Sunnyvale ISD E-News

Sunnyvale ISD is pleased to announce Carlos Soliz as the new Sunnyvale High School principal. Welcome to the Raider family, Mr. Soliz!

Read more about Mr. Soliz here:https://secure.smore.com/n/kpfb3

The CTE department of Sunnyvale ISD has been awarded a $331,066 Jobs and Education for Texas (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), allowing for further innovation and learning in the Sunnyvale High School health science classrooms. Specifically, this fund will help expand the Patient Care Tech Pathway in an effort to address the growing need for nurses in the area.

The JET program, administered by TWC and in partnership with Governor Greg Abbott, helps Texas educational institutions enhance career and tech education (CTE) programs. The grants provided funding for schools to buy and install equipment that helps students experience the latest innovations in various career and technical fields. In order to be eligible, career and technical education courses must lead to a license or certificate in eligible, high-demand career pathways.

This is the first time SISD has been awarded a JET grant.

This grant will be used in conjunction with the new bond project that includes renovation and expansion of the health science classrooms at Sunnyvale High School. The additional funding will allow the district to equip the new spaces with innovative tools to further provide hands-on learning experiences to prepare them for jobs in the ever-evolving health industry.

Purchases will include exciting equipment such as lifelike simulated manikins, crash carts, phlebotomy draw stations, and more.

JET funding for ISDs can range from $40,000 to $375,000. With this grant, SISD joins the growing number of Texas schools leveraging state grants to stay on the cutting edge and to equip students for strong futures. Please contact Courtney Sharkey at courtney.sharkey@sunnyvaleisd.com for more information.

At the May 27 SISD Board of Trustees meeting, principals from each campus recognized outstanding teachers with the quarterly RISE Award.

• The RISE Award is presented to a staff member who has served his her her campus effectively and who exemplifies the following characteristics:

  • Relational with students and colleagues

  • Innovative in his or her position

  • Servant’s Heart

  • Enthusiastic about the work he or she does on campus
    
    Congratulations to our RISE Award recipients!
    
    

SMS and SHS campus principals recognized students for their hard work and dedication at the May 27 SISD Board of Trustees meeting. Congratulations on your recognition!

SMS Students: Liahna Thomas, Anthony Farmer, Chelsea Lekwuwa, Will Parks, Gracie Banks, Kendall Mitschke, Carter Kuehn, Ethan Bray and Andrew Ross

SHS Students: Kaylee Hernandez, Jai Patel, Lilli Alexander, Eric Sanil, Joanna Cherian, Daya Danny, Hailey Crawford and Ella Feinglass

At the May 27 SISD Board of Trustees meeting, the outstanding achievements of SHS students in track, tennis, golf, Academic UIL, and SHS One Act Play were recognized and celebrated. Congratulations on your recent victories at district, regional and state competitions!

Additionally, Mr. Kelleyton Wilson, Sr. and Mrs. Lee Mathew were sworn in for another three-year term as members of the SISD Board of Trustees. Thank you both for your continued dedication and service to our schools.

On the evening of May 23, 2025, Sunnyvale High School celebrated the achievements of its graduating class at Sunnyvale First Baptist Church. Students, families, faculty, and community members came together to honor SHS seniors for their years of hard work, dedication and success.

Speeches from the valedictorian, salutatorian, SHS faculty and SISD leadership highlighted the importance of perseverance and the need to embrace the new path that lies ahead.

Congratulations to the Sunnyvale High School Class of 2025! We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make in the world.

Alpha Order: Kelly Buck, Nick Delfino, Sherry Finnie, Marcey Franckowiak, Zach Geer, Shawne Hamilton, Christina Iozzi, Sheri Mayes, Melissa Milton, Ragan Osteen, Laura Pappas, Lailanie Peak, Julie Penisten, Brittany Roan, Althea Russell, Kaytlyn Schmidt, Ashley Simpson, Kayla Stamas Murray, Renee Stancliffe, Lauren Stephens, Deandre Taylor, Drake Vehslage, Jennilyn Walker, Richard Wendt, and Brenda Wolston

Alpha Order: Keith Adams, Jill Bailey, Natalie Barnes, Brenda Beedle, Jo Clemons, Brittany Dlabaj, Pete Fitzgerald, Amanda Gillespie, Adam Jones, Sherrie Koerner, Cedric Mitchell, Margarita Nabejar, Ashlee Rinestine, Tracy Smith, Sara Staley, Lisa Stovall, Biju Thekkanat, Jodi Wright, and Nikki Wright

Alpha order: Sybil Davis, Lyn Kellogg, Carol Martel, Melanie McCook, Mitzi Miller, Christy Thomas

Phyllis Whitehead

Stacy Bellows

Retirees pictured with Superintendent Matt Kimball: Cheri Chapman, Suzanne Valenta, Jessica Le, and Jennifer Settle

Not pictured: Rachel Parrish, Teresa Sherrod

During the end of year staff breakfast, Superintendent Matt Kimball recognized staff members who have gone above and beyond to serve the SISD community with a Superintendent's Challenge coin. Congratulations to Dawn Cramer, Jay Campos, Jane Wheeler and Jennifer Settle on your recognition!

Who: Sunnyvale ISD incoming 7th - 12th graders who will be involved in athletics or band!

What: Physical clinic

When: Saturday, June 28 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: SHS gym.

Cost: $20

Use the QR code to access the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form.

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.

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☀️Let’s trade the stress for success—starting now.
—Mrs. Angela Henderson Smith [Former Sunnyvale Middle School ELA Teacher]