Joyce Clark Middle School

🎉 Celebrating Success in Math! 🏆➗ 🎉 Our Coyotes in Mrs. Kruse’s classes just wrapped up their last essential standards test on simplifying expressions and the distributive property—and the competition was fierce! 💪📚 All classes battled it out for the highest class average, and 1st period took the WIN! 🥇👏 To celebrate, they chose 15 minutes of fun with games like UNO & Sorry! 🎲♠️ Now, the competition heats up again as students prepare for their next big test on solving two-step equations next week! 🔢🔥 Who will take the next #1 spot? Let’s go, Coyotes! #MathChampions #CoyoteCompetition #WinningInMath #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎶🏒 JCMS Symphonic Band Takes Over the Ice! 🏒🎶 Our JCMS Symphonic Band, along with 7 Coyote Band members, had an unforgettable night performing at the University of Arizona ice hockey game! 🎺🎷 From throwing pucks and fist-bumping the team (and even the Zamboni guy!) to seeing themselves on the jumbotron, it was an experience to remember! 🎉🔥 Way to go, JCMS musicians—you rocked the rink! 🎶👏 #JCMSBand #MusicOnIce #GoCoyotes #WildcatHockey #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 JCMS Student Council's Candy Gram Fundraiser & Spirit Week! 🎉❤️ 🍬 Send Some Sweetness! 🍬 💌 2 Candy Grams for just $1.00! Send as many as you'd like! 📍 Fill them out, attach payment, and drop them off to Mrs. Hays in Room 121 by February 12th at 4:00 PM 📅 Delivery: Candy Grams will be delivered during 8th period on February 14th 🎭 Get Ready for Spirit Week! (Next Week!) 🎭 👕 Monday: Soccer Moms vs. BBQ Dads 👯 Tuesday: Twinning Tuesday (twin with your Valentine or friends!) ❤️ Wednesday: Dress as your "type" (e.g., if you like athletes, dress like one) OR wear red 🖤 Thursday: Anti-Valentine's Day (wear all black) 💖 Friday: Pink Out! Get pink face paint under the ramada before school! Let’s make this week fun & festive! Thank you for supporting the JCMS Student Council! 🎉 #JCMSSpirit #CandyGramFundraiser #ShowYourSchoolSpirit #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Buena Showcase & Enrollment Fair – Discover the Best for Your Student! 📢 📅 Wednesday, February 12 | 5 PM - 7 PM 📍 Buena High School Is your student in 8th grade? Are you considering the best high school choice for their future? Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see everything Buena High School has to offer! 🎓✨ At the Buena Showcase & Enrollment Fair, you’ll get a firsthand look at the top-notch academics, extracurricular activities, and career pathways that make Buena stand out. ✅ Meet dedicated teachers and staff who are ready to support your student’s success ✅ Explore academic programs, clubs, sports, and fine arts opportunities ✅ Learn about AP courses, CTE pathways, and dual credit opportunities ✅ Discover how Buena prepares students for a bright future—whether it's college, career, or military This is more than just an event—it’s your chance to see why Buena is the top choice for high school! Bring your family, ask questions, and start planning for an amazing high school experience. 📅 Mark your calendar and join us! We can’t wait to welcome you. Please utilize the east student parking lot off of Fighting Colt Drive and enter the school using the east doors. #BuenaShowcase #EnrollmentFair #FutureColts #ExcellenceInEducation #HighSchoolSuccess #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Enrollment Verification is Now Open! 📢 SVUSD families, it’s time to verify your student’s enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year! ✅ Did you know that SVUSD is an A-rated district by the state of Arizona? 🌟 We’re proud of our commitment to excellence and invite you to continue being part of our thriving school community! 🗓️ Now through April 30th, log in to ParentVue to complete the enrollment verification process. It’s quick and easy! ❓ Need help? Our SVUSD Welcome Center team is happy to assist you! Call (520) 515-2761 or email WelcomeCenter@svps.k12.az.us. Your participation helps us plan for another safe, successful, and enriching school year! 🎉 Thank you for being part of the SVUSD family! 💙 #SVUSD #EnrollmentNowOpen #ARatedSchools #ExcellenceInEducation #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

💙✨ We LOVE Our Counselors! ✨💙 This week is National School Counseling Week, and we can’t say enough about how incredible our counselors are! 🥰 Our staff has so many kind words to share: 🌟 She has brought a level of excellence and care to our school community that was so desperately needed. I am so grateful that our students have someone to turn to when they’re lacking in basic needs at home or struggling with the complexities of being a teenager at school. 🌟 She has been amazing with our students! Always ready and willing to help, she steps in whenever needed. She is great for students and does an amazing job! 🌟 Your dedication to the students and families is truly inspiring. You have a unique gift for guiding students through challenges and helping them discover their strengths. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and it’s clear that every student you interact with walks away feeling seen, heard, and supported. Whether it’s navigating school stress, setting personal goals, or just lending a listening ear, you make an immeasurable difference. 🌟 Thank you for all you do to keep students motivated and help them cross the finish line! Thank you to our incredible counselors for everything you do! 💖🏫 We are so grateful for: Mr. Miller, Mr. Froese, Ms. Bangle, Ms. Bastien, Ms. Bruno, Ms. Emerson, Ms. Gordon, Ms. Winters, Dr. Ross, Ms. Danielson, Ms. Ochoa, Ms. Ruiz, Mr. Jolly, Ms. Partridge, and Ms. Parker! 💙 #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #WeLoveOurCounselors #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌺 Aloha, JCMS! 🎶💜 Do you need some JCMS spirit wear? Are you missing something purple for spirit days? 👕💜 Back by popular demand—the JCMS Band Club is opening a JCMS Band Spirit Store! 🎺🎷 🛍️ Order & Pay Online:https://jupiteradmin.areswear.com/verifystore/JCMS_Band_2025 📅 Store Open: Feb. 5 – Feb. 19 ⏳ Production takes ~2 weeks after closing 📦 Orders arrive around Spring Break 💰 This is a fundraiser for the band! Proceeds help us fix instruments so more students can participate and fund bus trips to perform at elementary schools! 🎶✨ ‼️ IMPORTANT: Please choose your items and sizes carefully! Ares does NOT accept returns or refunds. Let’s show our JCMS spirit and support the band! 🎵💜 #JCMSBand #SpiritWear #SupportTheArts #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉 JCMS 8th Graders Get a Warm Welcome at Buena! 🎉 Last week, our JCMS 8th graders, along with students from five other area schools, got a glimpse of all the amazing opportunities Buena High School has to offer! After enjoying a meal and a warm welcome from Principal Young, students explored the campus with Buena STUCO leaders, checking out programs like band, theater, choir, JROTC, culinary arts, emergency medicine, auto tech, nursing, and much more—including classrooms and the Chromebook center. 📚🔧🎭🎶 The experience wrapped up with an exciting pep rally, where students cheered on their Class of 2029 and competed in a tug-of-war showdown! 💪🔥 Buena is excited to continue welcoming future Colts at the Buena Showcase & Enrollment Night on February 12th from 5 PM to 7 PM! 🏫✨ Come explore even more of what Buena has to offer! #FutureColts #ClassOf2029 #BuenaShowcase #EndlessOpportunities #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

This morning at Joyce Clark Middle School staff had to call 911 for a student experiencing a medical emergency. EMS are at JCMS and the student’s parents have been notified. There was no threat or danger to JCMS. Thank you to our staff and EMS for their care and quick response.

🐾🎉 JCMS Coyotes, Look What We Accomplished! 🎉🐾 Last Thursday and Friday, we celebrated our students' achievements with a Benchmark Growth and Achievement Recognition Party! 🥳📚 A huge shoutout to our amazing PTSO for their outstanding support—your treats and hands-on help truly made a difference in celebrating our students' success! 💙🍿🥤 We are so proud to share the results of Benchmark II assessments and thrilled to reward students who showed incredible progress! 🌟 🎥 Pajama Movie Madness Event: Students who demonstrated 10% growth or achieved proficiency on their benchmarks enjoyed: 🎬 A fun movie afternoon 🎲 Games 🥤 Sodas 🍿 Popcorn This celebration highlighted our students' hard work and determination—way to go, Coyotes! 🐾✨ #JCMSPride #BenchmarkSuccess #CoyotesRock #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🚨 Reminder for SVUSD Bus Riders! 🚌✨ Have you downloaded the My Ride K-12 App yet? If not, don’t wait any longer! This app is a game-changer for tracking your student’s bus in real-time with GPS geolocation. 🎉 Here’s why you need it: ✅ Real-time GPS tracking for all district buses ✅ Secure access to bus stop locations, routes, and pickup times ✅ Easy sign-up using your Parent View email and your student’s SVUSD ID 📲 Download the My Ride K-12 app now on Apple® and Android® devices and stay connected to your student’s transportation like never before! 🌐 For more details, visit our website: https://www.svusd68.org/page/transportation Make transportation easier, safer, and more convenient. Don’t miss out—download today! 🚍✨ #SVUSD #MyRideK12 #RealTimeTracking #SchoolBusSafety #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

Teacher Feature January: Mrs. Haley Lewis This month, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on an inspiring educator at Pueblo Del Sol, Mrs. Haley Lewis, our dedicated 4th-grade teacher. Originally from Georgia, Mrs. Lewis’s journey brought her to Sierra Vista through the military. With over three decades of teaching experience—including homeschooling, private school, and eight years in Tombstone—she has found her niche at PDS, where she’s made an incredible impact in the 4th grade. Mrs. Lewis is a proud wife and mother. Her 22-year-old son is in college in Utah, a state she loves visiting for its beauty and family time. Her experiences enrich her teaching, making her an empathetic mentor. She emphasizes creating a safe and supportive learning environment, boosting students' confidence, and guiding them through the transition to 4th grade—a pivotal time in their academic journey. As the grade-level team leader, Mrs. Lewis is a mentor and an inspiration to her colleagues. She collaborates on lesson planning and provides guidance that uplifts her team. Dr. Martinez describes her as “a site leader who demonstrates her heart and passion for student success, setting high standards that her students consistently exceed.” Mrs. Lewis’s classroom is a hub of creativity and connection. Students enjoy earning PBIS points to spend at the Dust Devil Depot, bringing “fuzzy friends” to class, and engaging in innovative projects like the American Hero Pumpkin Biography. She’s currently planning a spring career day to inspire students’ aspirations. Her leadership extends beyond the classroom, boosting morale and fostering collaboration. With life experiences from living in Korea and traveling, she brings a rich perspective to her teaching. Pueblo Del Sol and SVUSD are fortunate to have Mrs. Lewis. Her unwavering dedication, creativity, and compassion make a lasting impact on her students, colleagues, and the entire community. Thank you, Mrs. Lewis, for making PDS a better place for all!💛 #PDSProud #TeacherFeature #SVUSDProud #InspiredLearning #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉 Celebrating Success at JCMS! 🎉 Tuesday was a proud day for the Coyotes! 🐾 Under the guidance and inspiration of Mrs. Kruse, students celebrated their amazing accomplishments with their families. 🏆 In the morning, 7th graders gathered in the cafeteria, followed by 8th graders in the afternoon, to receive awards for their educational achievements, including: ✨ Honor Roll ✨ Principal’s Honor Roll ✨ PBIS Awards ✨ Star Students (nominated by teachers for each grade) ✨ Attendance Awards (95%+ attendance for the first semester) Our principal, Mrs. Wright, and assistant principal, Mrs.Pizzuto, were thrilled to present these well-deserved certificates. 👏 Way to go, Coyotes! Your hard work and dedication shine brightly. 🌟 Keep up the amazing effort—we are so proud of you! 💛💙 #JCMSPride #CoyoteExcellence #StudentAchievements #WayToGoCoyotes

🌨️❄️ JCMS Winter Dance! ❄️🌨️ Hey Coyotes and Families! 🐾🎉 The Coyote PTSO, with help from Student Council, is excited to invite JCMS students to our Winter Dance under the theme: Snow Ball! 📅 Date: Friday, January 24th 🕓 Time: 4 PM - 5:30 PM 🏫 Where: JCMS 🎟️ Admission: $4 🍕🍿 Food & drinks (pizza, popcorn, sodas) will be available for purchase! Mark your calendars and get ready for an evening of fun, friends, and dancing! 🕺💃 Stay tuned for more details (permission slips and more)! #JCMSWinterDance #SnowBall #Coyotes ##EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📣 Attention Boys' Soccer & Girls' Basketball Families! 🏀⚽ Thank you for supporting our students during tryouts! We’re excited to invite the families of our selected players to an important Parent Meeting: 📅 Date: Thursday, January 16th ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM 📍 Location: JCMS Cafeteria We'll cover all the important details about the season, including schedules, expectations, and more. We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your continued support for our student-athletes! 🐺💙 #JCMSPride #StudentAthletes #BoysSoccer #GirlsBasketball #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟 SVUSD District Spelling Bee Champions! 🌟 Today, the SVUSD hosted our District Spelling Bee, and we are thrilled to announce our winners! 🎉 🏆 Winner: Laila M. (6th grade, Village Meadows) 🥈 Runner-Up: Cullen S. (JCMS) These two outstanding spellers will proudly represent SVUSD at the County Spelling Bee! 🙌 Over 13 exciting rounds, 12 talented contestants from our elementary schools and JCMS gave it their all. The final four rounds were a nail-biting back-and-forth between Laila M. and Cullen S., with Laila clinching the victory by spelling "clandestine" correctly! 🐝 A big round of applause for all our amazing participants: 👏 Gideon S. and Jade B. from Bella Vista 👏 Sophia S. from Carmichael 👏 Vivian M. and Jaryd B. from Huachuca Mountain 👏 Brexen B. and Joshua R. from Pueblo Del Sol 👏 Emma V. and Wyatt G. from Town and Country 👏 Laila M. and Molly N. from Village Meadows 👏 Cullen S. from Joyce Clark Middle School You’re all spelling stars, and we’re so proud of you! 🌟✨ #SVUSDProud #DistrictSpellingBee #AmazingSpellers #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎶🎺 Special Guest Alert at JCMS Band! 🎷🐾 Last Friday, JCMS band students in Mrs. Sheridan's class had an unforgettable experience! We were honored to welcome Isaac McDowell, a music education major at EAC and a former band student of Mrs. Sheridan, along with Garret Parnaby, a performance major at ASU and last year's concerto winner. 🎼✨ These talented musicians introduced our Coyotes to the world of marching band, teaching them the first commands and steps. The students were thrilled, catching on quickly, and their enthusiasm was truly inspiring! A huge thank you to Isaac and Garret for taking time during their winter break to share their skills and passion with our JCMS band family. 🐾🎵 #JCMSBand #CoyotePride #FutureMusicians #ShowBandExcitement #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🚨 Exciting News for SVUSD Bus Riders! 🚌✨ SVUSD, in partnership with STA, is thrilled to announce the My Ride K-12 App—NOW with GPS Geolocation! 🎉 No more wondering where the bus is—track it in real-time and never miss a ride again! 💡 Features Include: ✅ Real-time GPS tracking for all district buses ✅ Secure access to bus stop locations, routes, and pickup times ✅ Easy sign-up with your Parent View email and your student’s SVUSD ID 📲 Download the My Ride K-12 app on Apple® and Android® devices today and stay connected like never before! 🌐 For more information, visit our website at https://www.svusd68.org/page/transportation Let’s make transportation easier, safer, and more convenient for everyone. 🚍✨ #SVUSD #MyRideK12 #RealTimeTracking #SchoolBusSafety #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📢 Reminder: Half Day on Friday, January 17th Attention SVUSD families! 🗓️ This Friday, January 17th, is a half day for all SVUSD schools. Here's the release schedule: 🕥 Buena High School: 10:30 AM 🕦 Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM 🕧 Joyce Clark Middle School (JCMS): 12:30 PM Enjoy a relaxing holiday weekend! 🌟 School resumes on Tuesday, January 21st. #SVUSD #HalfDay #MLKWeekend #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🚨 Important Update: 2-Hour Delay for All SVUSD Schools Tomorrow 🚨 Due to forecasted ice and snow overnight, all SVUSD schools will have a 2-hour delayed start tomorrow. 📌 Start Times: Buena High School: 9:20 AM (No Zero Hour) Joyce Clark Middle School: 11:00 AM Elementary Schools: 10:00 AM 🚌 Bus Routes: All stops will be delayed by 2 hours. 🍎 Meals: Breakfast is still available but it will cereal only and lunch will be served as normal. 🧒 Preschool: Morning session canceled; afternoon session will continue as scheduled. 📅 Release Times: Normal schedule. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety. Stay warm and drive safely! ❄️