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2026 STEM Fair & Art Show: Feb. 21

Thank you to the many people who stopped by the STEM Fair & Art Show on Feb. 21. From peering through telescopes to operating robots, there was something for everyone. 

Check out photos from the event below.

A blue ribbon award is displayed in the foreground, while a colorful abstract artwork is visible in the background.
Slugman Bob shares facts about slugs to families at the STEM Fair.
The image shows a display table with various items and two students standing next to it, wearing FFA uniforms.
Two students hold up sewing projects at the STEM Fair & Art Show.
The image shows a group of people sitting at a table, surrounded by various items and materials, likely engaged in some kind of activity or event.
A group of people, including children, gathered around a table in what appears to be a school or community setting, engaged in an activity or event.
Two young girls, one with blonde hair and one with dark hair, are sitting at a table and using laptop computers. The background appears to be a room with a gray metal shutter or door.
A large, colorful tree made of various paper cutouts and artwork is displayed in the center of the image, surrounded by numerous framed artworks and drawings on the walls.
The image shows a science and engineering festival display set up in a large indoor space, with various informational posters, exhibits, and people browsing the displays.
A small robot follows tracks on a table. The robot is used in elementary STEM curriculum.
Onlookers watch as two middle school students operate robots they use in their STEM curriculum.
Two students stand next to a display table with a poster and various medical items.
Two students smile for a photo during the STEM Fair. They've just presented their STEM projects.
A student presents a science project to a teacher during the STEM Fair.
A student operates a robot inside of a school at the STEM Fair.
A girl looks through a telescope.
A group photo of Bonney Lake High School robotics students.
A Sumner High School student stands at a Sumner Robotics booth at the STEM Fair.
A student remote controls a robot on a green surface.
Students are gathered around robots during a robotics competition in the Sumner High School gym.,
The image shows a colorful and vibrant display of various clothing items and accessories, with a large green sign in the background providing information about a %22Feeding America%22 event.
A wall display showcasing various artworks, including drawings, paintings, and awards, arranged in a collage-like manner.
A kindness exercise showing people hanging a color tag of what they find to be the most kind.
Students stand around a robotics floor as a competition ensues.
A vibrant display of colorful and creative artwork, including paintings, drawings, and other artistic expressions, adorns the walls. These are art pieces from Bonney Lake Elementary.
A white ceramic figurine of a pug dog sits on a wooden table.
A large, white cupcake-shaped project sits on a wooden table, adorned with a blue ribbon and a red cherry on top.
A wooden table displays various artistic and musical items, including a guitar, a colorful geometric sculpture, and a framed poster on the wall behind.
Art pieces are arranged in a school hallway for the STEM Fair & Art Show.
The image displays a collection of framed artworks and photographs arranged on a wall, showcasing a diverse range of subjects including natural landscapes, abstract designs, and a stuffed animal.

2026 STEM Fair Recap

Join us for our annual STEM Fair & Art Show on Saturday, Feb. 21  from 10 am - 2 pm at Sumner High School.

This event is free for everyone! Join us for a day of fun and learning. Explore hands-on activities, community exhibits and student science, technology, engineering, math and art projects. 

When: 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Feb. 21
Where: Sumner High School Phase 1, 1707 Main St., Sumner

Join in a search for the STEM contributors at each exhibitor table and claim a prize!

At the event, find:

  • Lower Level
    • Community and district STEM exhibits
    • Art wall & visiting artists
    • Food

  • Upper Level

    • Student STEM projects
    • Spart Mart student store (snacks & beverages)
    • Seating
    • Chess boards

Please contact Jeremy Martin at jeremy_martin@sumnersd.org with any STEM Fair & Art Show questions.

Students invited to submit projects for the STEM Fair

All SBLSD students K-12 are invited to submit a project on a topic of their choice for the STEM Fair & Art Show.

Project Format Requirements

  • Grades 3-12: Students must submit and present their projects digitally using Google Slides. This digital format aligns with the requirements of the Washington State Science and Engineering Fair and creates a consistent process for all participants. Students will still present their work in person at the district STEM Fair.
  • Grades K-2: Students may submit either a traditional tri-fold display or a digital project. Families can choose the format that best supports their student’s strengths and comfort level. Both formats can be displayed at the event.

Please review the project information packets below for guidelines, expectations, examples, and safety considerations:

Project Registration

The deadline to register a project is Friday, January 30 at 3 p.m. Due to planning needs and space limitations, late submissions cannot be accepted. Projects do not need to be completed by this date, but students must submit their project topic.

To register, please complete the online registration form. You will need your student’s name, school, grade level, and project topic.

Register

Please contact Jeremy Martin at jeremy_martin@sumnersd.org with any STEM Fair questions.

Mountain View student wins STEM Fair & Art Show poster contest

Congratulations to Nara Seo, an 8th grade artist from Mountain View Middle School, for being selected as this year’s STEM Fair poster winner. Nara’s creative artwork will be featured throughout the district as we celebrate our upcoming STEM Fair and Art Show.

Join us at Sumner High School this year on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of hands-on learning, innovation, and community fun.

The image shows two young girls, one holding a certificate, standing in front of a colorful display of artwork.