Sumner Middle School Update
10/21/26
In This Update
Student Safety Reminder: Slow Down and Stay Alert!
Wrestling, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer - Register Now!
TONIGHT: Dairy Queen Booster Fundraiser on October 21, 5-8pm
Thanksgiving Meal Assistance & Holiday Gift Assistance
Spirit Week: October 26-30
Dance/After School Activities on Friday, October 30, 2:00pm to 3:45pm
Comprehensive Sexual Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention Curriculum Parent Curriculum Preview Night
Stay Connected!
Student Safety Reminder: Slow Down and Stay Alert!
As winter approaches and daylight hours become shorter, student safety is especially important during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. Unfortunately, we have observed some unsafe driving behaviors near our campus, including drivers failing to yield to crossing guards and pedestrians. We need everyone's help to ensure our students can travel safely to and from school.
Please take a moment to review and follow these important safety expectations:
Slow down! Drive 20 mph or less on Willow Street and follow all posted school zone speed limits.
Stay alert! Watch carefully for students walking, biking, or crossing streets, especially during arrival and dismissal.
Respect our crossing guards! Follow all directions from crossing guards and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. NEVER drive around a crossing guard who is assisting students.
Use extra caution on campus! When entering or exiting our parking lots, watch carefully for students walking along sidewalks and crossing driveways.
Avoid distractions! Put phones away and give your full attention to driving, particularly in areas where students are present.
No appointment, errand, or schedule is more important than the safety of our students. Please slow down, stay alert, and help us keep every student safe.
Thank you for doing your part to protect our SMS community!
Wrestling, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer - Register Now!
Our winter sports season will begin the week of Oct. 27. Please read this important information if your child is interested in participating in wrestling, girls basketball, or boys soccer.
TONIGHT Dairy Queen Booster Fundraiser on October 21, 5-8pm
The SMS Booster parents are partnering with Dairy Queen in Bonney Lake to raise money for SMS students and staff. Tonight from 5-8pm a percentage of all Dairy Queen purchases will go to the SMS Boosters. Consider stopping by Dairy Queen from 5-8pm on Wednesday, Oct. 21 for a scrumptious treat that will also benefit SMS students and staff.
Thanksgiving Meal Assistance & Holiday Gift Assistance
Community Big Give 2026 is excited to provide families in need with a full Thanksgiving meal this November. Meals will be delivered directly to families on Saturday, November 21. If you would like to receive a meal, please visit https://communitybiggive.com/meal to sign up before November 15. If you have any questions, please contact your student's counselor.
Holiday Gift Assistance
The Sumner Bonney Lake Community Toybox is helping to provide gifts to families in need this Holiday season. If you would like assistance with a gift this year please contact your student's school counselor to fill out the form by October 26. Please contact our guidance office at 253-891-5011 with any questions.
Spirit Week, Oct. 26-30
Monday, October 26: Cozy Day or wear BLUE
Tuesday, October 27: Decades or wear ORANGE
Wednesday, October 28: Color war!
8th grade wear BLUE
7th grade wear YELLOW
6th grade wear PURPLE
Thursday, October 29: PINK OUT (in support of breast cancer survivors)
Friday, October 30: Costume Day or wear fall colors
Costumes are allowed - no blood, no gore, no weapons; no full face masks (we must be able to identify students); no inflatables (only at lunch); school dress code guidelines must still be followed
Dance/After School Activities on Friday, Oct. 30, 2:00pm to 3:45pm
Where: Sumner Middle
Who: All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who purchase a ticket ($3 with an ASB card and $5 without ASB).
What: Music and dancing, sports, games, and snacks for sale
Other important information:
Tickets are on sale starting Thursday, Oct.22. Tickets can be purchased until the morning of Oct. 30.
Attendance will be taken so students must stay for the entire event. If a student is to be picked up early by a parent/guardian, they must get approval from a staff/volunteer chaperone.
Parents/guardians need to pick up students at 3:45pm. Students can be picked up in the front or the back of the school.
Comprehensive Sexual Health & HIV/AIDS Prevention Curriculum Parent Curriculum Preview Night: Dec. 3
Washington State law requires that every student receives Comprehensive Sexual Health education, including HIV/AIDs prevention education, in grades 6 through 12. Because this unit covers sensitive topics, Washington State law and SBLSD board policy require that parents are provided the opportunity to preview these lessons and excuse their student from these lessons if they wish.
The district is hosting a Curriculum Review Night to give parents and guardians of students currently enrolled in 7th grade Skills for Life the opportunity to preview the Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS prevention instructional materials and ask questions about the resources used in the classroom.
Curriculum Preview Night December 3, 2026 4:30-6:00 p.m. Sumner-Bonney Lake School District Administration Building, Board Room
The information below outlines how a parent or guardian may review materials and, if they choose, request an excusal for their student in accordance with state law.
Human Growth and Development (Puberty):
In accordance with RCW 28A.300.475, a parent or guardian may excuse their student from human growth and development instruction upon written request to the building principal and/or classroom teacher. Previewing instructional materials is not required in order to request an excusal.
HIV/AIDS Prevention Education:
Under RCW 28A.230.070, state law requires that parents or guardians attend one of the district’s information sessions in order to request that their student be excused from AIDS prevention education. Following attendance at an information session, a written opt-out request may be submitted to the building principal and/or the student’s classroom teacher.
If you are unable to attend the preview event and you wish to view the resources, please contact Instructional Services at (253) 891-6065 to schedule a viewing appointment.
Stay Connected
Stay connected with SMS’s Booster Parent Group!
Connect with SMS Boosters and learn how to support SMS students and staff
Booster Store - purchase SMS gear at the Booster store
Facebook – Sumner Middle School Boosters Club https://www.facebook.com/Sumnermiddleschoolboosterclub/
Instagram @smsbobcatsboosters
Email – smsboosters@gmail.com
Fred Meyer Community Rewards – link your card; search for us by name or by our non-profit #84696. IMPORTANT: You still earn your Reward Points & Rebates!
Stay connected with Sumner Middle School!
Important SMS Information:
Call or visit: Our offices are open Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm during the school year. Visit us or call 253-891-5000.
Parents/guardians may schedule conferences with teachers/counselors at a mutually agreed upon time.
Email: A majority of our communication to families will be via electronic newsletters/emails. Please check Family Access to make sure we have a valid email address for you.
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As always, please contact us if you have any questions or need support/assistance. Thank you for partnering with us!
ATTENDANCE: sally_villalobos@sumnersd.org
REGISTRAR: cheryl_jessop@sumnersd.org
MAIN OFFICE: sms@sumnersd.org
Jenny Williams, Principal, jenny_williams@sumnersd.org
Dave Johnson, Assistant Principal, dave_johnson@sumnersd.org
Tomas Morales, Dean of Students, tomas_morales@sumnersd.org
Cassie Waddle, Athletic Coordinator, cassandra_waddle@sumnersd.org
Shawna Eklund, Counselor for students with last name A-K, shawna_eklund@sumnersd.org
Donna Knutsen, Counselor for students with last name L-Z, donna_knutsen@sumnersd.org