SHS Weekly E-News, 11.20.25

THANKSGIVING BREAK ~ NOVEMBER 22nd - DECEMBER 1ST**

Wishing all of our Raiders a HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We are thankful for YOU!

**December 1st: Staff virtual prep day

VALE Theatre Presents: Disney's TARZAN, The Musical

Bring the whole family! Only 2 performances left!

November 20th, 22nd

Based on the story "Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs

And the Disney film "Tarzan"

Originally presented on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions

Sunnyvale vs. Van

Area Championship

at Sulphur Springs Hight

**1200 Connally St., Sulphur Springs, TX

Friday, November 21st, 7:00 p.m.

Cash only at gate - passes accepted

Adults - $7.00

Students - $5.00

There is a clear bag policy. Sunnyvale will be on VISITORS side.

**Due to the construction on I-30, please note that from I-30 east, take Highway 19 to Houston Street

Thursday 11.20 - 🎓College🔧Tech🧑🏻‍✈️Military Shirt Day

- 🌿SHS Theatre - Tarzan

Friday 11.21 - 👒🧢🎩 HAT DAY • Friday’s Spirit Day - Top the Vandals 👒🧢🎩

- 🏊🏻‍♂️RAIDER & LADY RAIDER SWIM @ SOUTH TEXAS TISCA

-🏈RAIDER FOOTBALL (V) vs VAN HS **AREA PLAYOFFS** 7:00 Sulphur Springs, TX

Saturday 11.22 - 🌿SHS Theatre - Tarzan

- 🏊🏻‍♂️RAIDER & LADY RAIDER SWIM @ SOUTH TEXAS TISCA

🦃NOVEMBER 22nd - DECEMBER 1ST THANKSGIVING BREAK🦃

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Monday 11.24 -🏀LADY RAIDER BASKETBALL (JV, V) vs ROCKWALL HEATH HS

- 🥫SHS Food and 👕Clothing Drive 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday 11.25 - 🏀LADY RAIDER BASKETBALL (JV, V) vs NORHT FORNEY HS

- 🥫SHS Food and 👕Clothing Drive 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 11.29 - 🏀RAIDER BASKETBALL (ALL) @ TERRELL HS

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Monday 12.01 - Student Holiday/Staff Virtual Work Day

Tuesday 12.02 - National Special Education Day

- 🏌🏻‍♂️RAIDER (V) GOLF @ BUFFALO CREEK

-🏀LADY RAIDER BASKETBALL (JV, V) @ MARTINS MILL HS

-🏀RAIDER BASKETBALL vs MABANK

- Understanding Behavior Parent Training - 6:00 p.m. - SISD Boardroom

Thursday 12.04 - 🎓College🔧Tech🧑🏻‍✈️Military Shirt Day

-🏀LADY RAIDER BASKETBALL (JV, V) @ ROYSE CITY TOURNAMENT

-🏀RAIDER BASKETBALL (V) @ ATHENS TOURNAMENT

-🎵CHOIR - CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2025

Friday 12.05 - 🏀LADY RAIDER BASKETBALL (JV, V) @ ROYSE CITY TOURNAMENT

-🏀RAIDER BASKETBALL (V) @ ATHENS TOURNAMENT

Saturday 12.06 - 🏀LADY RAIDER BASKETBALL (JV, V) @ ROYSE CITY TOURNAMENT

-🏀RAIDER BASKETBALL (V) @ ATHENS TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to our Lady Raider Cross Country seniors who were names to the Academic All -State team!

Victoria Henderson - First Team

Chiora Enyinna-Okeigbo - Second Team

Trinity Ream - Second Team

Natalie Ferguson - Honorable Mention

Raider Cross Country places 5 on the Academic All-State team. Congratulations, gentlemen!

Dev Kumar - First Team

Noah Qualls - First Team

Christian Philip - Honorable Mention

Tyrus Cowan - Honorable Mention

Grady Wyse - Honorable Mention

Hello Sunnyvale!

We are hosting a Thanksgiving Donation Event on November 25–26 at Sunnyvale High School to support those in need this season.

Donations Accepted:

• Clothes (clean and gently used welcome)

• Food (non-perishable items preferred)

• Baby items

• Toiletries

• Toys

Important Guidelines:

• All personal items (toiletries, underwear, socks, etc.) must be brand new and fully sealed.

• Please check expiration dates on food items before donating.

Drop-Off Information:

• Donations can be dropped off throughout the school week leading up to the event.

• On event days, the final drop-off deadline is 12:30 PM to allow time for sorting and distribution.

Distribution Times: Donations will be passed out from 1 PM – 5 PM on both days.

Volunteer Opportunity for Students: Students can earn full volunteer hours by completing the form below and signing up to help.

Open to All: Everyone in the community is welcome to come by—whether to donate or receive items.

Thank you for your generosity and commitment to making this Thanksgiving brighter for our community.

Raiders,

Before you go into “break” mode (that’s right… Thanksgiving is a week away), I wanted to share some exciting news- Explorica is offering a last-minute Thanksgiving deal for our upcoming Italy & Greece tour!

If you’ve been thinking about joining but haven’t signed up yet, now’s your chance to lock in $200 off! Don’t wait too long – this deal ends BEFORE we leave for the holiday, on November 20th, 2025!

Enroll by November 20th, 2025 with code Thankful for $200 off!

Let’s make this a trip to be thankful for!

Your program leader,

Kelly Buck

Sharing Life is in real need of food donations right now. Serve Sunnyvale wants to help!
Serve Sunnyvale is collecting donations for Sharing Life! Donation boxes will be available on every campus through next week. Let’s make a difference together!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st - Last Drop-Off Date

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.

Raider Fans, give a gift that lasts a lifetime! Buy a personalized brick for the Sunnyvale Legacy Walk, right outside Raider Stadium, and celebrate your favorite Raider graduate, teacher, friend, or group. Perfect for honoring achievements, creating memorials, or recognizing sponsors!

Every brick supports the Gwinn Blankenship Scholarship Fund—so your holiday gift makes a difference. Any Raider or Raider fan can order!

Leave your mark on Sunnyvale ISD. Order your brick today and be part of the tradition!

Order Below

Questions? Feel free to contact SunnyvaleRaidersAlumni@gmail.com

Help Sunnyvale PTA earn a bonus this Texas Recycles Month! Donate your gently used shoes, clothing, and other accepted items to the “World Wear Project” blue bin at the Alamo building. If PTA collects 2,500 lbs. or more, Sunnyvale PTA will receive extra funds to support our schools. Give your items a new life. Drop off your donations today!

Drop-off location pictured below:

Help PTA Stock the Lounge for the High School