Woodinville Water District serves residents of the city and unincorporated Woodinville. The district purchases its water from the City of Seattle, with the majority of the water coming from the Tolt River Reservoir. Occasionally water is imported from the Cedar River Reservoir. The water district offers several water conservation programs for businesses and residents, as well as classroom presentations for schools. There is also a water-wise demonstration garden open for public viewing at district headquarters.
The Old Fire House Teen Center is home to a wide array of activities for young people between the ages of 13 and 18. The space features a media lab, homework area, performance studio, and outdoor patio with a barbecue pit and performance stage. The center hosts several regular and special events, including open-mic night, gardening programs, computer classes, and fine and performing arts lessons. Regular activities as well as special events take place on an ongoing basis.
Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station provides park information for the Lake Hills Greenbelt Park. This includes interpretive displays, information on park trails, programs and gardening. It is also equipped with a meeting room for small gatherings.
Gig Harbor Visitor Information Center has been in its current location for five years, helping over 30,000 guests find lodging, dining, locations, and exciting things to do while visiting Gig Harbor. Operated with one paid staff members and over 45 volunteers, the center has been a destination point for those moving to Gig Harbor or simply visiting for a short stay. The center has a huge assortment of free information ranging from maps, restaraunts, lodging, churches and healthcare, to current events and everything in between. The center also hosts a free reading library and public computer for those who need a quick email check.
The Sumner School District comprises the cities of Bonney Lake, Edgewood, Pacific and Sumner, including parts of unincorporated Pierce County.
The district has 13 schools, including:
- Bonney Lake Elementary
- Crestwood Elementary
- Daffodil Valley Elementary
- Emerald Hills Elementary
- Liberty Ridge Elementary
- Maple Lawn Elementary
- McAlder Elementary
- Victor Falls Elementary
- Lakeridge Middle School
- Mountain View Middle School
- Sumner Middle School
- Bonney Lake High School
- Sumner High School
As of 2008-2009, there were 8,297 students enrolled in the Sumner School District. There are 3,146 children in elementary school, 1,262 middle school students and 2,820 high school students. Students can also enroll in online high school through the school district.
The district's graduation rate is 81.1 percent, which is higher than the state's average of 77 percent, according to the Washington State 2008-2009 Report Card.
View the Sumner School District's official state report for the 2008-2009 school year card here. Report cards are also available online for each school.
The Sumner School Board has five members, elected from five separate areas within the district to four-year terms. The board meets one Wednesday of every month. Times and locations vary every month, so check the calendar for more information. All meetings except executive sessions are open to the public. The board always votes in public.
Drivers can test for new licenses and renew their current licenses at this Bellevue location of the state Department of Licensing. Washington residents and drivers also can apply for a Washington state identification card and an enhanced drivers license or identification card, which is an acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship when crossing the U.S.-Canada border. Washington residents also may use the enhanced drivers license or ID for travel to and from Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
Applications must start two hours before closing time. Waiting times can be checked online at the Department of Licensing website.
