Team Works It Out at UDA Dance Camp

The ladies of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Drill Team are hard at work this week at UDA Dance Camp at the University of Puget Sound.

Craig Spencer Named Interim Superintendent

The Sumner School District has named Craig Spencer to be interim superintendent for the 2011-2012 school year.

Community Members Call Informal Meeting, Raise Questions Regarding Mendoza's Departure

Almost 50 community members met with Sumner School Board officials at an outdoor meeting to discuss Dr. Gil Mendoza's mutual separation from the district.

School Board's Mendoza Evaluation: Staff Deeply Mistrusted Former Superintendent

Gil Mendoza defended his work, saying that the evaluation proceeding had "not been fair." However, school board officials state that the separation was the culmination of years of problems.

Viewfinder: Sumner High School Graduation

2011 SHS grads received their diplomas on June 15, 2011 at the White River Amphitheater.

Viewfinder: Bonney Lake High School Graduation

293 BLHS seniors graduated on June 14, 2011.

Homeless Students Join the Rising Ranks of ‘New Poor’

After the economic collapse, families fled the Sumner School District in search of a better job market. Those who stayed face complicated living situations that are often difficult to change.

Homeless Students: What About Summer Break?

What happens to the kids who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs when the school district closes its doors for the summer?

Maple Lawn PTA Sponsors Family BBQ to Bid the School Adieu

Bring the family to Maple Lawn Elementary School tonight for a community BBQ and fundraiser to help remodel the playground.

Private Partner Emerges with Idea to Keep Sumner Pool Open

An unknown benefactor has presented the Sumner School Board with a suggestion to keep the Sumner pool open through the near future.

BREAKING NEWS: Superintendent Mendoza Announces Split from School District

Superintendent Gil Mendoza plans to leave his post at the end of the school year, citing conflicts with the school board.

Victor Falls Elementary Grieves Third Grade Teacher's Death

Counselors and staff were on-hand and ready Tuesday to comfort and inform Victor Falls Elementary students that Amy Erwin died Friday in what police believe was a murder-suicide carried out by her husband.

College Students Face Steep Tuition Hikes, Fewer Openings

Green River Community College is expecting a $4.5 million reduction in state funding over the next two years.

School District Confronts Cyberbullying in Community Presentation

The Sumner School District invites the public to attend a workshop on how to prevent cyberbullying on Tuesday, May 31.

Community Members Overwhelm School Board With Comments

Parents of students with autism and advocates for the Sumner Pool make pleas and share their opinions at meeting.

Sumner High Seniors' Successes Showcased

10 members of the Class of 2011 lauded for their academic and extracurricular achievements at annual ceremony.

State Budget Hits Education Hard

Sumner School District does not anticipate further layoffs–but it is looking at how to absorb impact of pay cuts for its educators.

Sumner School District Responds to Pool Closure Questions

The Sumner School District updated their website with public information on the potential pool closure.

Nine Students Honored at Bonney Lake High School's Senior Showcase

Read more about Bonney Lake High School's outstanding seniors, recognized at the 2011 Senior Showcase.

BLHS Students Honored for Achievements at Senior Showcase

Nine Bonney Lake High School seniors were honored for their commitment to education and tenacity of spirit.

Pool Update: School District Plans to Keep Swim Program, Pool Will Remain Open for Summer Lessons

While the School Board hasn’t made a final decision on whether or not to close the Sumner pool, the district wants to save the swim program.

School Employees Learn The Art Of Disaster Response

Teachers and school-support personnel from Bonney Lake and University Place joined dozens of their Puget Sound coounterparts Saturday in a day-long disaster preparedness seminar.

Sumner School District Approves Budget Cuts

The School Board approved employee and extracurricular program cuts in a special resolution; also considering shutting down the Sumner pool.

High School Seniors: For the Class of 2011….Five Questions to Help You Make Your College Decision

The envelopes are here and you got in... to all the colleges you applied to. Here are tips on how to narrow it down to that one choice.

Survey Shows Improvement In Dental Care Among Pierce County Children

But the health department says there's still room for improvement, particularly for low-income children and those who attend schools that don't provide fluoridated water.

Whiz Kid: Natalee Martin-Green

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One presented Natalee Martin-Green with a Good Samaritan Award after she ran for help for her mom, who suffered from a seizure while visiting Bonney Lake.

SHS, BLHS Begin High School Proficiency Exams

Every spring, Washington State tests high school students in reading, writing, math and science.

Register Now for 18th Annual Bonney Lake-Sumner Community Summit

This year’s community summit will feature dialogue on public transit, teen drug use and how the economic downturn is affecting area families.

Bonney Lake High Offering Free Student Vaccinations Today

BLHS is offering free student vaccinations today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Health Room.

Whiz Kid: Tori Watson, Making A Difference

Bonney Lake High School junior Tori Watson is giving up her spring vacation to travel across the country and change the lives of one special family.

Bonney Lake-Sumner Drill Team Qualifies for State Competition

The ladies of the Bonney Lake-Sumner Drill team placed second in military dance and fourth in Pom at Saturday's Kentwood Invitational.