School supplies, resource fair, backpacks, haircuts and more!
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Let's brush up on some health tips to make sure your kids have another successful school year!
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
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More than 24,300 people were treated in hospitals and doctors' offices for injuries related to backpacks in 2012.
Here are the dates students and parents from Sumner and Bonney Lake need to know for the 2013-14 school year.
A recent survey says 67 percent of parents in America plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.
The STEM-focused camp aims to inspire grade school children to embrace their inner inventor and problem solver.
The final budget adoption is expected to take place at the August 14 meeting of the Sumner School Board, beginning at 7 p.m. at Bonney Lake High School.
Bonney Lake, Emerald Hills, Daffodil Valley and Liberty Ridge elementary schools will have free full-time kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year.
Utilizing an idea endorsed by leaders of both political parties, Washington Policy Center has published letter grades for Washington state public schools.
Applications are due Friday, June 14.
Green River’s practical nursing graduates achieved the nation’s highest passing rate of the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) for the second year in a row.
Students will be able to complete a Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS), Information Technology, Network Administration and Security at Green River Community College when the school begins its first four-year degree program in September 2013.
Weekly sessions run from June 17 to August 23 for kids in grades K - 6 and are offered by the Sumner/Bonney Lake Recreation Department.
The Sumner School District announced last week that due to a state mandate to provide 1,000 hours of instruction for elementary school students, start times will be earlier for the upcoming school year.
The team beat Ft. Vancouver 3-0 at Districts on Saturday.
The library system's "Our Own Expressions" contest attracted almost 1,000 entries.
The annual award celebrates top-performing elementary, middle, high and comprehensive schools for overall excellence and special recognition in language arts, math, science, extended graduation rate, closing achievement gaps, and high progress.
The Bonney Lake campus is currently enrolling preschool and Pre-K students at the Concordia Lutheran School.
The league is open to students in grades 3 through 8 in this current year, with the registration deadline on May 3.
The curtain goes up at the Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. on May 2, 3 and 4. Matinee performance will be held at 2:00 p.m. on May 4.
Christian Fernandez is one of about 60 women who have cleared several rounds of tryouts toward becoming a 2013 Sea Gal - the final round happens this Sunday and you can watch the live webcast online.
Andrea Landes will be filling the position to be vacated by current principal Chuck Eychaner, who announced to parents Wednesday his intended leave of absence for the 2013-14 school year.
The Sumner School District's Early Learning Initiative for the 2013-14 school year includes extended schedule for part-time kindergarten classes and expansion of full-time kindergarten programs.
The Sumner School District decided to officially close the school site in July 2012.
Meet Daffodil Princess Tara Harris, a senior at Lincoln High School.
The team took home two second place trophies during the USA Dance/Drill Nationals in Costa Mesa, Calif., this past weekend
This year’s theme, Ultimate Ascent, tests robots’ abilities to throw Frisbees into goals during a two-minute and 15-second match. At the conclusion of the match, robots will attempt to climb up pyramids located on the field.
Students from nearby Lake Tapps, Orting and Puyallup, as well as other Seattle metro area schools earned their place at the star-studded event at Seattle's KeyArena through serving others.
There is a half-day teacher furlough day scheduled for March 29, 2013.
The Cloud 9 South Sound All-Star Game is scheduled for Friday at Auburn High School.
School officials announced to families Wednesday that Chris Prestin, who taught at Sumner High School for 21 years and headed its IB program, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday.
The youth empowerment event is a program of the group Free the Children and will feature Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll, Magic Johnson and celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Martin Sheen and Nellie Furtado.
Liberty Ridge and Daffodil Valley elementary schools will begin offering the full-day option beginning in the 2013-14 school year.