As we gear up for another exciting school year, we want to remind you about the wonderful opportunity of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for your children! If your child turns four years old on or before September 1, 2025, they are…
Dear Sunnyvale School District Families, I notified the Board of Education of my plans to retire at the end of this school year after 36 years of service to the students of Santa Clara County, including 16 years in Sunnyvale…
During our monthly leadership rally the first week of February, our 4th-grade student leaders led us in celebrating Black History Month. During this time our school learned about the story of Ruby Bridges and how all people should be treated…
This year, the Sunnyvale Education Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary! SEF was founded in 2015 with the aim of making a positive impact on all Sunnyvale school district students by enhancing their educational experience. By working in the community…
We are pleased to recognize Sunnyvale School District students who are well on their way to obtaining the State Seal of Biliteracy upon their high school graduation. Fifth and eighth-grade multilingual students will be honored with our Pathway to Biliteracy…
The Sunnyvale School District Health and Wellness Committee consists of nearly 20 district teachers, nurses, and two board members who meet quarterly to coordinate, maintain, and celebrate the amazing partnerships and collaborative efforts that go into keeping our community healthy…
Cherry Chase Elementary School hosted its ninth annual schoolwide Lunar New Year Celebration on January 31. Performances included a Lion Dance, a choral recital, a traditional fashion show, a basketball talent show, and an exhibition of traditional instruments. First established…
Ellis Elementary recently transformed into a vibrant time capsule on Feb. 8th, hosting a “Throwback Game Night” specifically for African American, Afro-Latinx, and families of African descent within the school district. The event, a resounding success, offered a unique opportunity…
The Sunnyvale Middle School (SMS) Cheer Team exemplified the spirit of teamwork while performing at a recent Project Cornerstone event, where they brightened the room with their energy and enthusiasm. In addition to performing their cheers, the students spoke about…
At our district, we work to help students become critical thinkers, strong communicators, effective collaborators, and resilient and healthy lifelong learners. To realize that vision, we work toward the four goals identified in our Strategic Plan: Creating an inclusive and…
Sunnyvale Middle School will soon have two new two-story buildings and a completely renovated campus! Our construction crew has finished installing the exterior frames of the new buildings and is now working on interior framing. Contractors are also doing MEP…
During the month of January, first-grade students participated in our 2nd Annual Read Aloud Event with the Sunnyvale Rotary Club. It was a time of fun-filled community engagement as Rotarians visited each of the district’s elementary schools to read the…
November was a particularly fun month for students, thanks to school grants from the Sunnyvale Education Foundation (SEF) in action across the district. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some of the ways SEF has enriched our schools and empowered…
Every December, the Board of Education holds its annual organizational meeting where they designate who serves as president, vice president, and clerk for the new year. For 2025, the board president is Bridget Watson, the vice president is Peggy Shen…
On Feb. 25, the Sunnyvale School District Board of Education appointed its newest member, Evelyn Profeta, representing Trustee Area 5. Evelyn Profeta has been a longtime resident of Sunnyvale, District 5, since the 1980s. She is married with four daughters:…
Many local leaders came to the December 12 Sunnyvale School Board meeting to honor longstanding Board member Nancy Newkirk for her 29 years of service. In addition to current District Board members and staff, the Santa Clara County School Boards…