Yesterday, we had the opportunity to welcome the newest members of the Sundown ISD family during our New Teacher Orientation!
A special thank you to Mrs. Katie Pena, our new Middle School Principal, for leading and organizing an outstanding orientation. She was joined by fellow administrator Jeremy Griffith and two of our veteran educators, Cam Buchanan and Mike Richardson, who shared valuable insight into the culture, traditions, and heart that make Sundown ISD such a special place to serve.
We are excited to welcome the following staff members to Big Red:
High School
Crockett Neighbors - MS/HS Dyslexia Teacher
Middle School
Katie Pena - Middle School Principal
Dominique Mesquias - 7th/8th Grade Science
Daniel Lander - Assistant Band Director
Elementary
Sarah McCown - Special Education Teacher
Yolanda Sanchez - Kindergarten Teacher
Shay Lopez - 3rd Grade Teacher
Custodial
Leti Rivera - Middle School Custodian
Aides
Mary Gonzales - A.C.E. Aide
LaTryle Sehon - Elementary Aide
Allie Herrera - Elementary Aide
Cafeteria
Isaias Samarron - Cafeteria
Please join us in giving each of them a warm Sundown welcome! We are excited to see the impact they will have as we continue preparing every student to reach their full potential while living out our values of Love Others, Work Hard, and Embrace Excellence.
A special thank you to Mrs. Katie Pena, our new Middle School Principal, for leading and organizing an outstanding orientation. She was joined by fellow administrator Jeremy Griffith and two of our veteran educators, Cam Buchanan and Mike Richardson, who shared valuable insight into the culture, traditions, and heart that make Sundown ISD such a special place to serve.
We are excited to welcome the following staff members to Big Red:
High School
Crockett Neighbors - MS/HS Dyslexia Teacher
Middle School
Katie Pena - Middle School Principal
Dominique Mesquias - 7th/8th Grade Science
Daniel Lander - Assistant Band Director
Elementary
Sarah McCown - Special Education Teacher
Yolanda Sanchez - Kindergarten Teacher
Shay Lopez - 3rd Grade Teacher
Custodial
Leti Rivera - Middle School Custodian
Aides
Mary Gonzales - A.C.E. Aide
LaTryle Sehon - Elementary Aide
Allie Herrera - Elementary Aide
Cafeteria
Isaias Samarron - Cafeteria
Please join us in giving each of them a warm Sundown welcome! We are excited to see the impact they will have as we continue preparing every student to reach their full potential while living out our values of Love Others, Work Hard, and Embrace Excellence.
Current K–8 Families at Sundown ISD: Today is the day to pick up your child’s school supplies! (Unfortunately this does not include any NEW students to Sundown ISD)
Please stop by today from 4:00–6:00 PM in the Back Gym (Old Gym) to pick up your supplies. Please enter through the ramp door, and our staff will guide you through the pickup process.
It is important that every family comes by during this time so your child receives their supplies. We want to avoid having to hold and distribute supplies on another day.
We can’t wait to see you this afternoon!
Reminder for incoming 6th and 9th graders about orientation tomorrow.
6th grade 10:00-12:00
9th grade 1:00-3:00 (download the Goosechase App if able) if not, no worries, we will make sure you are in a group that someone has it.
Both will begin in the auditorium.
6th grade 10:00-12:00
9th grade 1:00-3:00 (download the Goosechase App if able) if not, no worries, we will make sure you are in a group that someone has it.
Both will begin in the auditorium.
Reminder: Football Camp is tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. Registration is in the weight room. Please bring payment in the form of check or cash when you register. Walk-ins are welcome.
School Supply List 2026-2027
Sundown ISD
All 3 Campuses
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAXWLpVUTwGgcn95b8WxbFmSG1NQZ6WX/view?usp=sharing
Sundown ISD
All 3 Campuses
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DAXWLpVUTwGgcn95b8WxbFmSG1NQZ6WX/view?usp=sharing
Reminder for Our K–8 Families!
Our School Supply Distribution is happening this Wednesday, July 29, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the back gym!
Where to Park: Please park by the ramp on the east side of the building, between the football field and the school, and enter through the ramp door.
Every K–8 student will receive their school supplies packaged in a box, ready for the new school year!
We will also post the complete school supply list for all families.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone and help get our students ready for an amazing school year. See you Wednesday!
Every now and then, we receive a message that perfectly captures what it means to be part of the Sundown family.
We wanted to share a picture of Coach Kayla Belew and Coach Sarah Goodman pouring into our cheerleaders and mascots, not only by encouraging, motivating, and coaching them, but by praying with them and leading by example.
While we're certainly excited about any awards our students may bring home, we're even more grateful for coaches who understand that the greatest victories happen off the mat. They are helping shape young people of character, faith, and integrity who are prepared to succeed in life.
Thank you, Coach Belew and Coach Goodman, for investing in our students and representing Sundown ISD so well. We are proud of our coaches, our students, and the culture we continue to build together.
#TheSundownWay #LoveOthers #WorkHard #EmbraceExcellence #GoBigRed #WePrayTogether
We wanted to share a picture of Coach Kayla Belew and Coach Sarah Goodman pouring into our cheerleaders and mascots, not only by encouraging, motivating, and coaching them, but by praying with them and leading by example.
While we're certainly excited about any awards our students may bring home, we're even more grateful for coaches who understand that the greatest victories happen off the mat. They are helping shape young people of character, faith, and integrity who are prepared to succeed in life.
Thank you, Coach Belew and Coach Goodman, for investing in our students and representing Sundown ISD so well. We are proud of our coaches, our students, and the culture we continue to build together.
#TheSundownWay #LoveOthers #WorkHard #EmbraceExcellence #GoBigRed #WePrayTogether
FACILITY - TUESDAY, JULY 21ST
Our facility will be back up and running tomorrow afternoon! We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we worked through a few technical issues with our door locking system. Ensuring everything is operating safely and properly was our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow afternoon!
Our facility will be back up and running tomorrow afternoon! We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we worked through a few technical issues with our door locking system. Ensuring everything is operating safely and properly was our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow afternoon!
Mr. Mack Bibb was inducted into the Texas Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame on July 18, 2026 - one of the highest honors a Texas band director can receive.
Thank you for the lasting impact you’ve had on countless students, colleagues, and band directors, including Mr. Mauldin, who began his career as your student teacher at Coronado High School.
We are grateful for your years of dedication to music education and your continued support of the Sundown Roughneck Band. Congratulations, Mr. Mack Bibb!
Courtesy of Sundown Roughneck Band Facebook Page
Kaytlin Clausen was named to the 2026 Texas Girls Coaches Association All-Star Cross Country Team. She was honored today in Arlington as one of only six girls from all of Texas Class 2A to receive this prestigious award!
Servant Hearts in Action!
A huge THANK YOU to Coach Berry for taking some of our Sundown Cross Country athletes to volunteer at the South Plains Food Bank!
We were proud to hear such wonderful feedback about our students. The Food Bank coordinator praised them for how much they were able to accomplish, how attentive they were, and the respect they showed throughout their entire volunteer shift.
This is what it means to represent Sundown! We are proud of our students for giving their time to serve others and make a difference.
Thank you, Coach Watson, Coach Berry, and Sundown Cross Country, for demonstrating a true servant's heart and representing our district so well!
Work Hard. Love Others. Embrace Excellence.
#SundownISD #SundownCrossCountry #LoveOthers #ServantLeadership
Information for incoming 7th - 12th graders:
Calling All Sundown PreK Parents!
Your child's educational journey begins with a strong partnership between home and school. We invite all PreK parents to attend our Mandatory PreK Parent Meeting as we discuss how we can work together to help your child have a successful school year.
When: Wednesday, July 29th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Round Room - Sundown Elementary
Please note: Childcare will not be available.
This meeting will provide important information about the upcoming school year, classroom expectations, routines, and ways we can partner to give your child the very best start.
We look forward to meeting you and beginning this exciting journey together. See you on July 29th!
Your child's educational journey begins with a strong partnership between home and school. We invite all PreK parents to attend our Mandatory PreK Parent Meeting as we discuss how we can work together to help your child have a successful school year.
When: Wednesday, July 29th
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Round Room - Sundown Elementary
Please note: Childcare will not be available.
This meeting will provide important information about the upcoming school year, classroom expectations, routines, and ways we can partner to give your child the very best start.
We look forward to meeting you and beginning this exciting journey together. See you on July 29th!
9th graders-- We can't wait to see you!
Sundown Middle School is excited to welcome all incoming 6th graders and new students to Sundown Middle School.
Now Accepting Transfer Students for the 2026–2027 School Year!
For complete information, guidelines, and access to the application, visit:
https://www.sundownisd.com/page/transfers
Looking for a school district that is committed to helping every student reach their full potential? Sundown ISD is now accepting out-of-district transfer applications for the 2026–2027 school year!
At Sundown ISD, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to Work Hard, Love Others, and Embrace Excellence. From strong academics and championship extracurricular programs to meaningful relationships and a caring school culture, we're proud of what it means to be a Roughneck or Roughette.
Before applying, please review the transfer guidelines and application requirements.
Gather your required documents:
• Most recent STAAR/EOC scores
• Most recent report card with attendance
• High school transcript (if applicable)
• Previous district assessment results (MCLASS, Dibels, MAP, etc.)
Complete one online application for each student.
Returning transfer students only need to complete the Transfer Application Form for renewal.
We look forward to welcoming new students and families to the Sundown ISD family! #WorkHardLoveOthersEmbraceExcellence #SundownISD #RoughneckPride #RoughettePride
Questions, reach out to the respective Campus Administrator:
Elementary | Mr. Alan Berry | alan.berry@sundownisd.com
Middle School | Mrs. Katie Pena | kpena@sundownisd.com
High School | Mr. Jeremy Griffith | jgriffith@sundownisd.com
The facility will be closed for the next few days as we address technical issues requiring maintenance to our badge access system. We are working diligently to resolve the issue, and we anticipate reopening on Thursday once the system is back up and running. Sundown ISD appreciates your patience and understanding as we complete these necessary repairs. Thank you for your cooperation!
Congratulations, Destiny Garza!!
She has been selected to the TGCA All-Star 1A–4A Red Team.
The All-Star Game will be played on July 17 in Arlington, TX at the TGCA Coaches Clinic.
This is great!
Congratulations and best of luck, we know you will represent Sundown and yourself very well!!
Roughneck Football Begins August 3rd! Attached is the August calendar of events! 5-2-1 is our motto for 2026! It is the parable of talents in Matthew 25: 14-30. What are you doing with the talent God gave you?
Reminder: Register for football camp by this Friday (July 10) to get a t-shirt!
