Sierra Vista Unified School District

Today, Wednesday the 7th is an early release day at all SVUSD schools. Elementary School parents, please remember school ends at 12:45 pm today. Middle School ends at 2:15 pm and Buena High School at noon. Thank you for your support!

Dear SVUSD, We are pleased to inform you that phone and internet services have been fully restored at all our sites. Our office staff is currently working hard to catch up on calls and emails, and we kindly ask for your patience as they manage the backlog. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Good Morning SVUSD, All phone and internet services are down district wide. School and district offices cannot make or receive phone calls or email as this time. Our IT department, and the proper providers, are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. As soon as service is restored we will send you an update. Thank you for your patience as we fix this issue.

📢 Attention JCMS Families! 📢 Join us for our Open House at JCMS on August 7th from 5 PM to 6 PM! 🎉 Come and meet our wonderful staff, take a tour of our campus, chat with the PTO, and enjoy a performance by our JCMS band! 🎶🎺 We’re excited to welcome you to JCMS and look forward to seeing you there! 👋✨ #JCMS #OpenHouse #BackToSchool

Don't miss out! Join us tomorrow for our first Title I Night at Carmichael! 📚✨ Tomorrow Tuesday, August 6th, from 4 PM to 5:15 PM, learn about our Title I programs and how they can benefit your child. It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow students and families 👪, and you can also pick up a new backpack 🎒 generously donated by Sierra Evangelical Church. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at Carmichael! 😊

🍦🎵 Come out today between 3 PM and 7 PM and join the Buena Bands Booster Club at Julie and Sammy's Ice Cream Parlor to support the Buena Bands! 🎷🎺 Enjoy some delicious ice cream while supporting our amazing bands! 🎉 #SupportTheBand #BuenaBands #IceCreamAndMusic

Dear SVUSD Families, We wanted to update you about several new initiatives and changes in our transportation department. As we work to improve our services, we are experiencing some growing pains with these new features, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. Student Tracking: We are excited to announce a new student tracking system that logs students on and off the bus using their new RFID student IDs. This system will allow you to track your child's bus and receive notifications if there are any issues. Currently, we are in the initial phase of this rollout and will provide updated information as the system becomes fully operational. IDs will be assigned at the school sites in the coming days, so please remind your student of the importance of keeping their ID safe and not losing it. New Routes: We have heard your concerns regarding the Palominas-BHS routes. Due to budget constraints and other factors, Palominas could not provide routes for high school students this year. As a solution, SVUSD has agreed to partially fund these routes. We prioritized student transportation to relieve the burden on parents. Please note that we do not receive State funding for these routes. Routing Software: We recently implemented new routing software, which inadvertently assigned too many students to certain routes. We are actively working to fix these issues and assure you they will be resolved promptly. Drivers have been instructed not to operate a route if the bus is over capacity. In such cases, an overflow bus will be dispatched to pick up additional students, which may cause delays. We are reviewing and adjusting routes, so your student may have a new route in the future. Transportation Changes: To streamline communication, please note that any transportation changes made at your student's school after 12 PM will not be effective until the second business day. We are committed to providing safe and efficient transportation for all students and thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this transition period. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Best regards, SVUSD Transportation

Dear Parents, We wanted to inform you that JCMS bus routes will be running approximately 45-50 minutes late today. This delay is due to mishaps on the first day of school and elementary schools delaying release due to lightning. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Sincerely, JCMS

Join us for an open house to learn about the exciting ASU Prep Global Academy at Sierra Vista, powered by ASU Prep Global! This innovative program offers a unique blend of high-quality digital learning and local community engagement, providing students with personalized education and vibrant extracurricular opportunities. Come to the Rothery Education Center Conference Room on Thursday, August 1st, from 5-7pm. From 5-6pm, we'll welcome existing ASU Online students transitioning to the new program, and from 6-7pm, we'll introduce new families to the ASU Cyber Academy at Sierra Vista. Don’t miss this chance to explore how our program can enrich your child's educational journey!

Dear Parents and Guardians, We are pleased to inform you that the lightning has passed, and students are now being released to ride the bus or walk home. Earlier today, due to adverse weather conditions and the presence of lightning in a 10-mile area, we implemented a delayed dismissal procedure at all of our elementary. The safety of our students is of paramount importance, and we took these precautions to ensure their well-being. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these weather-related delays. Your child's safety is our top priority, and we are committed to making informed decisions that ensure their well-being. Thank you for your consideration and support.

Dear Parents and Guardians, Due to adverse weather conditions and the presence of lightning in a 10 mile area, we will be implementing a delayed dismissal procedure today at all of our elementary schools. The safety of our students is of paramount importance, and we are taking these precautions to ensure their well-being. During delayed dismissal all students who ride the bus or walk home will be kept in the school until the lightning has passed. Parents are welcome to pick up their students by coming to the office to sign them out. Please bring a photo ID with you to the office. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these weather-related delays. Your child's safety is our top priority, and we are committed to making informed decisions that ensure their well-being. Thank you for your consideration and support.

📢 Friendly Reminder for Parents! 📢 Today is an early release day! Here are the dismissal times: 🏫 Buena High School: 12:00 PM 🏫 Elementary Schools: 12:45 PM 🏫 JCMS: 2:15 PM Thank you all for a fantastic first day! 🎉 Please make sure to arrange for timely pick-ups. Have a wonderful afternoon! 🌟

Dear Palominas Families, We hope this letter finds you well and excited for the upcoming school year. We wanted to inform you about some important updates regarding transportation for the 2024-2025 school year. This year, both Sierra Vista Unified School District (SVUSD) and Palominas School District have encountered challenges with transportation due to bus driver vacancies and the limited availability of those able to fill these positions. As a result, SVUSD buses will be providing transportation for Palominas students to Buena High School, a change from previous years. To ensure a smooth transition, we will be utilizing the routes that Palominas created last year. Please note that these routes may change based on ridership, but we will provide ample notice of any adjustments. All bus routes can be found on our website: https://www.svusd68.org/page/transportation We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all families for their patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, especially during the first few weeks of school as we work out the details. Thank you for your continued support. Warm regards, SVUSD Transportation

All school and district offices are closed today for district wide training. We cannot wait to have everyone back in school tomorrow!!!

We are excited for the first day of school! 🎒 School is back in session on Wednesday, July 31st. 📅 We are starting the day off with our early release schedule, so please be aware of our release times! ⏰ Elementary at 12:45 PM, JCMS at 2;15 pm, and Buena at noon. SVUSD is excited to welcome all students and asks the community to watch for them on their way to and from school. 🚸 #BackToSchool #SVUSD #FirstDay #SchoolSafety #EarlyRelease

🎉 Join Us for Open House - Meet the Teacher Night! 🎉 We are inviting all parents/guardians and students to our Open House on July 29th! Come see us between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM to meet your teacher, visit your new classroom, and get all the information you need to start the new school year. We at SVUSD are thrilled to kick off the new school year and empower everyone in the district! 💪✨ #SVUSD #OpenHouse #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #Empowerment #NewSchoolYear

All school offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, July 5th. Have a safe and happy holiday!

All school offices will be closed and there will be no Summer School classes on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Normal business hours and Summer School classes will resume on Thursday, June 20th. Have a safe and happy holiday.

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Our Welcome Center is relocating to a brand-new spot at the Rothery Education Center on Fry Blvd. To ensure a smooth transition, our Welcome Center will be closed this Friday, June 7th. But don't worry, we'll be back and ready to serve you in our new location right in the middle of the Rothery Education Center on Monday! 🌞 Also, please note our updated summer hours for the Welcome Center starting Monday, June 10th: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 7 AM - 12 PM Tuesday and Thursday: 12 PM - 5 PM Special Saturday Hours: July 27th from 8 AM - 12 PM. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We can't wait to welcome you to our new space! 🏠 #WelcomeCenterMove#ExcitingChanges #NewLocation

In honor of Memorial Day, all district offices will be closed today. Have a safe and healthy holiday!