National Principals Month | Mr. Alan Berry
October is National Principals Month, and today we proudly recognize Mr. Alan Berry, Principal of Sundown Elementary! When his staff was asked to reflect on his leadership, three qualities stood out: Compassion, Approachability, and Servant Leadership.
Compassion is woven into the way Mr. Berry leads. He understands that students and staff bring more than their academic and professional responsibilities through the school doors each day. His patience, kindness, and genuine concern for others create an environment where people know they are loved, valued, and supported. He recognizes that accountability and grace are not opposites, but qualities that can work together to help others grow.
Approachability is another defining characteristic of his leadership. Mr. Berry makes it a priority to connect with those around him, listen to their concerns, and offer encouragement when it is needed most. He understands that sometimes the greatest gift a leader can offer is simply being available, listening without judgment, and helping others navigate the challenges they face.
Servant Leadership is demonstrated through his willingness to do whatever is necessary to support his campus. No responsibility is too small, and no challenge is beneath him. Whether helping a student, supporting a teacher, or stepping into an unexpected situation, Mr. Berry leads by example. His actions consistently remind others that leadership is not about a title, but about a willingness to serve.
What makes Mr. Berry's leadership special is his ability to combine wisdom, compassion, and a genuine servant's heart. He recognizes that the strength of a school lies in its people and that investing in them is one of the most important responsibilities of a principal.
Mr. Berry, thank you for your dedication, your passion for Sundown ISD, and the countless ways you serve our students and staff. Your leadership continues to make Sundown Elementary a place where relationships matter, people feel supported, and excellence is pursued with heart.
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #SundownISD #SundownRoughnecks #TheSundownWay #TASSP #NASSP
October is National Principals Month, and today we proudly recognize Mr. Alan Berry, Principal of Sundown Elementary! When his staff was asked to reflect on his leadership, three qualities stood out: Compassion, Approachability, and Servant Leadership.
Compassion is woven into the way Mr. Berry leads. He understands that students and staff bring more than their academic and professional responsibilities through the school doors each day. His patience, kindness, and genuine concern for others create an environment where people know they are loved, valued, and supported. He recognizes that accountability and grace are not opposites, but qualities that can work together to help others grow.
Approachability is another defining characteristic of his leadership. Mr. Berry makes it a priority to connect with those around him, listen to their concerns, and offer encouragement when it is needed most. He understands that sometimes the greatest gift a leader can offer is simply being available, listening without judgment, and helping others navigate the challenges they face.
Servant Leadership is demonstrated through his willingness to do whatever is necessary to support his campus. No responsibility is too small, and no challenge is beneath him. Whether helping a student, supporting a teacher, or stepping into an unexpected situation, Mr. Berry leads by example. His actions consistently remind others that leadership is not about a title, but about a willingness to serve.
What makes Mr. Berry's leadership special is his ability to combine wisdom, compassion, and a genuine servant's heart. He recognizes that the strength of a school lies in its people and that investing in them is one of the most important responsibilities of a principal.
Mr. Berry, thank you for your dedication, your passion for Sundown ISD, and the countless ways you serve our students and staff. Your leadership continues to make Sundown Elementary a place where relationships matter, people feel supported, and excellence is pursued with heart.
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #SundownISD #SundownRoughnecks #TheSundownWay #TASSP #NASSP
QR code for JV tickets here vs Post on Thursday. For the JH game in Post they are a cash gate.
Congratulations to our State Qualifiers! The Sundown Roughettes finished 2nd as a team at the Region I Class 2A Championship!
Your Sundown Roughettes are headed to Round Rock next Friday, Nov. 6th, to compete at the UIL 2A State Cross Country Championship and will run at 9:30 AM. Congratulations to Kaitlyn Clausen (8th), Raegan Reynolds (15), Karter Hord (18), Avyian McGlasson (45), Elizah Lopez (48), Karmindy Townsend (63), and Jazlyn Huerta (67)!
Boys Regional XC Results
UIL STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET
Friday, November 6th, 2026
Old Settlers Park | Round Rock, TX
Should be as close to final without being official.
Girls Cross XC
STATE QUALIFIERS!!!
Region I | Class 2A | Cross-Country Meet
Our Sundown Roughnecks and Roughettes will hit the course on Monday, October 26th, at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock, TX! Both teams are coming off outstanding performances at the District Cross Country Meet, now, they're ready to represent Sundown at the next level!
Class 2A Race Times:
10:30 AM – Varsity Roughettes
11:00 AM – Varsity Roughnecks
We encourage our Sundown community to come out and support these student-athletes as they continue to compete and represent our school with pride! Good luck, Roughnecks and Roughettes! Keep working hard, competing with heart, and embracing excellence!
GO ROUGHNECKS & ROUGHETTES!
Our Sundown Roughnecks and Roughettes will hit the course on Monday, October 26th, at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock, TX! Both teams are coming off outstanding performances at the District Cross Country Meet, now, they're ready to represent Sundown at the next level!
Class 2A Race Times:
10:30 AM – Varsity Roughettes
11:00 AM – Varsity Roughnecks
We encourage our Sundown community to come out and support these student-athletes as they continue to compete and represent our school with pride! Good luck, Roughnecks and Roughettes! Keep working hard, competing with heart, and embracing excellence!
GO ROUGHNECKS & ROUGHETTES!
Red Ribbon week starts Monday. Here are the dress up days for High School.
End of 3. 22-8 New Deal
New Deal 22
Sundown 8
4:53 left in the 3rd
We are at the half:
Sundown 8
New Deal 15
A 99 yard scoop and score for the Lions has made the score 8-6 with 10:19 left in the 2nd quarter.
End of 1:
Sundown 8
New Deal 0
Roughnecks strike first! A 4 yard TD run by Angel Landa! Marco Landa finds Brock Bufe for the conversion.
Sundown 8
New Deal 0
4:27 left in the 1st.
Pink-Out 2026 | Honoring the Life and Legacy of Coach Bobby Avery
**$11,005.53!**
What an incredible display of generosity, compassion, and Sundown HEART! During our annual Pink-Out Celebration, Sundown ISD had the privilege of honoring the life and legacy of Coach Bobby Avery while presenting a check for **$11,005.53 to Loop ISD** in support of the Coach Bobby Avery Memorial Scholarship Fund!
We were honored to welcome Mrs. LaNita Avery, Loop ISD Superintendent Heath Blackmon, High School Principal Mike Reed, and Loop ISD seniors Rowan Rodriguez, Israel Avalos, Brian Wiebe, and Landon Lowan for this special presentation.
For 42 years, Coach Avery dedicated his life to coaching six-man football, impacting countless young men and communities throughout West Texas. His coaching journey took him through Loop, Santo, Borden County, Whitharral, and Meadow. In 2023, he was inducted into the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association Hall of Fame, a testament to his remarkable career. But beyond the victories and accolades, his greatest legacy was found in the relationships he built and the lives he influenced. Throughout his journey, Coach Avery was supported by his biggest fan, his wife, LaNita. Together, they raised their children, Brandon and Avery, building a life centered on family, faith, and service. We are especially blessed to have Mrs. Avery as part of our Sundown Elementary family, making this recognition even more meaningful!
A special THANK YOU to our SHS Cheer Sponsors, Mrs. Sandy Lopez and Coach Sarah Goodman, along with our SHS Cheerleaders! These ladies poured their time and energy into organizing our bake sale and silent auction, helping make this incredible contribution possible!
We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our entire Sundown community! Whether you purchased a Pink-Out T-shirt, donated an auction item, placed a bid, contributed to the bake sale, or simply supported the cause, YOU played a part in making this happen!
Your generosity is a beautiful reflection of what it means to have Sundown HEART. One of the things we believe deeply here in Sundown is that the true impact of a coach, teacher, or mentor isn't measured by victories, but by the lives they touch. Coach Avery lived that truth for 42 years, and through this scholarship, his influence will continue to reach young people for generations to come.
$11,005.53 raised by a community with a BIG HEART, honoring a man who made a BIG IMPACT! Thank you, Roughneck Nation, for coming together to honor Coach Bobby Avery!
#LoveOthers #WorkHard #EmbraceExcellence #SundownHEART #SundownISD #RoughneckNation #PinkOut2026 #CoachBobbyAvery
Come see us at Sundown High School for the bake sale and silent auction benefiting the "Bobby Avery Memorial Scholarship". We will be open until 2:00.
8th grade final:
Roughnecks: 46
New Deal: 20
8th grade: R. Reyna in for a touchdown and C. Phelps with the 2 pt conversion.
Roughnecks: 46
New Deal: 20
6:00 left in the game
8th Grade going into the 3rd up 30-20.
Always good when the Roughnecks last play is victory formation!
