Sunnyvale ISD E-News
The Back-to-School Toolkit is your one stop spot for all back to school dates and events! Click below to find information about meet the teacher dates, school supply lists, Rowdy Reunion, Meet the Raider and so much more!
Back-to-School forms are expected to be available on Tuesday, July 29. Availability is pending final board approval of the student handbook and code of conduct at the Monday, July 28 board meeting.
Are You Interested in Being a Substitute Teacher for SISD?
Want to make a difference in education and support Sunnyvale students?
Join our team as a substitute teacher at Sunnyvale ISD!
WHO: Anyone interested in substituting for Sunnyvale ISD
WHEN: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. or Wednesday, July 23 9:00-11:00 a.m.
WHERE: SISD Administration Building, 417 E Tripp Rd, Sunnyvale, TX 75182
WHAT TO BRING:
- Driver License
- Social Security Card
- High School Diploma/College Transcripts
Please register at this link:https://forms.gle/ok3imGGpstjxdvm89
Substitute Application – available at this link: Substitute Application FormsIncoming 6th graders and students new to SISD may also pick up their laptops during this time.
PLEASE NOTE: In order for students to pick up a laptop, ALL ONLINE FORMS must be completed. If you are unable to attend these days, your device will be in your first period class on the first day of school.
Parent Portal Support Squad - August 4 in the SMS Cafeteria
Need help with Parent Portal and back to school forms? The Parent Portal Support Squad is here to help!
Stop by the SMS cafeteria on August 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to get help with completing the annual SISD school registration forms. All forms must be completed in order to access student schedules at Rowdy's Reunion. You will also have access to assistance with general Parent Portal and proof of residency questions. Notary services will be available.
Note: All forms for the 2025 - 2026 school year must be complete in order to pick up student schedules.
Raiders, it's almost time! We can't wait to see all of our Raiders and kick off another great year at our annual back-to-school event!
🍕What's To Eat:
Stop by the SHS cafeteria for nachos, pizza and a tasty ice cream treat! Cash, check or payment through your student account is accepted.
🛒Stock Up on Raider Gear:
Be sure to stop by the Sunfire Tees Spirit Shop to purchase the latest Raider gear so you can share your Raider pride all year long!
📸Snag a Professional Back-to-School Photo from Amy Parks Photography:
Support a local business! Amy Parks Photography invites you to take your Raider's back-to-school photo with a great school backdrop. 10% of her proceeds go to support SISD. Booth is located outside behind the gym.
✅Complete All Your Back-To-School Forms and Pick Up Schedules:
If you missed the Parent Portal Support Squad on August 4, Rowdy's Reunion offers support for completing the SISD required back-to-school forms. Get your forms completed and pick up your 2025 - 2026 schedules!
🙌Join SISD Parent Groups:
Our parent groups and booster clubs are what make SISD the special place that it is. We need YOU to join our groups and be a part of the effort! Please stop by each of our booths and find a group that speaks to your servant's heart - from PTA to our education foundation! We need YOUR support!
📝SES and SIS Students Will Learn Who Their Teachers Are On This Night, Too!
SES and SIS Students will visit their home campus at 5:00 p.m. - and ending promptly at 6:00 p.m. - to obtain their teacher information and then join the rest of the district at the high school for all the fun at Rowdy's Reunion.
PLEASE NOTE: In order for students to pick up their schedules, ALL ONLINE FORMS must be completed.
Rowdy's Reunion Event Schedule
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. SES and SIS Raiders Learn Their Teacher Names at Their Home Campus
6:00 p.m. Doors Open at SHS For Rowdy's Reunion - SHS & SMS Schedule pick up
8:00 p.m. Thanks for Coming!
The newly passed Texas House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using personal electronic communication devices at any time during the school day - both instructional and non-instructional periods - while on school property. This law will take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies to all Texas public schools.
Sunnyvale ISD is developing guidelines to ensure compliance. Please see the link below for details. Further information regarding procedures and guidelines will follow later this summer.
Link: https://secure.smore.com/n/scv8r
SES Supplies - Click Here!
SIS Supplies - Click Here!
SMS Supplies - Click Here!
SHS students will learn about their supply lists during the first week of school.
Thanks to DFW Pressure Washer for offering the Sunnyvale Bands this amazing fundraiser opportunity! 10% of all driveway and senior parking sales referred from us will be donated to the band. If you need anything pressure washed (pool deck, patio, house front) call/text 469-403-0656!
Please share this with friends and family in the Sunnyvale, Forney, SE Garland, and E Mesquite areas!
Is your Raider planning to ride the bus for the 2025 -2026 school year?
Director of Transportation Mr. Todd Staley is working on bus schedules and needs your help. Please complete one of the below bus rider forms.
Everyone who rode the bus this year to or from school and who intends to ride next year to fill out the Existing Rider form: Existing Rider Form
If you moved over the summer and now have a different address, please fill out a new rider form and select the correct bus. Attached are links to Routes by street and the new rider form.
All SIS/SES bus riders, please return your Bus cards to the SISD Admin Building at 417 E Tripp Road. Drop them by at your earliest convenience.
STAAR Scores Available in Ascender Parent Portal
To access high school EOC and 3-8 STAAR scores, visit the Ascender Parent Portal.
June 10 - High School EOC scores were released.
June 17 - STAAR 3-8 scores are released.
You will be able to access these scores through your parent portal, the same place you get your students' grades during the year. Once in the portal, click the button labeled "Texas Assessment" (pictured above).
Contact Letishi Gunnels at letishi.gunnels@sunnyvaleisd.com if you need assistance.
Incoming 7th and 8th Grade Families,
If you are wanting to play football next fall, please join "2025 Sunnyvale Raider Middle School Football" on SportsYou. The code is below. If you do not have the SportsYou app downloaded, please download. This will be how coaches communicate with athletes and parents. Both athletes and parents need to join to know the communication that is being sent out.
Code: BDLL-TSDZ
Thank you,
SMS Football Coaches
Questions? Contact Coach Clark Mitchell at clark.mitchell@sunnyvaleisd.com
2025-2026 Student Parking at SHS
Applications for student parking are now available on the SHS website and in the SHS Front Office.
There is a separate application if you are Senior and plan to paint your parking space.
See the application for deadlines/dates related to application submission, parking space lottery, cleaning, and painting. Payment will be accepted in the form of cash or check in the SHS Front Office.
Are Your Child's Shots Up to Date?
On Thursday, June 5 the SISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025 - 2026 SISD District Calendar.
The calendar is attached below.
Changes to note:
October 3 is a student and staff holiday
October 8 is a half day
March 12 is a half day
May 21 will be a full day
Summer is just around the corner, and the 2025 Summer Camps list is here!
Keep your Raider engaged all summer long at the summer camps held at SISD. You will find everything you need to make your Raider’s summer memorable.
Click below to access the summer camp listings. Sign up today!
Note: These events are not Sunnyvale ISD sponsored events. Therefore, by signing the participation form, the parent/guardian agrees that Sunnyvale ISD shall be held harmless of any liability.
SISD Athletics Website
LOCATION: Sunnyvale Park Square Office, 129 Collins Rd, Sunnyvale, TX
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All the details are at angelahendersonsmith.com.
☀️Let’s trade the stress for success—starting now.
—Mrs. Angela Henderson Smith [Former Sunnyvale Middle School ELA Teacher]
PICK ONE WEEK TO JOIN US! IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GRAB YOUR SPOT—
JULY 22-25
JULY 28-31
AUGUST 4-8
Details are on the registration form at—
Mission Statement:
The mission of Sunnyvale ISD is to engage, equip and empower all learners for life-long success.
Vision Statement:
Sunnyvale Raiders Rise!
SISD District Calendar