Practice Facility Notice
Practice facility will be closed for the rest of the week and will be open again Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
When the facility re-opens we ask of those using the gym, at a minimum, to adhere by the following expectations:
clean up after yourself;
use the gym to play games and get better at one’s sport or athletic abilities…please do not make the gym a “hang out” place;
non-Sundown residents should be accompanied by an adult;
students below the 8th grade should be accompanied by a parent;
all students without parent supervision need to leave the gym no later than 9pm nightly;
use the gym to play basketball as the game is designed to be played (ie - no hanging on the rim, no tackle basketball, no balls purposefully thrown off of the walls, etc.)
refrain from bringing speakers to the gym…the music is not monitored;
if you are not a current eighth grader, you should not use the weight room without parent supervision;
students using the weight room should have a partner or spotter at all times;
use the weight room to lift and get better as an athlete…it is not a play place;
keep doors closed and do not prop open; and
use the restroom facilities as they are designed to be used.
Again, at a minimum, please adhere to these guidelines. Going above and beyond is expected and greatly appreciated.
We do want the community to benefit from our facilities. However, we do not want damage or misuse of these facilities to occur. We do not want anyone hurt. And, we do not want to add extra cleaning work to our staff that is already making efforts to clean and prepare the facility for the upcoming school year.
Allowing community members to use the facility is a privilege. Treat the facility as if the privilege is worth keeping.
Thank you,
Mr. Evans
Softball District Awards 2024
To cap off a great season and postseason, we are proud to announce the following Roughettes being named to the All-District Team! Congratulations to Coach Gonzalez, Coach Barker, and Coach Holson and our Roughettes for a great season!
Co-Defensive MVP - Breigh Gregory
Co-Offensive MVP - Emry Jourden
Newcomer of the year - Brynly Gregory
1st Team Outfield - Camry Jourden
1st Team Utility - Destiny Garza
1st Team DP - Paola Huerta
2nd Team Outfield - Allie McCormick
2nd Team Infield - Ericka Posadas
Honorable Mention - Araceli Ibarra & Ariel Hernandez
Sundown Elementary Field Day 2024 Pics now available on Sundown Facebook!
Sundown’s 3rd-5th grade Apollo students spent the semester researching endangered and extinct animals. They’ve looked at the reasons those animals are extinct or endangered, and conservation efforts to help with threats to those animals. They’ve also learned about animal taxonomy and classification, animal habitats, behaviors, adaptations, and defense mechanisms, and have wrapped up their research by each choosing an animal found at the Fort Worth Zoo to do more specific independent research on that particular animal. Last weekend, they were able to visit the Fort Worth Zoo and see their animals in person and compare and contrast what they've learned through research, with observations they made in person.
This trip was quite an adventure, and started with a fun supper at Magic Time Machine, complete with magic potion drinks. The group then headed to the zoo and began a nighttime hike, where they experienced something we seldom see in Sundown- rain! A 5-10 minute hike in an absolute downpour left everyone, and their shoes, completely drenched! They eventually made it into the Museum of Living Art (MOLA) and were able to explore using flashlights. This experience had quite a “Jurassic Park” feel to it!
They then returned to the zoo education building where they prepared their sleeping bags, cots, and air mattresses to have a campout in a classroom. All 20 students and 12 adults in one room. And all the accompanying nighttime noises- the manly snores, the frequent trips to the bathroom, and the 4th grade boys' flatulence followed by uncontrollable giggles- made for quite a memorable school trip!
In the morning they were able to meet three of the zoo’s animals- a chinchilla, a snake-necked turtle, and a parrot that even whistled at Mayor Strickland.
After meeting the animals, the students were then able to tour the zoo on their own with their friends or parents to find the animals they had been studying and wrap up their independent research projects.
These kids are so very grateful and would like to thank the SISD administration and school board members for their willingness to support the Apollo program and allow the students to have these opportunities!
Link to order your 23-24 Sundown Yearbook!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1080764/Sundown-High-School/2024-Yearbook/20230804043412120123/CATALOG_SHOP/
Sundown Independent School District Vacancy Announcement
Position: Middle School - Grades 6-7 Math
Purpose: Provide students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels.
Education / certifications: Must be certified and able to teach Grades 6-7 Math
Attributes / Skills: Energetic, charismatic, creative, extremely flexible, responsible, able to lead
small group projects, and passionate about MATH.
Responsibilities: To include, but not limited to:
● Classroom teaching assignment in Middle School MATH
● Be student centered, creative with instruction, and know how to plan and implement
effective hands-on lessons;
● Work as a member of the Sundown Middle School and SISD team to ensure the
purposeful implementation of the TEKS with a primary focus on student success;
● Work with students at varying skill levels challenging them all; and
● Take on extra duties as needed/assigned, such as: helping with UIL competitions and
tutoring.
Salary: Competitive pay
Benefits: $4800 toward medical insurance, supplemental insurance plan, dental plan,
district-matching supplemental retirement plan, small class sizes, great faculty with which to work, and a great student body
Residency – No Residency Requirement
Contact: Miguel Salazar, Principal
Sundown Middle School
P.O. Box 1110
Sundown, Texas 79372
Phone: 1-806-602-8823 ext 3000
Fax: 1-806-602-9905
Email: msalazar@sundownisd.com
Sundown ISD is an active, family-oriented, class 2A school community located about 40 miles southwest of Lubbock, Texas. More information regarding the district may be obtained by viewing the district’s website at: www.sundownisd.com
Sundown Middle School 8th Promotion Video 2024
https://youtu.be/Vb6C0CxX2Wc
Senior class has landed safely in Orlando and will be headed to Magic Kingdom shortly
Regional Quarterfinals
Final Score
Sundown 0
New Home 4
Congratulations on a great season Roughnecks! We are proud of you!
Sundown 0
New Home 4
Bottom of 6th
Sundown 0
New Home 3
Bottom of the 5th
Regional Quarterfinal Baseball
Sundown 0
New Home 3
Bottom of the 3rd
Congratulations to senior Ariel Hernandez and junior Isaac Lopez on becoming QuickBooks Online Certified Users. This is a recognized Industry Based Certification through the Texas Education Agency that counts toward Sundown ISD’s College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) calculations for accountability. Best of all, it provides additional opportunities for these students in meeting their educational and career goals. Great work!
Baseball Update
Sundown 2
New Home 8
Bot of 5
*Caleb Clausen with a shot to left center, brought in later by Rian Rose.
Regional Quarterfinals Game has resumed...
Baseball Game Update: We are on a rain delay in our Regional Quarterfinals game with New Home here in Frenship. We are looking to resume the game TONIGHT at 9 PM here at Frenship.
Game Score:
Sundown 1
New Home 6
Bottom of 3rd Inning - 2 outs
We are looking to finish Game 1 tonight. Game 2 will be played tomorrow at 2 PM.
Watson Evans earns his 3rd state silver medal at the state meet in Poetry at the University of Texas. Great job Watson!!!
Hayden Powell finishes with a 4th place medal at the state meet at the University of Texas! Great job Hayden!!
Watson, Hayden, and Morgan have all completed their state contests. Awards will be later today when we find out how they did. We are proud of all 3 of them!
8th Grade Promotion Program 2024
Please share with Friends and Family that are coming in for the Promotion! We are sending as a text message, and posting to Facebook as well.
Doors will open at 6:45. Promotion starts at 7:30 PM.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GR_xNAwU5VJYR0_wR2yWO-r0xudcOpTG/view?usp=drivesdk
