Sundown ISD

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 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

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

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.

Roughnecks are about to get underway in New Home.

Sundown Alumni, Class of 2003, Jimmy Cruz was invited to this evenings FCA gathering to share his testimony… and what a powerful message he brought! It is almost surreal to think that on March 19th, 2002 (more than 22 years ago) his world was literally turned upside down in the very building he was speaking at this evening! Jimmy had the opportunity to speak on his life before the accident that left him paralyzed, the 20 years of pain, suffering and addiction and the past 2 years of REDEMPTION after having given his life to our Lord and Savior. He spoke of his time at Sundown fondly as he remembered the impact that Coach Benny Granger and Shane Le Fevre had on his life, the fun times he had playing football alongside Ryan Parrish and the Salazar brothers, and the competitive drive that allowed him to experience so much success as a Sundown Athlete… and then the pole vault incident, as a 16 year old during his Junior year in High School that would change his life, for the rest of his life. He spoke on the battles he had with alcohol that turned into drug abuse. He spoke of the friends he acquired through his addictions that only exacerbated the issues he was running from. He spoke in truth and in love of the disappointment he felt around his family because of his shortcomings and how he continued to mutter “I’m fine” when he was asked how he was doing by so many of the community members of Sundown as a teenager and how he continued masking his true feelings as an adult that led to 20 years of hardship…. But the story doesn’t end there! He came to know our Lord and Savior and has committed his life to following Jesus the past 2 years… and his only regret “I wish I would’ve come to know Jesus 20 years ago”. His message was somber but powerful, and we are blessed that our students had the opportunity to hear his message. He encouraged the students, “if you are dealing with something, don’t hold it in, don’t keep it to yourself and think you have to figure it out by yourself. Reach out to your loved ones and let them know how you are feeling. Ask for help”. Jimmy gave his blessing for us to share part of his testimony on our Sundown social media outlets. Continue to pray for Jimmy on his journey, and please know that he is in a great place in his life… he’s in high spirits and knows that God is using him in powerful ways… he has even recently taken up competitive tennis! Thanks again Jimmy Cruz for sharing your message. Much love to a fellow Sundown Roughneck! (Pictured with Jimmy are his nieces, SHS students Julia and Sarah Posadas).

Maycee Motheral and Jaymee Medrano represented Sundown at the Girls 2A Regional Golf Tournament held at Palo Duro Creek this past week. These two Roughettes competed well and had to endure some very tough weather conditions. Maycee : Day 1- 104. Day 2- 105. T-23 Jaymee : Day 1- 112. Day 2- 115. T-40 Please congratulate these two students when you see them!