Sunnyvale ISD E-News

During the SISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, June 23, the SHS Baseball team was recognized for their outstanding achievements during the 2024 -2025 season. Congratulations!

Sunnyvale ISD Safety and Security staff are representing our district in San Antonio this week at the Texas School Safety Conference, hosted by the Texas School Safety Center! This annual event brings together school safety professionals from across Texas to explore the latest trends, best practices, and innovative strategies for keeping our schools safe and secure. Our team is connecting with experts and peers, gaining valuable knowledge and tools to continue to ensure a safe learning environment for all Sunnyvale students and staff. Thank you for all you do for SISD!

We’re excited to welcome Kelly Taylor as the new assistant principal at Sunnyvale High School! With 28 years of experience as an assistant principal, at-risk coordinator, and Spanish teacher, most recently at Mesquite High School, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our Raider family. Read more about her here: https://secure.smore.com/n/sqrpe

Congratulations! 💙💛

Sunnyvale High School's Allison Gonzales is one of 18 finalists for the Chicken Express Community Hero of the Year Award! One male and one female winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship courtesy of Chicken Express to put towards their education.

Voting will take place from June 16 - 30 at the link below. Voting is unlimited!

Thanks to DFW Pressure Washing 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.

25-26 Routes by Street

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.

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.

Attention, Raiders! For everyone’s safety, the SISD baseball, softball, and tennis areas will be closed until further notice as we complete work on our net systems. Please stay clear of the area while improvements are underway.

Additionally, work will soon begin to turf the Sunnyvale Middle School field. The SMS field will be closed during construction. This project is a partnership between SISD and the Town of Sunnyvale to benefit both our district and community youth.

Thank you for your support as we work to improve our facilities!

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

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.

https://www.sunnyvaleisd.com/o/shs/page/student-parking

Graduation may be over, but it's not too late to recognize your graduate or leave your mark on SISD. Purchase a personalized brick to show your support and to commemorate your time with SISD. Anyone may order a brick! Order yours today! Scan the QR code or order online: www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/SunnyvaleRaider

https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/SunnyvaleRaiders

Order Deadline: July 7

Leave a lasting legacy and celebrate the memories made at SISD—your personalized brick will become a permanent part of our campus for years to come. Secure your spot and make your mark today!

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.

▶️Calling All Rising Juniors & Seniors — This Camp Is for YOU! ◀️

⁉️Did You Know Your College Essay Carries One-Third of the Weight on your College Application?

⭐Whether you’re gearing up to apply to college this fall or planning ahead for next year, this summer camp is the perfect way to get ahead—without the stress.

⭐Join my small-group College Prep Writing Camp in Sunnyvale and learn how to craft a standout personal essay for the Common App! You’ll learn how to showcase your personality, experiences, and the unique perspective you’ll bring to the university!

⭐ By the end of the week, you’ll walk away with a submission-ready essay—and the confidence, skills, and resources to tackle future essays for college and scholarships.

⭐We’ll keep it low-pressure but high-impact—with personalized guidance, encouraging feedback, and space to discover and tell your unique story.

⭐Spots are limited to just 4–6 students per session, so register today!
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—

JUNE 16-19

JUNE 23-26

JULY 22-25

JULY 28-31

AUGUST 4-8

Details are on the registration form at—

angelahendersonsmith.com/college