The Roughneck Band Fireworks Stand is OPEN until midnight tonight! If the rain has kept you away, it isn’t raining now…come on out! If you’ve already been, come again….we have a TON of new inventory that we just picked up this morning! We have lots of stuff for kids big and small! Hope to see you soon!
1 day ago, Miguel Salazar
Roughneck Band Fireworks is open! These kids would love to sell you some! Open until 10:00 tonight.
4 days ago, Jeremy Griffith
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Leaning into Leadership podcast by Darrin M Peppard, EdD

Episode 221: The Power of Belief-Miguel Salazar’s Journey to Transformative Leadership NASSP MS POY

In this powerful episode, Dr. Darrin Peppard sits down with Miguel Salazar, principal of Sundown Middle School and NASSP National Middle School Principal of the Year finalist. Miguel shares his deeply personal story—from growing up in poverty and facing multiple challenges as a youth to becoming a leader determined to give every student a chance at success.

Miguel explains how a single teacher, Coach Danny Randolph, changed the trajectory of his life by believing in him. Now, Miguel pays that belief forward through a culture-first leadership approach rooted in visibility, relationship-building, and care.

A highlight of their conversation is the “Beyond the Classroom” program, an initiative where staff use their passions—whether it’s budgeting, button sewing, or pickleball—to teach students life skills and, more importantly, to build trust and authentic connections.

Key takeaways from this episode:

The importance of being vulnerable and owning your story as a leader Why giving “every kid a champion” isn’t optional—it’s essential A framework for building authentic relationships through schoolwide culture systems The role of self-care, balance, and spiritual growth in sustaining great leadership Whether you're a new principal or a veteran leader, Miguel’s story and leadership model will inspire you to see the potential in every child—and in yourself.

Guest Bio: Miguel Salazar is the principal of Sundown Middle School in Sundown, Texas. Before assuming his current role, he served as a math teacher, coach, assistant principal, and high school principal. Miguel is committed to fostering positive school culture, promoting equity, and ensuring every student’s success. His leadership philosophy centers on shared accountability, high expectations, and building strong, authentic relationships with students and staff. Through innovative programs like “Beyond the Classroom,” Miguel and his team ensure every student has a champion who sees them not just for who they are today, but for who they can become.
4 days ago, Miguel Salazar
Sundown Elementary is looking for a Paraprofessional. If interested please fill out the online application and email Mr. Berry. Application can be found at the following link: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/SundownISD
5 days ago, Alan Berry
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If you haven’t made plans to purchase fireworks for the upcoming coming 4th of July, you should consider supporting our Sundown Roughneck Band! Details are provided below!
5 days ago, Miguel Salazar
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Sundown Middle School has an opening for a Science Teacher for Grades 7 and 8. If you know someone who would be a great fit for us here at Sundown, please have them email me their resume: msalazar@sundownisd.com
10 days ago, Miguel Salazar
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Softball All-District Honors A huge congratulations to our Roughette Softball Team! We knew we would have a couple of post-district honors as we had a historic State Softball Championship run this year, so to get ALL 10 of our players the honor of earning MVP, Offensive MVP, Defensive MVP, 1st Team All-District Infield/Outfield, and Utility Player for our District is an amazing accomplishment! We are so proud of their efforts and attitudes this past season! #WeAreSundownSmart #WeHaveSundownHeart #WeAreSundownStrong Softball All-District Honors Destiny Garza | All-District MVP Emry Jourden | All-District Defensive MVP Brynly Gregory | All-District Offensive MVP Breigh Gregory | 1st Team All-District Pitcher Ericka Posadas | 1st Team All-District Infield Araceli Ibarra | 1st Team All-District Infield Camry Jourden | 1st Team All-District Outfield Ciena Jackson | 1st Team All-District Outfield Paola Huerta | 1st Team All-District DP Nayleen Morin | 1st team All-District Utility
16 days ago, Miguel Salazar
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Sundown High School is searching for a Family and Consumer Science teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have any or know someone who has any interest please e-mail a resume to jgriffith@sundownisd.com
16 days ago, Jeremy Griffith
4 Roughettes make the Super Elite Team!! Congratulations to Destiny Garza (MVP), Brynly Gregory (Catcher of the Year), Emry Jourden, and Camry Jourden!!
19 days ago, Jeremy Griffith
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GWTSCA All-Star game Tonight at Frenship 5:00 pm Come out and support Paola Huerta & Ericka Posadas as they play softball one last time!
22 days ago, Brannon Rodgers
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Sundown Middle School principal woke up a Mr. this morning, and by lunch was a Dr. Miguel Salazar successfully defended his dissertation this morning and is now officially Dr. Salazar. Congrats Doc!
23 days ago, Jeremy Griffith
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Sundown Middle School has an opening for a Math Teacher for Grades 6 and 7. If you know someone who would be a great fit for us here at Sundown, please have them email me their resume: msalazar@sundownisd.com Signing Bonus ($5,000 split over 2 years) State Approved Teacher Retention Allotment Fund (additional $4,000 for 3-4 years of experience, $8,000 for 5 years or more of experience)
26 days ago, Miguel Salazar
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The school basement doors (#'s 14 and 14A) are open at this time.
29 days ago, Brent Evans
A huge congratulations to Coach Matthew Schovajsa and Coach Tanner Clark on a great season! We had a number of Roughnecks to earn All-District Honors for the 2025 Baseball Season! Isaac Lopez - 1st Team Infield | Academic All-District Landry Farrar - 1st Team Outfield | Academic All-District Rayden Flores - 2nd Team Pitcher | Academic All-District Rian Rose - 2nd Team Catcher Marcus Solis - 2nd Team Infield Braiden Lara - 2nd Team Outfield Ollen Pearson - 2nd Team DH | Academic All-District Hayden Powell - Utility | Academic All-District Nathan Flores - Honorable Mention | Academic All-District Joey Lopez | Academic All-District Marco Landa | Academic All-District
30 days ago, Miguel Salazar
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All-State Honors for Sundown Roughettes Softball Araceli Ibarra | All-State Most Valuable Player Destiny Garza | All-State Pitcher Nayleen Morin | All-State 2nd Base Emry Jourden | All-State Shortstop Camry Jourden | All-State Outfield A huge congratulations to our All-State Roughettes and the rest of the UIL 2A-D2 Softball State Champion team! We are beyond proud of the heart, hustle, and teamwork they showed all season long! Shoutout to Coach Meagan Gonzales and Coach Ron Holson for their outstanding leadership, mentorship, and support every step of the way! Way to go, Roughettes—STATE CHAMPS! 🏆 #RoughettePride #StateChamps #SundownStrong #UILSoftball #AllHeartAllSeason
about 1 month ago, Miguel Salazar
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Congrats to Isaiah Igo one being named to the THSCA Super Elite Golf Team for this past year!
about 1 month ago, Jeremy Griffith
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about 1 month ago, Jeremy Griffith
Summer Workouts for incoming 7-12th graders begins tomorrow!!!!
about 1 month ago, Brannon Rodgers
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Congratulations to Araceli, Destiny, Nayleen, Emry, and Camry on making the All Tournament team!!!
about 1 month ago, Jeremy Griffith
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Come join us today as we welcome home and celebrate our State Champion softball team in the auditorium! The team will be arriving just after 4pm. Congrats Roughettes!! STATE CHAMPIONS!
about 1 month ago, Brent Evans
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