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Sunnyvale School District SSD has roots in educating Sunnyvale's children tracing back to 1899. We serve more than 5,000 students. Learn more by going to our website at www.sesd.org!

We have 10 schools including 8 elementary and 2 middle schools plus a preschool program! Sunnyvale School District Social Media Commenting Guideline

All of our social media pages will focus on celebrating and supporting our schools, students, and teachers, as well as sharing important news and communicating event information. We encourage you to share your support, connect with other supporters, and visit frequently for news and updates. While everyone is welcome and encouraged to comment, our first priority is to protect students, staff, and community members. Comments and/or posts that do not follow this Comment Policy may be removed. We have a zero-tolerance policy for cyberbullying and/or posts or comments that are political, racist, sexist, abusive, profane, violent, obscene, spam, contain falsehoods or are wildly off-topic, or that libel, incite, threaten, or make ad hominem attacks on students, employees, guests or other individuals. We also do not permit messages selling products or promoting commercial or other ventures. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. We reserve the right to delete comments or topics and even ban users, if needed. Please be aware that all content and posts are bound by Facebook’s Terms of Use. Sunnyvale School District encourages user interaction on its social pages, but is not responsible for comments or wall postings made by visitors to the page. Additionally, the appearance of external links, as posted by fans of this page or other Facebook users, does not constitute endorsement on behalf of Sunnyvale School District. In most if not all cases, external links posted by fans will be removed. You should not provide private or personal information (phone, email, addresses etc.) regarding yourself or others on this page. Any posts or comments containing personal information of this nature will be deleted. If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected]. Board Policy 1114: District-Sponsored Social Media
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11/03/2026

The Student Superintendent Advisory Council convened last week at Sunnyvale Middle School for its first meeting of the school year.

With two students representing each school, the council brings a range of perspectives to conversations about the student experience. Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite, Ph.D., heard directly from students about their ambitions, what they want adults to better understand and what they would change if they were superintendent for a day.

Listening to our students reminds us of the responsibility we share to build schools that reflect their needs and nurture their ambitions. We look forward to learning from this year’s council and seeing how their voices help shape the work ahead as we fulfill the Sunnyvale Promise: Every student known by name, strength and need.

This Native American Heritage Month, Sunnyvale School District honors the many Native nations whose histories, cultures ...
11/02/2026

This Native American Heritage Month, Sunnyvale School District honors the many Native nations whose histories, cultures and contributions continue to shape our communities and our country, with special recognition of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and its enduring ties to the San Francisco Bay Area.

We celebrate generations of Indigenous leadership, creativity and knowledge, and the enduring connections to language, land and community carried forward today.

Student perspectives are helping guide our work across Sunnyvale School District. In this week’s message, Superintendent...
11/02/2026

Student perspectives are helping guide our work across Sunnyvale School District. In this week’s message, Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite, PhD, shares highlights from the first Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council meeting, where students discussed everything from access to advanced coursework to school lunches.

He also celebrates the opening of the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center, bringing new spaces for reading, discovery and creativity to North Sunnyvale.

As we continue to Shape Sunnyvale 2030, we want to hear from our families. Please take about 15 minutes to share your priorities at bit.ly/ShapeSSD2030 or leave a voice message at (650) 525-2848.

Visit bit.ly/SSD_News to read this week’s full superintendent message.

Happ Halloween, Sunnyvale! Wishing our students, staff and families a safe, sweet and fa-boo-lous evening filled with mo...
10/31/2026

Happ Halloween, Sunnyvale! Wishing our students, staff and families a safe, sweet and fa-boo-lous evening filled with more treats than tricks! 🎃

Happy Halloween, Sunnyvale! Across our district, students and staff are getting into the Halloween spirit for a spooktac...
10/30/2026

Happy Halloween, Sunnyvale! Across our district, students and staff are getting into the Halloween spirit for a spooktacular day of fun! From festive parades to classroom celebrations, we’re showing off creative costumes and plenty of school spirit. 🎃

“When in doubt, go to the library.” — J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsAnd starting tomorrow, our Su...
10/30/2026

“When in doubt, go to the library.” — J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

And starting tomorrow, our Sunnyvale community has a new place to do just that! Sunnyvale School District leadership was proud to celebrate today’s ribbon-cutting for the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center ahead of its spooktacular grand opening.

During the celebration, Superintendent Gudiel R. Crosthwaite, Ph.D., spoke about the lasting impact this addition will have on our community, expanding access to knowledge, encouraging a lifelong love of reading and giving students and families a place to explore possibilities together. Spaces like this extend learning beyond the classroom, helping children discover their interests, build confidence and imagine their futures.

Created through a partnership among the City of Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale School District and Fremont Union High School District, the more than 20,000-square-foot, all-electric facility includes study rooms, dedicated spaces for children and teens, and a Maker Lab with tools for everything from 3D printing to sewing.

We look forward to all the stories, discoveries and connections this new space will bring to our community. 📚

10/29/2026

We’re taking you Between the Bells for a look inside Sunnyvale schools! Our new series celebrates the exceptional students, teachers and staff who make our schools so special.

First up, meet Ms. Bennett, a kindergarten teacher at Cumberland Elementary who has been part of Sunnyvale School District since 2000! Step inside the classroom as she shares what the Sunnyvale Promise means to her and how it comes to life through relationships with students and families. 💛

10/28/2026

Sunnyvale Rotary and the Sunnyvale Education Foundation are supporting students across the district through a grant that will provide fidget bags to every K–5 classroom.

Filled with tactile fidgets and visual tools, including bubble timers, the bags offer students different ways to manage sensory input, maintain focus and regulate their emotions. Making these resources available in every classroom gives teachers additional tools to respond to individual needs and helps students stay comfortable, engaged and ready to learn.

The bags were showcased at Fairwood’s One School, All Abilities event, where they were a hit with attendees! We’re grateful to Sunnyvale Rotary and the Sunnyvale Education Foundation for their generous support and partnership. Their investment will benefit classrooms throughout the district, helping ensure more students have access to tools that support their learning. 💙💛

10/28/2026

Fairwood parents brought students, families, staff and community members together on October 21 for the inaugural One School, All Abilities Resilience Event, celebrating accessibility and the diverse strengths of every child.

Families explored adaptive equipment, sensory activities and assistive technology, while student artwork and exhibits highlighted empathy, kindness and belonging. “We quickly realized that the interest extended well beyond our own school, with families throughout the community eager to participate and learn more,” said Mei Lie, one of Fairwood’s parent organizers.

Visit bit.ly/SSD_News to learn more about the volunteers, staff and local specialists who helped make the event possible.

What an afternoon of fun, food, games, prizes and Cougar spirit as Cumberland Elementary School celebrated its annual Wa...
10/27/2026

What an afternoon of fun, food, games, prizes and Cougar spirit as Cumberland Elementary School celebrated its annual Walk-A-Thon on October 23! Students, families, staff and community members came together to reach for the stars while supporting Cumberland’s biggest fundraiser of the year.

A special thank you to the incredible Cumberland PTA, volunteers and everyone who made this event possible.

Way to go, Cougar Community! 🐾⭐

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