Sumner Middle School Update

In This Update

• Free Summer Lunch, June- August 2025

• Monitoring Your Student’s Chromebook Over the Summer

• Hoop for Austin, August 16

• Save the Date: Sumner Middle Back to School Event on August 27

• SMS Staff Leaving - We Wish Them Well!

The District is offering free hot lunch for all children 18 years and younger throughout the summer at Daffodil Valley Elementary. The lunches must be enjoyed inside the school building.

Details:

• June 23 - Aug. 14, Monday through Thursday

• 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

• Daffodil Valley Elementary (1509 Valley Ave., in Sumner)

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For more information, call the District’s Child Nutrition Services at (253) 891-6450

All students will keep their chromebooks this summer.

Each student should have in their possession:

• a chromebook

• a chromebook case that is on the chromebook

• a charger

Monitor Your Student’s Chromebook Use

Every parent/guardian can sign up for Securly which will provide alerts to parents regarding content that might be concerning. Visit the district website to learn how to sign up for Securly.

Digital Citizenship and Safety

Do you know what your child is posting online? Do you know who they are communicating with? We encourage parents/guardians to monitor their student’s technology usage by talking to your child about their digital footprint (what social media accounts they have, how they communicate with others, etc).

Here is one example of a site that has resources for parents and students. There are many other sites on the internet that provide resources for parents.

Our Bobcat family misses Austin who was a 7th grader at Sumner Middle School when he passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2023. This outdoor 3 x 3 basketball tournament is in loving memory of Austin Turley. Austin had an undeniable passion for sports, especially basketball, and an unwavering pride in Sumner. Austin was known for his loyalty, fierce competitiveness, and the love he had for his family and friends.

There is a three game minimum guarantee and includes t-shirts for each participant if registered by July 31. Proceeds from this event will go towards the Austin Robert Turley Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was created to honor Austin’s legacy and give back to the community he loved.

In the words of Austin, “Let’s go”!

Registration form

The following Sumner Middle staff will not be returning next year:

Tracey Brown (retired) - 6th grade Social Studies

Lauren Irey - School Psychologist

Charlotte Vassey (retired) - 8th grade teacher: Washington State History and Leadership

Please join us in thanking them for all they did for SMS students and families during the many years that they served our Bobcat community. We will miss them greatly and wish them well in this next chapter of their lives!