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Hello Raider Families!
What a great week to be a Raider! This week brought opportunities to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our students and staff. From an incredible football season to outstanding JROTC performances and meaningful professional learning, there is so much to be proud of at Sonora!
Raider Football: A Season to Remember!
Although our football season ended with a tough loss in the first round of CIF, we couldn't be prouder of our Raiders! What an incredible turnaround season for our football program, finishing the regular season with an outstanding 9–1 record! This season was about so much more than wins and losses. It was about perseverance, teamwork, commitment, and believing in what is possible. Our student-athletes and coaches worked incredibly hard to build something special, and their success reflects that dedication.
A huge thank you to our players, coaches, families, cheerleaders, band, and Raider community for making Friday nights so special. We are proud of what this team accomplished and excited about the future of Raider Football!
Congratulations on an incredible season, Raiders!
Professional Learning: Teachers Leading Teachers!
We kicked off the week with an outstanding day of professional development! Our Guiding Coalition members stepped into leadership roles, planning and facilitating breakout sessions for their colleagues, and they did an incredible job!
I was so impressed by the thought, preparation, and effort that went into these sessions. It was wonderful to see our teachers share their expertise, collaborate, and learn from one another. The energy and engagement throughout the day reminded me of the talented educators we have at Sonora.
One of our goals is to continue building a culture where teachers are empowered to lead, grow, and support one another. This professional learning day was a perfect example of that work in action. I am incredibly proud of our Guiding Coalition and grateful to our entire staff for their commitment to continuous improvement and creating the best possible learning experiences for our students.
Raider Regiment Shines at the District Showcase!
Our Marching Band and Colorguard were absolutely amazing at this week's District Marching Showcase! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the talent and dedication of our student musicians and performers across the district. Our Raiders looked and sounded incredible! Their precision, energy, and school pride were on full display, and we could not be prouder of their performance. Thank you to our talented students, directors, staff, and families for the countless hours that go into making these performances possible. What a great night for our Raider Regiment!
JROTC Brings Home the Hardware!
Huge congratulations to our Raider JROTC cadets on their outstanding competition results!
Our Raiders earned an impressive four awards:
- 1st Place – Unarmed Tap Out
- 2nd Place – Unarmed Regulation
- 2nd Place – Unarmed Inspection
- 3rd Place – Armed Tap Out
These accomplishments reflect our cadets' discipline, teamwork, precision, and dedication. JROTC continues to demonstrate what it means to lead with pride and represent Sonora with excellence.
Congratulations to our cadets and instructors! We are so proud of you!
Looking Ahead
As we move further into November, we look forward to more opportunities to celebrate our students, support their learning, and strengthen our Raider community. Thank you, families, for your continued partnership and support.
Whether in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, or in competition, our Raiders continue to make us proud!
Go Raiders!
Maggie Crail
Principal, Sonora High School
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