Sierra Vista Unified School District

🎓📺 Watch Buena High School Graduation Live! - Thursday, May 23rd 📺🎓 Can't make it to the Buena High School graduation in person? No worries! You can still be part of this special moment by tuning in to Buena TV’s live stream of the graduation ceremony. Event Details: Date: Thursday, May 23rd Time: Ceremony starts at 7:00 PM Join us online and celebrate the achievements of our amazing graduates from anywhere in the world. Don't miss this chance to cheer on your favorite grad from the comfort of your own home! A special thank you to SSVEC and TWN Communications for their generous support in making this live stream possible. We appreciate your commitment to our community and our students. Watch Live Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGNYhCOFB3g #BuenaGraduation #LiveStream #ClassOf2024 #CelebrateTogether #BuenaTV #ThankYouSSVEC #ThankYouTWN

📚 Attention Parents! Is your child turning 5 between September 1 and January 1 for the upcoming school year? 🎉 Sierra Vista Unified School District offers an early entrance to the kindergarten program for these kiddos! Our goal is to provide kindergarten opportunities to younger children showing above-average readiness through the Kindergarten Readiness Test administered by SVUSD Kinder Teachers. Testing dates for the 2024/25 Kindergarten class are June 11th and June 28th. Don't miss out on this chance! For more details, visit SVUSD68.org or call (520)-515-2743. Let's give your child the best start to their educational journey! 📝✨ #EarlyEntrance #KindergartenReady #SVUSD #EducationOpportunity

🌟 What a night at Buena High's inaugural Coltsy's Awards! With an empowering opening speech by our own Jovoni Borbon, a Tombstone native and Buena Graduate, now excelling in his master's in business and football. The SLAC (Student Leadership Athletic Committee) members orchestrated a fantastic ceremony, celebrating our outstanding individuals. 🏅 Special recognition went to Athletic Trainer Ky Karlic, Coach Schaefer for his 40+ years of dedication, and our standout athletes across all seasons! Congrats to Mr. Flynn, named Fan of the Year, Coach Boutte as Volunteer Coach of the Year, and Coach Reidmiller as Coach of the Year. 📚 Other Award highlights included Highest Team GPA for Girls Golf, Team Sportsmanship for Softball, and individual awards Male Rookie of the Year - Cole Isicson and Female Rookie of the Year - Kristen Harris. Shoutout to our outstanding Fall Season - Nick Hiser, Winter Season -Aysha General, Spring Season -Ariella Antemann Athletes of the Year, and Multi-Sport Athlete of the Year - Paige Goodman. 🏆 The Boys 4x400 relay Team clinched Team of the Year, and a huge congratulations to Kamaile Kerr, named Colt of the Year for her exceptional leadership and performance across multiple sports! 🎉 Buena High School is bursting with pride for all our athletes and our SLAC Team (the only one in Cochise County!). We're thrilled to offer this incredible opportunity to our young leaders, showcasing the best of Sierra Vista's talent. As guest speaker Jovoni Borbon highlighted, Sierra Vista may be a small town, but Buena has an abundance to offer! 💪. Let's keep shining, Colts! 💫 #ColtsyAwards #BuenaPride #LeadershipLegacy 🎓

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there from Sierra Vista Unified School District! 🌸💐 Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and appreciation for everything you do. Enjoy every moment! #HappyMothersDay #SVUSD

👩‍⚕️🎉 Today, on Nurses Day, we're extending a heartfelt thank you to our incredible team of dedicated school nurses! Your tireless efforts and compassionate care make a world of difference every day. Special shoutouts to: Mariel Kinney - Districtwide Anneka Miguel - Bella Vista Elementary Kelly Moore - Carmichael Elementary Regina Beaudry - Huachuca Mountain Elementary Esther Toledo - Town&Country Elementary Andrea Bridges - Pueblo Del Sol Elementary Tammy Heredia - Village Meadows Elementary Lori Lam - Joyce Clark Middle School Rene Irmeier - Buena High School Cynthia Perry - Buena High School Your commitment to the health and well-being of our students and staff is truly inspiring. Thank you for all that you do! 💖 #NursesDay #SchoolNurses #ThankYou

📚 Attention Parents! Is your child turning 5 between September 1 and January 1 for the upcoming school year? 🎉 Sierra Vista Unified School District offers an early entrance to the kindergarten program for these kiddos! Our goal is to provide kindergarten opportunities to younger children showing above-average readiness through the Kindergarten Readiness Test administered by SVUSD Kinder Teachers. Testing dates for the 2024/25 Kindergarten class are June 11th and June 28th. Don't miss out on this chance! For more details, visit SVUSD68.org or call (520)-515-2743. Let's give your child the best start to their educational journey! 📝✨ #EarlyEntrance #KindergartenReady #SVUSD #EducationOpportunity

📣🎉 A big thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Kindergarten Round-up Nights over the past month! 🏫✨ We have one more chance for you to visit us at Huachuca Mountain on May 7th. If you missed out, don't worry! Swing by our Welcome Center on Fry Boulevard for more info or reach out to our schools directly. 📞 Did you know? We're thrilled to offer free full-day Kindergarten at all our elementary schools, led by highly qualified teachers. But wait, there's more! Our Kindergarteners had the incredible opportunity to dive into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) lessons with the Arizona Science Center this year! 🚀🔬 We're proud to be the only schools offering this enriching experience to our students! 🌟 #KindergartenRoundup #STEAMeducation #FreeKindergarten #ThankYouParents 🎨🔢

🎭 Join us for an unforgettable evening at Buena Fine Arts' production of "School House Rock"! 🎶 Mark your calendars for May 3rd and May 4th at 7:00 PM as our talented students take the stage to bring this classic show to life. 🌟 Tickets are just $7 and can be purchased online or at the door with cash. Come out and support our amazing Buena students! 🎵 #BuenaFineArts #SchoolHouseRock #SupportTheArts 🎨🎤

🎨🌊 We're thrilled to announce Italia E. as the winner of the 3rd-grade Water Wise poster contest sponsored by The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Water Wise Youth education program for grades three through eight! 🥇 Her stunning artwork, inspired by the motto "Water is life," stood out among all submissions. Huge thanks to Alex Kosminder for visiting Carmichael and imparting invaluable knowledge about water conservation. 🌟 We're incredibly proud of Italia’s talent and creativity, and the Bears are roaring with joy! 🐻🎉 #WaterWise #ArtisticExcellence #CongratulationsItalia 🖌️💧

Attention all SVUSD Families and Staff: Please be aware of a recent spam text circulating, falsely claiming to be from our Superintendent requesting gift cards for staff appreciation. These messages are NOT legitimate and are considered spam. Remember, we will NEVER solicit gift cards via text or any other form of communication. Please disregard and delete any such messages immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

🔬 Exciting day in AP Biology at Buena last week! 🧬 Students delved into the world of genetics by performing a Gel Electrophoresis lab. But this wasn't just any lab—it was a real-world application investigating Huntington’s disease. Before diving into the experiment, students explored the intricate causes of Huntington’s disease and its inheritance patterns. Using Mendelian Genetics, they predicted the likelihood of the disease being passed on to future generations. Then came the moment of truth: running DNA samples from a family with a history of Huntington’s disease. With bated breath, students analyzed the results to determine if any of the children had inherited the disease. Not only that, they could even predict when symptoms might start to manifest. Talk about hands-on learning with real-life implications! 🌟 #APBiology #Genetics #ScienceIsCool #BuenaIsBest 🧬🔍

🔬✨Tuesday was a day brimming with scientific exploration at SVUSD! 🌟 The morning kicked off with an exhilarating live stream to NASA for Carmichael students. 🚀 Selected Bears had the incredible opportunity to engage with Arizona native Chris Birch via Zoom, asking burning questions and delving into the wonders of space. 🌌 Meanwhile, over at Huachuca Mountain, second-grade classes embarked on an adventure to the UofA South observatory, diving deep into the mysteries of the stars and planets. 🌟 But the learning didn't stop there! They also explored the enchanting Discovery Garden, discovering the secrets of plant life and ecosystems. 🌱 Simultaneously, the Dust Devils at PDS were immersed in an exciting visit from the AZ Science Center. 💡 From coding to slime-making, combustion experiments to becoming junior detectives, they embraced hands-on learning with enthusiasm and curiosity. 🧪🔍 What an extraordinary day of scientific discovery for our students! 🎉 #SVUSDScienceDay #HandsOnLearning #ExploringTheUnknown

👩‍🏫🍎 Last week was a momentous occasion as we celebrated our Teachers of the Year at SVUSD! 🌟 We're immensely grateful for the dedication and passion that each and every one of our educators brings to our district. 🎉 At the board meeting, we had the honor of recognizing outstanding teachers from each school. Carmichael: Ashley Blaskowsky, Bella Vista: Gayle Zehr, Huachuca Mountain: Michelle McCalister, Pueblo Del Sol: Mandy Stanley, Town and Country Lorena Russell, Village Meadows: Michele Quinones Joyce Clark Middle School: Richard Graeme, and Buena High School: Beverly Adams. 🏫We proudly presented the moment everyone had been waiting for... the SVUSD Teacher of the Year! 🏆 Join us in giving Michele Quinones from Village Meadows a thunderous round of applause! Additionally, we recognized our exceptional new educators who have made a remarkable impact in their first year of teaching: Blaise Gordon (Carmichael), Jessika Davidsson (PDS), Kayla Kemp (T&C), Laurie Humpherys (VM), Austin Meckler (JCMS), -Sarah Smith (BHS) Cristina Lopardo Smedra (BHS). 🌟 And let's not forget to celebrate our talented teachers for their special projects – their creativity knows no bounds! Jessica Eikenberry (HM), Jeffrey Lindgren/Alana Sides , Tammy Jones/Isabel Sulgar (T&C),Dannielle Cabrera/Laurie Humpherys/Deandra Rojas (VM), Michael Davidsson(JCMS), Cole Colvin/Stefanie Miller (BHS).🎨📚 SVUSD is privileged to have such highly qualified and dedicated educators shaping the future of our students. 🙌 #TeachersOfTheYear #SVUSDPride #EducatorAppreciation"

📅🎓 Save the date! Calling all parents with incoming Kindergarten students for the 2024/25 school year! Or if you know someone eager to join our amazing school for Kindergarten, mark your calendars for April 24th. From 3:00 to 4:30 pm, come meet our staff, tour our classrooms and campus, and discover all about our full-day Kindergarten program! We can't wait to welcome you and your little ones. See you there! 📚✏️ #Kindergarten #RoundUp #FutureStudents #ExcitingTimesAhead 📅🎓

🌟 Honoring our unsung heroes! 🌟 We took a moment to recognize and appreciate another backbone of our team - the incredible individuals who often work behind the scenes. A breakfast was just a small token of our gratitude for our dedicated Custodial and IT staff here at SVUSD. 👨‍💼 Our IT wizards keep our digital world spinning smoothly, ensuring seamless operations every day. 🧹 The Custodial team works tirelessly behind the scenes, maintaining cleanliness and safety across our schools and offices, creating the perfect environment for learning. To all of you, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to our SVUSD community. You are the unsung heroes who make it all possible! 🌟 #SVUSDPride #TeamAppreciation #BehindTheScenesHeroes

Come out for pizza and support our Buena seniors at the annual Project Graduation Vinny's Fundraiser. Tomorrow from 11am - 8pm order your favorites from Vinny's New York Pizza and a portion of the sale goes to the Sierra Vista Sunrise Rotary to support Project Graduation. We hope to see you there tomorrow

Exciting News! 📣 If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in the fall, we have a special invitation just for you! 🍎✏️ Join us for our Kindergarten Round-Up on April 25th at PDS from 4 to 5 pm. Come and discover all the amazing things our school has to offer your little one as they embark on this exciting journey into kindergarten! 🌟 We can't wait to meet you and your child. See you there! 🏫 #KindergartenRoundUp #FutureDustDevils #PDSWelcome

🌸 Friendly Reminder: No school tomorrow, Friday, April 19th, and Monday, April 22nd for our spring holiday! 🎉 Wishing all SVUSD families a fantastic long weekend filled with relaxation and fun. We can't wait to see you back on Tuesday as we continue to make this school year amazing together! 💫 #SpringBreak #SVUSD #LongWeekend

Come out for pizza and support our Buena seniors at the annual Project Graduation Vinny's Fundraiser. On April 22nd from 11am - 8pm order your favorites from Vinny's New York Pizza and a portion of the sale goes to the Sierra Vista Sunrise Rotary to support Project Graduation. We hope to see you there!

🎉 Let's give a huge round of applause to 8th grader Rylan B. from JCMS! 🌟 Rylan, a student in Mrs. Niffen's English class, spotted a poster for the Cochise College Creative Writing - Celebration Kids Writing Contest and decided to take the plunge with some friends. And wow, did she shine! 📝✨ Rylan clinched first place with "The Tree at the End of the Road," a captivating homage to a scene in the Hunger Games, and second place with "Music's Simple Soul," beautifully illustrating how music unites us all. 🎶📚 As Rylan sets her sights on Buena next year, exploring JROTC and healthcare programs, we couldn't be prouder of her accomplishments! 🌟🎓 #WritingChampion #FutureLeader #JCMSRocks 📝🌟