Sundown Elementary was Recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon Elementary School in Washington D.C.!
Sundown Elementary was recently recognized as a Blue Ribbon Campus for 2023! We were one of 23 Elementary Campuses in the State of Texas! Sundown representatives Brent Evans (Superintendent), Alan Berry (current Elementary Principal), LaNita Avery (Elementary Teacher), and Jason Powell (former Elementary Principal) were recently treated to a trip to Washington D.C.! They had the opportunity to be recognized for this prestigious award, along with all other Blue Ribbon Schools, and had the opportunity to partake in some educational professional development as well as some sightseeing at the Nation's Capital!
“The U.S. Department of Education recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments. These schools demonstrate what is possible to make an enduring, positive difference in students' lives. The Department will formally recognize the 313 public and 40 private schools at an awards ceremony on November 16 and 17, 2023 in Washington, DC. The 2023 cohort represent public and non-public elementary, middle, and high schools, including traditional, charter, magnet schools, parochial and independent schools in 46 States, the District of Colombia, and a Department of Defense Education Activity school in Italy.
The National Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content. A National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing a school's entryway or on a flagpole is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning. National Blue Ribbon Schools are an inspiration and a model for schools still striving for excellence. With its 40th cohort of awardees, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed more than 10,000 awards to over 9,700 schools, with some schools winning multiple awards.” U.S. Department of Education
https://nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov/assets/reports/2023/2023_elementary_schools.psd
Great game this morning between the Roughettes and Coahoma. Girls trailed most of the game, battle foul trouble and some missed shots, but they never quit. Took the lead with just over 3:00 to go and held on. We had 3 scorers in double digits. Total team effort to get the win 62-56!!!
Varsity girls trail Coahoma 34-28 at the half in Abernathy.
Basketball schedule during the break:
Saturday:
JVG vs Muleshoe 8:00, VG vs Coahoma 9:30, JVG vs Nazareth 12:30. (All in Abernathy)
Monday: JVG vs Littlefield 2:00 VG vs Littlefield 3:15 (Both in Sundown)
Tuesday: All 4 teams in Olton:
JVG 11:00
JVB 12:00
VG 1:30
VB 3:00.
Today, nine of our Sundown Middle School students traveled to Hale Center to each compete individually for a spot in the Region 16 Middle School Honor Band. This competition features many of the very best players from middle schools that feed 1A through 4A high schools. We’re SUPER proud of all of the students who competed today!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a chair in the Region 16 Middle School Honor Band:
Lilly Reaves - 1st Chair Bass Clarinet
Bailey Corley - 6th Chair Horn
Karmindy Townsend - 7th Chair Baritone
Updated Brackets for JVG/VG Basketball Tournament in Abernathy this weekend
Roughettes finish strong! 70-46 final!
Allie McCormick lead all scorers with 35 points and Aria Hogan followed up with 21.
Great effort by all the ladies this evening!!
Great game going on between the Denver City Phillies and the Sundown Roughettes. After 3 quarters of play Sundown leads by 11, 52-41.
We are at the half and the Roughettes lead Denver City 36-29.
Roughettes lead Denver City 20-15 after 1 quarter of play.
JV girls fall 36-20 to Denver City.
JV girls trail Denver City 21-9 at the half.
8th Grade A Honor Roll
Alexis Brinklow, Bailey Corley, John Foster, Avy Mcglasson, Maddy Medrano, Blevin Petrick, Sophia Rodriguez, Tenley Wylie
7th Grade A Honor Roll
Jose Aleman, Camden Bufe, Ryder Bufe, Karter Hord, Drew Igo, Eli Jacinto, Connor Joseph, Elena Lujan, Zane Perez, Emily Ramos Casas, Lilly Reaves, Luke Rowand
6th Grade A Honor Roll
Jr Argumedo, Case Davis, Jazlyn Huerta, Adalyn Lara, Everett Perez, Mason Reaves, Raegan Reynolds, Eli Rodgers
8th Grade A’s & 1B
Kadyn Belew
7th Grade A’s & 1B
Ivan Maldonado, Kelbie Powell
6th Grade A’s & 1B
Avery Belew, Valentina Carrion, Breallyn Griffith, Kobe Hogan, Noah Pool, Emrie Powell, Wyatt Sanchez, Stellan Sanders
8th Grade A’s & 2B’s
Stacey Britton, Darby Bussell, Lorelai Dietz, Riley Scifres, Kale Strickland
7th Grade A’s & 2B’s
Francisco Foster, Elizah Lopez, Carlos Rodriguez, Brennan Sanders
6th Grade A’s & 2B’s
Elise Foster, Grayson Martinez, Pyper Scott
8th Grade Perfect Attendance
Aiden Brinklow, Alexis Brinklow, Stacey Britton, Bailey Corley, Lorelai Dietz, Hayden Dukes, Allyah Foster, John Foster, Madison Hinojosa, Clay Holdman, JC Jenkins, Jaeden Lopez, Joey Lopez, Bella Marett, Avy Mcglasson, Maddy Medrano, Athan Peralez, Racheal Rivera, Riley Scifres, Araceli Sepulbeda, Karmindy Townsend, Tenley Wylie
7th Grade Perfect Attendance
Jose Aleman, Ryland Baldwin, Camden Bufe, Ryder Bufe, Cooper Day, Lucas Fierro, Brandon Flores, Francisco Foster, Josh Garcia, Karter Hord, Leandra Ibarra, Drew Igo, Eli Jacinto, Hailee Jeffcoat, Connor Joseph, Angel Landa, Elizah Lopez, Elena Lujan, Evelyn Marchan, Justice Newman, Zane Perez, Kelbie Powell, Emily Ramos Casas, Lilly Reaves, Jaxon Reynolds, Carlos Rodriguez, Russell Salazar, Brennan Sanders
6th Grade Perfect Attendance
Jr Argumedo, Avery Belew, Kyle Berry, Paxton Blount, Elise Foster, Isabella Foster, Breallyn Griffith, Jazlyn Huerta, Mason Magana, Samuel Marett, Grayson Martinez, Everett Perez, Noah Pool, Jr. Posadas, Emrie Powell, Mason Reaves, Raegan Reynolds, Eli Rodgers, Stellan Sanders
Student of the 2nd 6-Weeks
Coach Jeff Barker & Riley Scifres
Mrs. Kayla Belew & Chanler Schumacher
Coach April Berry & Bella Marett
Mrs. Ashley Blount & AJ Castro
Mrs. Ashley Bufe & Eli Rodgers
Coach Randall Carr & Clay Holdman
Coach Tanner Clark, & Brandon Flores
Mrs. LaDonna Click & Kelbie Powell
Mrs. Toni Garcia & Araceli Sepulbeda
Coach Kyle Igo & Breallyn Griffith
Ms. Kaitlyn Jones & Everett Perez
Mrs. Cara Marek & Lucas Fierro
Mrs. Keri Riley & Connor Joseph
Mrs. Kari Rodgers & Stacey Britton
Mr. Miguel Salazar & Jeremiah Reyes
Coach Matthew Schovajsa & Elise Foster
Mrs. Bobbie Terry & Starla Marett
Mrs. Tiffany Wylie & Lilly Reaves
Coach Chad Young & Jocelynn Eakin
MS Basketball at Ropes
7th Girls 17-33 (L)
8th Girls 15-59 (L)
7th Boys 24-10 (W)
8th Boys 44-17 (W)
Bracket for the Varsity and JV girls tournament in Abernathy this weekend!
Here is the schedule for 7th & 8th Basketball Games in Ropes:
6 PM – 8th Girls (main gym) & 7th Boys (back gym)
7 PM - 8th Boys (main gym) & 7th Girls (back gym)
Sundown MS OAP Earns Bronze Medal at District Competition today in Post!
The Sundown Middle School One Act Play District performance of “Twice Upon a Time” was great! We are so proud of our students and their efforts for putting on a grand performance! Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Buchanan prepared them well and we are grateful for the time they invested in our students.
Individual Awards
Best Performer: Bailey Corley as Grandma
All-Star Cast: Jazlyn Huerta as Cindy-Rella
Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Kale Strickland as the Big Bad Bear
Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Lilly Reaves as the Fairy Godmother
Outstanding Technical Crew Member: Karmindy Townsend
Happy Veterans Day to all of our Servicemen and Servicewomen. We are forever grateful for your service. Thank you!
Break a Leg!
The Middle School One Act Play District competition performance of “Twice Upon a Time” will perform this morning in Post and will be the 3rd play to perform. They will run a rolling schedule starting at Noon with the opening play. These kids are going to do great! Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Buchanan have prepared them to shine!
Middle School Basketball Schedule 2023-2024
