Sierra Vista Unified School District

🎶🌟 Huge shoutout to our incredible Buena Rhythmix! 🎷✨ They rocked the stage at the Jazz and Madrigal Festival hosted by NAU from Feb. 8-10th! 🎤🎺 Our talented students blew everyone away and brought home not one, but TWO superior awards! 🏆🏆 One for their sensational jazz performance and another for their captivating madrigal performance. 🎶👏 We couldn't be prouder of their hard work and dedication! 🎉 And let's not forget to give a round of applause to all our choir and band students who showcased their talent at the Southeast Regional Festival at Tucson High Magnet School on Feb. 16-17th, 2024. 🎼🥁 Your passion and commitment shine bright! 💫 #MusicExcellence #ProudMoment #BuenaRhythmixRocks 🎵🎉

📚✨ Exciting News! Join us for a magical evening at our Kinder-8th Grade Title 1 Family Engagement Night & Enrollment Fair! ✨📚 🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 7th 🕟 Time: 4:30 pm -6:00 pm 📍 Location: Rothery Education Center Come one, come all to a night filled with fun, games, and learning adventures for the whole family! 🎉 This event is not only a chance to celebrate "Read Across America Day" but also an opportunity to explore our schools and enroll for the upcoming year. 🏫✏️ 🌟 Theme: Heroes and Villains 🦸‍♂️🦹‍♀️ Dress up as your favorite character and join the excitement! 🎈 Activities include: Interactive games Free books Delectable eats And so much more! Plus, each school will have its own table showcasing the incredible services and opportunities they offer. 🎓 Don't miss out on this chance to discover the magic of education and be part of something extraordinary! Mark your calendars and spread the word! 📢 We can't wait to see you there! #FamilyFunNight #EnrollmentFair #ReadAcrossAmerica #Education #CommunityEvent

🎓 Join us for a Slice of Support at MOD Pizza! 🍕 Buena's Project Graduation is hosting a fundraiser on February 27th, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! 🎉 🎉 What: Project Graduation Fundraiser 📅 When: February 27th 🍕 Where: MOD Pizza Project Graduation ensures a memorable, safe, and fun night for all Buena seniors on graduation night. Let's come together, enjoy some delicious pizza, and support this incredible organization. Every bite counts towards creating unforgettable moments for our graduating seniors! 🎓🍕 See you there! Let's make Project Graduation a night to remember! 🌟 #BuenaProjectGrad #Fundraiser #MODPizzaSupport

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the SVUSD app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app soon.

We are writing to inform you about an activity occurring on the Cochise College campus today that may impact our community. Cochise College Law Enforcement classes are conducting "ambush drills" on their campus today. As a result, students and staff at Buena High School, due to our proximity, may hear simulated gunfire from these drills. Please be assured that there is no threat to Buena High School, our students, or staff. These drills are part of training exercises conducted by Cochise College for their law enforcement program, and they are being conducted with the utmost safety precautions in place. We understand that hearing gunfire, even simulated, can be concerning. However, we want to reassure you that these drills are being conducted in a controlled environment and are essential for preparing future law enforcement professionals. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities, and we will continue to keep you informed of any developments. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Buena High School is excited to extend a heartfelt invitation to all current and prospective families in our community to join us for an extraordinary showcase event on Wednesday, February 28th, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at our campus. At Buena High School, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares students for success in academics, extracurricular activities, and beyond. This showcase event is the perfect opportunity for families to explore our school's vibrant community, outstanding programs, and numerous opportunities for growth and achievement. Throughout the evening, families will have the chance to meet with our passionate teachers, dedicated staff, and enthusiastic students. Discover our diverse range of academic offerings, including Dual Enrollment courses, Career and Technical Education programs, Fine Arts and enriching electives that cater to a variety of interests and career pathways. Learn about our robust extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations that provide students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, pursue their passions, and make lasting friendships. But the excitement doesn't stop there! As part of our commitment to engaging with our community, we are also inviting everyone to join us for an afternoon of thrilling varsity baseball, varsity softball, and the first home track meet of the season, starting at 4:00 pm. Cheer on our talented athletes as they showcase their skills and sportsmanship on the field and track. We encourage families to mark their calendars and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to experience the excellence that defines Buena High School. Whether you are a current Buena family or considering joining our school community, we look forward to welcoming you and showcasing all that Buena has to offer. We can't wait to see you there!

🎓 Join us for a Slice of Support at MOD Pizza! 🍕 Buena's Project Graduation is hosting a fundraiser on February 27th, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! 🎉 🎉 What: Project Graduation Fundraiser 📅 When: February 27th 🍕 Where: MOD Pizza Project Graduation ensures a memorable, safe, and fun night for all Buena seniors on graduation night. Let's come together, enjoy some delicious pizza, and support this incredible organization. Every bite counts towards creating unforgettable moments for our graduating seniors! 🎓🍕 See you there! Let's make Project Graduation a night to remember! 🌟 #BuenaProjectGrad #Fundraiser #MODPizzaSupport

🎉✨ SVUSD is wishing all our families a fantastic and relaxing Presidents Day weekend! 🏫❌ Schools and offices will be closed from Friday, February 16th through Monday, February 19th. 📅 Take this opportunity to unwind and enjoy the long weekend! 🌟 #PresidentsDay #LongWeekend #Relaxation

🍴✨ Exciting News! 🎉 Our Buena Culinary Program is setting the table for success! 🌟 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Step into the world of culinary arts with us and prepare to elevate your passion for food into a rewarding career. Our program equips students with the technical knowledge and skills needed for various roles in the culinary industry. 📚 From mastering the art of food preparation to understanding the nuances of nutrition and safety, our comprehensive curriculum covers it all. Whether you dream of becoming a chef, owning your own restaurant, or pursuing a career in hospitality management, we've got you covered. 🍰 And what better way to showcase our students' talents than with a sweet treat? 🍌 This past Tuesday, our culinary students wowed our Governing Board and Cabinet Members with a mouthwatering Bananas Foster dessert! 🎂 It was a delectable way to kick off National CTE Month and demonstrate the skills and creativity our students bring to the table. 🌟 Join us in celebrating the achievements of our culinary students and the opportunities that await in the world of culinary arts. Enroll now and let's cook up success together! 🔥 #BuenaCulinary #CTEmonth #CulinaryArts #FoodieFuture

🎉🌟 SVUSD and Buena High School are thrilled to announce that Sergeant First Class Centoria Louden, our outstanding JROTC Instructor, has been named the February 2024 Honoree from Honored.org! 🏅👏 Nominated by her student Jaden S., SFC Louden's unwavering dedication and positive impact truly shine. 🌟💖Honored.org celebrates the remarkable contributions of educators like SFC Louden, who inspire and uplift their students every day. Visit honored.org to read the inspiring article about SFC Louden's remarkable contributions: https://www.honored.org/honoree/centoria-louden/ ] 🍎✨ Congratulations, SFC Louden! We're incredibly proud to have you on our team! 🎉👩‍🏫 #TeacherAppreciation #Honored #EducationExcellence 📚🎓

🎉🌟 Celebrating National School Counselor Week! 🌟🎉 At SVUSD, we recognize and appreciate the invaluable role our school counselors play in the lives of our students. They are dedicated to breaking down barriers to learning, offering support for academic challenges, guiding career paths, and nurturing social skills. Our school counseling programs not only enhance student achievement but also serve as a vital resource for students, parents, teachers, and administrators alike. To all our incredible school counselors, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to student success! 🙌 #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek #SVUSD #StudentSuccess #NSCW24🎓

🎉🌟 Happy National CTE Month! 🌟🎉 Did you know Buena High School boasts an impressive 15 CTE programs? 🚀 Buena CTE (Career and Technical Education) is your ticket to preparing for the workforce in diverse career fields! 💼💡 Discover how we can kickstart your career journey. 🔥 Our programs offer industry certifications and college credit opportunities. 🎓 Stay tuned as we unveil our incredible options all month long! Check out our video below about our amazing CTE department. https://youtu.be/4hRYg9fUANs 🌟 #NationalCTEMonth #BuenaHigh #CareerReady 🚀🎉

🎉🎶 Buena is thrilled to announce the students who have been accepted to the Southwestern Regional Honor Choir, Band and Orchestra! 🎺🎻 In Arizona, we have eight regions, each Choir comprising 100 talented high school students. Auditions, involving prepared solos and sight-singing, took place at the end of January. 🎤 Selected students have already begun learning and memorizing the performance pieces for the upcoming two-day festival. 🎵 They'll have the honor of working with a renowned clinician from Arizona. Congratulations to our shining stars! Soprano: Chair 5 – Annette Rice, Chair 17 – Lucy Evershed, Chair 21 – Serenity Hamilton, Chair 23 – Gabriela Trujillo, Chair 25 – Kamaile Kerr. Alto: Chair 2 – Hannah Squires, Chair 17 – Julia Muckey Tenor: Chair 7 – Ben Marturello, Chair 11 - Jonathan Benton. Bass: Chair 3 – Ben Squires, Chair 10 – Nycolas Leming, Chair 22 – Ryan Wilde, Chair Alternate 3 – Victor Luna. Regional Band: Natalie Rice - Flute, Alannah Murphy - Flute, Jasmine Blankenship - Clarinet, Sage Miner - Bass Clarinet (1st Chair), Daphne Fisher - Bass Clarinet, Grace Helmrich - Alto Sax (1st Chair), Evan Dorris - Bassoon, Aiden Melito - Trumpet. Regional Orchestra: Lawrence Ward - Piccolo, Isaac McDowell - Clarinet, Garrett Parnaby – Trombone We are especially proud of the following for competing in two categories: Natalie Rice made choir and band and is choosing to play with the band, and Isaac McDowell who made choir and orchestra and is choosing to play with the orchestra.🌟 #RegionalHonorChoir #RegionalHonorBand #RegionalHonorOrchestra #MusicEducation #BuenaPride 🎼

🎓 Join us for a Slice of Support at MOD Pizza! 🍕 Buena's Project Graduation is hosting a fundraiser on February 27th, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! 🎉 🎉 What: Project Graduation Fundraiser 📅 When: February 27th 🍕 Where: MOD Pizza Project Graduation ensures a memorable, safe, and fun night for all Buena seniors on graduation night. Let's come together, enjoy some delicious pizza, and support this incredible organization. Every bite counts towards creating unforgettable moments for our graduating seniors! 🎓🍕 See you there! Let's make Project Graduation a night to remember! 🌟 #BuenaProjectGrad #Fundraiser #MODPizzaSupport

📢 Tomorrow, Friday 2/2, is a half day at all SVUSD elementary schools 📚✏️ to accommodate our Parent/Teacher conferences. Please note that all elementary students will be released by the half-day schedule at 11:15 am ⏰. Thank you! 🙌 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences 🍎

🎉📚👵🏼👴🏼🚀✨ Last Friday, SVUSD marked the 100th day of school with incredible enthusiasm! 🎉 Teachers and students alike joined the celebration with unique themes at different schools. Some kids transformed into adorable centenarians, while others dressed up for the future! 🌟 Activities filled the day, and one class even embraced the magical world of "Harry Potter" in style! ⚡🧙‍♂️ What a fantastic way to celebrate the milestone! 🙌🏽👏 #SVUSD100Days #SchoolCelebration #FutureReady #HarryPotterMagic

On Friday, the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra invited all Cochise County 5th graders to a FREE concert at Buena High School! SVUSD was so grateful that five of our elementary schools were able to participate in this amazing yearly event. 🎻🎺 From classical masterpieces to modern hits like The Mandalorian and Harry Potter themes, the symphony had the students inspired by the music around them! They danced in their heads to a lively can-can and swung their arms to the ending song. ✨Special shoutout to Buena High School Senior Garrett Parnaby for his mesmerizing trombone solo! But the fun didn't stop there! Each instrument in the orchestra was introduced to the students, and they got to hear the unique sound of each one up close. This was a fantastic opportunity for them to learn about different instruments and maybe even discover a new passion for music! A huge thank you to the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra and their sponsors for making this amazing event possible! It was truly a magical experience for our students, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to introduce them to the world of classical music. ✨ #SVUSD #SierraVistaSymphony #MusicEducation #MagicalMoments

Dear Parents of Sierra Vista Unified School District, We understand that the recent transportation delays have caused concerns and frustrations for both you and your students. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and would like to provide you with some clarity on the situation. Unfortunately, Student Transportation of America (STA), our transportation partner, faced unexpected challenges when four employees abruptly left their positions. While it was known that these employees were planning to leave at the end of the school year, the timeline shifted unexpectedly, leading to the current staffing shortage. We want to assure you that the leadership at STA was proactive in addressing this issue. New drivers were already enrolled in the training program to cover the anticipated departures at the end of the year. Additionally, STA has arranged for new drivers to be transferred from other locations, and they will soon join the Sierra Vista team. These new drivers, along with those undergoing training, are eagerly awaiting their state certification. We expect some of the new drivers to be available to begin their routes at the beginning of February with the remainder of drivers being available through the end of March. STA will also continue to hire and train additional drivers to ensure a more robust and reliable transportation service in the future. Both Sierra Vista Unified School District and STA are working diligently to minimize the impact of these delays on your students' transportation to and from school. We understand the importance of reliable transportation for your children's education and well-being. We are genuinely excited for the new drivers to join our team and contribute to easing some of the delay issues. We believe that their addition will enhance the overall efficiency and reliability of our transportation services. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our transportation department. We value your understanding and patience as we work through these challenges and look forward to providing a more seamless transportation experience for your students in the near future. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Sincerely, SVUSD Administration

🌟 Exciting News for 2nd Grade Parents! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that SVUSD will be offering a No-Cost Universal Screening opportunity for all 2nd-grade students in the area of Gifted Education! 🎓✨ 📅 Assessment Dates: February 12-23, 2024 📆 Information Distribution Week: January 22-26, 2024 During the week of January 22-26, parents of second graders will receive detailed information about the upcoming assessment and a permission form. Please note that students without parental permission will not be tested. 🔍 Have questions about this fantastic no-cost Child Find opportunity? Reach out to Mr. Juan Gastelum, Elementary Teacher of the Gifted, at juan.gastelum@svps.k12.az.us. Let's unlock the potential within our 2nd-grade stars! 🚀 #GiftedEducation #SVUSD #ChildFindOpportunity #EducationMatters

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Join us for a special opportunity from our ESS Department on Monday, January 22nd from 4 pm-6 pm in the Atria at the Rothery Education Center. 🤝 The ESS Department and Raising Special Kids are teaming up to empower SVUSD parents with students in special education. 📚 Gain valuable insights into the IEP process and learn about tools for effective communication with your child's IEP team. 🗓️ Save the date – we can't wait to see you there! #ParentEngagement #SpecialEducation #IEPProcess #CommunitySupport