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Congratulations to our 2023-24 SBLSD Coaches of the Year! Learn how they know, value and support students.

It was a day of smiles and high-fives, meeting friends and teachers, and embarking on a year of learning! Check out a photo gallery of the first day of school.

To help ensure the safety of spectators and security at our stadiums, only clear bags will be allowed at high school varsity football games at Sunset and Panther stadiums beginning fall 2024.

This summer's Back-to-School Grab & Go events provided more than 1,800 students received backpacks and/or shoes.

Two SBLSD staff members were recognized this month by the Washington Association for Career and Technical Education (WA-ACTE) for excellence in the field of CTE.

Watch your mailboxes for our annual calendar mailing, which includes important information to keep on hand and reference all year long.

Learn about an upcoming bond measure on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Five SBLSD schools were awarded as part of the Washington School Recognition Program.

Families of Sumner-Bonney Lake students in need may pick up backpacks, school supplies, and other resources at three Back-to-School Grab & Go Events in August.

Free hot lunch is available for all children 18 years and younger throughout the summer at Daffodil Valley Elementary. 

While schools will be closed during the summer, all other District offices will be open with some operating on a modified schedule.

Check out this photo gallery from Bonney Lake and Sumner high school graduations. 

Four senior student-athletes received the 2023-24 Tim Thomsen Leadership Award for demonstrating academic excellence, outstanding leadership, character and service, athletic achievement and school involvement.

Teen Mental Health First Aid teaches teens how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their friends and peers.

Congratulations to Jada, who graduated from the Community Based Transition Program on Thursday in front of family, friends, SBLSD staff and our community partners.

Congratulations to the 40 graduates from the Elhi Hill High School Program! They were celebrated in an outdoor ceremony this week in front of staff, family and friends.

The last day of school, Tuesday, June 18, is a half-day, early dismissal. Here are the dismissal times by school.

Mountain View Middle School 6th grader Jyothsna Sree Rao Lakavath was recently selected as the grand prize winner of this year’s Pierce Transit Art Contest! 

BLHS students were honored for displaying POWER values.

Congratulations to the students who were recognized at the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair in April.

The Rotary Club of Sumner recognized 23 seniors for academic excellence at the Scholastic Honors Banquet on May 14.

Sumner High School recognized 13 seniors at the Class of 2024 Senior Showcase for demonstrating "Community Over Self" through their actions and attitudes at school.

SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) is a new federal program that will provide qualified students with $120 to purchase groceries while school is out this summer. 

Congratulations to the Bonney Lake High School and Sumner High School students who have committed to pursuing a career in education.

Kadence is one senior who was offered and accepted a position. She wasn't sure about her career path until she started the Core Plus program this year, where she found a place she belonged.

Fenet was one of 750 students across the nation to be selected as a 2024 Gates Scholar.

Seniors were celebrated for their outstanding qualities at the 2024 BLHS Senior Showcase.

Congratulations to Archie T. for earning 12 industry-recognized certificates for Microsoft.

BLHS Culinary Restaurant Management Team placed 12th in the nation at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore last weekend – the best standing the team has ever earned in this category!

Eighth grader Caden was one of 12 students selected from more than 1,000 nominated nationwide for a reading award.

Check out the event highlights.

Joe Moore, volunteer at Mountain View Middle School, shares why he enjoys volunteering and supporting students and staff.

Congratulations to the SBLSD awarded for their impressive scientific projects at the virtual Discovery Regional Science and Engineering Fair in March.

Technology and custodial student summer internships are open for applicants. Apply now!

Watch nearly 6,000 boxes of cereal cascade in a domino before being donated for families in need.

SBLSD participated in a successful full-scale lahar drill on March 21. Thank you to everyone for being prepared and safe!

Mountain View Middle School Campus Safety Officers share why they love their roles knowing, valuing and supporting all students.

March 11-15 is Education Support Professionals Week, an annual recognition of our dedicated and hardworking support staff. 

Laura Young, Emerald Hills Elementary teacher, was awarded Educator of the Year by the Pierce Conservation District.

Officer Wolschleger has served the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District as a school resource officer (SRO) since 2009 and is now retiring.

Join our transportation team! Don’t let us convince you – just hear it from one of our own bus drivers, Dennis.

Tony Martin's favorite part about being a campus safety officer at Sumner Middle School is interacting and building connections with the students there.

More than 50 community leaders attended SBLSD’s first-ever State of the District event, held on Feb. 1 at Bonney Lake High School. 

Levy dollars in action: A new Instant Learning Assistant tool at every school allows for immediate translation between staff and families.

Sumner High School’s student store, the Spart Mart, is now the proud owner of a new cookie cooling rack – and it was built entirely by students.

One Sumner High student took it upon herself to donate a book to every first grader at Maple Lawn and Daffodil Valley elementaries. 

SBLSD Whole Child Director Dr. Jeannie Larberg has been named the 2023 Educator of the Year by the National Alliance On Mental Illness Washington.

Planning ahead? View the 2024-25 school year calendar. 

Students at Bonney Lake High School shared their voices with community leaders at a youth forum on Dec. 8. 

A 5th grader at Bonney Lake Elementary, Tselmuun won this year's STEM Fair and Art Show poster contest. Learn more about this year's STEM Fair.

In this month’s video update, Superintendent Laurie Dent talks with one of Sumner High School’s campus safety officers, Mr. Maurice Dudley, about his important role in the Sumner High community.