Dear JCMS Families,
Joyce Clark Middle School is currently experiencing intermittent power outages. As a result, the school will operate on a 2-hour delay today, with classes beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Students who have already boarded their buses will be taken to JCMS. However, buses will not be completing the remainder of their morning routes, so families of students who have not yet been picked up will need to make alternate arrangements.
Repair crews are working on the issue, but if power is not fully restored, we may need to cancel school for the day. If that decision becomes necessary, we will notify families immediately.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this situation.
Joyce Clark Middle School is currently experiencing intermittent power outages. As a result, the school will operate on a 2-hour delay today, with classes beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Students who have already boarded their buses will be taken to JCMS. However, buses will not be completing the remainder of their morning routes, so families of students who have not yet been picked up will need to make alternate arrangements.
Repair crews are working on the issue, but if power is not fully restored, we may need to cancel school for the day. If that decision becomes necessary, we will notify families immediately.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this situation.
🎭✨ Ever wonder what goes on behind the curtain of a professional theatre? Buena’s Stagecraft (Theatre Technology) students are getting a front-row seat to it all!
They kicked off the year with a backstage tour of the Klein Center — including a climb to the grid 53 feet above the stage floor! 🚡
Taught by industry pros Mrs. Duerk and Ms. Hampton, Stagecraft CTE classes give students hands-on experience in every technical aspect of theatre: costume design, lighting, sound engineering, and stage management.
As students grow in the program, they can join the crews for Buena’s five annual mainstage shows — and even land paid technician positions for community events hosted at the Klein Center. 💡🎶
Stagecraft is just one of the incredible CTE opportunities at Buena that prepare students for life beyond high school. 👏
#BuenaStagecraft #CTE #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou
They kicked off the year with a backstage tour of the Klein Center — including a climb to the grid 53 feet above the stage floor! 🚡
Taught by industry pros Mrs. Duerk and Ms. Hampton, Stagecraft CTE classes give students hands-on experience in every technical aspect of theatre: costume design, lighting, sound engineering, and stage management.
As students grow in the program, they can join the crews for Buena’s five annual mainstage shows — and even land paid technician positions for community events hosted at the Klein Center. 💡🎶
Stagecraft is just one of the incredible CTE opportunities at Buena that prepare students for life beyond high school. 👏
#BuenaStagecraft #CTE #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou
We are so grateful for our amazing support network. ❤️
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible school counselors for being there for our students and staff after yesterday’s accident. Your care and compassion make such a difference.
We also want to give a special shout-out to the Go Team Therapy Dogs who visited our school yesterday and today, bringing comfort, smiles, and a little extra love when we needed it most. 🐾💛
We’re happy to share that the student involved in the accident is now home with her family and did not suffer any major injuries.
🚗 Safety Reminder: Please use extra caution when driving during school arrival and dismissal times—your attentiveness helps keep all of our students safe.
Thank you to everyone in our Town & Country community for your kindness and support during this time. 💙 #RoadrunnerStrong
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible school counselors for being there for our students and staff after yesterday’s accident. Your care and compassion make such a difference.
We also want to give a special shout-out to the Go Team Therapy Dogs who visited our school yesterday and today, bringing comfort, smiles, and a little extra love when we needed it most. 🐾💛
We’re happy to share that the student involved in the accident is now home with her family and did not suffer any major injuries.
🚗 Safety Reminder: Please use extra caution when driving during school arrival and dismissal times—your attentiveness helps keep all of our students safe.
Thank you to everyone in our Town & Country community for your kindness and support during this time. 💙 #RoadrunnerStrong
What a GREAT first day back to school! 🎉
Huge shout-out to our amazing front office staff at every SVUSD school — you are the first smiles our families see, and you keep everything running smoothly. You’re absolute ROCKSTARS! ⭐️💼📞
#SVUSDStars #YouMatter #FirstDayMagic #ThankYouFrontOffice
🚗 New Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures at Joyce Clark – Starting July 30th! 🚸
To improve student safety, we're making important changes to our traffic flow this year:
✅ All student drop-offs will now take place at the north entrance so students can exit safely onto the curb—no more stepping into traffic!
🚫 No double-lane drop-offs allowed in front of the school. Please pull all the way forward before letting your child out to help keep traffic moving.
🚌 South entrance = Buses only. Cars will not be permitted to enter here.
➡️ Families may travel either direction on Lenzer Ave, but must enter at the north driveway and exit via the south driveway.
🚫 Do NOT use the parking lot to skip the line or drop off your child—this creates serious safety risks.
We’ll have staff and law enforcement on campus to guide the flow. Please follow all directions and signage.
We know change takes patience—and we appreciate yours as we prioritize what matters most: our students’ safety. 💙
#JCMS #StudentSafety #TrafficUpdate #OneTeamOneGoal
To improve student safety, we're making important changes to our traffic flow this year:
✅ All student drop-offs will now take place at the north entrance so students can exit safely onto the curb—no more stepping into traffic!
🚫 No double-lane drop-offs allowed in front of the school. Please pull all the way forward before letting your child out to help keep traffic moving.
🚌 South entrance = Buses only. Cars will not be permitted to enter here.
➡️ Families may travel either direction on Lenzer Ave, but must enter at the north driveway and exit via the south driveway.
🚫 Do NOT use the parking lot to skip the line or drop off your child—this creates serious safety risks.
We’ll have staff and law enforcement on campus to guide the flow. Please follow all directions and signage.
We know change takes patience—and we appreciate yours as we prioritize what matters most: our students’ safety. 💙
#JCMS #StudentSafety #TrafficUpdate #OneTeamOneGoal
📣 Update: Our school and district offices are now open! We’re ready and excited to welcome you as we prepare for the first day of school tomorrow. Let us know how we can help! 🎉📚🚌
📣 All school and district offices are closed this morning for district-wide training as we prepare to kick off the new school year tomorrow! Thank you for your understanding and support as our team gets ready to welcome students back. 🎒📚✨
🐺 New principal Chris Smith is ready to lead the pack—wolf ears and all!
With his signature wolf ears and a whole lot of school spirit, Principal Smith is bringing energy, heart, and a touch of fun to the new year.
"Being part of this community is already something special," he shared. "I’m excited to start the year strong and show our students that we lead with heart—and a little fun."
Let’s hear it for the newest leader of the Wolf Pack! 💙🖤 #LeadWithHeart #WolfPackPride #WelcomePrincipalSmith
With his signature wolf ears and a whole lot of school spirit, Principal Smith is bringing energy, heart, and a touch of fun to the new year.
"Being part of this community is already something special," he shared. "I’m excited to start the year strong and show our students that we lead with heart—and a little fun."
Let’s hear it for the newest leader of the Wolf Pack! 💙🖤 #LeadWithHeart #WolfPackPride #WelcomePrincipalSmith
🎒🐴 Colt Walkabout – Saturday, July 26th!
We apologize for the confusion—Colt Walkabout is on Saturday, not Friday!
Join us Saturday, July 26th from 9:00–11:00 AM for a chance to walk your schedule, find your classrooms, and meet some of your teachers before the first day of school. 🏫
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙 #ColtPride #BackToSchool #WalkYourSchedule
We apologize for the confusion—Colt Walkabout is on Saturday, not Friday!
Join us Saturday, July 26th from 9:00–11:00 AM for a chance to walk your schedule, find your classrooms, and meet some of your teachers before the first day of school. 🏫
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙 #ColtPride #BackToSchool #WalkYourSchedule
🎒🐴 Colt Walkabout – July 26th!
Get ready, Colts! Join us Saturday, July 26th from 9:00–11:00 AM for our annual Colt Walkabout! 🏫
Students can walk their schedules, find their classrooms, and even meet some of their teachers before the first day of school.
We can’t wait to welcome you back—see you there! 💙 #ColtPride #BackToSchool #WalkYourSchedule
📚✨ You're Invited! ✨📚
Join us for Open House & Meet the Teacher Night on Monday, July 28th from 4:30–6:30 PM at all six SVUSD elementary schools!
Come explore the school, meet your child’s new teacher, and get excited for the 2025–2026 school year. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🐾 #SVUSD #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Join us for Open House & Meet the Teacher Night on Monday, July 28th from 4:30–6:30 PM at all six SVUSD elementary schools!
Come explore the school, meet your child’s new teacher, and get excited for the 2025–2026 school year. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🐾 #SVUSD #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #AchievingExcellenceTogether
📣 Superintendent Terri Romo had the chance to visit Buena Football and Cheer practice this week and was blown away by the energy and commitment of our students! 🏈📣 She’s looking forward to stopping by Buena Band Camp next week to see even more Colt spirit in action.
💙🐴 “I’m really impressed by the dedication of our Buena students. Go Colts!” – Superintendent Romo #SVUSDProud #GoColts #AchievingExcellenceTogether
This is Terri Romo, Interim Superintendent of Sierra Vista Unified School District. I’m coming to speak with you about a very important topic & we need our community's help.
As you have heard, we have an employee who has been arrested. Last night, I was contacted by the Sheriff’s Office and informed that they will be releasing an official statement encouraging families to share any information they may have regarding Mr. Benjamin. We stand united with the Sheriff’s Office in urging our community members to come forward with any and all information related to this matter or to any allegation of child abuse.
As shared by the Sheriff’s Office-
Due to the circumstances in this case, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have come into contact with Mr. Benjamin and experienced any suspicious/criminal activity to contact the Sheriff’s office immediately via SEACOM at 520-803-3550.
Even with all of the safety protocols school districts like SVUSD must follow when hiring staff-like fingerprint clearance cards, reference checks, etc….It takes an entire community to keep our students safe. We know it may not be easy, but we encourage anyone within this community to come forward and contact law enforcement whenever you suspect a child is in danger.
I’m a mom, this is my community, and I’ve dedicated my life to caring for children as an educator.
Once again…Please contact the Sheriff’s office immediately via SEACOM at 520-803-3550 or our local police department with any information related to this or any allegations of misconduct with a child.
We must stand together to protect our children. Please join me in this fight.
As you have heard, we have an employee who has been arrested. Last night, I was contacted by the Sheriff’s Office and informed that they will be releasing an official statement encouraging families to share any information they may have regarding Mr. Benjamin. We stand united with the Sheriff’s Office in urging our community members to come forward with any and all information related to this matter or to any allegation of child abuse.
As shared by the Sheriff’s Office-
Due to the circumstances in this case, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have come into contact with Mr. Benjamin and experienced any suspicious/criminal activity to contact the Sheriff’s office immediately via SEACOM at 520-803-3550.
Even with all of the safety protocols school districts like SVUSD must follow when hiring staff-like fingerprint clearance cards, reference checks, etc….It takes an entire community to keep our students safe. We know it may not be easy, but we encourage anyone within this community to come forward and contact law enforcement whenever you suspect a child is in danger.
I’m a mom, this is my community, and I’ve dedicated my life to caring for children as an educator.
Once again…Please contact the Sheriff’s office immediately via SEACOM at 520-803-3550 or our local police department with any information related to this or any allegations of misconduct with a child.
We must stand together to protect our children. Please join me in this fight.
🌟 Professional Learning in Action! 🌟
Last month, 50 of our amazing teachers and leadership team members spent 2½ days in Scottsdale at the Solution Tree Conference, diving into powerful sessions on educator wellness, school transformation, and creating cultures of belonging. 💡💬
Huge thanks to our incredible Curriculum Team for organizing this grant-funded opportunity—and to every staff member who gave up part of their summer break to grow, collaborate, and (let’s be honest) brave that Arizona heat! ☀️🔥
Your commitment to continuous improvement is what helps us #AchieveExcellenceTogether 💙📚
#SVUSD #EmpoweringYou #ProfessionalLearning #EducatorWellness #Teamwork #SolutionTree #LifelongLearners
Last month, 50 of our amazing teachers and leadership team members spent 2½ days in Scottsdale at the Solution Tree Conference, diving into powerful sessions on educator wellness, school transformation, and creating cultures of belonging. 💡💬
Huge thanks to our incredible Curriculum Team for organizing this grant-funded opportunity—and to every staff member who gave up part of their summer break to grow, collaborate, and (let’s be honest) brave that Arizona heat! ☀️🔥
Your commitment to continuous improvement is what helps us #AchieveExcellenceTogether 💙📚
#SVUSD #EmpoweringYou #ProfessionalLearning #EducatorWellness #Teamwork #SolutionTree #LifelongLearners
🎆 All school and district offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day!
Wishing our SVUSD community a safe, fun, and festive holiday as we celebrate the 🎉 birth of our nation and the 🇺🇸 freedoms we hold dear.
#IndependenceDay #SVUSD #FourthOfJuly #🎇 #CelebratingFreedom
🎥 A Message from Our New Superintendent, Terri Romo 💬
Hello SVUSD Families, Staff, and Community!
I’m honored and excited to begin this journey as your new Superintendent. As someone who deeply believes in the power of public education, I am committed to continuing the incredible work already happening across our district.
Together, we will build on our foundation of excellence, support every student’s success, and ensure that SVUSD continues to thrive.
Please take a moment to watch this short video message https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfI76WGMIfs where I share a bit more about myself and my vision for our district. Let’s continue Achieving Excellence Together! 💙✨
#SVUSDpride #AchievingExcellenceTogether #WelcomeSuperintendentRomo
Hello SVUSD Families, Staff, and Community!
I’m honored and excited to begin this journey as your new Superintendent. As someone who deeply believes in the power of public education, I am committed to continuing the incredible work already happening across our district.
Together, we will build on our foundation of excellence, support every student’s success, and ensure that SVUSD continues to thrive.
Please take a moment to watch this short video message https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfI76WGMIfs where I share a bit more about myself and my vision for our district. Let’s continue Achieving Excellence Together! 💙✨
#SVUSDpride #AchievingExcellenceTogether #WelcomeSuperintendentRomo
🌟 BUZZING INTO NEW LEARNING! 🐝💛
This year's SVUSD Summer Institute was a HUGE success! Over four days, our amazing staff gave up part of their summer break to grow professionally, connect with colleagues, and dive into powerful strategies—from AI in the classroom to hands-on math, engagement tools, and more!
🙌 This FREE event, led by our incredible curriculum team & instructional coaches, is just one example of how SVUSD invests in its people
💬 Special shoutout to Crystal Wambach for organizing an unforgettable week of learning!
This is what #AchievingExcellenceTogether looks like.
#BuzzingIntoNewLearning #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDStrong #TeacherLife #ProfessionalLearning
📣 All school and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, and progress.
We encourage our community to take this day to reflect, learn, and honor this important moment in our nation’s history.
#Juneteenth #SVUSD #HonoringFreedom #CommunityMatters
The Sierra Vista Unified School District Governing Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Terri Romo as Interim Superintendent for the 2025–2026 school year, effective July 1, 2025.
Mrs. Romo brings more than three decades of dedicated service to SVUSD, having served as a student, teacher, principal, and most recently, Assistant Superintendent. A proud product of SVUSD schools, Mrs. Romo is deeply invested in the success of the district and the community it serves.
“While I never envisioned myself pursuing the superintendency, I feel called to offer my leadership during this important transition,” Romo shared. “Sierra Vista is my home. I am a proud product of this district, and now I have the privilege of raising my children in the same community and schools that helped shape me.”
Throughout her career, Romo has demonstrated a deep commitment to doing what is best for children. Her work has included extensive grant writing, securing millions of dollars in additional funding to support students and staff, and fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and collaboration.
The Governing Board selected Mrs. Romo to serve as a stabilizing force during the district’s transition, as the search continues for a permanent superintendent. "Mrs. Romo’s experience, compassionate leadership, and unwavering dedication to SVUSD make her the ideal person to guide our district through the year ahead,” said Governing Board President Donald Lee. “She understands our schools, our students, and the unique needs of our community.”
Terri Romo will succeed Dr. Eric Holmes, who has served as Superintendent since 2020. The Governing Board extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Holmes for his five years of service, leadership, and commitment to students, staff, and families.
As the district prepares for a year of significant change—including the launch of the middle school academy concept and the closure of two school campuses in the 26-27 school year—Mrs. Romo stands ready to lead with empathy and decisiveness.
“SVUSD is my home,” Romo stated. “I understand the pride each school holds and the deep impact this next phase will have on our community. I am honored to serve as a bridge during this transition, and I remain committed to strong, compassionate leadership.”
Mrs. Romo holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and a Master’s in Education from Northern Arizona University. She is certified in teaching, administration, and the superintendency.
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Romo as Interim Superintendent and in thanking Dr. Holmes for his dedicated service to our district.
📣 Starting June 9th, our SVUSD Welcome Center will begin summer hours! ☀️💼
Our amazing team will be ready to assist you with registration and answer any questions you may have:
🕖 Mon, Wed, Fri: 7 AM – 12 PM
🕛 Tues & Thurs: 12 PM – 5 PM
📅 Special Saturday Hours: Open on July 26th, 9 AM - 12 PM for your convenience!
Enjoy your summer, and we look forward to seeing you soon! 💙
#SVUSDWelcomeCenter #SummerHours #WeAreHereToHelp #SVUSDPride #EnjoyYourSummer
