Dear District Families, Thank you to all who have offered me such a warm welcome to Sunnyvale! Since beginning my new role in July, I have had the joy of meeting families, neighbors, community partners, and our incredible SSD team….
Sunnyvale School District is now enrolling for our free half-day preschool program for income-eligible families! A parent pay option is also available for families. Our preschool classes at Lakewood and San Miguel provide a warm, engaging environment with fun, hands-on…
Welcome to the new school year! Our Promise is that every student is known by name, strength, and need, ready to excel in high school and to lead a life of joy and purpose. We look forward to doing this…
Just over 800 students participated in the Sunnyvale School District Summer Explorations Program this year! During the sessions, students in elementary and middle schools had adventures both inside and outside the classroom. Some students learned about reptiles and their habitats,…
Cherry Chase Elementary School was recognized by the California State Department of Education as an honoree in its 2025 California Distinguished Schools Program. This is an honor reserved for schools demonstrating exemplary student growth or learning success. Eighty-two percent of…
The ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Sunnyvale Middle School on August 6 was more than an unveiling of the new classroom wing. It was the start of another bright chapter in Sunnyvale School District’s storied history. The event celebrated the completion…
The next time you receive a District survey, you may notice that it looks and feels different. The Sunnyvale School District has adopted Perceptions, a new survey tool designed to make surveys easier and less time-consuming to take. Perceptions will…
Teachers plan purposeful lessons for each school day, helping students master new skills and concepts one step at a time. In your child’s learning journey, each day’s lesson is like turning the page of a book. Skipping a page is…
The following are highlights of actions the Sunnyvale School District Board took at the June 18, July, August and September 2025 meetings. June 18 Special Board Meeting Recognizing Outgoing Superintendent Dr. Michael Gallagher Review and Action Public Hearing on the…
Sunnyvale School District is excited to announce its new official presence on Instagram in addition to Facebook! This initiative marks an important step in our ongoing commitment to strengthening connections with our families and the broader community, while showcasing the…
The Sunnyvale School District is making a change to its quarterly e-newsletter, the District Digest. The newsletter will still be sent directly to your inbox, but starting with the December issue, it will come from the District’s new communication platform,…
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…