Sierra Vista Unified School District

🎶 JCMS Band on a Bus was a huge success! 🎺🚌 Last Friday, our talented Coyotes hit the road and brought the music to town! The JCMS Band went on tour with special stops at Dickie’s, Home Depot, Culver’s, Lowe’s, and Vinny’s—and what an amazing experience it was! A big THANK YOU to all the businesses and families who supported us along the way. Your encouragement means the world to our students and helps keep the music alive at JCMS! 💙🐾 #JCMSBand #BandOnABus #CoyotePride #MusicMatters #EmpoweringYou

🦉🔬 Future Scientists at Work! 🔬🦉 Our amazing Town and Country 5th graders transformed into young scientists during an exciting hands-on science lesson! 🧪🦴 With gloves on and tweezers in hand, they explored the world of food chains and animal biology through owl pellet dissection. Students carefully examined real owl pellets to uncover tiny bones—skulls, jaws, and more—learning all about what owls eat and how they contribute to the ecosystem. 🌿 It was a day full of curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning! Way to go, Roadrunners—and shoutout to their awesome teachers and families for making science come alive! 💚 #ScienceRocks #RoadrunnerPride #OwlPellets #STEMLearning #SVUSD #TownAndCountryElementary

🌟 April Teacher Feature – Mr. Austin Meckler! 🌟 Let’s give a big shoutout to Mr. Meckler, our awesome Tech Foundations and Yearbook teacher at JCMS! 🎉 This is his third year as a proud member of the JCMS team—he spent two years teaching Social Studies and now brings his creativity and real-world focus to CTE (Career & Technical Education). Mr. Meckler loves helping students explore life skills through hands-on projects—like his popular budgeting simulation, where students choose a city to live in, find housing and transportation, write checks, and see what it really takes to manage a budget. The surprise on their faces? Priceless. 💸 Outside the classroom, Mr. Meckler leads the charge on PBIS Tier One and brings the fun with school-wide events like Rock-Paper-Scissors tournaments, Simon Says showdowns, and Tic-Tac-Toe competitions—with awesome student engagement and prizes that build community and school spirit! 🏆🎉 He's also a martial arts enthusiast (since the age of 4!), gamer, our former wrestling coach, and proud husband and dad. He’s currently earning his master’s degree in education and is passionate about creating a classroom based on mutual respect and strong relationships. Thank you, Mr. Meckler, for the energy, heart, and creativity you bring to JCMS! You make a difference every day! 💙💻🙌 #TeacherFeature #JCMSPride #SVUSDProud #CTEChampion #PBISLeader #MiddleSchoolMatters #ThankATeacher

🎭 All Aboard for a Night of Musical Fun! 🎶 Buena Fine Arts proudly presents "Anything Goes" — a classic, high-energy musical packed with toe-tapping tunes, hilarious antics, and unforgettable characters! 🗓️ Show Dates: Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Klein Center for the Performing Arts 🎟️ Tickets: $7 and can be purchased online at https://buena.booktix.com/dept/BFAP/e/AnyGoes or in cash at the door. Set aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London, Anything Goes follows the antics of an eccentric cast of characters — including a lovestruck stowaway, a charming nightclub singer, and a gangster in disguise — as they navigate love, mistaken identity, and wild adventures on the high seas! Don't miss this delightful night of music and laughter. Grab your tickets and let the talented Buena students entertain you! 🚢✨ #BuenaFineArts #AnythingGoes #SVUSDProud #SupportTheArts

🎉 Sixteen incredible students from Buena High School are headed to the international stage! 🌎✨ After dominating at the state level, they’ve earned the honor of competing at the DECA International Career Development Conference! Let’s cheer them on as they showcase their skills, represent Buena with pride, and take on the best from around the world! 💙🎓 #BuenaPride #DECA #RoadToICDC

🌍💚 Earth Day Adventures at Town and Country! 💚🌍 Our amazing 5th and 6th grade Roadrunners went all out to celebrate Earth Day with learning, creativity, and teamwork! ⚡️ 🌱 5th graders became eco-warriors in a thrilling escape room challenge. Their mission: save the Earth from pollution and deforestation by uncovering five hidden environmental codes. With critical thinking and collaboration, they cracked the clues and emerged as true Earth heroes! 🧠🔍🌎 ♻️ 6th graders took on a hands-on math challenge by cleaning up a fictitious neighborhood using coordinate grids. With teamwork and strategy, they navigated the x and y axes to collect trash efficiently, reinforcing math concepts while practicing real-world problem-solving! 📉🗺️🚮 Way to go, Roadrunners! Your dedication to learning and the planet is truly inspiring! 🌟 #EarthDay2025 #RoadrunnerPride #EcoWarriors #HandsOnLearning #SVUSD #STEMandSTEAM #EmpoweringYou

🎉 Meet Mrs. Fraiser – Village Meadows Teacher of the Year and SVUSD Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Danielle Fraiser is a passionate third-grade teacher at Village Meadows and has been an integral part of Village Meadows Elementary School since 2006. Thanks to the generous support of the SV Education Foundation, she has also been named the Sierra Vista Unified School District Teacher of the Year! This outstanding educator truly brings learning to life. During a unit on the history of the Titanic, students first explored informational texts—then stepped into a transformed classroom where a scaled model of the Titanic stretched across half the room! For Mrs. Fraiser, learning is non-negotiable. She holds herself to the same high expectations she sets for her students, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to growth. When she says, "ALL students will learn," she means it—understanding that while the path to success is rarely linear, it's always worth the journey. Known for wearing her heart on her sleeve, Mrs. Fraiser advocates fiercely for her students' needs. In her own words: "For real, let’s go! We have work to do!" Recognizing Mrs. Fraiser with this award isn't just about celebrating her as an outstanding educator and devoted mother—it’s about honoring the deep, lasting impact she’s made on our Village Meadows Wolf Pack community. 🐺❤️ Congratulations, Mrs. Fraiser! 🌟 #SVUSDTeacherOfTheYear #WolfPackStrong #InspiringEducator #VillageMeadows ##SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🌈🎉 Thank You for Making Our First JCMS Color Run a Blast! 🎉🌈 We had an amazing time on Wednesday at our very first JCMS Color Run — and it was all thanks to YOU! 💙 Huge shoutout to all the volunteers, students, and families who came out, got colorful, and made the event so much fun. Your energy and support made it truly unforgettable! 🏃‍♀️💨🎨 Let’s keep the spirit going — we can’t wait to do it again next year! #JCMSColorRun #CoyotePride #ThankYou #ColorfulMemories #SVUSD #MiddleSchoolFun #EmpoweringYou

🌟 April Staff Highlight – Meet Ms. Sophia Macias! 🌟 We’re thrilled to celebrate Ms. Macias, our amazing 7th grade English and Honors English teacher at JCMS! A proud Benson native, Ms. Macias joined us in January after graduating from NAU in December—and she’s already making waves! Originally studying agricultural science, she discovered her true passion for English at NAU and hasn’t looked back since. In her classroom, Ms. Macias brings literature to life with interactive notebooks, creative lessons, and meaningful conversations. Her students recently read The Giver by Lois Lowry and loved connecting with the themes of identity, choice, and community. As a first-year teacher, she’s embracing every challenge with heart, grace, and determination—building her classroom culture, exploring what works best for her students, and learning right alongside them. When she’s not teaching, she’s coaching soccer (a great passion she’s had since she was littlel!), working on her Master’s in Education, and spending time with her big family—she’s number 8 of 12 siblings! Ms. Macias says her students make her feel like both a grown-up and a kid at the same time—and we think that’s the magic of a great teacher. We are so lucky to have her as part of the JCMS family! 💙📚⚽ #JCMSPride #StaffHighlight #NewTeacherMagic #SVUSDProud #MiddleSchoolMatters #EmpoweringYou

🎉 Meet Mrs. Dahl – Town and Country Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Isabel Dahl is a dedicated second-grade teacher at Town and Country Elementary, and her impact on her students is truly inspiring. She thoughtfully designs and implements differentiated learning centers that meet a wide range of learning styles, abilities, and interests. These engaging, hands-on activities allow students to explore and reinforce concepts at their own pace, making learning both meaningful and fun. Beyond academics, Mrs. Dahl fosters a classroom culture that is inclusive, collaborative, and empowering—a place where every student feels valued and supported. Congratulations, Mrs. Dahl! 🏆 Your Roadrunner family is so proud of you! #TeacherOfTheYear #RoadrunnerPride #TownAndCountry #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🎉🏆 We are so proud of our Buena High School Engineering students! 🏆🎉 Our SkillsUSA Engineering teams showed incredible talent and dedication at the State Competition, and their hard work paid off! 🔧🥈 2nd Place – Career Pathways: Industrial & Engineering 👏 Congratulations to Quintin L., Camilo A., and Jack C. for making the podium! 🔩🥇 1st Place – Engineering Tech: Design 👏 Huge congrats to Calee Y., Jessalyn L., and Kimberly L. for taking home first place and qualifying to represent Arizona at Nationals this summer in Atlanta, Georgia! 🇺🇸✈️ Your creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills are truly inspiring. Way to go, Colts! 🐎💙 #BuenaPride #SkillsUSA #EngineeringExcellence #FutureEngineers #ColtNation #SVUSD #NationalsBound #STEMSuccess #EmpoweringYou

🎉 Meet Mrs. Haily Lewis – Pueblo Del Sol Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Lewis is a dedicated fourth-grade teacher at Pueblo Del Sol, where she creates an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment that empowers every student to thrive. Her ability to differentiate instruction, implement innovative teaching strategies, and foster a genuine love for learning has led to remarkable student growth and success. Whether through project-based learning, technology integration, or hands-on activities, Mrs. Lewis is always exploring new ways to make learning meaningful and relevant for her students. The Dust Devils are truly honored to have such a passionate and inspiring educator on their team. Thank you, Mrs. Lewis, for all that you do! 🌟 #TeacherOfTheYear #DustDevilPride #InnovativeTeaching #StudentCenteredLearning #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🍕🎉 Join us tonight at Peter Piper Pizza for our PTO Fundraiser! 🎉🍕 Let’s raise some dough together while enjoying a night of fun, food, and community spirit! 🙌 Swing by between 5 PM and 7 PM to support our school. PLUS… we still have some temporary tattoos ready for our Tat-a-Teacher event tomorrow — don’t miss out on the fun! 😄💪🎨 📍 Peter Piper Pizza 🕔 Tonight | 5 PM – 7 PM See you there, Roadrunner families! 💙⚡ #TatATeacher #RoadrunnerPride #PTOFundraiser #FamilyFunNight #TownAndCountry#SVUSD #PizzaForACause

🚧⏰ Time to Build Knowledge! Our second-grade Roadrunners at Town & Country stepped into a fun and engaging “Construction Zone of Time” as part of their project-based learning adventure! 👷‍♂️📏 In this hands-on activity, students explored the concept of measuring time by working through real-world scenarios—just like real builders on the job! 🛠️🕒 They practiced time management, strengthened their understanding of time measurement, and built essential skills like collaboration and critical thinking along the way. Learning has never looked so constructive! 💛 #RoadrunnerPride #TimeToLearn #PBLinAction #HandsOnLearning #TownAndCountryScholars #SVUSD #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🍔🎉 Dine Out with the Coyotes! The Coyote PTSO invites all families to join us for a Culver’s Dine-Out Night tonight, April 23rd, from 4–7 PM! It’s the perfect way to refuel after the JCMS Color Run — go run, have some fun, and then head over to Culver’s for some tasty eats and cool treats! 🍦💙 A portion of the evening’s sales will support our school, so bring the whole pack! 🐾 #CoyotePTSO #DineOutNight #FamilyFun #SupportOurSchool #SVUSD #CulversNight

🎉 Meet Mrs. Wise – Huachuca Mountain’s Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Natalie Wise is a dedicated Kindergarten teacher at the home of the Lightning Bolts, and she’s truly a shining example of what it means to inspire young minds. From the thoughtful routines she builds to her creative and flexible seating options, Mrs. Wise brings warmth and calm to every school day. She goes above and beyond to ensure that every child feels a true sense of belonging. In her classroom, individuality is celebrated, achievements are highlighted, and each student finds their special place in a supportive learning community. She nurtures confidence, fosters growth, and tailors her teaching to meet the unique needs of every learner. Congratulations, Mrs. Wise, on creating a classroom where every student thrives and feels valued! 🌟👏 #TeacherOfTheYear #InspiringEducator #ClassroomCommunity #CelebratingStudents #HuachucaMountain #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🌟 Join Us Tonight for the Discovery Showcase! 🌟 Come out tonight and see the amazing projects our Discovery students have created throughout the school year! 🎨📚🧠 Our Discovery program is a specialized educational experience designed to challenge and enrich gifted learners, encouraging in-depth study, higher-level thinking, and collaboration with intellectual peers. ✨ Here’s a sneak peek at what they’ve been working on: 👧🧒 1st & 2nd Grade – “It’s Not A...” Creations & Alliteration Adventures 🎩🎨 3rd & 4th Grade – Presidential Art, Trading Cards, & Garden Planning 🏕️🧊 5th & 6th Grade – Presidential Art & Cubes, plus a hands-on Camping Challenge! 📍 Where: Rothery Education Center 🕔 When: TONIGHT from 5 PM – 7 PM Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate creativity, innovation, and the brilliance of our Discovery students! #DiscoveryShowcase #GiftedEducation #StudentCreativity #SVUSD #ProudOfOurStudents #EnrichedLearning #EmpoweringYou

🎶🚌 Band on a Bus is back! 🎶🚌 Join our amazing JCMS band and Ms. Sheridan on their musical adventure Friday, April 25th, from 4:45–7:00 PM as they travel across town, bringing music to the community! Catch performances at: 🎺 Home Depot 🥁 Dickie’s 🎷 Culver’s 🎶 Lowe’s 🎼 Vinny’s A huge thank you to Vinny’s for treating our talented musicians to a snack after their final stop! 💙 Let’s combine music and shopping on the 25th — we hope to see you there supporting our JCMS Band! #BandOnABus #JCMSPride #SVUSDMusic #CommunityVibes #SupportTheArts #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉 Meet Mrs. Matthias – Carmichael’s Teacher of the Year! 🎉 We’re excited to celebrate Mrs. Shanequa Matthias, one of our amazing 5th grade teachers at Carmichael Elementary! 🐻✨ What sets Mrs. Matthias apart is her unique ability to make learning exciting and fun. Drawing inspiration from her love of Dungeons & Dragons, she weaves mini-adventures into her curriculum, encouraging students to dive into imaginative, collaborative problem-solving. 🐉📚⚔️ These creative learning quests help students build both academic skills and essential life skills—like teamwork, critical thinking, and resilience. And her passion for reading? It’s absolutely contagious! 💛 We’re so proud to have Mrs. Matthias as part of the Bear family! 🐻💙 #CarmichaelPride #TeacherOfTheYear #ThankATeacher #SVUSD #BearStrong #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🎉 Meet Ms. Lepley – Bella Vista’s Teacher of the Year! 🎉 We’re proud to shine the spotlight on Ms. Lepley, our dedicated Kindergarten teacher at Bella Vista! 🐾💙 Ms. Lepley goes above and beyond to care for her students—not just academically, but as whole individuals. Her thoughtful, reflective teaching style ensures every child is supported, seen, and encouraged to grow. She’s always asking, “What can I do differently to help my students thrive?” Through intentional small group instruction, she meets students where they are and helps them reach new heights. 🌟📚 As a new teacher, Ms. Lepley has already made a big impact—and we’re so proud to have her as part of our Bobcat Pride! 🐾 #BellaVistaPride #TeacherOfTheYear #BobcatStrong #SVUSD #KindergartenMagic #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou