In October, Sunnyvale School District reached out to you to have a conversation around our school facilities. We asked what are your thoughts about our recent modernization efforts and what should we consider as we plan for the…
Our schools utilize the SchoolMessenger system to deliver automated phone calls, emails, and texts to our families. Families and staff are able to sign up for our text messaging option by texting ‘YES‘ to 67587 from the mobile number you…
Open Enrollment, the time frame during which students may request a transfer from their school of residence to another school within the Sunnyvale School District, will take February 1-10, 2018. For details about Open Enrollment, visit http://sesd.schoolwires.net/Page/241. Sign up for Programs…
In the city of Sunnyvale, we want safe neighborhoods where all of our children have the opportunity to walk or bike safely to school. The Sunnyvale Safe Routes to Schools Collaborative is currently collecting data from each school to produce…
The Sunnyvale School District partners closely with all facets of the community — including nonprofit organizations, local universities, nearby businesses, community organizations, and parents — to enrich our students’ learning opportunities. We are extremely grateful to them and to our…
Sunnyvale School District has launched a new electronic flyer communication tool called “Peachjar.” Going forward, parents will be able to see what community programs are out there for enrichment or learning opportunities for students that are district approved. Previously these…
The Sunnyvale School District utilizes a variety of tools to communicate directly with students and parents, community partners and other key stakeholders. We encourage you to explore them all! The District Digest is an online newsletter produced and distributed quarterly….
The Sunnyvale School District was well represented during the 2016 State of the City Community Awards held at Sunnyvale’s Civic Center on July 9. The annual event recognizes exceptional members of our community. Sunnyvale School District programs and staff were…
In October, Acknowledge Alliance had an Appreciation Party with donors and educators in attendance. Since 1994, the organization has provided mentoring for educators, counseling for youth and social-emotional learning curriculum into all levels of learning at K-12 schools. Sunnyvale School…
The Holidays are upon us and there is an expectation that overindulging in food and drink and curling up under our blankets is part of the routine to help us get through the cold winter. Some believe that this routine…
The 2015 California STEM Symposium drew 3,100 teachers and school administrators to the Anaheim Convention Center in October. Educators participated in more than 300 workshops, roundtable discussions and hands-on lessons created to help schools funnel more students into Science, Technology, Engineering,…
Through a partnership with Google and the nonprofit, Playworks, 300 students from Lakewood Elementary got to have a “Playday at Google” Tech Corners in Sunnyvale on Oct. 22. Students got to meet Google employees and take a tour, have recess,…
Between 200-250 people participated in the Sunnyvale School District’s second annual Disability Awareness Day on Oct. 15. The focus this year was to continue promoting awareness and to value diversity among parents, students, staff and the community. Twenty different exhibitors…
The Sunnyvale Education Foundation (SEF) received its official 501 c3 nonprofit status last June, and is making a good start on its fundraising goals. It’s taking a different tack from many other education foundations in the area by not asking…
Budding scientists can now get a bird’s eye view of the Periodic Table of Elements atop the playground at Vargas Elementary, which recently transitioned into a science-focused school. The addition of the over-sized periodic table to the play yard blacktop…