SHS Weekly E-News, 04.02.26

HISTORY MADE —The LADY RAIDERS are going to STATE! Lady Raider Soccer defeated the Aubrey Chaps 3-2 and are your Regional Champions. Congratulations, ladies!

4A-D2 State Semifinal Championship

Sunnyvale Lady Raiders vs Godley Wildcats

Friday, April 3, 2026, Kickoff at 4:00 pm

Mansfield ISD- Vernon Newsom Stadium

Address: 3700 E Broad St, Mansfield, TX 76063

Sunnyvale is the home team.

Ticket prices: $6/$4

Wear blue, get there early, be loud!

The Raider Men's Golf team are district champions. Congratulations to Jake Ivy, Blake Wolston, Cash Hamilton, Wyatt Moore, and Cooper Wangler.

Senior Wyatt Moore clinched the top spot and is the individual district champion. Senior Cash Hamilton earned the 5th place spot and junior Cooper Wangler 12th, with their top scores helping the team bring home the District Championship.

Sunnyvale hosted the Raider Olympics on Wednesday, April 1, with 375 student-athletes showing up to compete. These students, representing 9 different school districts, were welcomed to Raider Stadium by Rowdy and the SHS and SMS Raider Cheerleaders. With sixty-six Sunnyvale High School students volunteers, there were plenty of warm smiles and cheers for the visiting athletes at each event. They, along with 328 total volunteers, organized and engaged the visiting students from the opening parade of athletes to the final awards.

Thank you to each volunteer and to Autumn Krauska for creating a welcoming atmosphere and a successful event for our community.

Vale Drama's One Act Play, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, had its last performance on the BiDistrict stage. Congratulations to the cast and crew who earned All-Star recognition:

BEST PERFORMER for Emery Stevens as “Quasimodo”

All-Star Cast for Keegan Johnson as “Clopin”

All-Star Cast for John Newton as “Old Amos”

All-Star Crew for Sam Frazer

Thursday 04.02 - 🏌🏻‍♂️RAIDER (JV,V) & LADY RAIDER (JV,V) GOLF @ DISTRICT TOURNAMENT

- 🏃🏻‍♂️RAIDER & LADY RAIDER TRACK @ TRI-MEET

- ⚾RAIDER BASEBALL (JV) @ CADDO MILLS HS

- 🥎LADY RAIDER SOFTBALL (JV/V) @ CADDO MILLS HS

- ⚾RAIDER BASEBALL (V) @ CADDO MILLS HS

Friday 04.03 - 💐Student Holiday/ Staff Trade Day🐰

- ⚽LADY RAIDER (V) SOCCER vs GODLEY HS **STATE SEMI CHAMPIONSHIP**⚽

Saturday 04.04 - 🏃🏻‍♂️RAIDER & LADY RAIDER (V QUALIFIERS ONLY) TRACK @ TEXAS RELAYS

Monday 04.06 - 🎾RAIDER & LADY RAIDER (V) TENNIS @ DISTRICT MEET

Tuesday 04.07 - 🎾RAIDER & LADY RAIDER (V) TENNIS @ DISTRICT MEET

- ⚾RAIDER BASEBALL (V) @ QUINLAN FORD HS

- ⚾RAIDER BASEBALL (JV) @ QUINLAN FORD HS

- 🥎LADY RAIDER SOFTBALL (V) @ WILLS POINT HS

Wednesday 04.08 - 🏃🏻‍♂️RAIDER & LADY RAIDER TRACK @ DISTRICT MEET

Thursday 04.09 - 🏃🏻‍♂️RAIDER & LADY RAIDER TRACK @ DISTRICT MEET

- 🎵CHOIR - ALL CHOIRS - UIL CONCERT & SIGHT READING CONTEST

Friday 04.10 - CHOIR - ALL CHOIRS - UIL CONCERT & SIGHT READING CONTEST

- 🎾RAIDER & LADY RAIDER (JV) TENNIS @ DISTRICT MEET

- 🎾RAIDER & LADY RAIDER (JV2) TENNIS @ DISTRICT MEET

- ⚾RAIDER BASEBALL (V) vs QUINLAN FORD HS

- ⚾RAIDER BASEBALL (JV) vs QUINLAN FORD HS

Senior Captain Emma McIntosh earned Academic All-State from the Texas Girls Coaches Association. Congratulations, Emma!

Congratulations to our recent college commits, seniors Wyatt Moore and Tyrus Cowan. Wyatt signed his letter of intent to play golf with Kansas Wesleyan University. Tyrus has committed to run with Sam Houston State University Track and Cross Country. We are excited to see these these two athletes compete at the college level.

CONGRATULATIONS to Senior Destiny Arinze and Sophomore Zoe Glaspie on being named to the ALL-STATE TEAM by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. We are so proud!

Lady Raider Track and Field competed at the Eustace Meet last week and had an excellent night. They were meet champions and brought home several new school records.

Chiora Enyinna-Okeigbo broke her own long jump and high jump records.

The relay team consisting of Chiora Enyinna-Okeigbo, Lauren Sloan, Brynn Shipman, and Trinity Ream broke the 4x100 school record.

Sunnyvale JV Girls Golf Claims District 13-4A ChampionshipSunnyvale, TX – The Sunnyvale JV Girls golf team capped off a season of steady improvement with a dominant performance, winning first place at the District 13-4A Tournament on Monday at the Van Zandt County Golf Club.The Raiders swept the top four individual spots, showcasing their depth and talent:

• Aubrey Barclay finished 1st overall
• Kayla Martinez finished 2nd overall
• Madison Barnes finished 3rd overall
• Elle Wilson finished 4th overall

With this impressive showing, the Sunnyvale JV Girls are officially the District 13-4A Champions. Clean Sweep on the podium! Congratulations to the team on an outstanding victory!

Visit Sunnyvale Park Square this spring to explore incredible student creativity at the Sunnyvale District Art Show.

March 23 – May 1

Second floor atrium at Sunnyvale Park Square

Featuring: Sunnyvale ISD student artwork from all campuses

Reception: Friday, April 17, Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

The Sunnyvale ISD Board of Trustees has approved the SISD District Academic Calendar for the 2026–2027 school year. Access the full calendar here: https://app.smore.com/n/7vzyh

The Parent Training - Positive Behavior Supports at Home has been rescheduled.
NEW DATE: MARCH 30 at 5:30 p.m.

Parent Training: Positive Behavior Supports at Home
Region 10’s Latisha Stephenson will share easy, realistic strategies to help parents set clear limits, build consistent routines, and communicate in ways that reduce power struggles.
Walk away with ready-to-use tools to support positive behaviors, independence, and calm at home.
Monday, March 30 | 5:30 p.m.
SISD Board Room | 417 E. Tripp Road

Tickets for the Going Places Gala are available for purchase! Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum for an evening of dinner, drinks, entertainment, and live and silent auctions in support of Sunnyvale ISD.

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.

Raider Fans, give a gift that lasts a lifetime! Buy a personalized brick for the Sunnyvale Legacy Walk, right outside Raider Stadium, and celebrate your favorite Raider graduate, teacher, friend, or group. Perfect for honoring achievements, creating memorials, or recognizing sponsors!

Every brick supports the Gwinn Blankenship Scholarship Fund—so your holiday gift makes a difference. Any Raider or Raider fan can order!

Leave your mark on Sunnyvale ISD. Order your brick today and be part of the tradition!

Order Below

Questions? Feel free to contact SunnyvaleRaidersAlumni@gmail.com

HELP STOCK THE LOUNGE for SHS

The link for the SHS is: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2I1D6C0KF6PKD?ref_=wl_share

l Items should be sent to this address –

Sunnyvale High School

222 Collins Rd

Sunnyvale TX, 75182

Stock the Lounge FAQ:

Q: Can I buy other things not on the list?

A: Absolutely! Just send to the correct school/attention this month, and your PTA team will make sure it gets distributed.

Q: Can I drop off things in person?

A: Yes! Just drop off items at the front office of the school, marked for PTA Stock the Lounge, and your PTA team will take it from there.

Q: What items do you need?

A: Check the list for the respective schools, but any individually packaged snack/drink items are the main things each school wants. Bonus points if it is gluten free for the High School, as we have many teachers/admin that can’t eat gluten on that campus.