FAFSA Completions Down In WA: How Bonney Lake-Sumner Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Bonney Lake-Sumner area high schools.

Sumner-Bonney Lake District Will Host In-Person Graduations

The ceremony is one of the district's first in-person events of the year, and also the last for the graduating Class of 2021.

Parents Ask Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools To Ditch Mask Mandate

At the school district's first in-person meeting of the year, some parents asked board members to stop requiring kids to wear masks.

Congratulations, Sumner HS Grad Kylynn Cheney

Bonney Lake-Sumner Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Honoring The Class Of 2021: Jaycob Dillon Of White River High School

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Congratulations, Kylynn Cheney, Sumner High School Class Of 2021

Bonney Lake-Sumner Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Bonney Lake-Sumner Patch.

Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Will Return Fully In-Person 2021-22

Though all students are being welcomed back for full-time classes, they will be asked to follow new pandemic safety guidelines.

FAFSA Completions Down In WA: How Bonney Lake-Sumner Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Bonney Lake-Sumner area high schools.

Bonney Lake-Sumner Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The portion of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Pierce County.

Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools See Record High Graduation Rate

The district's high school graduation rate has risen two percent and is now 10 percent higher than the statewide rate.

Local Students Invited To Fight The Blues Through Song

Next week the Valley Region Choral Project is inviting local students to sing together for a zoom concert.

Sumner Students Gather 11,000 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Bank

Students and community members worked together to donate thousands of pounds of food for Sumner High's Food Bowl 2020.

Family Sues Rainier School, Alleging 'Deadly Neglect'

In 2017, JoHanna Pratt died while in the care of the Rainier School, a state institution for adults with developmental disabilities.

School Canceled This Week For Sumner-Bonney Lake Due To Fires

School has been canceled for the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District for the rest of the week due to the Sumner Grade Fire.

Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Cancel Classes Thursday And Friday

Wildfires and power outages have pushed the district to cancel classes through the end of the week. However, meal programs remain.

Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Cancels Wednesday Classes

Classes were canceled Tuesday due to fires and power outages in the area. The district now says the closure will remain through Wednesday.

School Canceled In Sumner-Bonney Lake

School has been canceled due to widespread power outages.

Washington Students Can Receive Free Meals This Fall

Last spring, more than 28 million meals were served to Washington students, even while classrooms were closed.

Sumner-Bonney Lake District Offering Free Back-To-School Supplies

The school district has planned four events over August to help get backpacks, pens, notebooks and more to students in need.

Washington Recommends Most Schools Should Remain Remote This Fall

Washington has announced new guidelines showing when schools should stay online, and when kids can safely return to class.

Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Announce Staged System To Reopen Class

The SBLSD Dial System creates six different stages of reopening classrooms to transition kids back into schools as the pandemic wanes.

Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Will Not Reopen Classrooms In Fall

The school district has announced that it will resume lessons remotely in September, due to a recent surge of new coronavirus cases.

Pierce County Health Warns Schools It Is Not Safe To Reopen

Pierce County's top health official has issued a letter to superintendents warning them it is not safe to resume in-person learning.

Sumner-Bonney Lake ​Schools Rolls Out Plan For Racial Equity​

The district's Equity Advisory committee has identified three ways the school can work to eliminate racial bias.

Salute Your 2020 Bonney Lake Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages

They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!

Sumner Paraeducators Strike Ends With New 3-Year Contract

Striking paraeducators voted 97% to approve a new three-year contract with a double-digit raise in the first year.

Sumner Paraeducators Strike Cancels School Friday

Classes are canceled Friday for Sumner-Bonney Lake students after the district failed to reach a deal with the paraeducators union.

Sumner, Bonney Lake School Calendar 2019-20: First Day And More

When's the first day of school for the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Offer Free Summer Meal Program

Free breakfast and lunch will be offered at two schools in Bonney Lake and Sumner throughout the summer, beginning July 1.

Funding For Carbonado, Dieringer School Districts Approved

Gov. Jay Inslee this week signed legislation providing immediate relief to both Carbonado and Dieringer school districts.

Sumner Students Mad Over 2019 Yearbook Edits: Report

The 2019 yearbook was edited to exclude some apparent offensive quotes, according to a report.

Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Plan Early Release Friday

Students will be dismissed from Sumner-Bonney Lake School District facilities two hours early on Feb. 8.

Sumner-Bonney Lake Schools Closed Wednesday

Sumner-Bonney Lake School District officials altered their previously announced plan for a 2-hour delayed start early Wednesday.

Sumner-Bonney Lake, Dieringer Schools Closed Monday

Overnight snowfall has urged school officials to cancel Monday classes in both the Sumner-Bonney Lake and Dieringer school districts.

Apply Now For $1,000 Education Scholarship

All civically engaged students in BL who are expected to graduate this spring are eligible for the Center for Quality Communities​ award.

School Bus Inspections: See How Many Sumner SD Buses Passed

Washington State Patrol annually conducts planned and surprise inspections of school buses in every district across the state.

See Sumner National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship​​ Corp. announced the Washington nominees this week.

Find School Supply Drives For Bonney Lake, Sumner Students

School supplies are expensive, for teachers and students. Find resources for your family or donate to these supply drives

Sumner Teachers Could Vote For Strike, Contract Expiring Aug. 31

The Sumner Education Association members on Monday vote to allow the bargaining team to call for a strike vote, if necessary.