Sierra Vista Unified School District

⚠️ Important Update: Buena High School Network & Phones Down ⚠️ Buena High School is currently experiencing a network outage, which is also affecting our phone lines. Our IT department is working closely with Cox Communications to resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated as soon as the problem is fixed. Thank you for your patience! #BuenaHigh #TechUpdate #ThankYouForYourPatience

At SVUSD, there’s always something exciting happening, and we couldn't be prouder! 🐾 Last week, we were bursting with pride for Adaleyna L., who helped out in not one, but TWO medical emergencies at JCMS! Way to go, Analigh! 💪💙 Huge shoutout to our amazing Carmichael PTO team, who come out almost weekly to make popcorn for your Bears. A big thanks to Brooke and Aaron Erwin, and Cody Lapre—you three are incredible! 🍿❤️ Want to join them and make a difference? Contact the Carmichael office to get involved; it's totally worth it! Bella Vista had a blast celebrating their PBIS kick-off last week, reviewing rules, expectations, and the awesome rewards Bobcats can earn. They’re all hyped to be safe, respectful, and responsible as they rack up points for prizes! 🎉👏 Huachuca Mountain celebrates! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome our new 5th & 6th grade Student Council leaders – the leaders of tomorrow! 👏 On Friday, we had a fantastic home game for our Colts, kicked off with an all-band pregame show. Bands from Buena, JCMS, Palominas, and Ft. Huachuca put on an incredible performance! 🎶🏈 As for this week, here’s what’s in store: 📚 PDS is hosting a book fair, spirit week, and their Title I Night on Wednesday evening from 4 PM to 5 PM, with the book fair open for parents. 🌍 Town & Country is having their "Read Around the World" Title I Night on Wednesday evening from 4 PM to 5 PM. ➗ Bella Vista is inviting families to their Math Night on Thursday—where math becomes even more fun! 🏅 Village Meadows will honor their Students of the Month and PBIS champions on Friday. 🎭 Don’t miss out on Heist Quest, a production by the Buena Theatre Arts, with opening night on Friday at 7 PM and a second show on Saturday at 7 PM. It’s sure to be a masterpiece! Finally, we wish all of our sports teams—whether traveling or playing at home—the best of luck! We’re proud of you! 💙🎉

🎭✨ Reminder: Don’t forget! Buena Fine Arts presents Heist Quest by Dana Schwab on September 27th & 28th at 7 PM at the Klein Center for the Arts! 🏰⚔️ Join a band of adventurers in a medieval fantasy world as they embark on an epic quest to save a princess. Will they make it through the Shadow Wilds? 🌲👑 Tickets are only $7 and can be purchased at the door or online at Buena.Booktix.net. Don’t miss this legendary show! #HeistQuest #BuenaFineArts #LiveTheatre #EpicAdventure

📣✨ Reminder! This Monday, September 23rd, you can support our talented Buena Harmony singers all day at Panda Express! 🍜🎶 20% of your purchase will be donated to Buena Harmony, and they’ll be sharing part of their donations with Buena Choir! 🎤❤️ Don’t forget to bring the flyer and enjoy a meal while supporting our incredible students! 🍴✨ #SupportTheArts #BuenaHarmony #BuenaChoir #Fundraiser #PandaExpress

🎉 JCMS is incredibly excited and proud of our student, Adaleyna L.! 🎉 Today, Adaleyna was recognized by the Sierra Vista Police Department for her amazing actions in helping fellow students during not one, but TWO medical emergencies on the same day! 🚑💙 This morning, she received special recognition at the Police Department staff meeting, surrounded by her family and JCMS principals. We are so proud of Adaleyna's quick thinking and selflessness! 🌟👏 #JCMSPride #HeroAmongUs #CommunityStrong

🌟 What’s Happening in SVUSD! 🌟 It’s been an exciting and eventful time across the district! Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening: 📚 Book Fairs at Huachuca Mountain and Village Meadows were a huge success, with parents and students thrilled about new reads, and teachers excited to add fresh books to their classrooms! At Village Meadows, parents also had the opportunity to learn about our Title I programs—ensuring no student is left behind in their learning adventure. At SVUSD, we’re dedicated to empowering everyone to achieve excellence together! 💡✨ 🎉 At PDS, we celebrated our PBIS top point earners from each classroom—just look at those happy smiles! 😊👏 🍕 Meanwhile, Carmichael students in Mrs. Clark’s class got hands-on with STEAM, creating solar ovens. Their creativity shined as brightly as the sun! ☀️ 👩‍🏫 Our elementary parents enjoyed one-on-one time with teachers during parent-teacher conferences, fostering even stronger connections. 💙 🌍 We also extended a warm welcome to our new international teachers, now making a difference in classrooms at Bella Vista, PDS, and Buena! ✏️ And don’t forget to mark your calendars! 🗓️ Next weekend, the Buena Fine Arts Theater presents “Quest Heist”—a medieval comedy adventure filled with fantasy, mystery, magic, and plenty of laughs! It’s happening Friday and Saturday at 7 PM in the Klein Center for the Performing Arts. 🎭🐉⚔️ #SVUSDStrong #BookFair #PBIS #STEAMProjects #StudentCouncil #ParentEngagement #WelcomeTeachers #QuestHeist #BuenaFineArts

🏈 Come Cheer on Buena’s First Flag Football Team! 🏈 Join us tonight at 6 PM at Loveless Field as the Buena girls’ Flag Football team takes on Tucson in their first home game in Buena History! We are so proud of our girls and can’t wait to see them in action. Let’s show our support and cheer them on! 🎉👏 #GoBuena #FlagFootball #HomeGame #BuenaPride

📣🎶 No meal plans yet for Monday, September 23rd? Perfect! 🍜🍴 Mark your calendar! All day long, you can support our amazing Buena Harmony singers at Panda Express, where 20% of your purchase will be donated to them! 🎤🎼 But that’s not all—Buena Harmony will also share part of their donations with Buena Choir, so everyone benefits! 🎶❤️ Just bring the flyer and enjoy a meal at Panda Express on Monday, September 23rd, to make a difference! 🍲✨ #SupportTheArts #BuenaHarmony #BuenaChoir #Fundraiser #PandaExpress

🎭✨ Mark your calendars for a must-see event! Buena Fine Arts proudly presents Heist Quest by Dana Schwab on September 27th and 28th at 7 PM at the Klein Center for the Arts. 🏰⚔️ In a thrilling medieval fantasy world, join a band of fighters, rogues, sorcerers, and clerics on a daring quest to save a princess! Will they succeed in this epic adventure through the dangerous Shadow Wilds? 🌲👑 Tickets are available now and can be purchased for $7 at the door or online at Buena.Booktix.net Don’t miss out on this legendary production! #HeistQuest #BuenaFineArts #LiveTheatre #EpicAdventure

🎉🍂 Buena Culinary Students helping prepare for Sierra Vista Oktoberfest! 🍂🎉 Our talented culinary students are stepping up to support the Sierra Vista Oktoberfest this weekend!👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 They are showing off their German cooking skills with some mouth-watering Kartoffelsalat (potato salad) and delicious Schnitzel Sticks! 😋👏 Way to Go and Guten Appetit! 🥨🍴 #BuenaCulinary #Oktoberfest2024

📅Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13 are half days for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Elementary students will be released at 11:15 AM⏰. JCMS and Buena schedules are not affected.💙 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences #Families #Teamwork#HalfDays

SVUSD Weekly Highlights 🏫✨ We've had another action-packed week across all campuses! Check out some of the amazing things happening: 🎉 Village Meadows celebrated students who excelled on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) testing with a refreshing trip to The Cove! Plus, students across campus flashed their best smiles for Picture Day 📸. 📚 At Bella Vista, students dived into new math concepts while learning in their busy classrooms. Meanwhile, back at Village Meadows, our amazing "Mom Elves," Ms. Shepart and Ms. Kattke, prepared PBIS prizes for delivery 🎁. Students had filled out order forms, exchanging their hard-earned PBIS points for prizes—this time, the most popular reward was a coupon to read a book to their class! 📖 🐻At Carmichael the Buena SLAC (Student Leadership Athletic Committee) visited for the first time, and everyone had an amazing time! Our Bears loved having their mentors on campus. The SLAC students tutored, guided, and even helped with shopping at the PBIS store. A huge thank you to Buena SLAG for supporting and inspiring our Bears! 🎉 ✂️ JCMS hosted its first-ever 6th-grade PBIS Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament on Friday! Students had a blast while playing safely, respectfully, and responsibly. The finals were live-streamed to classrooms so everyone could cheer on their peers! 🏆 🎶 At Buena High, students stormed the halls for the first time this year, rallying behind the band, cheerleaders, and football team! 🎺🏈 🗓️ Coming up this week: Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening on Thursday and Friday, with early release for students at 11:15 AM. If you haven’t scheduled an appointment yet, don’t worry—just contact your school! Picture Days will take place at PDS, Town and Country, and Carmichael. Village Meadows will also host a Title I Program Information Session during conferences on Thursday. And don’t forget, both Village Meadows and Huachuca Mountain will have their PTO Book Fairs open during conference hours. 📚 Pick up a book and enjoy some cozy reading time with your child! ⚽ Our JCMS and Buena athletes are staying busy: JCMS Volleyball has both home and away games, and Cross Country heads to Nogales for a meet. Buena Football takes on Catalina Foothill in Tucson, while Girls Volleyball plays two home games (today and Wednesday). Buena’s Golf, Swim, Cross Country, and Mountain Biking teams are also in full swing. Buena Flag Football will have its first scrimmage at Desert View High School. Good luck to all our athletes, and thank you to our incredible students, families, and staff for making SVUSD shine! 🌟 #SVUSDPride #PBIS #BuenaPride #JCMSFamily #VillageMeadows #BellaVista #Carmichael #HuachucaMountain

📅 Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! 📅 SVUSD Elementary Families, have you scheduled your Parent-Teacher Conference yet? 🎒✏️ On Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, you’ll have the chance for one-on-one time with your student’s teacher. All schools have sent out instructions on how to sign up for your personalized meeting. 📢 Reminder: Both days will be half days, with students released at 11:15 AM. Be sure to mark your calendar and set your phone notifications for this important opportunity! ⏰ If you haven’t signed up yet—no problem! Simply contact your student’s teacher or the front office, and we’ll make sure you get your appointment. We’re looking forward to meeting with each and every one of you! 💙 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences #Families #Teamwork#HalfDays

Come out and support Buena Colts Football at their home opener tonight at 7pm as they take on Ironwood!!!

🌟 Last week, SVUSD was full of pride and achievements! 🌟 🏅 Town and Country kicked off Monday with their first awards assembly of the year, celebrating Roadrunners for their accomplishments in reading, math, Title I reading Superstars, PBIS, following the Roadrunner Code, PE, Tech, Art, and recognizing our PBIS Superstar teachers! 🎉 Carmichael celebrated their PBIS winners for August! 🏆 They also introduced our new anti-bullying curriculum to keep our schools a safe and supportive place for all students. 💙 📚 Village Meadows welcomed parents to learn about their 4th-grade curriculum and how they can be involved in their students' success. 🏆 Village Meadows also celebrated their Students of the Month and PBIS winners for August! Further, they honored their Wolfpack with plaques for proficiency and being highly proficient on Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) last school year. To celebrate their hard work, students will visit the Cove this week! 🏊‍♂️ 🎉 Congratulations to Elisabeth Jimenez, principal of Carmichael Elementary, for winning first place, and Leslie Nogales, 6th-grade teacher at Huachuca Mountain, for winning third place in the Sierra Vista Herald’s vote for Best Educator in Sierra Vista! 🏐 JCMS Volleyball team played their first games, while Buena Golf and Football teams hit the road! This week, both JCMS and Buena have home and away games, with Varsity Football having their first home game on Friday at Loveless Field at 7 PM against Ironwood Ridge. 🏈 🏃‍♂️ Buena introduced their newest athletic teams: Cross Country and a brand-new Flag Football team! 📅 Interested in learning more about our Title I program at JCMS? Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4th, at 5 PM in the JCMS library. (The Title I program ensures all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. It is federally funded to meet students' academic needs.) 🍽️ Don't forget, Dine to Donate tonight at Texas Roadhouse for Huachuca Mountain’s PTO! 🏫 Plus, Picture Day is on the 6th—bring those smiles! 📸😁 📢 The SVUSD Governing Board will meet in the boardroom this Wednesday at 6 PM. Here's to another exciting week ahead! 🌟 #SVUSDpride#JCMSTitleOne #WolfpackFamily#RoadrunnerChamps #CarmichaelPride #PBIS #AntiBullying#HuachucaMountain #DineToDonate

🎉📚 SVUSD is rocking dedication with the best educators! The Sierra Vista Herald just announced the Best Educators of Sierra Vista 2024, and we are thrilled to share that Elizabeth Jimenez, our Carmichael Principal, received top honors! 🏆✨ Leslie Nogales, Huachuca Mountain's amazing 6th-grade teacher, came in third! 🥉👏 We love all our educators and are so grateful for Mrs. Jimenez's spirit and positivity that she brings to Carmichael with her motto, "Yes, you can!" 🌟💪 Go Carmichael Bears, and congratulations to Mrs. Jimenez and Mrs. Nogales! SVUSD is all about empowering you! 🎊🍎 #SVUSDStrong #EmpoweringYou #YesYouCan

All district and school offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in honor of Labor Day. Please have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

This Friday, August 30th is a half day at all SVUSD schools. Please note that all students will be released by the half day schedule. Buena High School at 10:30 am, all elementary schools at 11:15 am, and Joyce Clark Middle School at 12:30 pm. Have a wonderful long weekend!

🌟 SVUSD was teeming with activity last week! 🌟 Huachuca Mountain and PDS were delighted with the incredible parent participation at their Curriculum Nights. Parents had the chance to meet the teachers, learn about the curriculum, and ask important questions about their child's education. We appreciate your involvement and support! 💡📚 At Huachuca Mountain, parents also got to meet community organizations that offer after-school support, including tutoring, clubs, and our Education Foundation, which provides grants to our staff. Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us! 🤝✨ Bella Vista hosted its first Title I Night, where parents met Principal Ms. Bland and learned about the fantastic support available through our Title I programs, helping our Bobcats achieve great success! 📖🐾 On Friday, the Huachuca Mountain Bolts celebrated this year's first STORM the HALLS event, recognizing amazing accomplishments in the first month of school. They also held their first PBIS assembly, introducing our new anti-bullying program, which is taught in all SVUSD schools, with the help of the Buena SLAC team (Student Leadership Athletic Class). ⚡️🚫👊 Carmichael held its first book fair, proudly supported by officers from SVPD. Thank you for your support! 📚👮‍♂️ Buena High School is excited to kick off fall sports, showcasing our Girls Volleyball, Cheer, and Football teams! 🏐🏈 This week, our athletes in golf, girls' volleyball, football, and cross country start their first matches. Good luck to all our athletes! 🍀🏆 Village Meadows 4th grade is holding their first Parent Information Night on Thursday. Pueblo Del Sol PTO is hosting a "Wear Your Favorite Hat" fundraiser on the same day! 🧢📅 🗓️ Reminder: Friday is a half-day for all SVUSD schools! Dismissal times are as follows: Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM Buena High: 10:30 AM JCMS: 12:30 PM We wish all SVUSD families a happy holiday weekend! 🎉

Today, Wednesday the 21st is an early release day at all SVUSD schools. Elementary School parents, please remember school ends at 12:45 pm today. Middle School ends at 2:15 pm and Buena High School at noon. Thank you for your ongoing support!