Dear Families, As we enter the holiday break, the sort-of “half time” of our school year, I reflect upon how grateful I am for the support the Sunnyvale community shows for our children and their education. The most recent example…
New Student Registration New Student Registration for 2025-2026 begins in February and continues through the end of the school year. Families can find all of the necessary instructions for new students, including the required proof of residency documents on our…
Third graders at our eight elementary schools had a special author visit the week of Nov. 11 from Crystel Patterson, an award-winning author from Sacramento and the creator of the “Inspired to Be…” book series. She writes books that help…
06 Dec: Sunnyvale Middle School construction project celebrates progress with “Topping Off” ceremony
Sunnyvale Middle School had a “topping off” ceremony on Nov. 1, where Blach Construction hoisted the ceremonial last beam into place. The beam has the signatures of all of the students and staff who want to sign it. The milestone…
Sunnyvale School District has developed and is implementing a pathway to provide support to students with special needs from preschool through elementary school to middle school. The programs are aligned with the Fremont Union High School District, so when the…
Former students, faculty, and staff recently returned to Sunnyvale School District (SSD) to help us celebrate our 125th birthday, with some guests having been affiliated with the district since the 1960s! Guests also included current school district personnel, families, and…
The Sunnyvale School District had two Board of Education positions open for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The term for board positions is four years (2020-2024). The following candidates are running uncontested for these seats: Isabel Jubes-Flamerich (Trustee Area…
Following are highlights of actions taken by the Sunnyvale School District Board at the September, October, and November 2024 meetings. September 12 Regular Board Meeting Study Session: Extended Learning Opportunities update for 2024-2025 Review and Action: Approval of Unaudited Actuals…
We are thrilled to welcome you to the new year in Sunnyvale’s public schools! Our promise is every student is known by name, strength, and need, ready to excel in high school and to lead a life of joy and…
Lakewood School finds its strength in community. Families show up for their children, joining school events and convenings, and celebrating student accomplishments together. So, when the Lakewood faculty wanted to explore how they could better position students for learning success,…
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, all of the voters in the Sunnyvale School District will be asked to renew the District’s $59 per year parcel tax. First approved in 2011, the measure will continue to provide the School District with…
Last month, shortly before the school year started, SSD welcomed people to the newly renovated and modernized Ellis Elementary School campus. Teachers, students, families, administrators, and elected officials joined District staff in a ribbon cutting and celebration of a job…
In May 2024 the Sunnyvale School District Board of Education approved the District’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan, capping off a six-month planning process that involved more than 400 participants, including family members and members of the broader community. Each quarter we…
The Sunnyvale School District (SSD) is excited to announce the launch of a new English as a Second Language (ESL) class for adults. This initiative comes in response to a growing need within our community, as 245 new students joined…
The Sunnyvale School District’s summer school program was a resounding success, with more than 540 students taking part in this enriching experience. Our dedicated staff began planning for the program as early as December, ensuring that it offered a robust…