Sunnyvale ISD E-News

🥁🎶 Way to go, Raider Band! 🎶🥁
Sunnyvale HS Band marched their way to 3rd place in Class 4A at the Standridge contest on Sept. 30!

We are so proud of your hard work and amazing performance. 💛💙
Congratulations, Band!

Thank You to Our Community Partners

Sunnyvale ISD is grateful for the incredible support of our community partners throughout the year. Their commitment and generosity play a vital role in helping us provide the very best for our students, staff, and schools.

To show our appreciation, we hosted a Community Partner Appreciation Dinner last week, followed by recognition on the field before the Raider Varsity Football game on Friday, Sept. 26. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the strong partnerships that make Sunnyvale ISD such a special place.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to each of our partners for standing beside us in our mission to ensure excellence in education. Your continued support makes all the difference in the lives of our students.

Pictured: Barnett Signs - Nick and Kelly Talbott; C-Life Church - Jill and Paul McDill and Dr. Joe Paris; Chick-fil-A - Emily Adair and Sean Adair; Epps Realty - Sara and Chris Smith; Fritz-Pak Corporation - David and Ashley Ojeda and children; Gallagher Construction -Jason and Sarah Thorpe; The Lassen Family - Jill and David Lassen; Longevity Marketing - Mindi and Levi Long; Southern Pools -Lucas and Blair Cullen; Sunnyvale First Baptist Church - Pastor John Petty; Trophy Nissan - Jennifer Carroll; Trinity Capital Bank - Chris Lawless and Lyndie Wangler; WRA Architects - Wes McElhany; Whataburger of Sunnyvale and Mesquite - Mike Garvey and son

We also wish to thank our sponsors who could not attend this evening: Daniel Steel, Houston Tullos State Farm, HotWorx, JCQ – the Quinn family, Joe Frank Insurance, PedCare Medical Group, Raising Cane’s and our newest sponsor Long Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care.

The Sunnyvale Alumni Association has announced Hannah Joseph, Class of 2011, as the 2025 Distinguished Alumna of the Year.

Joseph, a member of Sunnyvale High School’s first graduating class, was selected for her ongoing contributions to her community, dedication to public service, and her lasting legacy.

Read more about Hannah Joseph here: https://www.sunnyvaleisd.com/article/2450147

The Sunnyvale Alumni Association has announced former Texas History teacher, PE teacher and coach Mike Krone, who worked in SISD from 1994 to 2016, as the 2025 Legacy Award recipient. Krone will be honored at the Homecoming game on October 17 at Raider Stadium.

The Legacy Award, presented annually, was designed by the Alumni Association as a way to honor members of the SISD faculty and staff who have made a lasting impact on students, colleagues and the community.

Read more about Mike Krone here: https://www.sunnyvaleisd.com/article/2446711

October 13–19 is Free College Application Week in Texas! With Senate Bill 2231, all Texas residents can apply for undergraduate programs at any Texas public college or university with no application fee when using ApplyTexas. This new law covers first-time freshmen and transfer students—don’t miss your free chance to apply!

Are you looking to make a difference in young people's lives? Sunnyvale ISD needs energetic, passionate subs to help our students shine.

Sign up to be an SISD substitute, and participate in our Substitute Orientation on Tuesday, October 7, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Please register at this link: Substitute Orientation Registration for October 2025

WHO: Anyone who is interested in substituting for Sunnyvale ISD
WHEN: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: SISD Administration Building, 417 E Tripp Rd, Sunnyvale, TX 75182

WHAT TO BRING:

• Driver License
• Social Security Card
• High School Diploma/College Transcripts

Substitute Application – available at this link: Substitute Application Forms

Questions? Contact HR Specialist Letishi Gunnels at letishi.gunnels@sunnyvaleisd.com

SIS, SMS, and SHS Parents,

On Wednesday, October 8th at 4:30 PM, the SISD Teaching & Learning Department will host a parent training session on Understanding the MAP Assessment for SIS, SMS and SHS parents.

Location: Sunnyvale High School Library

During this session, parents will learn:

• Why we administer the MAP assessment

• How the assessment is scored

• Practical ways you can support your child’s growth at home

The training will be recorded and shared for families who are unable to attend in person.

We look forward to seeing you there!

🎉 Raiders, Homecoming is almost here! 🎉

🏈🎺🥁We’re inviting community groups, organizations, teams, and clubs to sign up for the Sunnyvale ISD Homecoming Parade! 🚗🎺📣

📅 Date: October 15

🕠 Time: 5:30 p.m.

Register today to reserve your spot and celebrate Raider spirit with us! 💛💙

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rBQ435xtrgPaNc8t7

Staging for the parade will start at 4:30 p.m. More information coming soon!

Participate in the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat on October 28 from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Sunnyvale High School parking lot. Sponsor the event or decorate your trunk, hand out candy and more! Visit: https://www.sunnyvalechamber.com/event-details/2025-trunk-or-treat to sign up. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at info@svcoc.org for more information.

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.

Visit https://sunnyvaleraidermedia.com/ to access the livestream.

Tune in all year long as Raider Media broadcasts all Varsity Raider Football games as well as playoffs for all Raider Athletics.

Are you interested in advertising on Raider Media? Contact Emily Henvey, Director of Communications, at emily.henvey@sunnyvaleisd.com for information.

This year, our athletic department is offering 20 exclusive audio advertisement opportunities for local businesses through our GameTime music streaming service, which will be broadcast during every home district sporting event throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

These audio ad slots are a unique way for local companies to gain exposure to hundreds of fans at each event while directly supporting Sunnyvale’s student-athletes.

How Parents Can Help:
We’re asking our families to help us connect with local businesses that might be interested in advertising through this high-visibility opportunity. Whether you own a business, work for one, or know someone who might be interested — please consider sharing this opportunity or passing along their contact information to our team.

Goal: Fill All 20 Slots by Season Start!

* Exclusive Opportunity: In addition to the 20 regular sponsorships, we are offering one (1) Title Sponsorship for $1,000. This premium spot gives your business top billing on GameTime throughout the season — maximum visibility, maximum impact.

Reach out to Jason Prince at jason.prince@sunnyvaleisd.com or Emily Leonard:

benemleonard@yahoo.comfor more information.

Sunnyvale ISD is pleased to partner with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, located at1980 N Town E Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75150. Thank you for partnering with us!

SENIORS! Get your Common App completed and submitted by October 15th—only 12 spots available!

Support Sunnyvale Band and purchase pre-paid Swig cards, valid at all Swig locations*. Cards will be delivered to you by band students.

*Excluding Stadiums, Nevada, Idaho, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, San Antonio, Missouri, Indianapolis, Florida, Kentucky, or Tennessee.
Link to order: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/swig-band-fundraiser