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!

• Mr. SHS - Felipe Castellon
• Homecoming King - Cayson Maupin
• Homecoming Queen - Ava Macha
• Miss SHS - Cate Macha
• Band Beau - Ian Garver
• Band Sweetheart - Abigail Philip
• Football Sweetheart - Mia McNeil

Homecoming Queen Nominees

Clara Beth Lewallyn

Ava Macha

Landry Odom

Homecoming King Nominees

Cayson Maupin

Grayson Smith

Anthony Williamson

Miss SHS Nominees

Caitlyn Chandy

Julianne Gardner

Cate Macha

Mr. SHS Nominees

Jeremy Abraham

JT Brewer

Felipe Castellon

Last Friday's Homecoming game paused at halftime to celebrate two people whose ties to Sunnyvale ISD run deep. The Sunnyvale Alumni Association presented its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and Legacy Award. Read the full story on our website.

Distinguished Alumnus: Chris Bugbee (SJH ‘90)

Chris Bugbee attended Sunnyvale schools from kindergarten through eighth grade. He now serves as President and CEO of OneStar Foundation, the State Service Commission for Texas. He leads statewide efforts to expand volunteerism, support nonprofits and help communities recover from disasters. Before joining OneStar in 2006, he served at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and at the White House. At the White House he helped carry out initiatives that included a prisoner reentry program and mentoring for children of prisoners.

Legacy Award: Jeriann “Jeri” Lee

For years, Jeri Lee was one of the first friendly faces people met at Sunnyvale ISD. She joined the district in the late 1970s and wore many hats. She assisted the superintendent, supported teachers, welcomed students and worked with parents, and she handled every role with kindness and care. Ms. Lee passed away in 2020 at age 81. Her family was on the field Friday night to accept the award on her behalf.

Hometown 100, Sunnyvale Education Foundation's fall giving campaign, kicked off this week! SEF is asking 100 families to give $250 each to fund teacher grants and student scholarships that help our Raiders learn, grow and shine.

As a thank-you, donors will be invited to an exclusive tour of Sunnyvale High School's new CTE addition on Friday, October 30, at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments and gifts will be provided.

Sunnyvale High School Theatre presents the Addams Family Musical on three upcoming dates. Tickets are on sale now for November 10, 12 and 14 with evening show times.

Join us for a parent information night about substance abuse and signs to watch for in your teens from the team at Steered Straight. Come learn more about keeping our community drug free on Tuesday, October 27 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at SHS. This is in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week, the nation's largest and longest-running annual drug-use prevention awareness campaign, observed every year from October 23 to October 31. Check out the designated dress up days below.

The National Honor Society is holding the annual SHS Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2026, at 8:20 a.m. with breakfast to follow. Local veterans and veterans related to Sunnyvale Families are cordially invited to attend.

Raider fans, get ready! Here's what you need to know before heading to Quinlan Ford HS this evening for Varsity Football.

TICKETS:

All tickets are sold at the gate with credit card or Apple Pay only.

BAG POLICY:
Bags must be clear, or a small clutch no larger than 5 x 7 inches. All bags are subject to search.

Our Sunnyvale Raider spirit store has a fresh new look with updated fan gear for the whole family! Shop shirts, hoodies and more to show your Raider pride at every game.

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 HOSTED AT THE NEW MULTIPURPOSE ACTIVITY CENTER

Members of our Legacy Club are invited to our first Legacy Lunch of the school year on Friday, November 13, 2026. 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 30 | Prep Day/Parent Conference (No School)
• November 2 | Staff Development/Parent Conference (No School)
• November 4 | Auxiliary Gym & Multipurpose Activity Center Ribbon Cuttings (See below)
• November 11 | Veterans Day Ceremony & Breakfast at SHS
• November 13 | Legacy Lunch at the Multipurpose Activity Center
• 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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