🏐 Volleyball & Cross Country Schedules Are Here! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
#GoCoyotes #JCMSsports
#GoCoyotes #JCMSsports
Miss Macias joined our students in a game of soccer during lunch today! The students loved having her out on the field and were impressed by the athletic skills of their ELA teacher.
Shout out to SSVEC for visiting JCMS to educate our 8th-grade students about electricity! Our students loved the engaging, hands-on activities you provided. Our 7th graders are already excited and looking forward to your upcoming visit!
Mrs. Balmores and her 7th grade students experimenting with evaporation through real-world observations.
Dear JCMS Families,
Most of the power has been restored at Joyce Clark Middle School, and classes will continue as normal tomorrow. The only area still without power is the gym. Alternative arrangements will be made for gym classes until the issue is fully resolved.
Crews will continue working to restore power to the gym before tomorrow, and we will keep you updated if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated this situation.
Sincerely,
SVUSD Administration
Most of the power has been restored at Joyce Clark Middle School, and classes will continue as normal tomorrow. The only area still without power is the gym. Alternative arrangements will be made for gym classes until the issue is fully resolved.
Crews will continue working to restore power to the gym before tomorrow, and we will keep you updated if anything changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated this situation.
Sincerely,
SVUSD Administration
Shout out to our amazing cafeteria crew!
After the power outage left our fridges empty and created so many unknowns this morning, even making us question if we could hold school, they jumped into action! With about 80 students on campus, they quickly and creatively pulled together breakfast to ensure our kids were fed and cared for. Thank you for your flexibility, teamwork, and dedication to our students.
Dear JCMS Families,
Due to ongoing power issues, school at Joyce Clark Middle School has been canceled for the remainder of the day. We sincerely apologize for this disruption and plan to see everyone back at school tomorrow.
Buses will begin transporting students home shortly.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked through these unexpected challenges.
Sincerely,
SVUSD Administration
Due to ongoing power issues, school at Joyce Clark Middle School has been canceled for the remainder of the day. We sincerely apologize for this disruption and plan to see everyone back at school tomorrow.
Buses will begin transporting students home shortly.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked through these unexpected challenges.
Sincerely,
SVUSD Administration
Dear JCMS Families,
Joyce Clark Middle School is currently experiencing intermittent power outages. As a result, the school will operate on a 2-hour delay today, with classes beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Students who have already boarded their buses will be taken to JCMS. However, buses will not be completing the remainder of their morning routes, so families of students who have not yet been picked up will need to make alternate arrangements.
Repair crews are working on the issue, but if power is not fully restored, we may need to cancel school for the day. If that decision becomes necessary, we will notify families immediately.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this situation.
Joyce Clark Middle School is currently experiencing intermittent power outages. As a result, the school will operate on a 2-hour delay today, with classes beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Students who have already boarded their buses will be taken to JCMS. However, buses will not be completing the remainder of their morning routes, so families of students who have not yet been picked up will need to make alternate arrangements.
Repair crews are working on the issue, but if power is not fully restored, we may need to cancel school for the day. If that decision becomes necessary, we will notify families immediately.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this situation.
In summer 2025, JCMS was officially named a Purple Star School. This designation recognizes our strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Purple Star Schools provide resources and programs that help military children adjust to frequent moves and transitions, ensuring they thrive both academically and socially.
Today’s professional development focused on what it means to be a Purple Star School and how we can continue building a strong culture of support for our military-connected students.
Today at lunch, 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.
8th Grade Lunch! Football, friends, and food!
#CoyoteStrong #OnePackOnePurpose
Our JCMS band students, led by Ms. Sheridan, visited our elementary schools this week to share their love of music. The younger students were excited to see their older peers perform and left inspired about the opportunity to join band in the future. A big thank you to Ms. Sheridan and her talented musicians for sparking that excitement!
Dear JCMS Families,
Earlier today, Joyce Clark Middle School was placed on a brief Safety Hold due to police activity in the surrounding area. There was never a threat to our school—this precaution was taken out of an abundance of caution.
Classes continued as normal during this time, and the Safety Hold has now been lifted.
The Sierra Vista Police Department has requested that students who normally walk home in the area of Coronado Dr., Golf Links Dr., Chantilly Dr., and Exeter Dr. be picked up from school instead, as that area is currently closed to pedestrian traffic.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work with law enforcement to keep our students safe.
Earlier today, Joyce Clark Middle School was placed on a brief Safety Hold due to police activity in the surrounding area. There was never a threat to our school—this precaution was taken out of an abundance of caution.
Classes continued as normal during this time, and the Safety Hold has now been lifted.
The Sierra Vista Police Department has requested that students who normally walk home in the area of Coronado Dr., Golf Links Dr., Chantilly Dr., and Exeter Dr. be picked up from school instead, as that area is currently closed to pedestrian traffic.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work with law enforcement to keep our students safe.
Announcing: JCMS School Musical
PETER PAN
Auditions:
Wednesday, August 13th 2:15pm (right after school) in the auditorium!!! Everyone who auditions will receive a role. Please contact Brooke Marturello 801-458-5759 if you have any questions.
Hello from the COYOTE PTSO! We have spirit gear for sale through August 15. It's ideal for all on spirit days, perfect for PE, and a great way for parents to support their student-athlete. Order online using the link below. Thanks for your support!
https://forms.gle/8wwfUFS7cLF76kSX9
Please remind your student to bring their binder, loose-leaf paper or spiral notebook, and folders this week so we can set up their Universal Organization System for success. Thank you!
Hello from the Coyote PTSO. We have spirit gear for sale through August 15. It's ideal for spirit days, for PE, and a great way for parents to support their student-athletes. Order online using the link below. Thank you for your support.
https://forms.gle/8wwfUFS7cLF76kSX9
🏐 JCMS Volleyball Tryouts
👟JCMS Girls & Boys Cross Country Tryouts
📅 August 11–15
🕓 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
✅ Make sure you're registered on Aktivate before tryouts!
Let’s go JCMS! 💜💜💜
#JCMSAthletics #GoJCMS #GoCoyotes
Don't forget we have our OPEN HOUSE/MEET THE TEACHER on Wednesday, August 6th, from 4:30 to 6pm. See you soon!
#CoyoteStrong #OnePackOnePurpose
Dear JCMS Families,
Thank you for extending us grace as we’ve worked through schedule adjustments during the start of this school year. Your patience and understanding have not gone unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for your support.
I also want to take a moment to celebrate our amazing students. Our seventh and eighth graders have shown remarkable respect, maturity, and adaptability as they adjust to a new administration and uphold campus expectations. They’ve been friendly and polite, greeting me with smiles each morning, responding positively to gentle reminders of rules, and showing genuine care for their school community. They’re learning quickly that walking on the sidewalks and not the rocks isn’t just a rule, it’s about their safety, and they’ve been incredibly receptive.
We also want to share an important update regarding lunch. We heard your concerns, and after some reflection and a trial run on Friday, August 1, we made the decision to shift away from one lunch period. The new structure not only worked smoothly but also gave students more time to eat and socialize, and more kids took advantage of lunch than on the previous days. We will continue this new lunch schedule moving forward to better meet the needs of both students and staff.
We know there will still be a few bumps in the road, but we are committed to tackling each challenge thoughtfully, one step at a time. Above all, please know that your children’s well-being and success remain at the heart of every decision we make.
With gratitude,
Principal Paz, JCMS
