Sierra Vista Unified School District

🌟 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

🚨 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

🐾✨ The Town and Country Roadrunners kicked off their 100 Dogs-Gone Days of School Spirit and Supply Collection Week in style! 🐶🎉 Today, we had a special visit from one of Sierra Vista's amazing Animal Control officers, who gave a fantastic presentation to our students. They learned about her job, how to care for animals, and how to stay safe around them. Thank you for teaching us so much! 💙 This Friday, we’ll be celebrating the 100th day of school, and we invite everyone to join in the fun by embracing this paws-itively adorable theme. 🐾 🐾 Tomorrow’s Spirit Day: Wear black, white, or polka dots! 📦 Donation Drive: Don’t forget to bring items for the Nancy J. Brua Animal Shelter Supply Drive. Let’s make this week one to remember! #100DaysOfSchool #RoadrunnerPride #CommunitySpirit #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉🏆 Congratulations, Buena DECA! 🏆🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Buena DECA has been honored as Arizona DECA’s Chapter of the Month for their outstanding achievements as a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)! 🚀 Highlights of their incredible success: ✨ 5 first-place finishes in the Virtual Business Competition at the state level. ✨ Top 2 national placements in the entrepreneurship track. This recognition is even more impressive considering Arizona DECA's 5,665 members across 114 chapters statewide. Among this vast network, Buena DECA’s 64 members truly stood out with their dedication, excellence, and innovation! 📅 What’s next? Buena DECA is gearing up for the Arizona DECA District Conference, kicking off their journey toward the ultimate stage: the International Career Development Conference (ICDC)! 👏 Please join us in celebrating Buena DECA’s success and wishing them luck on their upcoming endeavors. Let’s show our support for these emerging leaders and entrepreneurs! 💙💛 #BuenaDECA #ArizonaDECA #CTSO #EmergingLeaders #GoBuena! #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! ❄️

🏀⚽🤼‍♂️ JCMS 3rd Quarter Sports Tryouts are starting soon! 📅 When: Monday, January 6th 👥 Who: 6th-8th grade students 🏀 Girls Basketball: JCMS Gym ⚽ Boys Soccer: Café Ramada 🤼‍♂️ Wrestling: JCMS Cafeteria ⏰ Time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 4 PM - 5:30 PM ✅ Important: Make sure your student’s athletic clearance is completed before tryouts! Visit our JCMS Athletics website for details. Our coaches are excited to meet and work with our amazing athletes! 💪 Let's go, Coyotes! 🐾

🌟 Exciting News from SVUSD! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Champions! 🎉 Champions works alongside principals, teachers, and parents to create over 600 before- and after-school, as well as year-round, learning environments that spark wonder and inspire children. 🌈 In the spring 2025, Champions will be coming to our SVUSD Elementary Schools! 🏫✨ Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible program! 📚💡 #SVUSD #ChampionsProgram #ExcitingNews #ElementarySchools #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉 Thank You to Our Outgoing Board Members! 🎉 We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Yulonda Boutte and Kale Kiyabu for their dedicated service to our district. 🕊️ Yulonda Boutte has been a steadfast advocate for our students, families, and community throughout her 8 years on the Governing Board. Her leadership and commitment have left a lasting impact. 🌟 Kale Kiyabu, who joined us in January 2023, has brought fresh perspectives and unwavering dedication to supporting our schools and students. Your contributions have made a difference, and we are deeply appreciative of your service. Thank you for helping us achieve excellence together! 💙✨ #ThankYou #BoardService #AchievingExcellenceTogether

✨ From all of us at SVUSD, we wish our incredible staff and families a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful winter break! ❄️ May your holiday season be filled with joy, love, and relaxation. We look forward to seeing you in 2025 for another fantastic year together! 🎉 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #SVUSDFamily #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎉👏 Shoutout to our amazing Student Council! 👏🎉 As part of their community service project, our dedicated student leaders raised an incredible $1,235 for the Forgach House! 💛 Last week, they proudly presented the check to this vital organization, which provides support and services for families in need. This act of kindness reflects the heart of our students and their commitment to making a difference. 🌟 Together, we're showing how much #AchievingExcellenceTogether truly means. #CommunityService #StudentLeadership #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProud

🎶✨ What an incredible night at the Buena Band Concert! Our talented Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Colts, and Show Band filled the air with holiday cheer, playing all the classic favorites and even some new ones to love. 🎄🎷🎺 The highlight of the evening? A magical rendition of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” with a very special guest! Thank you, Mayor McCaa, for joining us and bringing the story to life while the band added their signature musical flair. 🌟🎅 Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the season with us. Your support means the world to our students and program. ❤️🎵 #BuenaBand #HolidayConcert #AchievingExcellenceTogether #SVUSD 🎶✨

🎄✨ Roadrunner Holiday Spirit in Full Swing! ✨🎄 ‘Tis the season, and the holiday cheer has been everywhere at Roadrunner this week! 🐦❄️ On Monday, we celebrated achievements at our monthly Roadrunner Rally! 🏆 Students were recognized with awards for academics and PBIS, and then enjoyed a special treat—a unique staff performance featuring an Ugly Sweater Runway Show and a fun rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas! 🎅😂 On Wednesday, we welcomed parents to our annual Holiday Show. 🎤 Each grade sang a song and performed something special, with the grand finale featuring our talented 3rd graders performing a song, reciting poems, and showcasing festive costumes. 🎶🎭 Thank you to everyone who made these events unforgettable! ❤️✨ #RoadrunnerPride #HolidayCheer #MakingMemories #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

📣 Exciting News! A huge thank you to the Military Officer's Association of America (MOAA) for their generous donation of $1,000 to support Buena High School's JROTC program! 🎖️💙 This contribution will directly benefit our cadets, helping them excel in leadership, discipline, and teamwork. We are so grateful for the unwavering support from our incredible community. Together, we are building a brighter future! #ThankYouMOAA #JROTC #CommunitySupport #AchievingExcellenceTogether

🎄✨ Kindergarten Fun Alert! ✨🎄 This week has been full of holiday cheer for our Kindergarten Dust Devils! 🎅🏼👶🏻 They got creative and built their very own gingerbread houses—just look at those smiles! 🏠🍭 But wait, there’s more… they had a special visitor—the Grinch! 💚🎁 He stopped by their classroom to listen as Mrs. French read his story aloud. Afterward, every Dust Devil had the chance to snap a memory photo with him. 📸💚 What a magical week filled with creativity, smiles, and holiday spirit! 🥰 #DustDevilKindergarten #HolidayFun #GrinchyMemories #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

Mrs. Matthias is more than a teacher—she’s an inspiration and a treasure in the Carmichael Elementary community. A Sierra Vista native, she attended Bella Vista and Village Meadows, graduated from Buena High School, and earned her degree from the University of Arizona. Now, she gives back to the community that shaped her with remarkable creativity and heart. In her fifth-grade classroom, Mrs. Matthias brings learning to life with innovative, hands-on activities. Inspired by her love for Dungeons & Dragons, she creates mini-adventures that foster critical thinking and engagement. Her passion for reading helps her students explore worlds beyond screens. Currently, her class is immersed in the Percy Jackson series, sparking excitement for books and lifelong learning. Beyond academics, Mrs. Matthias emphasizes life skills. She founded an after-school Cooking Club, teaching students to measure ingredients, read recipes, practice table etiquette, and prepare meals like cookies from scratch and fettuccine alfredo. In class, students manage “jobs,” earn “salaries,” and pay “rent,” gaining real-world skills in a fun, structured way. Her classroom is a family built on trust, respect, and teamwork. Activities like “Camping Day” reward good behavior with creative projects like writing spooky stories and making s’mores, fostering a strong sense of community. Mrs. Matthias credits her high school teacher, Mrs. Henderson, for inspiring her love of reading and education. Today, she empowers her students to dream big and achieve their potential. Principal Jimenez shares, “Mrs. Matthias is exceptional. Her innovative methods, trusting relationships, and dedication create a positive environment where students thrive academically and personally. She’s truly inspiring.” Outside of school, Mrs. Matthias is a loving wife and mom to two boys, ages 4 and 9. Her older son proudly attends Carmichael, continuing the family’s legacy. Thank you, Mrs. Matthias, for your passion and dedication. You’re shaping the future and making a lasting difference! 💛 #CarmichaelProud #TeacherFeature #SVUSDProud #InspiredLearning #CommunityRoots #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎄✨ Our amazing Buena Vocational Students have been hard at work spreading holiday cheer for Buena teachers! They've created stunning wreaths displayed in the hallways and crafted special projects as heartfelt gifts. ❤️ They even decorated a beautiful Christmas tree outside the cafeteria with unique, sublimated ornaments made exclusively for our dedicated teachers. These one-of-a-kind creations are a token of appreciation for all they do! 🌟 We’re so proud of our talented students for their creativity and generosity. Join us in celebrating their hard work this holiday season. 🎁 Merry Christmas! 🎅🎄 #HolidayJoy #StudentCreativity #BuenaistheBest

📢 Reminder for SVUSD Families! As we head into winter break, please note that Friday, December 20th is a half day for all SVUSD schools: 🕥 Buena High School: 10:30 AM release 🕦 Elementary Schools: 11:15 AM release 🕧 JCMS: 12:30 PM release 🌟 We wish all our students, families, and staff a wonderful winter break filled with joy, relaxation, and time to recharge. 🎄❄️ SVUSD offices will be closed from December 23rd to January 3rd, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2025 on Monday, January 6th! 💙 Thank you to our incredible teachers, staff, families, and community for your ongoing support. We are so grateful for all that you do to make our district amazing! Enjoy the break—you’ve earned it! 🛋️ #SVUSD #WinterBreak #GratefulCommunity #SeeYouIn2025 #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎁🍬 Sweeten Your Holidays with See's Candy! 🍬🎁 Support Buena Student Council by participating in our See's Candy Fundraiser! 🌟 Shop your favorite treats and help us fund student activities and initiatives. 🛒 Order by December 31st at the link below: 👉 https://www.yumraising.com/secure/buenahs_buena_student_council20/EllEll8912/candy Thank you for supporting our students! Together, we’re making a difference. 💙 #BuenaStudentCouncil #Fundraiser #SeesCandy #SweetSupport

🎶❄️ Buena Choir Winter Concert ❄️🎶 🎤 Admission: FREE! 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 17 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Klein Center In partnership with the International Thespian Society Food Drive, we kindly ask attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to help those in need. ❤️ Join us for an evening of beautiful music and community spirit! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎵✨ #BuenaChoirs #WinterConcert #GivingBack #SVUSDPride #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict