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,…
We are excited to announce that we will be launching a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with us, and will…
Earlier this spring, the Sunnyvale Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK) was pleased to fund a number of cash mini-grants to classroom teachers in SSD. The mini-grants grants are open to all teachers in the district at all…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…

