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….
Superintendent
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…
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…
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…
Dear Friends, I am delighted to welcome you back to school! Our district team has been hard at work preparing for the new year. Our action plan is the sum of all we have learned in recent years about bolstering…
Dear SSD Families, Summer is approaching once again with what seems to be impossible speed. Our teachers are already facing typical end-of-year emotions: a little sadness mixed with joyful celebration as their students prepare to leave their class and move…
Dear Friends, Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and schools in passing Measure C, which will provide the funding necessary to continue rebuilding the Sunnyvale School District! More than two-thirds of voters approved this school bond. Measure…
Dear Sunnyvale School District (SSD) Families, As we approach the holiday season, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for being an integral part of our SSD community. The holiday season is a time for…
Dear SSD Families, Welcome to a new school year! At six weeks in, I am still struck by how quickly our children grow over the summer. Some who needed help to reach a top library shelf last year are as…
Dear Friends, As we look toward summer, I marvel at the progress we have seen in our students in the past ten months. Teachers are sharing stories of student achievement, and their growth is inspiring. District staff is more committed…
When we consider how an elementary school district should prepare children for high school and beyond, we typically think of academic skill building. We know our students will need the ability to speak and write clearly, research and process information,…
Dear Friends, You may know that our district motto is, “Learn Today. Lead Tomorrow.” Though it was established years ago, the message remains vital, relevant, and clear. I believe neighborhood public schools are the cornerstone of our communities and even…
The joyfulness of students, teachers, and staff filled our corridors as we all returned to school last month. These are sounds I look forward to every year. Our teachers, principals, and staff are all ready for the year with positive…
Another year has flown by, this one a very special one. Our students have grown so much over the past 10 months, academically and social-emotionally, with the support and involvement of our wonderful District community —our teachers and support staff,…
Dear Friends, As we emerge from the pandemic, the value and importance of community are more evident than ever. We are interconnected; that which impacts one of us ultimately impacts us all. Teachers know how important it is to actively…