UIL spellers had a great day in Canyon. Emma Escamilla tied for 3rd and missed advancing to state on the tie breaker. Great job Emma! The team comprised of Emma Escamilla, Alexandra Chagoya, Jaymee Medrano, and Ariana Foster finished in 3rd place. Well done girls!!
Morgan Griffith is the regional champion in Ready Writing and advances to state. She also finished with a 4th place medal in Copy Editing. She had to leave Canyon before medals and pictures. Well done Morgan!!
Easton Smith earned a 5th place medal at the regional UIL meet in Current Issues. Great job Easton!
Congratulations to our number sense kids!!!
Finished in 2nd place as a team (Hayden Powell, Kadee Riley, Brock Bufe, and Kye Powell)and we had two individual medalist. Kadee Riley placed 4th, and Hayden Powell qualified for state with his 2nd place finish!! Well done by all!!
Good luck to our Regional Academic Qualifiers as they are competing at the Regional UIL Meet at West Texas A&M
Congratulations to Allie McCormick and Aria Hogan for making the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's Girls Basketball Super Team! 🏀👏
Allie McCormick, Jr., guard, Sundown
McCormick, a TABC all-region pick, averaged 22.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 6.5 steals. She was the district defensive MVP.
HONORABLE MENTION
Ariana Aguilar, Sr., forward, Slaton; Brooklyn Birkenfeld, Jr., forward, Nazareth; Carli Buckley, So., guard, Shallowater; Arianna Cruz, Sr., guard, Littlefield; Katy Evans, So., guard, Lubbock Christian; Maggie Grimes, Jr., guard, Shallowater; Aria Hogan, Sr., post, Sundown; A'lireyia Mitchell, Sr., guard Estacado; Leilani Sanchez, Jr., guard, Levelland; Emery Smith, Jr., guard, Levelland.
Sundown Roughettes Softball Playoff Information
District Co-Champs #1 seed vs #4 seed Post Lady Lopes
Game 1 - 6:00pm Friday @ Post
Game 2 - 12:00pm Saturday @ Sundown
Game 3 if needed - 2:00pm Saturday @ Sundown
Great outing for our SMS Golfers today! Drew Igo - 1st Place Maddy Medrano - 1st Place Check out all the cool pics on the Sundown Roughnecks Facebook Page!
JV Girls Softball team played their last game against Hale Center last week and won by a score of 6 to 1. They finished as the undefeated JV District Champs with an overall record of 20 wins and 3 losses! Future is bright!! Congratulations to our Roughettes as well as our Coaches! Keep up the great work!
Day 2 of district brought a much deserved win and some heartbreaking losses. Top 2 in each division advanced to regionals.
Peyton Richardson and Dave Pormanes won a bronze medal.
Zack Gonzales and Jamie Sims won a bronze medal.
Clarrisa and Alex Chagoya won a bronze medal.
Justin Bush won a bronze medal.
Roxy Mendoza dominated the girls singles bracket and is the 2024 DISTRICT CHAMPION AND REGIONAL QUALIFIER. Roxy has competed hard for the last 2 years and made it happen this year!! She will be competing at the regional tournament in Amarillo May 7-9.
Congrats to all of our tennis players and good luck Roxy!!
Sundown Roughettes Softball Playoff Information
District Co-Champs #1 seed vs #4 seed Post Lady Lopes
Game 1 - 6:00pm Friday @ Post
Game 2 - 12:00pm Saturday @ Sundown
Game 3 if needed - 2:00pm Saturday @ Sundown
Sundown Independent School District Vacancy Announcement
Position: Middle School - Grades 6-8 ELAR
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 6-8 English Language Arts & Reading
Attributes / Skills: Energetic, charismatic, creative, extremely flexible, responsible, able to lead small group projects, and passionate about ELAR.
Responsibilities: To include, but not limited to:
● Classroom teaching assignment in Middle School ELAR
● 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 – All teachers are required to live within the district’s boundaries
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 is seeking a Teacher's Aide. Complete Application in our Business Office during regular school hours (8AM-3:30PM).
Feel free to email Miguel Salazar msalazar@sundownisd.com if you are interested.
Sundown Elementary Kindergarten Music Program, April 15th, 2024.
https://youtu.be/9MYTDnLd0qw
Congratulations to the newest members of the National Honor Society: Daniel Mauldin, Emry Jourden, Armani Hernandez, Emma Escamilla, Kye Powell, Nathan McAdams, Trevor Bridges, Johnathon Frintz, and Watson Evans.
MS District Golf Meet Update
MS District Golf
May 7
@ Yoakum County
Start time 3:45
Sundown Middle School
5th 6-Weeks Assembly
8th Grade All A’s
Kadyn Belew, Alexis Brinklow, Lorelai Dietz, John Foster, Marco Landa, Avy McGlasson, Maddy Medrano, Blevin Petrick, Sophia Rodriguez & Tenley Wylie
7th Grade All A’s
Camden Bufe, Ryder Bufe, Drew Igo & Zane Perez
6th Grade All A’s
Case Davis, Jazlyn Huerta, Eli Rodgers & Stellan Sanders
8th Grade 7a’s & 1b
Aiden Brinklow, Stacey Britton, Bailey Corley & Cooper Day
7th Grade 7a’s & 1b
Jose Aleman, Karter Hord, Elizah Lopez, Ivan Maldonado, Emily Ramos Casas, Lilly Reaves, Luke Rowand & Brennan Sanders
6th Grade 7a’s & 1b
Jr Argumedo, Avery Belew, Paxton Blount, BreAllyn Griffith, Kobe Hogan, Adalynn Lara, Everett Perez & Noah Pool
8th Grade 6a’s & 2b’s
Darby Bussell, Clay Holdman, JC Jenkins & Jaeden Lopez
7th Grade 6a’s & 2b’s
Morgan Campbell, Elena Lujan, Kelbie Powell & Carlos Rodriguez
6th Grade 6a’s & 2b’s
Charleigh Nations, Emrie Powell, Raegan Reynolds, Wyatt Sanchez, Pyper Scott & Evie Teffs
8th Perfect Attendance
Aiden Brinklow, Alexis Brinklow, Stacey Britton, Jake Carranza, Jeremiah Reyes, Allyah Foster, Clay Holdman, Bryan Huerta, Maddy Medrano, Paul Muniz, Athan Peralez, Kale Strickland, Karmindy Townsend
7th Perfect Attendance
Jose Aleman, Matthew Bernal, Camden Bufe, Ryder Bufe, Lucas Fierro, Frank Foster, Joshua Garcia, Leandra Ibarra, Eli Jacinto, Hailee Jeffcoat, Eli Keen, Angel Landa, Evelyn Marchan, Justice Newman, Nim Paiz, Zane Perez, Kelbie Powell, Lilly Reaves, MJ Sanchez
6th Perfect Attendance
Paxton Blount, Valentina Carrion, Messiah Garcia, BreAllyn Griffith, Kobe Hogan, Ivan Maldonado, Emrie Powell, Mason Reaves, Raegan Reynolds, Eli Rodgers, Stellan Sanders, Pyper Scott
Student of the 5th 6-Weeks
Coach Jeff Barker & Lorelai Dietz
Mrs. Kayla Belew & Jax Reynolds
Coach April Berry & Evie Teffs
Mrs. Ashley Blount & Zane Perez
Mrs. Ashley Bufe & Maddy Medrano
Coach Randall Carr & Kadyn Belew
Coach Tanner Clark & JC Jenkins
Mrs. Ladonna Click & Emily Ramos Casas
Mrs. Toni Garcia & Paul Muniz
Coach Kyle Igo & Mason Reaves
Ms. Kaitlyn Jones & Valentina Carrion
Mrs. Cara Marek & Jose Aleman
Mrs. Keri Riley & Ethan Garcia
Mrs. Kari Rodgers & Peralez, Athan
Mr. Miguel Salazar & Avy McGlasson
Coach Matthew Schovajsa & Case Davis
Mrs. Tiffany Wylie & Lorelai Dietz
Mrs. Bobbie Terry & Evie Teffs
Coach Chad Young & Josh Garcia
Baseball final:
New Home 17
Sundown 1
Roughnecks trail 3-1 after 2 in New Home.
Roughnecks up 1-0 after 1 in New Home.
