SHS Weekly E-News, 09.25.25

Congratulations to seniors Obasi Nwanyanwu and Sara John who have been named National Merit Semifinalists, placing them among the top 1% of students nationwide!

In addition, five SISD students have been designated as Commended Students for scoring in the top 3–4% of all test takers: Heidi Antony, Ashwini Aryangat, Jonathan Joy, Julia Mathews and Avery Mollett.

Congratulations to these outstanding scholars on their incredible achievements!

Purchase your homecoming dance ticket in the SHS front office. Prices increase on Monday, October 6th.

Every Thursday wear your college, career, tech, or military shirt to school.

Thursday 09.25 - College Career Tech Military Shirt Day 👕

- LADY RAIDER CROSS COUNTRY @ CANTON

- RAIDER CROSS COUNTRY @ RUNNING EAGLES INVITATIONAL

- RAIDER & LADY RAIDER TENNIS @ FARMERSVILLE HS

- RAIDER FOOTBALL (9) vs SCURRY HS

Friday 09.26 - 🤠 COUNTRY V COUNTRY CLUB DAY🏸

- LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL (V/JV/F) vs CADDO MILLS HS, VARSITY - 4:00PM, JV/V - 5:30PM

- RAIDER FOOTBALL (V) vs PLEASANT GROVE

Monday 09.29 - 📸 SHS PHOTO DAY 📸

Tuesday 09.30 - LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL (F/JV/V) @ WILLS POINT HS

Wednesday 10.01 -

Thursday 10.02 - College Career Tech Military Shirt Day 👕

- RAIDER & LADY RAIDER TENNIS @ CADDO MILLS HS

- RAIDERS CROSS COUNTRY @ LINDALE EAGLES INVITATIONAL

Friday 10.03 - STUDENT/STAFF HOLIDAY

- LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL (V/JV/F) @ COMMUNITY HS - VARSITY - 4:30PM, F/JV - 5:30PM

- Varsity Football - BYE WEEK

Sunnyvale Speech and Debate Traveled to Athens High School on 9/20 to compete in their invitational debate tournament. Our debaters represented themselves and our school well. Amit Kumar and Timothy Samuel placed second in varsity policy debate and gained their bid points to attend the TFA state tournament this upcoming spring.

Amit Kumar and Timothy Samuel: varsity cx 2nd place

Valentina Fernandez: international extemp 5th place overall

Riya Matthew and Rhett Mangrum: cx

Alina Litty: congress

Raider Cross Country

From Coach Campos: Congratulations to Dev Kumar, who brought home the win in the Open 5K 6A & under race with a strong time of 16:47!

Right behind him was Landry Lozano, finishing 2nd overall with a time of 17:19.

Grady Wyse continued his momentum, placing 3rd overall with a new personal best of 17:35!

Shoutout to Noah Qualls and Felipe Castellon for running another solid race and contributing to a great team performance.

Proud of the effort and results—way to represent!

Lady Raider Cross Country

From Coach Broom: This XC season has been a fun one! I have to brag on these kids! They work hard everyday before the sun comes up and their work is paying off! They’ve won the championship trophy for 2 weeks consecutive now! They have some big goals this season and I can’t wait to see them come to life!

Congratulations to Raider Football on their defeat of long-time rival Van. A huge thank you to Raider Nation for your support at the Blackout Game.

Raider Volleyball traveled to Farmersville on Tuesday and swept the Farmers in their season opener.

Purchase your Sunnyvale High School Yearbook, today!

We are partnering with Prestige Photography for all of our portrait needs. Seniors will take their cap and gown pictures (caps and gowns provided in-studio) as well as any other packages you want to purchase. Even if you do not plan to purchase a picture, the cap and gown photo will be used for our yearbook. Studios will be open for appointments beginning on June 17, 2025.

Here are some helpful resources:
How to Schedule Studio Appointments on DaySmart

• A step-by-step guide to walk families through the online booking process.

Class of 2026 Senior Portrait Flyer

• An overview of session options, what’s included and how to get started.

The SHS Band is selling Swig Discount Cards! Save money and support Sunnyvale Band fundraising! These pre-paid cards are valid at all Swig locations nationwide*. Cards are available from any SHS band student, online at the link/QR code below (delivered by a band student), and at home football games!

*Excluding Stadiums, Nevada, Idaho, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, San Antonio, Missouri, Indianapolis, Florida, Kentucky, or Tennessee.

Contact Raquel Banno: raquel.banno@sunnyvaleisd.com

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.

Calling all local businesses and Raider Fans! We are offering you the chance to sponsor our fall teams in the Raider Sports Program. Your ad will be posted along with a Raider team photo in the sports program (if you have a team that you want to support, please put that on your form)

Seniors and Parents! Be a part of the long tradition and place a recognition of your athlete in the 2025 Fall Sports Program!

REDUCED PRICES this year!

If you aren’t sure how to put one together, the band boosters can help for just $25 by placing your order, requesting design assistance, and sending us wording and pictures. We will put together a proof and give you a chance for edits.

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS ATTACHED BELOW:

Exclusive Game Day Flag Sponsorship Opportunity!

Want to see your business logo run through the end zone every time the Raiders score? Now’s your chance!

We’re offering an exclusive opportunity to display your business logo flag during Sunnyvale High School football games — and it’s first come, first serve.

Only 2 logo flags will be run per game

Your flag will be carried down the field with every Raiders score

Featured behind the “SHS” flags and run multiple times along the sideline

At the end of the game, you’ll receive your custom logo flag as a keepsake

Cost per game: $500

Choose multiple games, if available

Playoff Exclusive: $1000 for the FIRST playoff game — only ONE business flag will be run!

Deadline to reserve: August 10th

All payments must be made to SISD

Once your spot is secured, we’ll contact you to collect your high-resolution logo for flag production.

Support your Sunnyvale High School cheerleaders while gaining unique visibility for your business!