RAIDERS MEDAL AT STATE TRACK MEET
Congratulations to junior Josh Quinn and senior Andi Morgan on their outstanding performances at the State Track Meet in Austin! Josh took third place in the 400m and Andi, in her third consecutive trip to state took second place in two events - 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles. Well, done Raiders! We are proud of you both!
SUNNYVALE COMMUNITY GARDEN
When: Saturday May 18th from 8:00 am. - 12:00 noon
Where: Sunnyvale Elementary School (north side of the building by the pre-K-1st grade playground
Volunteer Sign-Up: We need EVERYONE'S help! To volunteer, please click here. If you would like to volunteer to bring a tool, tools or just some quality labor, please use the link and sign up so that we will be able to plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing everyone there. For specific questions, e-mail Nate Chrastina at: nate.chrastina@sunnyvaleisd.com.
SISD SUMMER CAMPS INFORMATION NOW POSTED ONLINE
Information about SISD's annual summer camps is now available online. New camps are being added weekly. Please contact camp directors or coaches for further information.
RAIDER COUNTRY 5K AND FUN RUN RESULTS
The Annual Raider Country Run was a huge success! Thanks to all who participated and volunteered! For the final results, please click here. Competitors who did not pick up medals at the run, should contact Chelly Quinn. Bright yellow run t-shirts are still available in sizes adult small - adult 2XL and are $15.00 and may be purchased from Chelly Quinn: jcquinn@swbell.net.
THREE LADY RAIDERS COMMIT TO COLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL TEAMS
Congratulations to senior Lady Raider Volleyball players Delanee Clark, Alex Lally and Abby Whitehead on their recent commitment to collegiate volleyball careers. Delanee will play for Texas A&M-Commerce, Alex will play for Purchase College in New York and Abby will play for Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. Congratulations, Lady Raiders!
SISD STUDENTS RAISE FUNDS FOR LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
The Pennies for Patients fundraiser brought in tons of funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The elementary campus brought in a whopping $5,747.09, with Mrs. Stafford's class raising $701.10. Second place went to Mrs. Bailey's class, who raised $522.68 and Mrs. Sirois' class won third place with $440.75.
The SMS campus raised $2,138.00 with Coach Navaja's class raising a total of $989.58. Well done, Raiders!
RAIDER CHAMPIONS
SISD students recently participated in the Special Olympics in Waxahachie in Track and Field events. Students were honored with awards the long jump, 50m walk, 50m run, 400m run and softball throw. Congratulations, Raiders!
SHS JUNIOR NAMED FIRST-EVER NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST
Junior Zach Miller has been named SHS' first-ever National Merit Semi-Finalist! Zach met the requirements to enter the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. He is among the 50,000 highest-scoring participants of some 1.5 million program entrants. Of these 50,000 high scorers nationwide, about 16,000 will be named National Merit Program Semifinalists. Congratulations, Zach!
STATE-BOUND: SHS STUDENTS HEADED TO AUSTIN FOR UIL ACADEMICS
Congratulations to the following SHS students who competed at the Regional Academic UIL Meet at Tarleton this weekend. They will compete at the State UIL Academic Meet in May:
Nekka Johnson - 2nd in Ready Writing
Zach Miller - 1st in Headline Writing
Sanjeeth George - 1st in Computer Applications.
Matthew Varkey is a State Alternate, placing 5th in Persuasive Speaking.
Congratulations to all Regional participants!
SUNNYVALE RAIDER YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES WEBSITE 
The SRYSA has launched a new website! Get news about practices, games/meets/matches and important forms and contact information. Follow the organization on Twitter and Facebook, as well! Visit http://www.srysa.org for the latest information!
SYRSA ANNOUNCES TENNIS LESSONS
What: Sunnyvale Tennis Lessons
Who: Ages 5 thru 17
When: Session 1 is from April 23 - May 31
Where: SHS Tennis courts
(Registration and payment is secure through Wufoo.com)
Sunnyvale Tennis registration is now open thru the attached link:
http://srtennis.wufoo.com/forms/sunnyvale-tennis-registration-form/
Please note the lessons are separated by age; younger ages 5-10 may play through the Quick Start program which is tailored made for younger players. The Intermediate session is for players 11- 17 years old. For the different lesson times look at the registration form. Contact Coach Matt Harness at 972.965.8179 or harnessmatt@gmail.com with questions.
ANNOUNCING: SUNNYVALE RAIDER YOUTH CHEEROpen to all incoming Kindergarten – 6th graders (Fall 2013)Parent Meeting: Thursday, May 9th at 6:30 p.m.SMS LibraryRegistration Deadline: May 31st. For more information, contact Carolyn Baker at (214)546-8401 or caroyn.baker@sunnyvaleisd.com
Flyer - please print here.
Coaches Needed!
For those interested in coaching Youth Cheer, there will be a Coaches Clinic on: Wednesday, May 15th in the SMS Gym 
SRYSA 7 on 7 FOOTBALL
7 on 7 football registration is underway!
7 on 7 is a passing, no contact, fast paced style of football. SRYSA will host a 7 on 7 league this summer for Sunnyvale students who will be in grades 2-7 next school year. All games will be at SHS. Please visit www.srysa.org to complete the 3 step registration process. The deadline to order optional uniforms is Friday, May 17. If you have any questions, contact Ryan Bartis at 214-829-9471 or SRYSAfootball@gmail.com
COACHES NEEDED!
For those interested in coaching 7 on 7, there will be a Coaches Clinic on Wednesday, May 15th at 4 PM at the Raiders Varsity Field House.
TAX RATE ADOPTION
Sunnyvale ISD adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate.
