Sunnyvale ISD E-News

Sunnyvale ISD is excited to welcome Rick Geer as our Interim Chief of Staff for the 2025-26 school year! With 43 years of experience and a deep passion for building community, Mr. Geer will be leading many of the areas previously overseen by our assistant superintendent.

Mr. Geer brings a wealth of leadership from his time at Forney ISD and a heartfelt connection to Sunnyvale, where his family is already a proud part of the district. 💙💛 Read more about Rick Geer here: https://secure.smore.com/n/c5tdyf

We proudly celebrated Sunnyvale ISD’s Teachers of the Year, SIS teacher Karla Watson and SMS teacher Melissa Walker, at the Region 10 Teacher of the Year event held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum on Thursday, July 31.

It was a fantastic way to honor their dedication to and care for their students as well as their passion for education. Thank you both for making such a positive impact on students and staff in SISD. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Allison Gonzales, a standout student athlete at Sunnyvale High School, who has been named the Female Chicken Express Community Hero of the Year, in partnership with Dave Campbell's Texas Football. This prestigious award spotlights students across Texas who excel not just in athletics, but through exemplary character, leadership, and service to their community.

Allison’s achievement highlights the values that make Sunnyvale ISD and the greater Raider community proud: leadership, perseverance, and a giving spirit. Congratulations, Allison!

The Back-to-School Toolkit is your one stop spot for all back to school dates and events! Click below to find information about meet the teacher dates, school supply lists, Rowdy Reunion, Meet the Raider and so much more!

Back-to-School forms are expected to be available on Tuesday, July 29 in the parent portal. Availability is pending final board approval of the SISD Student Handbook and Code of Conduct at the Monday, July 28 board meeting.

Sunnyvale ISD is proud to promote our Community Partnership Program, aimed at providing opportunities for local businesses and community members to partner with us, advertise and market their brands in and around the district in a hyper-local way.

These new enhancements to the program offer ways to support our local students and educators by celebrating and supporting their achievements.

Learn more about how your business can participate by clicking the button below.

Incoming 6th graders and students new to SISD may also pick up their laptops during this time.
PLEASE NOTE: In order for students to pick up a laptop, ALL ONLINE FORMS must be completed. If you are unable to attend these days, your device will be in your first period class on the first day of school.

Need help with Parent Portal and back to school forms? The Parent Portal Support Squad is here to help!

Stop by the SMS cafeteria on August 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to get help with completing the annual SISD school registration forms. All forms must be completed in order to access student schedules at Rowdy's Reunion. You will also have access to assistance with general Parent Portal and proof of residency questions. Notary services will be available.

Note: All forms for the 2025 - 2026 school year must be complete in order to pick up student schedules.

Beginning August 13, 2025, students will not be allowed to use personal communication devices during the instructional day, from the first bell to the last bell. All personal devices must be turned off and put away.

This update follows Texas House Bill 1481, which requires school districts to adopt a policy prohibiting student use of personal communication devices during the school day.
To learn more about SISD's Personal Device Guidelines for the 2025 -2026 school year, click the link below.
https://secure.smore.com/n/ajd4f

As we kick off the new school year, we want to remind all parents and guardians that every student in grades 3 – 12 has access to use a district Chromebook.
For grades 3 - 5, district Chromebooks are assigned and kept in a computer cart in their homeroom when not in use. For grades 6 - 12, district Chromebooks are issued and students take them home on a daily basis.

Please remember that families are responsible for any fees related to damage or loss of the Chromebook, as outlined in the district’s fee schedule. Thank you for helping us ensure that students take care of their technology and are prepared for success every day!

New This Year for Grades 3 - 5

Beginning this school year, students in grades 3 - 5 will follow the same Chromebook damage and loss fee schedule as our 6th - 12th grade students. This means that in the event of accidental or intentional damage - or if a Chromebook is lost - families may be responsible for fees to repair or replace the device.

To see the fee list and learn more about how our IT staff assesses damage, please see the attachments below.

We appreciate your support as we work together to teach our students the value of caring for shared technology. If you have any questions about this update, please reach out to campus administration.

Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead!

Calling all new Sunnyvale Intermediate School students!
Get back-to-school ready with the Sunnyvale Intermediate School's New Student Orientation. Learn everything you need to know for a smooth start to school by scanning the above QR code or clicking the link below.

SIS New Student Orientation

Raiders, it's almost time! We can't wait to see all of our Raiders and kick off another great year at our annual back-to-school event!

🍕What's To Eat:

Stop by the SHS cafeteria for nachos, pizza and a tasty ice cream treat! Cash, check or payment through your student account is accepted.

🛒Stock Up on Raider Gear:
Be sure to stop by the Sunfire Tees Spirit Shop to purchase the latest Raider gear so you can share your Raider pride all year long!

📸Snag a Professional Back-to-School Photo from Amy Parks Photography:

Support a local business! Amy Parks Photography invites you to take your Raider's back-to-school photo with a great school backdrop. 10% of her proceeds go to support SISD. Booth is located outside behind the gym.

✅Complete All Your Back-To-School Forms and Pick Up Schedules:

If you missed the Parent Portal Support Squad on August 4, Rowdy's Reunion offers support for completing the SISD required back-to-school forms. Get your forms completed and pick up your 2025 - 2026 schedules!

🙌Join SISD Parent Groups:
Our parent groups and booster clubs are what make SISD the special place that it is. We need YOU to join our groups and be a part of the effort! Please stop by each of our booths and find a group that speaks to your servant's heart - from PTA to our education foundation! We need YOUR support!

📝SES and SIS Students Will Learn Who Their Teachers Are On This Night, Too!

SES and SIS Students will visit their home campus at 5:00 p.m. - and ending promptly at 6:00 p.m. - to obtain their teacher information and then join the rest of the district at the high school for all the fun at Rowdy's Reunion.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for students to pick up their schedules, ALL ONLINE FORMS must be completed.

Rowdy's Reunion Event Schedule
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. SES and SIS Raiders Learn Their Teacher Names at Their Home Campus

6:00 p.m. Doors Open at SHS For Rowdy's Reunion - SHS & SMS Schedule pick up

8:00 p.m. Thanks for Coming!

SES Supplies - Click Here!

SIS Supplies - Click Here!

SMS Supplies - Click Here!

SHS students will learn about their supply lists during the first week of school.

Get ready for the upcoming school year and set up your Thrillshare/ Rooms account.

Rooms allows parents, students and teachers to have seamless communication and easy access to teacher-posted materials. Learn more about how to set up your Rooms account with the link below!

Rooms Account Information for Parents & Guardians

Class and teacher information will populate in Rooms as we get closer to the first day of school.

Thanks to DFW Pressure Washer 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.

We're planning an unforgettable trip to Italy & Greece for SHS students next summer, and parents can join us too!

📅 Information Meeting
When: Thursday, August 7th, 6 p.m.
Where: SHS Library

The summer of 2023 I led SHS students to London & Paris, and and it is not a trip I’ll forget! There is no way I could have planned as much in ten days as the tour did for us. We experienced so much. This year, I’m thrilled to partner with WorldStrides to offer meaningful travel, learning, and even a chance for students to earn college credit.

🗓️ We’re hoping for at least 20 students to discover all Italy & Greece have to offer!
💲Just $50 reserves your spot—plus, sign up by August 19th and get a $100 voucher!
💡New this year: Fundraising opportunities available throughout the school year to help with trip costs.

👉 View the trip itinerary & cost: explorica.com/Buck-4032

Questions? Email me!

Mrs. Kelly Buck at kelly.buck@sunnyvaleisd.com. I hope to see you on August 7th for all the details!

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

Final week of College Prep Camp is next week! A few spots are still open. Check it out—

August 5-8, morning session, 3 spots available

Details are on the registration form at angelahendersonsmith.com/college

Big thanks to Doris Padgett Public Library for thinking of our high school students!
Here's the FREE College Admissions Workshop on Thursday, August 7th to help Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors take their next step toward college success.

The Common App opened August 1st—seniors, your application window is open.
Underclassmen—this session will help you map your GPA, activities, and planning so you’re ready when it’s your turn.