SMS: Beyond the Classroom
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Recognizing that education extends beyond textbooks and tests, our school embarked on a journey to redefine learning. We have developed 'SMS: Beyond the Classroom,' a program designed to equip students with essential life skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our teachers, the driving force behind this initiative, collaborated to identify crucial skills often overlooked in traditional education. They envisioned a program that fostered emotional well-being, financial literacy, and practical know-how, empowering students to become confident, capable individuals. SMS "Beyond the Classroom" provides a dynamic learning environment where students discover hidden talents, build confidence, and develop leadership skills. They learn to cook, manage finances, perform basic car maintenance, and so much more. They collaborate, mentor each other, and become active contributors to their own learning journey. This is more than just an activity period; it's an investment in our students' future. It's about fostering a sense of community, shared responsibility, and a passion for lifelong learning. 'SMS: Beyond the Classroom' – where education meets real life. Recognizing that education extends beyond textbooks and tests, our school embarked on a journey to redefine learning. We have developed 'SMS: Beyond the Classroom,' a program designed to equip students with essential life skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our teachers, the driving force behind this initiative, collaborated to identify crucial skills often overlooked in traditional education. They envisioned a program that fostered emotional well-being, financial literacy, and practical know-how, empowering students to become confident, capable individuals. SMS "Beyond the Classroom" provides a dynamic learning environment where students discover hidden talents, build confidence, and develop leadership skills. They learn to cook, manage finances, perform basic car maintenance, and so much more. They collaborate, mentor each other, and become active contributors to their own learning journey. This is more than just an activity period; it's an investment in our students' future. It's about fostering a sense of community, shared responsibility, and a passion for lifelong learning. SMS "Beyond the Classroom" – where education meets real life.
Last weekend our GT students went to the DFW area for a research trip. This trip serves as an opportunity to visit locations related to students' independent research projects, to allow the students to participate in team-building and leadership activities, and to do a service project.
They were able to visit a structural engineering firm to see some of the projects, 3D modeling, and floor plans, and get insight into college and career options. They also visited the Dallas World Aquarium, played a round of disc golf, and went to a Stars game.
Due to the lodging this year, the students had the unique opportunity to team up and cook meals for each other, with one group also making 12 dozen cookie bars to take to the Austin Street Center where they prepared and served lunch to those in the shelter.
The kids also enjoyed an afternoon at Group Dynamix, a team-building event center.
These students are so very thankful and grateful for the Sundown ISD school board for allowing them the opportunity to have these experiences.
Sundown Booster Club Gear
Here is the link to purchase gear from our Sundown Booster Club! There are a number of options from various sports throughout the year. Thanks for your continued support!
https://www.woodstockspecialties.com/sundown_booster/shop/home
Athletic Booster Club Program
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D3rJc430az5wKqtFOGRthXbUPkfh_JzK/view?usp=drivesdk
Attached are the results of the Roughneck Relays. We had an exceptional track meet Friday. Thanks to everyone that helped put this on. It was very competitive with Abernathy, New Deal, Seagraves, Morton, Sundown, Plains, & Post competing. Our kids shined all night. JV & Varsity Girls finished as Team Champions The JV boys were Runner-Up & Varsity Boys were 3rd. Please congratulate these young men & women on their accomplishments when you see them. Track is hard and has a great reward. We're very proud of these Roughnecks & Roughettes.
MS Track Meet | Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 | Meet starts at 2:00 PM
HS Track Meet | Thursday, March 13th, 2025 | Meet starts at 10:00 AM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SxCTWCaQO11_hO5KCAL9eCqA4gQzqX6a/view?usp=sharing
5th grade Apollo students had a great Robotics practice meet at Lubbock High. They did well and learned a lot as the prepare for competition on April 12th.
Roughnecks have a 4 run 6th inning to get district started off right!
10-7 Good guys going into the 7th
Close One
Back on top after 3
District Baseball is underway vs Tahoka this morning!
2 Roughnecks Headed to State Powerlifting Meet!
Congratulations to Freshman Jeremiah Reyes (132 lb Class), and Senior Jesus Rodriguez (SHW Class) as they both earned the title “Regional Champion” and State Qualifier”! Jesus won his respective class by 160 lbs, finishing the meet in dominating fashion! Jeremiah was in a fight until the end. He started Deadlift in 3rd place, outlifted 2nd place, and watched the leader tumble with 3 consecutive misses in deadlift! He climbed his way to the top and has earned a spot to continue his season at the State Meet as the Regional Champion! We are so very proud of their efforts, hard work, and dedication during this Powerlifting Season. We also had Freshman JC Jenkins finish with a medal finish at 4th place in the 114 lb weight class, and Andrew Rodriguez rounding out our medalists with a 5th place finish in the 220 lb class! Our Roughnecks finished as the 4th place team as we had 11 Roughnecks qualify for the Regional Powerlifting Meet held in Brownfield today. Here are the results:
Jeremiah Reyes - 1st Place - 132 lb class - 420-205-400-1025
Jesus Rodriguez - 1st Place - SHW - 680-390-525-1595
JC Jenkins - 4th Place - 114 lb class - 285-135-315-735
Andrew Rodriguez - 5th Place - 220 lb class - 560-330-430-1320
Andrew Castillo - 6th Place - 242 lb class - 450-365-500-1315
Corey Pormanes - 7th Place - 148 lb class - 340-275-335-950
Zac Gonzales - 8th Place - 242 lb class - 500-290-425-1215
Joseph O’Canas - 9th Place - 220 lb class - 485-265-415-1165
Brayden Longoria -DQ
Tyson Reyes - BO
Trevor Bridges - BO
Game 2 final from Andrews:
Sundown: 3
Andrews: 13
Roughettes drop game 1 in Andrews 11-5. Game 2 coming soon.
Roughettes are getting close to taking the field for game 1 of a double header in Andrews. Good luck ladies!
We had our first tennis tournament in the beautiful weather on Monday. Below are the results:
Varsity: Mixed Doubles
Peyton Richardson/ Alex Chagoya- 2nd place
Zach Gonzales/ Joclyn Baeza- 4th place
Boys Doubles
Corey Pormanes/ Dave Pormanes- 4th place
JV
Boys Singles
Lincoln Keelser- 3rd
Toby Lopez- 3rd
Sal Posadas- 4th
Boys Doubles
Luis Posadas/ Ryder Stanley- 6th
Mixed Doubles
Hondo Rodriguez/ Avy McGlasson- Consolation
Our next tournament will be the Roughneck Invitational here in Sundown on Monday, March 10th. We will start matches at 8:00 a.m. and play all day. Feel free to come out and support these young men and women!
7th Grade Blanket Fundraiser Achieves Over $8,200 Profit
Thanks to the hard work of our 7th graders, the Blanket Fundraiser was a tremendous success, generating over $8,200! This achievement will ensure every Sundown Middle School student has the necessary school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. We're also proud of their community engagement. Special thanks to Mrs. Kayla Belew for her dedication and to Kyle Berry, Whitten Rowland, Avery Belew, Mason Magana, Jazlyn Huerta, and Luna Bocanegra for their exceptional sales. Congratulations to Kyle Berry, who won the shoe drawing selling 38 blankets!
First outing of the year for the girls golf team. We were a little short-handed due to our other 3 on an Apollo trip, but we did take Jaymee Medrano and Bethany Honesto to the Yoakum County Golf Tournament. These girls competed well in the wind and will continue to improve on the season.
Jaymee - 121
Bethany - 129
Congratulations to all of our Sundown Middle School Students that earned recognition during our 4th 6-weeks Assembly for the 2024-2025 school year! We are so proud of every one of them for their efforts this 6-weeks!
8th Grade All A's
Camden Bufe, Ryder Bufe, Cooper Day, Frank Foster, Maddilyn Grumbling, Karter Hord, Drew Igo, Eli Jacinto, Ivan Maldonado, Zane Perez, Kelbie Powell, Emily Ramos Casas, Lilly Reaves, & Jayden Sandlin
7th Grade All A's
BreAllyn Griffith, Jazlyn Huerta, Emrie Powell, Raegan Reynolds, Eli Rodgers, & Stellan Sanders
6th Grade All A's
Brynn Carr, Hank Davis, Carter Mauldin, Mali Sims, & Ryker Strickland
8th Grade: 7a's & 1b
Jocelynn Eakin, Elijah Keen, & Brennan Sanders
7th Grade: 7a's & 1b
Noah Bermea, Henley Bussell, Paloma Carrion Rivera, & Nate Foster
6th Grade: 7a's & 1b
Luna Bocanegra, Everett Perez, Noah Pool, & Wyatt Sanchez
8th Grade: 6a's & 2b's
Jose Aleman, Donavon Padron, & Luke Rowand
7th Grade: 6a's & 2b's
Avery Belew, Paxton Blount, Valentina Carrion-Rivera, Adriana Corona, Case Davis, Zavier Escobar, & Nayeleigh Gonzalez
6th Grade: 6a's & 2b's
Bentley Motheral, Cade Phelps, & Adalyn Zapata
8th Grade: Perfect Attendance
Jose Aleman, Cooper Day, Lucas Fierro, Frank Foster, Maddilyn Grumbling, Leandra Ibarra, Drew Igo, Elizah Lopez, Ivan Maldonado, Evelyn Marchan, Elliot Miller, Nim Paiz, Zane Perez, Kelbie Powell, Lilly Reaves, MJ Sanchez, Brennan Sanders, & Jayden Sandlin
7th Grade: Perfect Attendance
Avery Belew, Luna Bocanegra, Valentina Carrion Rivera, Zavier Escobar, Elise Foster, Nayeleigh Gonzalez, BreAllyn Griffith, Zailynn Hinojos, Everett Perez, Emrie Powell, Mason Reaves, Raegan Reynolds, Eli Rodgers, Pyper Scott, & Evey Teffs
6th Grade: Perfect Attendance
Josiah Aleman, Yazlynne Alviderez, Nicholas Buchanan, Paloma Carrion Rivera, Nate Foster, Carter Mauldin, Adleigh Perez, Rylee Reyna, & Caleb Sowders
Teacher And Chosen Student Of The 4th 6-Weeks:
Coach Jeff Barker & Kelbie Powell
Coach Kayla Belew & Eli Rodgers
Coach April Berry & Jayden Sandlin
Mrs. Ashley Blount & Adalyn Zapata
Mrs. Ashley Bufe & Noah Pool
Coach Randall Carr & Luke Rowand
Mrs. Ladonna Click & Rylee Reyna
Mrs. Jamie Driver & Karter Hord
Coach Kyle Igo & Ryker Strickland
Ms. Kaitlyn Jones & Brynn Carr
Mrs. Anastacia Lopez & Macie Guerrero
Ms. Christine Martin & Anthony Chavez
Mrs. Keri Riley & Jayden Sandlin
Mrs. Kari Rodgers & Raegan Reynolds
Mr. Miguel Salazar & Maddilyn Grumbling
Coach Matthew Schovajsa & Cade Phelps
Mrs. Bobbie Terry & Malaki Mancillas
Mrs. Amy Waters & Nim Paiz
Coach Chad Young & Case Davis