38th Consecutive Sweepstakes!!!
Congratulations to our Roughneck Band! They performed an amazing program for the Region 16 UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation this morning and earned First Division ratings from all six judges. Combined with their First Division at the region marching contest back in October, this is the 38th consecutive Sweepstakes for the Sundown High School Band.
If you attended the performance, you were treated to that “Sundown Sound” that just gives you chills! It was a challenging program that really showed off what wonderful musicians we have in Sundown. These students work so hard in so many areas, especially in the spring, and it is nothing short of impressive how they’ve put together something so special!
We are so grateful to Mr. Justin Mauldin, Mrs. Ashley Blount and Mr. Mack Bibb for challenging our students, but most important for loving them and believing in them!
Roughneck Theatre will present a public performance of "The Girl in the White Pinafore" this Friday night at 7:30 PM. HS Auditorium | Admission is free!
Sundown High School is excited to announce that Melissa Stephens will be the new secretary of the campus. She will officially begin after spring break where she will spend the rest of the year under the mentorship of Shanna Richardson who will also be spending time learning her new job in Central Office.
Congratulations to our 25-26 varsity and JV cheer squads.
Varsity: Lorelei Dietz (Mascot), Riley Grace Scifres, Sarah Posadas, Emma Escamilla, Darby Bussell, Brooklyn Keesler, Joclyn Baeza, Kaytlin Clausen, Kadyn Belew, and coach Jamie Posadas
Junior Varsity: Coach Sarah Goodman, Adelyn Franklin, Delilah Gonzales, Karter Hord, Emily Ramos Casas, Lilly Reeves, and Elana Lujan.
Our JH athletes had a great night at the New Deal JH Track Meet. Please congratulate these athletes on their hard work & success.
Ballgame - Roughettes 14- Lubbock Christian 3 at the bottom of the 4th.
New Schedule for HS Meet on Thursday @ New Deal
SMS: Beyond the Classroom
Watch the video:
https://youtu.be/kuXPxuC6Xwg
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