Buena High School

🏆 Buena DECA Shines in Round 1 of the DECA Competition! 🏆 Over 5,000 students competed across eight categories, and Buena DECA made an impressive impact, securing top spots and an invitation to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC)! Highlights: Fashion: Robert and George took 1st and 3rd place in Arizona. Restaurant: Ethan and Jorge claimed 1st and 3rd, with Buena taking 8 of the top 10 spots. Hotel Management: Jason and Jan won 1st place; Derek took 2nd. Sports & Entertainment: Buena claimed 5 of Arizona’s top 10 spots. Accounting: Jason and Ava won 1st and 3rd. Entrepreneurship: Gabe placed 3rd, with Buena securing 7 of the top 10 spots. Special shoutout to Adam and Nathan for earning 1st and 2nd place nationally in Entrepreneurship! Adam will represent Buena in Orlando for the national finals and a $1,000 grand prize! Way to go, Buena DECA! 👏🎉

Interested in hosting an exchange student? Here’s your chance! The Sister Cities Club is looking for families to host students from Germany for about three weeks this spring. This incredible experience is similar to the one five of our Buena students—George M, Artie P, Madison C, Michaiah R, and Emily .—and their two teachers recently enjoyed in Radebeul, Germany! ✨ Together with students from our other Sister City, Cananea, Mexico, they explored international relationships while traveling through Dresden, Radebeul, Meissen, Berlin, and more, all thanks to their amazing German hosts and teachers. Let’s make this experience just as special for our visitors! Interested in being a host family? Have your student reach out to the club! 🌎

Come support the #10 ranked Colts as they take on Sunnyside tonight!

🍁🎃 SVUSD Families, join us tonight for an exciting lineup of fall fun across town! Our incredible PTOs, CTE, and Title I teams have been busy preparing these fantastic events: 🍂 Carmichael - Fall Festival, 4 PM - 6 PM 🎠 Pueblo Del Sol - Fall Festival 4 PM - 6 PM 🚗 JCMS - Trunk or Treat 4:30 PM - 6 PM 🎓 Buena - College Fair, packed with valuable info for juniors and seniors 5 PM - 7 PM Come out, connect, and enjoy the festivities with us! SVUSD is here to empower you and celebrate the season together. See you tonight! 🍬👻 #SVUSD #FallFun #EmpoweringYou

Don’t forget winter sports start next week! Get your practice permits now.

Buena DECA didn't just participate in the first round of the online Virtual Business Competition...they CRUSHED IT! Let's hear it for Robert and George, snagging 1st and 3rd in Arizona for fashion! Ethan and Jorge also rocked the restaurant competition, taking 1st and 3rd in Arizona, with Buena claiming a whopping 8 of the top 10 spots!Jan and Derek? They OWNED the hotel competition, coming in 1st and 2nd! And that's not all! Buena students snatched 5 of the top ten spots in the sports event, Jason and Ava scored 1st and 3rd in accounting, and Gabe represented with a 3rd place showing in Entrepreneurship (with Buena students taking 7 of the top 10 spots in the state)! But the BIGGEST shoutout goes to Adam and Nathan for securing the top two spots IN THE NATION! Adam's off to Orlando, Florida to battle it out against 7 other teams for the national title and $1000 grand prize! Let's go, Adam! Buena DECA is on FIRE!

🎉 Bella Vista Elementary Celebrates Mrs. Alma Marzan as October’s SVUSD Teacher Feature of the Month! 🎉 "Mrs. Marzan has quickly become a beloved member of the Bella Vista community," shares Principal Brenda Bland. Since joining us this year as a K-6 Exceptional Student Services Resource Teacher, Mrs. Marzan has inspired students and staff alike with her dedication, warmth, and passion. Originally from Bautista, Philippines, Mrs. Marzan has over 18 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to special education inspired by her eldest son. Now, she brings that dedication to Bella Vista, where her nurturing presence has enriched her students’ learning and lives. 🌟 Beyond teaching, Mrs. Marzan shares her culture with us—bringing traditional dishes like lumpia to school events! Her generosity, positivity, and kindness have made her a cherished figure within our community. In every way, Mrs. Marzan exemplifies SVUSD’s values: We Care, We Empower, and We Achieve Excellence Together. 💙👏 Read more about her journey and impact here: svusd68.org/article/1845624 🎉 Bella Vista Elementary Celebrates Mrs. Alma Marzan as October’s SVUSD Teacher Feature of the Month! 🎉 "Mrs. Marzan has quickly become a beloved member of the Bella Vista community," shares Principal Brenda Bland. Since joining us this year as a K-6 Exceptional Student Services Resource Teacher, Mrs. Marzan has inspired students and staff alike with her dedication, warmth, and passion. Originally from Bautista, Philippines, Mrs. Marzan has over 18 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to special education inspired by her eldest son. Now, she brings that dedication to Bella Vista, where her nurturing presence has enriched her students’ learning and lives. 🌟 Beyond teaching, Mrs. Marzan shares her culture with us—bringing traditional dishes like lumpia to school events! Her generosity, positivity, and kindness have made her a cherished figure within our community. In every way, Mrs. Marzan exemplifies SVUSD’s values: We Care, We Empower, and We Achieve Excellence Together. 💙👏 Read more about her journey and impact here: svusd68.org/article/1845624

🎓 Attention Buena Families! 🎓 We’re excited to invite you to the 2024 College Fair on Wednesday, October 30th from 5 PM to 7 PM! 🕔 Explore opportunities with representatives from universities, colleges, and technical programs. Stop by the lecture pod for valuable insights on college applications and scholarships and more! 🎓✨ Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to get a head start on your future! Let's get things rolling! 💪 #CollegeFair2024 #BuenaFuture #OpportunitiesAwait #EmpoweringYou

Veronica was instrumental in bringing her teammates together this week. She went out of her way to ensure player unity at the home matches for the varsity team and the entire program. Veronica positively impacted the court this week, where she had six kills. Veronica's display of selflessness on and off the court is a great example for all of our athletes. Damien placed 4th with a time of 17:05 (3.1 miles) at the Division 2 South Sectional Championships and led his team to a State Championship on Wednesday, October 23rd.

Buena Volleyball Senoir Night

Weekly news

🌟 Special Shoutout to Our Incredible ESS Staff! 🌟 Last week, we had the honor of celebrating our amazing team members who received a special shoutout for their outstanding dedication! 🙌 We are so proud to have such a caring and hardworking team that always puts our students first. 💙 Thank you for all that you do! 💪✨ #ESSAppreciation #AmazingStaff #StudentsFirst #EmpoweringYou

Senior night

🎓 Attention Buena Families! 🎓 We’re excited to invite you to the 2024 College Fair on Wednesday, October 30th from 5 PM to 7 PM! 🕔 Explore opportunities with representatives from universities, colleges, and technical programs. Stop by the lecture pod for valuable insights on college applications and scholarships and more! 🎓✨ Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to get a head start on your future! Let's get things rolling! 💪 #CollegeFair2024 #BuenaFuture #OpportunitiesAwait #EmpoweringYou

It was an exciting Homecoming Week, with fun spreading across all our campuses! 🎉 Staff joined in for Buena Spirit Days, and Huachuca Mountain's STUCO came out to show their support. Huachuca Mountain also welcomed the GO TEAM Therapy Dogs 🐾 on Wednesday to read with their 2nd graders, while Village Meadows celebrated Club Day, recognizing students for being safe, respectful, and responsible. Bella Vista's Ms. Conde’s first-grade class celebrated the 50th day of school, and had help from Buena's National Honor Society members on Tuesday who assisted in the classroom. 🌟 We visited all schools to personally thank our amazing ESS staff (Exceptional Student Services) for the incredible work they’re doing! 💙 This week, we’re kicking off Red Ribbon Week at JCMS, Carmichael, and Huachuca Mountain with themed spirit days. On Friday, Carmichael will host a special Red Ribbon Tying Celebration 🎀. We’re proud to support the Red Ribbon Campaign, the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the U.S. On Thursday, your ESS Department is offering an Evening of Learning and Resources for Activities of Daily Living. If you’re interested, join us on Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Rothery Education Center. On Friday, Town and Country invites Roadrunner families to their PBIS Fall Carnival from 5 PM to 6:30 PM. 🎃 And Huachuca Mountain Student Council and NEHS invite Bolt families to the Monster Mash Dance from 6 PM to 8 PM. Come join the fun! 🎉 Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead—EMPOWERING YOU! 🌟

🎉 Celebrating Our Commitment to Positive Behavior: Six SVUSD Schools Earn 2023-2024 AZPBIS Awards! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Bella Vista Elementary, PDS Elementary, and Buena High School have earned the prestigious 2023-2024 AZPBIS 1 Award! 🏆 But the excitement doesn't stop there—Carmichael Elementary and Huachuca Mountain Elementary have also been recognized with Level 3 awards, and Town and Country Elementary achieved an extraordinary Level 4 award 🌟 These awards shine a light on the core values we instill in our students every day through the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. It’s not just about recognition—it’s about fostering a school culture where students are empowered to live by our values: Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible SVUSD PBIS Coordinator Nicole Parker shared, "These awards reflect the incredible commitment of our staff, families, and community in upholding these expectations each day. Together, we are building a positive, proactive, and supportive school environment where students can thrive both academically and socially." 💙💛 At SVUSD, we are proud to see our students embrace and embody these principles—preparing them to grow into successful leaders and compassionate citizens. Let’s continue to celebrate this success and encourage our students to live out these values every day! 🌟 #AZPBIS #SVUSD #SafeRespectfulResponsible #PositiveSchoolCulture #PrideInExcellence

🌟 SVUSD Schools Supporting a Great Cause! 🌟 All SVUSD schools are proudly participating in the Edward Jones Food Drive throughout October! Each classroom is collecting non-perishable food items, and the classroom with the most donations will win a pizza party sponsored by Edward Jones for each site. 🍕🎉 But the real winners are our local food pantries and community members who will benefit from your generosity. Our students are excited to make a difference, and this is a beautiful example of how we can come together as a community to support those in need. 💙🫶 If you've already donated, THANK YOU for your kindness! 🙏 If you'd still like to contribute, donations are being accepted until the end of October. Every can and every box makes a big impact! 🥫❤️ #SVUSDGivesBack #CommunityStrong #EdwardJonesFoodDrive #EmpoweringYou

Mae got the first-ever defensive touchdown in school history with an over 70-yard interception return. She also broke up a few passes and tackles. Mae also added another interception helping the flag football team shut out and beat Maricopa 21-0. Andres rushed for 144 yards on 7 carries and had 2 touchdowns in our 70-0 homecoming win!

Athletic News and winter sport tryouts

🍂🎉 Welcome back! We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing fall break. We're kicking off the week with Spirit Week at Town & Country and Carmichael, plus Buena is celebrating their Homecoming Week! 💙🎓 Join in the fun this Friday at the Homecoming game against the Desert View Jaguars, and we’re wishing our students an amazing time at the Homecoming dance with the theme: "Meet Me at Midnight." 🎶💃🕛 We’d also like to give a huge thank you to the Education Foundation for granting the Inspiration Boosts to teachers at Town & Country, Carmichael, JCMS, and Buena. 👏✨ Before fall break, Carmichael Kindergarten classes enjoyed a visit to the library 📚, and Town & Country held their Roadrunner Rally. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Exciting things are happening all around! #HomecomingWeek 🎉 #SpiritWeek 🏅 #EducationFoundation 🎓 #SVUSD 💙