SHS Weekly E-News, 09.18.25
BIG GAME FRIDAY-- Wear BLACK to the Game
Friday Night -- Go catch Raiders Volleyball v Prestonwood, 5:00 at home, then head over to Raider Stadium and watch Raider Football take on Van at 7:30.
Raider Nation! This is a BIG game for Raider Football!
Wear black to school and to the game. This is for students and fans!
Vale Jazz Places 8 on All Region Ensemble
Vale Jazz Places 8 on All Region Ensemble
Vale Jazz has had yet another impressive showing at the ATSSB Region 3 All-Region Jazz Auditions. Eight students secured either 1st or 2nd chair in the 20 piece ensemble. Those members were then certified for Area and are going on to record auditions for the ATSSB All-State Jazz Band at East Texas A&M on Tuesday (9/23). We also have two alternates! Please congratulate the following students for their exceptional representation of our school and band program this weekend and wish them luck as their recordings for All-State are being judged this Fall.
Ethan Derr 12 - 2nd Alto Saxophone - AREA
Alex Westfall 12 - 2nd Trumpet - AREA
Venus Barton 10 - 1st Trombone - AREA
Noah Chappetta 12 - 2nd Trombone - AREA
Luke Orendorff 9 - 1st Bass Trombone - AREA
Ella Sandler 12 - 1st Jazz Piano - AREA
Will Parker 10 - 1st Jazz Guitar - AREA
Emery Stevens 12 - 1st Bass Guitar - AREA
ALTERNATES:
Aiden Regan - Tenor Sax
Sage Rinestine - Drums
Thursdays - Wear Your College, Career, Tech, or Military Shirt
Every Thursday wear your college, career, tech, or military shirt to school.
Spirit Days 2025
SHS EVENTS -- September 18 - September 26
Thursday 09.18 - - College Career Tech Military Shirt Day 👕
- RAIDER (JV) GOLF @ MEADOW PARK
- RAIDER & LADY RAIDER TENNIS @ WILLS POINT HS
- RAIDER FOOTBALL (9/JV) @ VAN HS (SCRIMMAGE)
Friday 09.19 - ⬛BLACK OUT DAY ⬛
- RAIDER CROSS COUNTRY @ CASTLEBERRY INVITATIONAL
- LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL a home (JV/V 5:00) vs PRESTONWOOD CHRISTIAN
- RAIDER FOOTBALL (V) vs VAN HS
Saturday 09.20 - LADY RAIDER CROSS COUNTRY @ ENNIS HS
Monday 09.22
Tuesday 09.23 - LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL (F/JV/V) @ FARMERSVILLE HS
F/JV - 5:00PM, VARSITY - 6:00PM
Wednesday 09.24
Thursday 09.25 - College Career Tech Military Shirt Day 👕
- LADY RAIDER CROSS COUNTRY @ CANTON
- RAIDER CROSS COUNTRY @ RUNNING EAGLES INVITATIONAL
- RAIDER & LADY RAIDER TENNIS @ FARMERSVILLE HS
- RAIDER FOOTBALL (9) vs SCURRY HS
Friday 09.26 - 🤠 COUNTRY V COUNTRY CLUB DAY🏸
- LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL (V/JV/F) vs CADDO MILLS HS, VARSITY - 4:00PM, JV/V - 5:30PM
- RAIDER FOOTBALL (V) vs PLEASANT GROVE
SHS Calendar
All-Grade School Photo Day Set for September 29th
HOSA Day at the Maverick's Game - Get Your Ticket Today
Order Your SHS Yearbook
Purchase your Sunnyvale High School Yearbook at its lowest price of the year! Prices go up on September 12!
Get 4 free icons when you personalize your book!
Have you taken your SENIOR PHOTO? Set up your session today!
We are partnering with Prestige Photography for all of our portrait needs. Seniors will take their cap and gown pictures (caps and gowns provided in-studio) as well as any other packages you want to purchase. Even if you do not plan to purchase a picture, the cap and gown photo will be used for our yearbook. Studios will be open for appointments beginning on June 17, 2025.
Here are some helpful resources:
How to Schedule Studio Appointments on DaySmart
A step-by-step guide to walk families through the online booking process.
Class of 2026 Senior Portrait Flyer
An overview of session options, what’s included and how to get started.
Have a SWIG and Help Raise Funds for Our Band
The SHS Band is selling Swig Discount Cards! Save money and support Sunnyvale Band fundraising! These pre-paid cards are valid at all Swig locations nationwide*. Cards are available from any SHS band student, online at the link/QR code below (delivered by a band student), and at home football games!
*Excluding Stadiums, Nevada, Idaho, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, San Antonio, Missouri, Indianapolis, Florida, Kentucky, or Tennessee.
Mark Your Calendar for Sunnyvale Choir's Fall Choir Fest and Chipotle Fundraiser
Greece and Italy Trip Interest Meeting Set for September 18th
Meeting Date: Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Location: Sunnyvale High School Library
If you'd like a sneak peek of the tour before the meeting, just visit www.explorica.com/Buck-4032
You’ll be able to see our full tour itinerary, print important information about the tour and learn more about the tour destinations. Note that this tour will fill up very quickly, so it is suggested to sign up right away if possible.
If you are unable to attend, this is more of a Q and A meeting than information because most info can be found on the site. I mention this becasue I know parents are busy and may not be able to attend. Please feel free to reach out to me via email and ask away! We close registration on September 25th! It is only $50 to reserve your spot. Join us for a trip of a lifetime!
I look forward to meeting and speaking with you all soon!
Get VIP Parking for every home Raider Football Game!
Contact Raquel Banno: raquel.banno@sunnyvaleisd.com
SERVE SUNNYVALE -- Student Community Service Opportunities
Are you looking for ways to serve your community? Do you need service hours? Sunnyvale Serve is here to help you connect with different services opportunities.
Use the QR code or click the button below to sign up.
Get Noticed! Advertise in the Raider Sports Program
Calling all local businesses and Raider Fans! We are offering you the chance to sponsor our fall teams in the Raider Sports Program. Your ad will be posted along with a Raider team photo in the sports program (if you have a team that you want to support, please put that on your form)
Seniors and Parents! Be a part of the long tradition and place a recognition of your athlete in the 2025 Fall Sports Program!
REDUCED PRICES this year!
If you aren’t sure how to put one together, the band boosters can help for just $25 by placing your order, requesting design assistance, and sending us wording and pictures. We will put together a proof and give you a chance for edits.
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS ATTACHED BELOW:
YOUR COMPANY LOGO run through the RAIDER END ZONE & SIDELINES - Get the Details
Exclusive Game Day Flag Sponsorship Opportunity!
Want to see your business logo run through the end zone every time the Raiders score? Now’s your chance!
We’re offering an exclusive opportunity to display your business logo flag during Sunnyvale High School football games — and it’s first come, first serve.
Only 2 logo flags will be run per game
Your flag will be carried down the field with every Raiders score
Featured behind the “SHS” flags and run multiple times along the sideline
At the end of the game, you’ll receive your custom logo flag as a keepsake
Cost per game: $500
Choose multiple games, if available
Playoff Exclusive: $1000 for the FIRST playoff game — only ONE business flag will be run!
Deadline to reserve: August 10th
All payments must be made to SISD
Once your spot is secured, we’ll contact you to collect your high-resolution logo for flag production.
Support your Sunnyvale High School cheerleaders while gaining unique visibility for your business!
