Sierra Vista Unified School District

🎉🌟 Celebrating National School Counselor Week! 🌟🎉 At SVUSD, we recognize and appreciate the invaluable role our school counselors play in the lives of our students. They are dedicated to breaking down barriers to learning, offering support for academic challenges, guiding career paths, and nurturing social skills. Our school counseling programs not only enhance student achievement but also serve as a vital resource for students, parents, teachers, and administrators alike. To all our incredible school counselors, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to student success! 🙌 #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek #SVUSD #StudentSuccess #NSCW24🎓

🎉🎶 Buena is thrilled to announce the students who have been accepted to the Southwestern Regional Honor Choir, Band and Orchestra! 🎺🎻 In Arizona, we have eight regions, each Choir comprising 100 talented high school students. Auditions, involving prepared solos and sight-singing, took place at the end of January. 🎤 Selected students have already begun learning and memorizing the performance pieces for the upcoming two-day festival. 🎵 They'll have the honor of working with a renowned clinician from Arizona. Congratulations to our shining stars! Soprano: Chair 5 – Annette Rice, Chair 17 – Lucy Evershed, Chair 21 – Serenity Hamilton, Chair 23 – Gabriela Trujillo, Chair 25 – Kamaile Kerr. Alto: Chair 2 – Hannah Squires, Chair 17 – Julia Muckey Tenor: Chair 7 – Ben Marturello, Chair 11 - Jonathan Benton. Bass: Chair 3 – Ben Squires, Chair 10 – Nycolas Leming, Chair 22 – Ryan Wilde, Chair Alternate 3 – Victor Luna. Regional Band: Natalie Rice - Flute, Alannah Murphy - Flute, Jasmine Blankenship - Clarinet, Sage Miner - Bass Clarinet (1st Chair), Daphne Fisher - Bass Clarinet, Grace Helmrich - Alto Sax (1st Chair), Evan Dorris - Bassoon, Aiden Melito - Trumpet. Regional Orchestra: Lawrence Ward - Piccolo, Isaac McDowell - Clarinet, Garrett Parnaby – Trombone We are especially proud of the following for competing in two categories: Natalie Rice made choir and band and is choosing to play with the band, and Isaac McDowell who made choir and orchestra and is choosing to play with the orchestra.🌟 #RegionalHonorChoir #RegionalHonorBand #RegionalHonorOrchestra #MusicEducation #BuenaPride 🎼

📢 Tomorrow, Friday 2/2, is a half day at all SVUSD elementary schools 📚✏️ to accommodate our Parent/Teacher conferences. Please note that all elementary students will be released by the half-day schedule at 11:15 am ⏰. Thank you! 🙌 #SVUSD #ParentTeacherConferences 🍎

🎓 Join us for a Slice of Support at MOD Pizza! 🍕 Buena's Project Graduation is hosting a fundraiser on February 27th, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! 🎉 🎉 What: Project Graduation Fundraiser 📅 When: February 27th 🍕 Where: MOD Pizza Project Graduation ensures a memorable, safe, and fun night for all Buena seniors on graduation night. Let's come together, enjoy some delicious pizza, and support this incredible organization. Every bite counts towards creating unforgettable moments for our graduating seniors! 🎓🍕 See you there! Let's make Project Graduation a night to remember! 🌟 #BuenaProjectGrad #Fundraiser #MODPizzaSupport

🎉📚👵🏼👴🏼🚀✨ Last Friday, SVUSD marked the 100th day of school with incredible enthusiasm! 🎉 Teachers and students alike joined the celebration with unique themes at different schools. Some kids transformed into adorable centenarians, while others dressed up for the future! 🌟 Activities filled the day, and one class even embraced the magical world of "Harry Potter" in style! ⚡🧙‍♂️ What a fantastic way to celebrate the milestone! 🙌🏽👏 #SVUSD100Days #SchoolCelebration #FutureReady #HarryPotterMagic

On Friday, the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra invited all Cochise County 5th graders to a FREE concert at Buena High School! SVUSD was so grateful that five of our elementary schools were able to participate in this amazing yearly event. 🎻🎺 From classical masterpieces to modern hits like The Mandalorian and Harry Potter themes, the symphony had the students inspired by the music around them! They danced in their heads to a lively can-can and swung their arms to the ending song. ✨Special shoutout to Buena High School Senior Garrett Parnaby for his mesmerizing trombone solo! But the fun didn't stop there! Each instrument in the orchestra was introduced to the students, and they got to hear the unique sound of each one up close. This was a fantastic opportunity for them to learn about different instruments and maybe even discover a new passion for music! A huge thank you to the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra and their sponsors for making this amazing event possible! It was truly a magical experience for our students, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to introduce them to the world of classical music. ✨ #SVUSD #SierraVistaSymphony #MusicEducation #MagicalMoments

Dear Parents of Sierra Vista Unified School District, We understand that the recent transportation delays have caused concerns and frustrations for both you and your students. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and would like to provide you with some clarity on the situation. Unfortunately, Student Transportation of America (STA), our transportation partner, faced unexpected challenges when four employees abruptly left their positions. While it was known that these employees were planning to leave at the end of the school year, the timeline shifted unexpectedly, leading to the current staffing shortage. We want to assure you that the leadership at STA was proactive in addressing this issue. New drivers were already enrolled in the training program to cover the anticipated departures at the end of the year. Additionally, STA has arranged for new drivers to be transferred from other locations, and they will soon join the Sierra Vista team. These new drivers, along with those undergoing training, are eagerly awaiting their state certification. We expect some of the new drivers to be available to begin their routes at the beginning of February with the remainder of drivers being available through the end of March. STA will also continue to hire and train additional drivers to ensure a more robust and reliable transportation service in the future. Both Sierra Vista Unified School District and STA are working diligently to minimize the impact of these delays on your students' transportation to and from school. We understand the importance of reliable transportation for your children's education and well-being. We are genuinely excited for the new drivers to join our team and contribute to easing some of the delay issues. We believe that their addition will enhance the overall efficiency and reliability of our transportation services. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our transportation department. We value your understanding and patience as we work through these challenges and look forward to providing a more seamless transportation experience for your students in the near future. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Sincerely, SVUSD Administration

🌟 Exciting News for 2nd Grade Parents! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that SVUSD will be offering a No-Cost Universal Screening opportunity for all 2nd-grade students in the area of Gifted Education! 🎓✨ 📅 Assessment Dates: February 12-23, 2024 📆 Information Distribution Week: January 22-26, 2024 During the week of January 22-26, parents of second graders will receive detailed information about the upcoming assessment and a permission form. Please note that students without parental permission will not be tested. 🔍 Have questions about this fantastic no-cost Child Find opportunity? Reach out to Mr. Juan Gastelum, Elementary Teacher of the Gifted, at juan.gastelum@svps.k12.az.us. Let's unlock the potential within our 2nd-grade stars! 🚀 #GiftedEducation #SVUSD #ChildFindOpportunity #EducationMatters

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 Join us for a special opportunity from our ESS Department on Monday, January 22nd from 4 pm-6 pm in the Atria at the Rothery Education Center. 🤝 The ESS Department and Raising Special Kids are teaming up to empower SVUSD parents with students in special education. 📚 Gain valuable insights into the IEP process and learn about tools for effective communication with your child's IEP team. 🗓️ Save the date – we can't wait to see you there! #ParentEngagement #SpecialEducation #IEPProcess #CommunitySupport

🎭 Exciting News! 🎶 Join us for the 50th Annual Buena On Stage - "Thank You for the Music" 🌟 One of Buena High School's longest traditions is back with a bang! 🎉 This musical variety show promises fun for everyone. 📅 Save the date: Friday and Saturday, January 19th and 20th 🎟️ Tickets: $7 and are available at the door or online at https://buena.booktix.net/ 🕖 Show starts at 7pm 📍 Klein Center for the Performing Arts Come and be a part of history as we celebrate this outstanding tradition! 🌈 Support the arts at Buena High School and witness incredible performances that will leave you in awe. 🎤✨ Have fond memories of being a part of this great tradition? Share them with us! Let's reminisce and make this milestone year even more special. 🎊🎭 #BuenaOnStage #ThankYouForTheMusic #BuenaHighTradition #SupportTheArts 🎵

🐝📚✨ Exciting News from the SVUSD Spelling Bee! 🎉🏆 Today was a buzz of words at the Rothery Education Center as 13 brilliant contestants from our six elementary schools and Joyce Clark Middle School showcased their spelling prowess in the district-wide spelling bee! Representing each elementary school and JCMS, the participants spelled their hearts out, showcasing true dedication and linguistic skills. After intense rounds of challenging words, we're thrilled to announce the SVUSD Spelling Bee Champion – Vivian M. a 5th grader from Huachuca Mountain Elementary School! 🌟🏅 Marshall F. an 8th grader from JCMS secured an impressive second place, earning the honor of representing our district at the Cochise County Spelling Bee for 7th and 8th graders. 🌍📘 A huge shoutout to all the students who competed today – your hard work and determination truly shone through! 👏 Job well done! 🎊📖 #SVUSDSpellingBee

📢 Attention SVUSD Families! 🗓️ Tomorrow Friday, January 12th, is a half day at all SVUSD schools! 🏫 Please take note of the release times: 🏫 Buena High School: 10:30 am 🏫 All elementary schools: 11:15 am 🏫 Joyce Clark Middle School: 12:30 pm Additionally, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Wishing all SVUSD students and families a safe MLK weekend! 🌟 #SVUSD #MLK #HalfDayReminder

Our phone systems are now operational. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

As of this morning, all SVUSD schools and offices are facing challenges with our phone system. Unfortunately, we are presently unable to initiate or receive calls to external numbers. Our IT department has already contacted our service provider, Cox Communication, regarding an equipment failure. Cox is actively working to resolve the issue and restore the system promptly. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. During this time, we kindly request that you utilize email addresses to contact the schools. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to resolve this issue. Thank you.

Good morning, Buena High School Families, SVUSD and STA are expecting delays to Bus Route 14 for Buena High School for this morning. Stops are expected to be delayed up to 30 minutes. We are doing everything possible to be sure your student gets to school as safely as possible and we apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this delay.

Good morning, Huachuca Mountain Elementary Families, SVUSD and STA are expecting delays to Bus Route 3 for Huachuca Mountain Elementary for this morning. Stops are expected to be delayed up to 30 minutes. We are doing everything possible to be sure your student gets to school as safely as possible and we apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this delay.

Good morning, SVUSD Families, SVUSD and STA are expecting delays to Bus Route 11 for Buena High School, JCMS and Town And Country for this morning. For BHS the stops at Tacoma & Palo Verde, Tacoma & Cholla and Coronado & Carmelita will be on time, with the stops on Ft. Huachuca having a 30 minute delay, 30 minutes for JCMS and 30 minutes for Town And Country. We are doing everything possible to be sure your student gets to school as safely as possible and we apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this delay.

Good afternoon, Huachuca Mountain Elementary Families, SVUSD and STA are expecting delays to Bus Route 3 for Huachuca Mountain Elementary for this afternoon. Stops are expected to be delayed up to 30 minutes. We are doing everything possible to be sure your student gets home from school as safely as possible and we apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this delay.

Good morning, Huachuca Mountain Elementary Families, SVUSD and STA are expecting delays to Bus Route 7 for Huachuca Mountain Elementary for this morning. Stops are expected to be delayed up to 15 minutes. We are doing everything possible to be sure your student gets to school as safely as possible and we apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this delay.

Due to our area forecast for ice and snow overnight all Sierra Vista Unified School District schools will have a delayed start time of two hours. Buena will begin at 9:20am, JCMS at 11am and elementary schools at 10am. Bus times will be pushed back 2 hours on all routes and stops. All release times will remain as a normal school day. Breakfast will still be available but only cereal, lunch will be served as normal. Buena will not have zero hour. Thank you.