Joyce Clark Middle School

This morning, JCMS honored our veterans with a special Veterans Day breakfast! Family members and staff who served our country were welcomed with a beautiful performance by the JCMS band as they made their way to the library, where a delicious breakfast spread awaited. Mrs. Villafane sang the national anthem, setting a heartfelt tone for the event. It was a wonderful morning filled with conversations, shared memories, and gratitude. A special thank you to our Social Studies Department, the Family Engagement Committee—especially Mrs. Niffen—and everyone at JCMS who came together to make this event happen. Our JCMS Student Council members joined in, chatting with our honored guests and showing appreciation. We extend our deepest thanks to all veterans for their service and sacrifices, especially those within our district, like Mr. Bennett, a Navy veteran, and Mr. Davidson, a Marine Corps veteran. We are proud to have you as part of our community! 💙 #ThankYouVeterans #JCMSFamily #Empowering You #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ SVUSD Story: Congratulations to our Buena Swim Team and Mountain Bike Team on amazing State performances! 🏆 Swim Team - State D2 Meet Results Individual Results: Emmy K. - 100 Free: 29th Landon L. - 200 IM: 39th Spencer MD. - 100 Fly: 26th Oliver D. - 200 IM: 22nd & 500 Free: 14th Boys Team Relays: 200 Medley Relay: 23rd - 200 Free Relay: 25th - 400 Free Relay: 19th Girls Team Relays: 200 Medley Relay: 23rd - 200 Free Relay: 18th - 400 Free Relay: 22nd 💥 Mountain Bike Team crushed it with an incredible season finish! They took 1st Place in the Southern D1 Conference and earned 2nd Place at State, competing against 14 teams from all over Arizona! 🏅🚴 Upcoming Games 🏈 Girls Flag Football hosts their first-ever playoff game tonight at 6 PM! 🏈 Tackle Football plays on Friday at 7 PM! Let’s show our support! Go team! #ColtPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

All SVUSD offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice! We honor you today and every day. #VeteransDay #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

At JCMS, we're honoring our veterans and would like to invite our students' family members who have served to join us for a special breakfast on Wednesday morning, November 13th! 🍽️ Join us from 7:40 AM to 9:00 AM for a heartfelt program as we come together to recognize and celebrate your service. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice! #JCMSHonors #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 SVUSD Families – Reminder! 📢 This Friday, November 8th is a half day for all SVUSD schools! Please see the release times below: Buena High School: 10:30 AM Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM Joyce Clark Middle School: 12:30 PM There will also be no school on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. SVUSD extends our gratitude to all who have served our country!

🍂🎉 The past couple of weeks have been an absolute blast across all SVUSD schools! Our incredible PTOs hosted festive fall carnivals at PDS and Carmichael, TC had an exciting PBIS Carnival, and HM Student Council held a fun-filled family dance. JCMS celebrated with their 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat, while character parades lit up campuses, Huachuca Mountain held a Fun Run, and Buena hosted an inspiring College Night! 🎃👟📚 We’re also so proud of the celebrations happening in our classrooms! Village Meadows, Carmichael, and Bella Vista held special events to honor student achievements across different categories. PDS 4th graders showcased their Hero Pumpkins, and T&C’s 5th graders wowed us with their Volume Zoo research projects! 🎨📏🎓 And last but not least, SVUSD is officially an A district! All six of our elementary schools received an A letter grade, and Buena received a B. Huge congratulations to our students, staff, PTOs, and volunteers who go above and beyond to make every moment special and memorable. We’re so proud of all your achievements! 💙🎉 #SVUSDProud #CommunityStrong #SVUSDFamily #AchievingExcellence #EmpoweringYou

📸 Picture Retake Day at JCMS! 📸 Missed picture day or didn’t love how the photos turned out? No worries! Rembrandt is coming to JCMS tomorrow (November 5th) for photo retakes. Be sure to have your student pick up a Rembrandt form from the front office and bring their best smile on retake day! 😁✨ #JCMSPictureDay #PhotoRetakes #SayCheese

🍁🎃 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

🎉 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 JCMS Girls’ Soccer Families 🚨 Today’s girls' soccer practice is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Our student-athletes will head home using their usual mode of transportation. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! Looking forward to seeing our players tomorrow for an extended tryout and practice session. Thank you for your support! ⚽💙

🌟 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

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

🐾❤️ The JCMS Coyotes are proud to support Red Ribbon Week! ❤️🐾 As the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the U.S., the Red Ribbon Campaign encourages us all to stand together against drugs. Join us for Spirit Week to show your commitment to living drug-free and making healthy choices! 💪🎗️ Let's make a difference, Coyotes! #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeJCMS #CoyotePride #HealthyChoices #EmpoweringYou

🍂🎉 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 💙

🚨 October is Anti-Bullying Month! 🚨 At SVUSD, we are proud to say we have no tolerance for bullying in our schools. We are fully committed to educating our students on the importance of kindness and respect, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for everyone. 🌟 This year, we've implemented the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program across our district to further educate and empower our students. The program equips students and staff with tools and language to prevent bullying by fostering stronger, more positive peer relationships. 💙 In honor of Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16th, we invite all students to wear orange to show their support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, we can stand up to bullying and continue to make SVUSD schools a positive place for all! 🧡💪 #AntiBullyingMonth #UnityDay #WearOrange #NoBullying #SafeSchools #Empowering You #OlweusProgram

🚨 October is Anti-Bullying Month! 🚨 At SVUSD, we are proud to say we have no tolerance for bullying in our schools. We are fully committed to educating our students on the importance of kindness and respect, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for everyone. 🌟 This year, we've implemented the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program across our district to further educate and empower our students. The program equips students and staff with tools and language to prevent bullying by fostering stronger, more positive peer relationships. 💙 In honor of Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16th, we invite all students to wear orange to show their support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, we can stand up to bullying and continue to make SVUSD schools a positive place for all! 🧡💪 #AntiBullyingMonth #UnityDay #WearOrange #NoBullying #SafeSchools #Empowering You #OlweusProgram

🌟 Calling All Sports Enthusiasts! 🌟 Are you passionate about sports and ready to make a difference in the lives of our young athletes? 🏀🏈⚽ We're looking for community members who want to support our Joyce Clark Middle School Coyotes as athletic coaches! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your knowledge, help students grow, and witness firsthand the smiles and successes of our amazing young athletes. 🐾 Whether you're experienced in a specific sport or just love the game, your guidance can inspire our Coyotes to reach new heights! 🌟 Interested and ready to make an impact?? Check out the opportunities we have to offer by following the link! ⬇️https://www.applitrack.com/SVUSD/onlineapp/ Join us in shaping the future! 🙌 #CoyotePride #SupportOurCoyotes #JCMSCoachesNeeded

📢 Dear SVUSD Families, We've made it to the end of the first quarter, and our students and staff have certainly earned a well-deserved break! 🎉 As we prepare for fall break, please be sure to note the early release schedule for Friday, October 4th: 🕒 Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM 🕒 JCMS: 12:30 PM 🕒 Buena: 10:30 AM We hope all of our SVUSD families enjoy a relaxing fall break and a fantastic holiday weekend! 🍁✨ Please remember that schools will be closed on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. We'll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 15th! Thank you, and have a wonderful break! 😎🍂 #SVUSD #FallBreak #EnjoyTheWeekend #SeeYouSoon