SHS Weekly E-News, 10.16.25

On Wednesday October 22, the High School will be administering the PSAT Test.

Due to the large number of students that will be testing we will be making the following adjustments to the morning schedule.

Starting at 8:20 AM 9th/10th Graders, that are not PSAT Testing, will check in by grade level at their assigned table in front of the Auditorium. Once checked in they will report to the Auditorium.

All Seniors will have a late arrival. Seniors will report directly to the gym at 9:05 AM.

PSAT Testing - All 11th Graders and any students that signed up for the PSAT will report to their assigned testing room. See list from Prince Johnson.

After Lunch all students will report to their 5th period class.

Classes will be from 12:35 - 3:55

5th 12:35 - 1:22

6th 1:26 - 2:13

7th 2:17 - 3:04

8th 3:08 - 3:55

Lunch: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

All Grade Levels

Friday 10.17 - 🟨🟦 Blue and Gold Day 🟦🟨

- 📣 District Pep Rally at Raider Stadium 8:45am

- 🏐 Lady Raider Volleyball vs Wills Point - Varsity 4:30 - SHS Gymnasium

- 👑 Homecoming CORONATION 6:30 - Raider Stadium

- 🏈 Raider Football vs KEMP HS 7:00

Saturday 10.14 - 🕺Homecoming Dance 💃, 8:00-11:00 pm - Hyatt Place

5101 George Bush Hwy.

Garland, TX 75040

Purchase your homecoming dance ticket in the SHS front office. Prices are currently $60 and will increase to $80 at the door.

Friday 10.17 - 🟨🟦 Blue and Gold Day 🟦🟨

- District Pep Rally at Raider Stadium 8:45 am

- RAIDER & LADY RAIDER TENNIS @ REGIONAL TOURNAMENT

- LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL (V/JV/F) vs WILLS POINT HS

- Homecoming CORONATION 6:30, Raider Stadium

- RAIDER FOOTBALL (V) vs KEMP HS 7:00

Saturday 10.18 - CHOIR - PRE AREA WORKSHOP

- 🕺Homecoming Dance 💃, 8:00 pm

Hyatt Place

5101 George Bush Hwy.

Garland, TX 75040

Monday 10.20 -

Tuesday 10.21 - LADY RAIDER CROSS COUNTRY @ REGIONALS

- LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL (F/JV/V) vs COMMUNITY HS **SENIOR NIGHT**

Wednesday 10.22 - PSAT

Thursday 10.23 - LADY RAIDER (JV) GOLF @ MEADOW PARK GOLF COURSE

- RAIDER FOOTBALL (9/JV) vs QUINLAN HS

Friday 10.24 - 🎀 Spirit Day: Wear Pink 🎀

- LADY RAIDER VOLLEYBALL (V/JV/F) @ QUINLAN FORD HS

- RAIDER FOOTBALL (V) @ QUINLAN HS

Debate Coach Ryan Stokes shared that Sunnyvale Debate competed at Melissa High School on October 3 in Congressional Debate, Lincoln Douglas Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Original Oratory.

Five students competed for the first time for Sunnyvale, and the team faced stiff competition from multiple 5A and 6A Dallas area schools. Three debaters placed in their events.

Congratulations to:

Valentina Fernandez - 4th place Informative Extemporaneous Speaking

Amit Kumar - 5th place Original Oratory

Rowan McDaniel - 6th place Lincoln Douglas Debate

The JV Girls Golf Team competed in the Hoedown Classic at Wright Park Golf Course on Tuesday October 14th. The girls finished 2nd in the tournament. Madison Barnes led the Raiders with a score of 74 and finished 2nd overall. Other notables were Kayla Martinez, Kiyahna Gutierrez, and Aubrey Barclay. For most of these ladies this was their first ever golf tournament.

Join us for Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A® in Sunnyvale on October 20th from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM! A portion of the proceeds from your order will support Raider Pride Marching Band.

Location: Chick-fil-A® [Sunnyvale]
Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
How to Participate: Dine in, or drive-thru and mention Raider Pride Marching Band at checkout!

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!

Help PTA Stock the Lounge for the High School