Spartan Update

Monday 4/7 NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 4/8 NO SCHOOL

Wednesday 4/9 NO SCHOOL

Thursday 4/10 NO SCHOOL

Friday 4/11 NO SCHOOL

**REMINDER SPRING BREAK 4/7-4/11**

**RETURN TO SCHOOL MONDAY 04/14/2025 REGULAR LATE START**

Parent Review Night

Washington State law requires that every student receives HIV/AIDs prevention education in grades 5 through 12. Because this unit covers sensitive topics, Washington State law and SBLSD board policy require that parents/families are provided the opportunity to preview these lessons.

The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District (SBLSD) is hosting a curriculum night for families to preview the HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum for students enrolled in the following:

• 6th and 7th grade students (HIV/AIDS),

• 2nd semester 8th grade Skills for Life (HIV/AIDS) and

• 9th grade Health classes (Health content), and

• Applicable 10th through 12th grade classes (HIV/AIDS).

The Curriculum will be available for preview. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to understand the health content for grades 6-12, preview teaching materials and ask questions about the resources used in the classroom.

Family Preview for Health Curriculum Spring 2024

May 13, 2025 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Central Office Board Room

1202 Wood Ave, Sumner, WA 98390

Parents/families wishing to exclude their child from the HIV/AIDS curriculum required by our state must preview this curriculum and sign the exclusion form.

Upcoming survey asks for student and family feedback

Spartan Families:

In striving to provide the best possible education for all students, we value feedback to help us continually improve. The district will soon be conducting a Center for Educational Effectiveness survey with families (of students in K-12) and students (only in grades 4-12).

The survey window is April 15-25. Students in grades 4-12 will take the survey in class at a date specified by their school.* Families will receive a link to the survey via email and text on April 15.

The multiple choice surveys, available in multiple languages, will ask questions around the topics of support, safety, trust, environment and equity.

*If parents wish to opt their child out of this survey, please contact your child’s school.

• 20 USC § 1232h (Protection of pupil rights)

• 34 CFR Part 98 (Student Rights In Research, Experimental Programs, And Testing)

• RCW 28A.605.005(2)(j) Parental Rights

TO: The class of 2025 and their Parents/Guardians

FROM: Principal Jeff Baines, Assistant Principals Robin Furlan, Kell Garrison, Brett Thompson and Graduation

Advisor Jennifer Peters.
DATE: April 2025

Senior Class Year-End Schedule and Graduation Information

This communication is to inform seniors and their parents of important events during the final days of the 2024-2025 school year. Please
keep this memo as a reminder. If you have any questions, please call the school at 253-891-5500.

April 21 Donuts with Dudes Phase 1 commons 7:30 am

April 22 Cap & Gown Delivery in Phase 1 commons during lunches. If you are unable to pick up your order on
this date, they will be available in the Main Office starting April 23

May 1 Senior Speech Applications are available in the Main Office (due May 16th)

May 2 Spartan Future Signing Day during lunch in the phase 1 courtyard. This student only event will be a
celebration for all seniors and their commitment to their future.

May 5 Senior Meeting during advisory - Phase 1 commons

May 5 ShoWare Suites for graduation go on sale (see enclosed flyer

May 16 Senior Speech Applications are due to Mrs. Peters by 2:30 pm

May 19 Prom tickets go on sale (see June 7th info) May 19th - May 30th - Early Bird Pricing $60 with ASB and $65 without. June 2nd - 6th - General Pricing $70 with ASB and $75 without. Final deadline to purchase tickets is 3:00 PM on Friday June 6th. Guest forms for non-Sumner High students will be available in the Main Office. All guest forms are due no later than June 6th at 2:30 pm.

May 20 & 22 Late arrival for state testing. (Schedule will be class periods 1, 2, 3. Classes start at 10:05 am.)
All Seniors who need to complete this requirement will take the test on April 22.

May 21 & 23 Late arrival for state testing. (Schedule will be class periods 4, 5, 6. Classes start at 10:05 am.)
All Seniors who need to complete this requirement will take the test on April 23.

May 23 Scholarship Survey Deadline - please fill out the link (located on the SHS LinkTree) to submit any
scholarships you have received.

May 26 & 27 No School - Memorial Day and emergency make-up day

May 28 Senior Speech Tryouts (based on application). Invitations will be sent for tryouts

May 28 All make-up credit verifications and online classes needed for Graduation must be submitted to the
Sumner High School Counseling Office for graduates to participate in graduation ceremonies

May 30 Senior Breakfast tickets go on sale. Tickets are $10.00 (see June 10th info)

May 30 Graduation Ticket distribution begins. Eight (8) tickets will be given to each student meeting Graduation requirements. Students must sign for tickets. If students are unable to pick up their tickets on the 30th, they will be available in the Main Office, starting the morning of June 2nd. Additional tickets will be sold at the bookkeepers office for $10 each, starting June 2nd

May 30 Honor Cords Distribution - Phase 1 commons

June 2 Senior Yearbook distribution during 5th and 6th period and after school until 3 pm

June 3,4,5 Senior Finals

June 4 Senior Community Scholarship Night - SHS Phase 1 Commons 6:30 pm. If students are receiving a
scholarship, they will receive an invitation to this event

June 6 Seniors will check out with their teachers at the end of each class on this date. Seniors will be given their graduation verification form in the first period they attend at SHS. Please note: In person students will need to turn in their check out form to the main office by the end of the day. (Full time online, Ehli Hill and running start students do not need to complete the form) All fines must be cleared and textbooks/chromebooks turned in prior to receiving their diploma.

June 6 School-wide Senior Award Assembly

June 7 Prom: Foss Waterway 8-11 pm. Starting May 19th, tickets will be on sale Monday - Friday, before & after school and during lunch. Guest forms for non-Sumner High students will be available in the Main Office. All guest forms are due no later than June 6th at 2:30 pm. Final deadline to purchase tickets is 3:00 PM on Friday June 6th; no tickets will be sold at the door. No exceptions and no refunds

June 9 Victory Grad Tour – more information to follow

June 9 Senior Sunset at Sunset Stadium. Food trucks will be on site to purchase items. This is an optional senior
class event. 7:00 - 10:00 pm

June 10 Senior Breakfast in Phase 1 Commons. 8:00 am - 9:00 am. Tickets are $10.00 per person

June 10 Graduation Practice: Practice will take place in the SHS Gymnasium at 9:15 am. Attendance is MANDATORY. Students who do not attend this practice will not be able to participate in the
Graduation Ceremony on Monday, June 10th. Seniors who have check out procedures to complete
should do so following Graduation Practice. Practice details will be announced at the Senior Meeting
on May 5th.

June 10 Graduation Ceremony at ShoWare Center (Kent) at 7:00 pm. Students must dress appropriately for Graduation. Business Casual attire is suggested, which includes: slacks (khakis okay), dress shirt, dresses, skirts, nice shoes or sandals. The following items will not be allowed: sunglasses or flowers/leis.

Parents, please review these items with your Senior Graduation is a formal ceremony. Please acknowledge everyone’s accomplishments by acting in a respectful manner. Please be respectful so that the names of all Seniors may be heard by their families. Also, please stress appropriate behavior with your Senior.

Please note: Only Seniors will be allowed in the staging area. Perler’s Photography will be taking pictures during the ceremony. They will explain picture packages to students during Graduation Practice earlier in the morning. (Perler’s, 253-770-5670)

Doors will open at 6:00 pm. There are specific seating areas for handicapped guests. (Additional wheelchairs will not be provided.)

June 23-26 Diplomas will be available in the Main Office. Office hours are 8:00 am- 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. (All fines must be cleared and textbooks/chromebooks turned in). Students must be present to sign for and pick up their Diploma or they can give handwritten permission for a parent pick up. Beginning July 7, Diplomas will be available Monday - Thursdays at the District Office. To request a transcript, please visit : https://www.parchment.com/

Get ready for a spooky, kooky, and altogether ooky good time with the Addams Family Musical, presented by the SHS Theatre Troupe in the Sumner PAC on April 30, May 1, 2, 3, and 4. See Wednesday, Pugsley, Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, and Grandma sing, dance, and slash their way through a hilarious story of love, chaos, and growing up. You won’t want to miss this wildly entertaining and spine-tingling look at what it’s like to be an Addams! Check GoFan or buy tickets at the door: $5 for students with ASB, $8 for seniors, military and students without ASB, and $12 for adults.

It doesn’t take a winter snow storm to impact school operations. Some fall weather conditions, such as wind storms, have the potential to require implementation of our inclement weather procedures.

Here are reminders to help you prepare for possible changes to bus and school operations due to inclement weather:

• Refer to inclement weather procedures for an outline of what to expect regarding communications and operations.

• For safety reasons, there may be a need to offer limited transportation and use inclement weather bus routes. This means buses will generally run on main roads rather than side streets or through neighborhoods.

  • We use “zones” to define inclement weather bus routes. Please become familiar with the zone your child’s bus route falls within. It is the responsibility of families to know if they live on an inclement weather route.

  • Bus drivers will hand out hard copies with the inclement weather bus zone specific to your child in early December. For questions, please call the Transportation Department at (253) 891-6400.

• Follow us on social media for updates: Facebook, @SumnerSchoolDistrict and Instagram, @SumnerBonneyLakeSD.

It’s important to keep in mind that while streets might be clear in the Sumner valley, that’s often not the case on the hill in Bonney Lake, where there’s considerable elevation and tight, winding roads.

Spring into Success: The Importance of Good Attendance

Dear Families,

As we move into March and the spring months, we want to remind families that strong school attendance is essential for student success. With the school year in full swing, this season is a critical time for learning, test preparation, and academic growth. Whether your child is in elementary, middle, or high school, being present every day helps ensure they stay on track.

Here’s why attendance matters in the spring:

✅ Consistent Learning – New concepts and skills build on previous lessons. Missing school can create gaps that are hard to overcome.
✅ Test Preparation – Many schools begin reviewing key material for state tests, final exams, and other important assessments.
✅ Credit & Graduation Readiness – For older students, attendance directly impacts earning course credits and staying on track for graduation.
✅ Social & Emotional Growth – Daily attendance helps students stay connected with friends, teachers, and extracurricular activities.

Let’s work together to make every school day count! If your family needs support with attendance, please reach out to your child’s school—we’re here to help.