ES/ IS PTA has extended sign orders through Friday, May 8. Celebrate graduations for Kindergarten, 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 12th grade. Order yours today at https://www.sunnyvalepta.com/product-page/graduation-class-sign
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4–8! This week, we celebrate the incredible Sunnyvale ISD educators who pour their hearts into our students each and every day. From early mornings and late nights to creative lessons and caring support, our teachers make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
Thank you for your patience, passion, and dedication. You inspire curiosity, build confidence, and shape the future. Drop a comment below to share a shout-out or favorite memory of a teacher who made an impact on you!
Thank you for your patience, passion, and dedication. You inspire curiosity, build confidence, and shape the future. Drop a comment below to share a shout-out or favorite memory of a teacher who made an impact on you!
May 4 is Texas Firefighters Day ! Thank you to our Sunnyvale firefighters for protecting our homes and schools, as well as supporting our families during times of crisis or need. We are grateful for your courage, sacrifice and dedication. Say thank you to our Sunnyvale firefighters today!
🎉💙💛Purchase a personalized brick for the Sunnyvale Legacy Walk! 💛💙
Scan the QR code or order here: https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/SunnyvaleRaiders
A Legacy Walk brick is the perfect way to celebrate achievements or honor your favorite Raider graduate, teacher, friend, or group. Every brick helps support the Gwinn Blankenship Scholarship Fund, leaving a lasting tribute that benefits future Raiders.
Order your custom brick today and become part of the Raider tradition!
Questions? Contact SunnyvaleRaidersAlumni@gmail.com
Scan the QR code or order here: https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/SunnyvaleRaiders
A Legacy Walk brick is the perfect way to celebrate achievements or honor your favorite Raider graduate, teacher, friend, or group. Every brick helps support the Gwinn Blankenship Scholarship Fund, leaving a lasting tribute that benefits future Raiders.
Order your custom brick today and become part of the Raider tradition!
Questions? Contact SunnyvaleRaidersAlumni@gmail.com
SISD E-News for Friday, May 1 - https://app.smore.com/n/0bd7r
In this issue:
🎉SES Field Day
🎺Jazz Concert
🎓Project Graduation
💐FFA Flowers
🎶Daybreak Choir
... and so much more!
In this issue:
🎉SES Field Day
🎺Jazz Concert
🎓Project Graduation
💐FFA Flowers
🎶Daybreak Choir
... and so much more!
May 1 is School Lunch Hero Day! We're grateful for the amazing nutrition team who keeps our Raiders fueled for learning every single day. From planning healthy menus and navigating allergies to serving each meal with a smile, they are true heroes behind the scenes. Thank you!
Happy National Principals Day! 🎉 Thank you to our incredible campus leaders for the positive impact you make on our students and staff each and every day. From leading the way to cheering on our students, you help make our campuses great places to learn and grow. We’re grateful for you today and every day!
SHS Principal Soliz led campus and district staff through the halls Thursday, April 30, surprising students in their classrooms to announce the Top 10 percent of the 2026 senior class. Students received enthusiastic classroom celebrations, jerseys displaying their class rank, and signs highlighting their college of choice.
Congratulations to the 2025- 2026 Senior Class Top 10%:
Valedictorian- Julia Mathews
Salutatorian- Heidi Antony
3 - Ashwini Aryangat
4 - Obasi Nwanyanwu
5 - Jonathan Joy
6 - Avery Mollett
7 - Ethan Derr
8 - Gabriela Toledo Mantilla
9 - Victoria Henderson
10 - Albert John
11 - Hannah Sebastian
12 -Noah Qualls
13 -Newton Xie
14 - Noah Chappetta
15 - Boston Mcintyre
16 - Sydney Wofford
17 - Sara John
Congratulations to the 2025- 2026 Senior Class Top 10%:
Valedictorian- Julia Mathews
Salutatorian- Heidi Antony
3 - Ashwini Aryangat
4 - Obasi Nwanyanwu
5 - Jonathan Joy
6 - Avery Mollett
7 - Ethan Derr
8 - Gabriela Toledo Mantilla
9 - Victoria Henderson
10 - Albert John
11 - Hannah Sebastian
12 -Noah Qualls
13 -Newton Xie
14 - Noah Chappetta
15 - Boston Mcintyre
16 - Sydney Wofford
17 - Sara John
Reminder: Due to our district-wide campus closure on April 9 to celebrate our Girls Soccer team advancing to the state tournament, our calendar has been adjusted. Friday, May 1, which was previously scheduled as a non-school prep day, is now a full instructional day .
Hey Sunnyvale Middle School Families and Friends,
We are currently at $6,877, and getting closer to reaching $10,000 for a COLOR RUN! Students still have one more night to be part of the DASH DAY (fun run) and earn overnight challenge incentives, including the SPLASH Band and a chance to throw a water balloon at a teacher, coach, or friend.
Tomorrow is the day we’ve all been waiting for....DASH DAY! Get ready to lace up those running shoes and enjoy an exciting day full of fun, music, and challenges with friends.
Reminder:
-Wear your Adventure Dash Bands & Race T-Shirt (or clothes you can get messy)
-Students may wear their bathing suit under their race shirt
-Bring running shoes
-Pack a towel and change of clothes
-Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
-Students will have a 15-minute transition period to clean up and change
-Send money for concessions and Kona Ice if you would like to purchase. Kona Ice will cost between $4 & $7.
There’s still time to:
✅ Register
✅ Donate
✅ SHARE! SHARE! SHARE!
https://adfr.gopledge.com/donater_page?url=SMS26&flyer=true
Volunteers Welcome! Sign up here and don’t forget to complete the Volly background check
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4FADAF2FABFE3-62816321-ptafundraiser?useFullSite=false
We will be on a different bell schedule for tomorrow.
Thank you for your continued support of Sunnyvale Middle School!
We are currently at $6,877, and getting closer to reaching $10,000 for a COLOR RUN! Students still have one more night to be part of the DASH DAY (fun run) and earn overnight challenge incentives, including the SPLASH Band and a chance to throw a water balloon at a teacher, coach, or friend.
Tomorrow is the day we’ve all been waiting for....DASH DAY! Get ready to lace up those running shoes and enjoy an exciting day full of fun, music, and challenges with friends.
Reminder:
-Wear your Adventure Dash Bands & Race T-Shirt (or clothes you can get messy)
-Students may wear their bathing suit under their race shirt
-Bring running shoes
-Pack a towel and change of clothes
-Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
-Students will have a 15-minute transition period to clean up and change
-Send money for concessions and Kona Ice if you would like to purchase. Kona Ice will cost between $4 & $7.
There’s still time to:
✅ Register
✅ Donate
✅ SHARE! SHARE! SHARE!
https://adfr.gopledge.com/donater_page?url=SMS26&flyer=true
Volunteers Welcome! Sign up here and don’t forget to complete the Volly background check
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4FADAF2FABFE3-62816321-ptafundraiser?useFullSite=false
We will be on a different bell schedule for tomorrow.
Thank you for your continued support of Sunnyvale Middle School!
Sunnyvale ISD proudly recognized our Teachers of the Year at the April 27 Board of Trustees meeting.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
SES: Kelly Dodson
SIS: Britni Matthews
SMS: Mary Anne Clark
SHS: Adam Jones
Thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students each day.
#RaidersRise #SunnyvaleISD
Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
SES: Kelly Dodson
SIS: Britni Matthews
SMS: Mary Anne Clark
SHS: Adam Jones
Thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students each day.
#RaidersRise #SunnyvaleISD
Sunnyvale ISD honored outstanding staff members at the Monday, April 27 Board of Trustees meeting with the quarterly RISE Award.
The RISE Award recognizes a staff member who has made a meaningful impact on their campus and exemplifies:
Relational connections with students and colleagues
Innovation in their role
A servant’s heart
Enthusiasm for their work
Congratulations to this quarter’s RISE Award recipients:
SES: Stephanie Estes
SIS: Debbie Barineau
SMS: Lawana Lambert
SHS: Jaymie Batten
Sunnyvale ISD proudly recognized several outstanding student groups during Monday evening’s Board of Trustees meeting for their achievements this semester.
Congratulations to:
State VASE qualifiers
Sunnyvale Middle School UIL Academics
SMS One Act Play
Boys and Girls Soccer
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Girls Powerlifting
We are proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom! #RaidersRise #SunnyvaleISD
Congratulations to:
State VASE qualifiers
Sunnyvale Middle School UIL Academics
SMS One Act Play
Boys and Girls Soccer
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Girls Powerlifting
We are proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom! #RaidersRise #SunnyvaleISD
Planned SPD and SFD Visit to SES on Wed., April 29
On Wed., April 29, Sunnyvale PD and Sunnyvale FR will visit SES after enjoying lunch on campus. Parents and community members may notice several police and fire vehicles at our campuses.
Additionally, today is Career Day at SIS. You may also see police, ambulance, and fire at SIS. These are planned visits.
SMS Fest is postponed to May 19th. We are looking forward to you joining us.
Tuesday, April 28 - Due to the potential for strong to severe storms across the DFW area this afternoon and evening, all after‑school activities and events scheduled for today are canceled. This includes practices, games, meetings, and campus events.
Hello Families,
Dash Day is coming up on April 30, and we want every student to be part of the fun!
Getting started is easy:
Register your student
Share their personal donation link with family and friends
Donations can be made online or with cash
Signing up only takes a minute, and every share helps your student earn incentives while supporting Sunnyvale Middle School PTA.
Dash Day is a high-energy fun run filled with music, excitement, challenges, and time with friends that students will not want to miss!
Get started here:
https://adfr.gopledge.com/donater_page?url=SMS26&flyer=true
Total Raised: $5,532
Participation: 101 of 568 students registered/donated
Top Grades:
6th Grade — $3,092
7th Grade — $1,660
8th Grade — $780
Thank you for your support and for helping make this a fun and successful fundraiser for Sunnyvale Middle School!
— Sunnyvale Middle School PTA
Dash Day is coming up on April 30, and we want every student to be part of the fun!
Getting started is easy:
Register your student
Share their personal donation link with family and friends
Donations can be made online or with cash
Signing up only takes a minute, and every share helps your student earn incentives while supporting Sunnyvale Middle School PTA.
Dash Day is a high-energy fun run filled with music, excitement, challenges, and time with friends that students will not want to miss!
Get started here:
https://adfr.gopledge.com/donater_page?url=SMS26&flyer=true
Total Raised: $5,532
Participation: 101 of 568 students registered/donated
Top Grades:
6th Grade — $3,092
7th Grade — $1,660
8th Grade — $780
Thank you for your support and for helping make this a fun and successful fundraiser for Sunnyvale Middle School!
— Sunnyvale Middle School PTA
🚌💙💛It's Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
They brave early mornings, rainy days, and busy roads, all to make sure our students get to school safely and on time!
Thank you to our SISD bus drivers for keeping our students safe and smiling all year long. You make a world of difference each and every day!
They brave early mornings, rainy days, and busy roads, all to make sure our students get to school safely and on time!
Thank you to our SISD bus drivers for keeping our students safe and smiling all year long. You make a world of difference each and every day!
🚌💛 We're celebrating Bus Driver Appreciation Day - April 28! 🚌
Every school day begins and ends with a friendly welcome from our incredible Sunnyvale ISD bus drivers! They are the first to greet students each morning and the last to wish them a great afternoon, all while keeping everyone safe on the road. Thank you to our SISD bus drivers for making SISD riders and families feel so welcome and safe.
