The Sunnyvale School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gudiel Crosthwaite as its new superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Crosthwaite brings nearly 30 years of experience in education, most recently serving as Superintendent of Lynwood Unified…
We are one year into our six-year strategic plan and continue to learn as we progress. Our plan guides our work as we strive to provide the instruction, interventions, social connections, and other resources that help children grow into confident,…
The Sunnyvale Education Foundation (SEF) has long championed the value of a well-rounded education, with performing arts playing a vital role. This commitment was powerfully evident during SEF’s dynamic roundtable discussion and spotlight on student talent at our Annual Showcase….
Envision a space where students, families, and volunteers come together to grow, learn, and thrive, an outdoor classroom that provides opportunities for hands-on learning, supports student wellness, and even has the potential to provide fresh produce. This is a group…
Fifth-grade student Tanish recently brought his personal style of leadership to his school campus when he served as Principal for a Day at Cumberland Elementary in May. Tanish garnered this opportunity through a winning bid on the auction item in…
The California School Public Relations Association (CALSPRA) recently honored Sunnyvale School District’s communication practices, awarding an Award of Excellence for the district’s Bond Project Thank You video and an Award of Merit for the District Bridge, 125th Anniversary Edition. Clear…
Nine Sunnyvale School District elementary students competed on March 28 in Sodexo’s Future Chefs Challenge. The national initiative aims to get students thinking about making healthy food choices while encouraging them to get active and creative in the kitchen! Sunnyvale…
Students, families, and teachers are connecting with each other while learning math through San Miguel Elementary School’s math workshops. The work, which gets a boost from a Department of Education Bilingual/Biliterate Instruction for Bilingual Literate Youth grant, was recently featured…
Third-through-fifth-graders in the Sunnyvale School District now have digital content library cards, just like their middle school counterparts! The virtual library card allows students to access all digital content available on the Sunnyvale Public Library website, including e-books, audiobooks, magazines,…
The Sunnyvale School District proudly announces our 2024-2025 Employees of the Year! Classified Employee of the Year: Marcelino Ramirez Gutierrez – Fairwood Explorer Elementary School Marcelino gets to know the students at Fairwood, and he offers a friendly greeting to…
Every Sunnyvale School District school celebrated Autism Acceptance Month in April. Staff at many schools created tables with materials such as Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices and communication boards; sensory items such as water beads, rice, and kinetic sand; sensory…
The modernization of Sunnyvale Middle School continues to make progress! We’re in the final stretch of our new two-story classroom building for our 7th- and 8th-grade students. We constructed this new building on an accelerated schedule to maximize impact and…
On May 15th, Columbia Middle School hosted a Reclassification Celebration event to honor 14 students who achieved becoming fluent in the English language. These students who started their schooling designated as English Learners have successfully passed the testing requirements and…
Please keep an eye on your email for a message regarding the Annual Updates and Agreements. It’s important that you complete this form as soon as possible. This process confirms your student’s return for the next school year. If the…
The Sunnyvale School District (SSD) Child Nutrition Department is making significant strides in enhancing its meal programs, driven by valuable input from students and families. This year has seen a remarkable increase in scratch-cooked meals, with 68,812 breakfasts, 188,065 lunches,…