Sunnyvale ISD E-News

Sunnyvale ISD's weekly communication designed to both inform and invite. Thank you for engaging in our school community and supporting the Raider Family! Visit www.sunnyvaleisd.com to learn more about the amazing things happening in Sunnyvale ISD!

With a 3-0 sweep, Lady Raider Volleyball clinched the Bi-District Championship and advances to Area on Tuesday, November 3 at 6:00 p.m. Wills Point High School will host the match vs. Van High School. Congratulations and good luck, Lady Raiders!

Sunnyvale High School's Kaelyn Gardner placed 8th in the Regional Cross Country Meet. Congratulations and good luck at the state meet in Round Rock, Texas on Friday, November 6!

Bond 2024 progress is underway! 🏗️ Take a look at the projects coming to life across our district: our new transportation facility, the new Multipurpose Activity Center, an added auxiliary gym at SHS and an addition to SIS. Join us to celebrate the opening of the SHS auxiliary gym and MAC on November 4 at 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. respectively.

Raider Tennis was honored at the October school board meeting after making school history with advancement to the third round of playoffs! Big things are ahead for these student-athletes.

Sunnyvale ISD is proud to recognize the students who have stood out at our campuses so far this school year. Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month! Thank you for your hard work, your leadership, and the example you set for your classmates.

August: Sunnyvale High School kicked off the year by honoring four outstanding students: freshman Sian Pulikkiel, sophomore Nesiah George, junior Ivy Menes, and senior Julia Fish.

September: At Sunnyvale Middle School, the September honorees were sixth grader Essex Ray, seventh grader Reese Whittington, and eighth grader Lauren Pierce. At Sunnyvale High School, freshman Liliana Stanchek, sophomore Anabelle Simpson, junior Shyann Jean, and senior Denny Lee were recognized.

October: Sunnyvale Middle School honored sixth grader Celina Mathew, seventh grader Noah Jackson, and eighth grader Neha Vengalil. At Sunnyvale High School, the honorees were freshman Dione Blair, sophomore Lila Blackstone, junior Michael Apolinaris, and senior JT Brewer.

Each quarter, SISD pauses to honor one staff member from each campus who stands out through the RISE Award. RISE stands for Relational with students and colleagues, Innovative in their role, a Servant’s heart, and Enthusiastic about the work they do every day. Honorees are chose by campus leaders, and they show what makes Sunnyvale ISD special.

Sunnyvale Elementary School: Courtney Bryan
Courtney brings out the creative side in every student. Each month she designs home STEM projects so students can create, explore, and build alongside their parents. She also leads our Gifted and Talented program and provides enrichment for our high achievers. She is always thinking outside the box. Principal Sherrie Koerner calls her “a ray of sunshine to students, co-workers, and parents.”

Sunnyvale Intermediate School: Nicole Black
Nicole makes sure every student feels seen, supported, and loved, even if that means putting on a silly costume to make them smile. Her servant’s heart shows in everything she does. She takes extra time with a struggling student, steps into a classroom to help a child in need, and keeps the Special Education department running smoothly by coordinating ARDs. As Principal Esther Castro puts it, “Our staff can count on her, our students adore her, and our campus is truly better because of her.”

Sunnyvale Middle School: Holly Sherrod
This year Holly stepped into a new role as our Yearbook, Digital Media, and STEAM teacher. She jumped right in, learned the content, and quickly made the position her own. She keeps finding creative ways to make learning meaningful, and she is a true team player who is willing to serve wherever she’s needed. Principal Angel Perez says Holly is “truly a bright smile at SMS,” and her energy makes a difference every day.

Sunnyvale High School: Carrie Stanfill
Principal Carlos Soliz says that if Carrie were a Toy Story character this year, she’d be Buzz Lightyear. She has gone “to infinity and beyond” to make sure her students have what they need. If you ever wonder what a truly committed educator looks like, stop by the new health science classroom and stay awhile. You’ll see someone who cares deeply about what she teaches and who she teaches.

Last Friday's Homecoming game paused at halftime to celebrate two people whose ties to Sunnyvale ISD run deep. The Sunnyvale Alumni Association presented its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and Legacy Award. Read the full story on our website.

Sunnyvale High School Theatre presents the Addams Family Musical on three upcoming dates. Tickets are on sale now for November 10, 12 and 14 with evening show times.

The National Honor Society is holding the annual SHS Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. A special breakfast will be held at 8:30 for guests who sign up in advance. Local veterans and veterans related to Sunnyvale families are cordially invited to attend.

Raider fans, get ready! SHS faces Bonham High School tonight at 7:00 p.m. Senior night festivities will occur before kick-off and generous sponsors will be honored at the half. Raider Stadium is a cashless venue. General admission: $7 | Reserved: $12. No gift cards, please. Debit, credit and Apple Pay gladly accepted. Reminder: A no re-entry policy is in place. Once you exit the stadium, you may not return.

BUILT FORD TOUGH PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Varsity Quarterback Cayson Maupin has been selected as 4A Player of the Week across the state for week 9 of high school football. According to Dave Campbell's Texas Football, "Maupin put up video game numbers against Quinlan Ford HS, throwing for 331 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for another 142 yards and three scores! The senior QB finished with 473 total yards and seven touchdowns to keep Sunnyvale undefeated."

Local records show that only three players have brought home this award in school history. He joins Ryan Cottingame (QB 2013), Caleb McDill (QB 2015) and Trey Sterling (RB 2016) on this prestigious list of student-athletes from Sunnyvale High School.

Are you a Sunnyvale resident age 50 or better? SISD invites you to become a part of the SISD Legacy Club. Join the Legacy Club to receive complimentary admission to all SISD extracurricular events including games and performances. (Excludes playoff games and out-of-district events.) Membership also includes semester luncheon meetings, hosted by SISD Superintendent Mr. Matt Kimball and other administrators. There is no cost to join! SIGN UP TODAY

NOVEMBER 13, 2026 LUNCHEON HOSTED AT THE NEW MULTIPURPOSE ACTIVITY CENTER

Members of our Legacy Club are invited to our first Legacy Lunch of the school year on Friday, November 13, 2026. Please RSVP by Monday, November 9, 2026 using the link below if you are able to join us. We will have a wonderful lunch, student presentations and an update from Superintendent Matt Kimball!

• November 2 | Staff Development/Parent Conference (No School) 📢
• November 4 | Auxiliary Gym & Multipurpose Activity Center Ribbon Cuttings
• November 11 | Veterans Day Ceremony & Breakfast at SHS
• November 13 | Legacy Lunch at the Multipurpose Activity Center
• November 23-27 | Thanksgiving Break
• December 18 | Early Release Day

Some delicious meal planning is underway for students and guests as the Thanksgiving Holiday approaches! Guests are welcome at Sunnyvale Elementary and Sunnyvale Intermediate Schools. Guest tickets can be purchased on-site by credit card, cash or check for $6.75. Exact change appreciated! You can also pre-pay online with My School Bucks. Students will use their normal lunch accounts to purchase their feasts.

DATES:

• SHS & SMS Feasts - Thursday, November 12 (Pre-Pay using My School Bucks by Nov. 9)
• SIS Feast - Wednesday, November 18 (Pre-Pay using My School Bucks by Nov. 16)
• SES Feast - Thursday, November 19 (Pre-Pay using My School Bucks by Nov. 16)

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