Sunnyvale ISD E-News

Sunnyvale ISD's weekly communication designed to both inform and invite. Thank you for engaging in our school community and supporting the Raider Family! Visit www.sunnyvaleisd.com to learn more about the amazing things happening in Sunnyvale ISD!

The Sunnyvale Alumni Association has named the late Jeriann “Jeri” Hardin Lee the recipient of its 2026 Legacy Award, which honors a former SISD staff member who made a lasting impact on students, colleagues and the community. Lee served as school secretary for many years beginning in the late 1970s. She assisted the superintendent, supported teachers, and welcomed students and parents with kindness and care.

Alumni remember her as one of the welcoming faces of Sunnyvale ISD and someone who kept things running behind the scenes. Her son Gregory remembers her quiet generosity. “If she knew of a student whose family was having a hard time, she would do something special for them at Christmas and not tell anyone else about it,” he said. Years later, she could still name the students whose school pictures hung on her refrigerator, along with their parents. Read the full story on our website!

The Sunnyvale Alumni Association has named Chris Bugbee (SJH ‘90) its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Bugbee President and CEO of OneStar Foundation, the State Service Commission for Texas. There he leads statewide efforts to expand volunteerism, support nonprofits and help communities recover from disasters. Before OneStar, he served at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and at the White House.

Bugbee went to Sunnyvale schools from kindergarten through eighth grade and says that’s where his commitment to service started. “Sunnyvale felt like an extended family,” he said. His advice to today’s Raiders: “Don’t just sit on the sidelines. Get involved, seek out ways to help, and be part of something bigger than yourself.”

Help us welcome Bugbee home at halftime of tonight's football game, when he’ll be recognized on the field. Read the full story on our website!

Raider Stadium is a cashless venue. General admission: $7 | Reserved: $12. No gift cards, please. Debit, credit and Apple Pay gladly accepted. Reminder: A no re-entry policy is in place. Once you exit the stadium, you may not return.

Are you a Sunnyvale resident age 50 or better? SISD invites you to become a part of the SISD Legacy Club. Join the Legacy Club to receive complimentary admission to all SISD extracurricular events including games and performances. (Excludes playoff games and out-of-district events.) Membership also includes semester luncheon meetings, hosted by SISD Superintendent Mr. Matt Kimball and other administrators. There is no cost to join! SIGN UP TODAY

NOVEMBER 13, 2026 LUNCHEON

Members of our Legacy Club are invited to our first Legacy Lunch of the school year on Friday, November 13, 2026. We are firming up the location as we hope to host you in one of our new spaces around SISD. More to come on that! Please RSVP by Monday, November 9, 2026 using the link below if you are able to join us. We will have a wonderful lunch, student presentations and an update from Superintendent Matt Kimball!

The SHS National Art HonorsSociety is hosting an online art auction! 🎨 Click the link to view student artwork and place your bids before the auction closes Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8:00 a.m. All proceeds support club activities. Thank you for supporting our young artists!

• October 16 | Homecoming Game 7:00 p.m.
• October 16 | End of Grading Period
• October 20 | Band Booster Meeting 6:00 p.m. (SHS Band Hall or Choir Room)
• October 30 | Prep Day/Parent Conference (No School)
• November 2 | Staff Development/Parent Conference (No School)
• November 23-27 | Thanksgiving Break
• December 18 | Early Release Day

Have you signed up your students for the Booster Raider Run? Go to mybooster.com today! All registered students will get a FREE day pass at Great Wolf Lodge if we hit our $25,000 goal. Your support helps our PTA fund exciting opportunities and much-needed resources for both schools!

SES: grade level field trip/event support, increased teacher grants, new audio books for the library, a new 3D printer for STEM, and additional Boomwhackers for music

SIS: grade level field trip/event support, increased teacher grants, new classroom furniture, continued school store support, and a teacher supply closet

The Sunnyvale ISD PTA consistently brings new ways to connect with other families and support the amazing things happening in our schools. Check out their latest offerings. Click each flyer to enlarge and learn more!

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