January 2021  

• Research and program development

May 2021

• Mr. Sammons applies for a therapy dog through CARES, Inc. in Concordia, Kansas

October 2022  

• School Board conducts the second and final reading of Board policy

• Elementary school establishes an student action team

January 2023

• Mr. Breyfogle and Sunny commenced their work in the schools

August 2023

• Mr. Sammons is matched with Laz and spends a week training in Concordia, Kansas

• Mr. Sammons and Laz began work in the elementary school

April 2024

• The Student Therapy Dog Team develops a presentation about the program and shares with all classrooms in the elementary

August 2024

• Mr. Breyfogle accepts a new position out of district where he will utilize his dog, Sunny