SBLSD News
December 16, 2021
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) today announced they will follow Gov. Inslee’s timeline and lift the indoor mask requirement for Pierce County on March 21. While the mandate will end, TPCHD continues to recommend that students and staff wear masks in schools until outbreaks decline and vaccination rates improve.
Note: Federal law still requires masks on school buses.
SBLSD will not tolerate bullying of any kind based on the choice to wear or not wear a mask. We will be working with our labor partners to make sure we address health and safety concerns given the new guidance.
If you have questions or concerns about removal of the mask mandate, please contact TPCHD:
Call (253) 649-1412 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday)
Email info@tpchd.org
This message was originally emailed to families and posted on our website on Feb. 18, 2022.
Last day of school
We know this is a popular question. We are working with stakeholders to finalize when we will make up the day of school missed due to inclement weather. We will communicate plans as soon as they are confirmed. Thanks for your patience and please stay tuned!
Future key dates
To help families plan well in advance for childcare or activities surrounding school holidays and breaks, here are key dates for the next two school years. We will add more events as dates are finalized.
- Key dates: 2022-23 school year
- Key dates: 2023-24 school year
Congratulations to Bonney Lake High School Athletic Coordinator Aaron Radford, who has been named West Central District 3 Athletic Director of the Year! Nominated by his peers, Aaron was selected among fellow athletic coordinators/directors from 70 schools. He goes on to vie for the title of State Athletic Director of the Year at the Washington State Secondary Athletic Administrators Association conference in April.
We’re rooting for this Sumner Spartan alum who’s been a Bonney Lake Panther staff member for five years. In Aaron’s career of 25 seasons as a head coach, he appreciates the hard work and dedication of coaches and students while participating in athletics as well as in the classroom. His goal for the BLHS Athletic Department is to focus on developing athletes with character and providing student-athletes with opportunities to grow and learn about themselves through their participation in sports.
Sumner High School
- Girls Basketball: Won the West Central District Championship on Feb. 19, defeating Emerald Ridge 54-36. They beat the same Emerald Ridge team for the South Puget Sound League Championship on Feb. 5. They finished SPSL League play with a perfect 9-0 record. Next, watch the team play Richland at noon on Feb. 26 at Auburn High School. Win or lose they advance to the 4A State Tournament next week at the Tacoma Dome. Head Coach: Katie Hyppa.
- Wrestling: Two wrestlers won 4A State Titles last weekend: Elias McDonald, 106# division, and Cody Miller, 152# division. Four other SHS wrestlers advanced to State: Hayden Goldsmith (106#), Coltin Clelad (138#), Hank Herrick (145#) and Brayden Vandendberg (160#). The team finished 12th in the 4A division. Head Coach: Matt Harshman.
- Gymnastics: Team finished 2nd at the District Tournament and qualified for the State Meet, which is held Feb. 25-26 at Sammamish High School. Ava Alastra was the District Champion in the Floor Exercise. Head Coach: Kathryn Shimer Elliott.
- Boys Basketball: Won two West Central District Tournament games and fell just one win shy of qualifying for Regionals. Head Coach: Jake Jackson.
- Swim: Tanner Wilson finished 7th in the 100Y Butterfly and 8th 100Y Breaststroke at the State Swim meet. Head Coach: Maari Bennett.
Bonney Lake High School
- Girls Basketball: Advanced to Regionals by defeating North Thurston 68-51 on Feb. 19. They play Gig Harbor at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Auburn High School. With a win, they advance to the 3A State Tournament at the Tacoma Dome next week. Head Coach: Kim Peters.
- Dive: Jaxon Klinger advanced to State in the 1M diving event. Head Coach: Jay Paulson.
- Wrestling: Ryan Mount (126#), Blake Miller (132#) and David Peterson (195#) advanced to the 3A State Tournament. Coaches: Ira Jarmon, Joseph Cordes, Colton Maddy.
SHS, BLHS academic accomplishments
These winter program teams qualified for WIAA Scholastic Awards for having a team GPA above 3.0. Teams marked with an asterisk qualified for the Outstanding Team Award for having a team GPA above 3.5.
Sumner High School ASB is sponsoring the 16th annual Benefit Night Talent Show and Dinner Auction next month. This year’s beneficiary is longtime Maple Lawn Elementary Teacher Seah Eggum, who has been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer. Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more information about the beneficiary, ways to donate and purchase tickets to the events.
- March 23: Benefit Night Talent Show, 7 p.m., Sumner High School Performing Arts Center
- March 24: Benefit Night Dinner Auction, 6:30 p.m., Sumner High School Gym
We're hosting a Virtual Hiring Fair: Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Explore job opportunities, apply online, connect with administrators/directors, with interview opportunities provided.
We're currently hiring for:
- Teachers: Elementary, Middle, High School & Special Education
- Program Specialists
- Classified Staff: Paraprofessional, Secretary, Child Nutrition, Transportation, Maintenance
Join virtual starting at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 26 with this link: bit.ly/SBLSDHiringFair. For more information, go to sumnersd.org/jobs.
The Puget Sound Educational Service District is inviting a Family Advocate to join their Expanded Learning Team. The Family Advocate will work with the Sumner-Bonney Lake and White River school districts as well as surrounding partners in the East Pierce County region in the engagement and the support of Latinx families and students through activities, events and services that support and collaborate with families and students. Learn more.
