Sierra Vista Unified School District

🌟🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our schools at the AZ PBIS Awards ceremony on February 6! 🏆✨ What is PBIS? Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework designed to support students' behavioral, academic, social, and mental health. SVUSD has implemented PBIS across all schools and is proud of the progress and achievements we have made! We are especially proud of Town & Country Elementary for being the Top Dog in implementing all three PBIS tiers with fidelity! 🏆🐾 Their dedication sets an incredible example, and as a district, we are striving for all schools to reach Level 4. We couldn’t be more proud of the hard work and commitment shown across SVUSD! A huge round of applause to the following schools for their outstanding commitment to fostering positive school environments: 🏅 Level 1 Award: Bella Vista Elementary Buena High School Pueblo del Sol Elementary 🏅 Level 3 Award: Carmichael Elementary Huachuca Mountain Elementary 🏅 Level 4 Award: Town & Country Elementary Your dedication to creating supportive and positive spaces for students is truly inspiring. Keep shining bright! 🌟🙌 #AZPBIS #TopDog #SchoolExcellence #PositiveImpact #PBISAwards #Level1 #Level3 #Level4 #CommunityPride #MakingADifference #SVUSD #PBIS #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📚✨ Join Us for Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time – A Magical Journey Through Stories! ✨📚 Calling all PreK-8 families! 📖✨ Embark on a magical journey through stories at Read Across America Night: Once Upon a Time on Thursday, March 6th, from 4:00–5:30 PM at the Rothery Education Center! 🎲 Play games 🎨 Get creative 📖 Have fun 📚 Take home a FREE book of your choice! Don’t miss this fun-filled night of reading and adventure! See you there! 👏📚 #ReadAcrossAmerica #OnceUponATime #MagicalJourney #SVUSD

🌟 Teacher Feature: Mrs. Jurik – A Kindergarten Legend! 🌟 For 18 years, Mrs. Jurik has been a guiding light in the kindergarten classrooms of Village Meadows—helping little learners take their first big leap into education! 🏫✨ To her, kindergarten is a world of discovery, and she loves watching her students grow from playful preschoolers into confident first graders. Her classroom, affectionately called the Puppy Pack, is a warm and nurturing space where every child feels valued and supported—a perfect fit within the Wolf Pack family. 🐾💙 Mrs. Jurik embraces hands-on learning and small-group centers, always looking for new ways to spark curiosity and excitement in her students. She credits much of her success to her incredible paraprofessional, Mrs. Urbina, who works closely alongside her. 📝🎨📚 Outside the classroom, she’s a devoted grandmother, spending time at the Reid Park Zoo and Children’s Museum with her granddaughter. She enjoys knitting, reading, traveling, and family time—and this year, she’s preparing for an exciting new adventure: retirement! 🎉✈️ Principal Mrs. Wambach describes her perfectly: "Mrs. Jurik is more than a teacher—she’s an icon, a leader, and a transformative force in the lives of young minds. She has become an integral part of Village Meadows, leaving a lasting impact on every student lucky enough to be in her 'Puppy Pack!'" Though she’ll be stepping away from the classroom, her legacy will live on in the hearts of the many students, families, and colleagues she has touched. Thank you, Mrs. Jurik, for your years of dedication, love, and inspiration! 💙🐺 Drop a 💙🐾 in the comments to celebrate Mrs. Jurik’s amazing career! #ThankYouMrsJurik #WolfPackForever #VillageMeadowsPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌟🎭 Join Us for Buena Theater’s Production of Silent Sky! 🎭🌟 Buena Theater invites parents and the community to experience Silent Sky, the inspiring true story of Henrietta Leavitt and her groundbreaking discoveries at the Harvard Observatory. Watch as she and her team challenge the limits of early 20th-century astronomy, fighting for recognition in a world dominated by men. Don't miss this incredible performance! ✨ Get your tickets now and witness history come to life on stage. 🎟️ 📅 February 28th and March 1st , 7pm 📍 Klein Center for the Performing Arts #BuenaTheater #SilentSky #SupportTheArts #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎶✨ Elementary Honor Band in Action! ✨🎶 Check out our Elementary Honor Band hard at work, practicing under the guidance of our amazing band teachers, Ms. Sheridan and Mr. Galant! 🎺🥁 These talented young musicians are putting in the effort, and we can’t wait to hear them shine! 🌟🎶 🎵 Come see them perform! 🎵 Join us for the FREE All SVUSD Band Concert on Wednesday, March 5th, at 7 PM and enjoy a night of incredible music from our talented student musicians! 🎶 #SVUSDHonorBand #FutureMusicians #PracticeMakesPerfect #SVUSDBandConcert #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict🎼🎷

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Shauna Young, Village Meadows PE Teacher! 🌟 We are so lucky to have incredible educators at Village Meadows, and today we’re shining the spotlight on Mrs. Young, our amazing Physical Education teacher! 💙🐺 Mrs. Young is in her sixth year of teaching but her first year as a PE teacher—a role she has absolutely fallen in love with! Previously, she taught third, and fifth grade before taking a year off to be with her newborn baby daughter. Now, in PE, she gets to see every student at every grade level, watching them grow and helping them develop skills in fun and exciting ways! Her PE lessons are far more than just exercise—she brings her classroom experience into the gym by integrating math and problem-solving into her activities! 🏃‍♂️🎲 For example: Younger students run between tables, finding matching cards to practice recognition skills. Older students roll dice and use addition or multiplication to determine their reps in an exercise. Scooter stations incorporate puzzles to keep kids thinking while they move! Outside of school, Mrs. Young is a busy mom to a 17-month-old and a blended family of kids aged 10, 11, 13, and 15. She loves hiking, movies, and spending time with her husband and family. A 2004 Buena graduate, Mrs. Young pursued her passion for education by earning her teaching degree and completing her student teaching at Bella Vista—the very same school she attended as an elementary student. She then achieved an incredible milestone, earning her master’s degree in just 10 months while navigating her first year of teaching at Village Meadows! 🎓✨ Village Meadows students are so lucky to have 50 minutes of PE twice a week with such a dedicated and passionate teacher. She not only helps them grow physically but also mentally, making PE a place where learning and movement come together! Thank you, Mrs. Young, for all you do! 💙🏆 Let’s give her a big Wolfpack cheer in the comments! 🐺👏 #VillageMeadowsPride #PEwithMrsYoung #WolfpackStrong

🎶✨ JCMS Band Concert – You’re Invited! ✨🎶 Come out and support our young musicians on Thursday, February 27th, at 6:30 PM in the JCMS Cafeteria! 🎺🥁🎷 Under the direction of Mrs. Lori Sheridan, our talented band students have been working hard to put on an unforgettable performance. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy great music and cheer on our amazing artists! See you there! 🎼💙 #JCMSBand #SupportTheArts #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict🎼🎷

🌟🎭 Join Us for Buena Theater’s Production of Silent Sky! 🎭🌟 Buena Theater invites parents and the community to experience Silent Sky, the inspiring true story of Henrietta Leavitt and her groundbreaking discoveries at the Harvard Observatory. Watch as she and her team challenge the limits of early 20th-century astronomy, fighting for recognition in a world dominated by men. Don't miss this incredible performance! ✨ Get your tickets now and witness history come to life on stage. 🎟️ 📅 February 28th and March 1st , 7pm 📍 Klein Center for the Performing Arts #BuenaTheater #SilentSky #SupportTheArts #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

📚 Staff Highlight: Ms. Borquez – Elementary Literacy Interventionist 📚 Meet Ms. Borquez, an incredible Elementary Literacy Interventionist at Village Meadows since April 2024! She dedicates her days to supporting both third-grade classrooms, providing small-group lessons designed to strengthen essential reading skills. Right now, she’s helping students prepare for the state test and monitoring their progress to ensure every child stays on track. Ms. Borquez has a deep passion for education and watching her students grow. She loves seeing their excitement as they overcome challenges and celebrate successes. She truly values being part of the third-grade team and enjoys collaborating with her second-grade counterpart. Mrs. Gorder, a third-grade teacher, describes her as “fantastic—I don’t have to tell her what to do; she’s so independent!” Outside of school, Ms. Borquez is a proud mother of four and enjoys spending time with her family. Married to a Sierra Vista native, she came here through the military with her parents and later graduated from Buena. She holds an associate degree in Elementary Education and loves camping, traveling—especially to the beach where she likes to paddleboard — and visiting National Parks with her family. When choosing Village Meadows, Ms. Borquez was drawn to its strong leadership, clear expectations, and uplifting staff under Mrs. Wambach. She thrives in an environment where she can support students, collaborate with teachers, and make a meaningful impact. So, what exactly does a Literacy Interventionist do? They work with K-3 students in small-group intensive instruction, helping them meet grade-level literacy standards. In SVUSD, these groups are led by highly trained paraprofessionals at all elementary schools, ensuring every child gets the support they need to succeed! Thank you, Ms. Borquez, for your dedication, passion, and hard work in making a difference at Village Meadows! 💙🐺 #WolfPackPride #LiteracyMatters #ThankYouMsBorquez #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉 Buena Showcase Was a Huge Success! 🎉 Last week’s Buena Showcase was an amazing event! Incoming Buena students had a fantastic time exploring all the incredible opportunities Buena has to offer. From academic departments and CTE programs to clubs, athletics, and community resources, there was so much to see and learn! 💙🤍 Our students and teachers were there, ready to answer questions and help out, making sure everyone got a great look at what Buena is all about! 💡 Missed out? No problem! Visit our website https://www.svusd68.org/o/bhs/page/incomingfreshmanclass for all the info you need or give us a call at 520-515-2820. We’re happy to help! #BuenaShowcase #FutureColts #OpportunityAwaits #BuenaPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌞Good morning, SVUSD families! We’re wishing all our families and staff a wonderful long weekend! 🎉 Please note that in observance of Presidents Day, all SVUSD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th. Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you back on Tuesday! 💙 #SVUSD #PresidentsDayWeekend #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

Good morning and Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️🍦 Looking for a sweet treat for someone special (or yourself!)? The Huachuca Mountain National Elementary Honor Society is hosting a fundraiser at Julie & Sammy's Ice Cream Parlor TODAY! Stop by, enjoy a delicious treat, and help them raise funds for new playground equipment! ⚡💙 Every scoop supports the Bolts! #BoltPride #SweetTreatsForAGoodCause #PlaygroundFun #HappyValentinesDay #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

Dear Buena Families, We want to address an incident that occurred at tonight’s basketball game. During the event, some fans from the opposing team had an altercation with police, which required additional law enforcement intervention. Two individuals were detained, but we want to emphasize that no Buena students or families were involved in any way. We greatly appreciate our students and fans for representing Buena with respect and for following the directions of administration and law enforcement during the situation. Your cooperation helped ensure that the game remained a safe environment for everyone. We also want to extend our gratitude to the Sierra Vista Police Department for their quick response and for working to keep our school events safe. As always, we encourage good sportsmanship and respectful conduct at all athletic events. Thank you for your continued support of Buena athletics and for helping us uphold a positive and safe atmosphere at our events. Sincerely, Buena Administration

🎉🏆 Congratulations, Laila! 🏆🎉SVUSD and Village Meadows are incredibly proud of Laila M., our SVUSD Spelling Bee Champion! She competed at the Cochise County Spelling Bee and finished in 3rd place! 🎉👏 A huge shoutout to Kendra H, an 8th grader from Pearce Elementary School, for winning 1st place, and Evangeline M., an 8th grader from Col. Smith Middle School, for finishing 2nd place! 🏆🏅 Way to spell your way to success! Congratulations to of all of you! ✨👏 #SpellingBeeChampions #SVUSDProud #WayToGoLaila #CochiseCountyBee #HardWorkPaysOff #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

📢TODAY 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. 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

🌟 Join Us for the Level Up: Rodeo! 🤠🎉 🌟 The SVUSD Therapy & Nursing Department invites you to a fun and engaging event designed to support children's development in all areas! 📅 Date: February 20th ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Rothery Education Center Bring your child for hands-on activities that promote growth and learning, including: ✏️ Prewriting readiness & pencil pressure techniques 🍎 Feeding & communication strategies 🗣️ Speech & language activities for clear communication 🧼 Handwashing, brushing teeth, and more! This is a fantastic opportunity for families to connect, learn, and have fun together. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎊 #LevelUpRodeo #SVUSD #ChildDevelopment #TherapyAndNursing #FamilyFun #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🍔✏️ Building the Perfect Paragraph… and a Sweet Treat! ✏️🍔 Our 2nd graders have been working hard on writing informational paragraphs, and what better way to learn than by comparing it to the perfect burger—full of juicy details! 🍔😋 After writing their rough drafts, students color-coded their work to identify all the important parts of a strong paragraph. Then, to celebrate their hard work, they got to create their very own perfect candy burger! 🍬🍔 Great job, 2nd grade! Keep stacking those strong sentences! 💙⚡ #WritingFun #JuicyDetails #RoadRunnerPride #FutureAuthors #SweetSuccess #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📚💕 You're Invited! 💕📚 Kindergarten & 1st Grade families, join us for "In Love with Reading" on Feb. 14th from 8:30–9:30 AM! 🎉 Spend the morning with your child enjoying fun reading, writing, and art activities. Help them read books, write about their Valentine, and decorate their Valentine's containers! 📖 Send a favorite book with your child so they can share it during this special event! We can't wait to celebrate the love of reading with you! ❤️📚 #LoveForReading #ValentineFun #SVUSD # #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict