Sierra Vista Unified School District

🌮 From our Coyote PTSO: Coyote families, craving some delicious Southwestern food? Head over to Chipotle on Monday, May 12th from 5–9 PM and support JCMS while you dine! 🌯 Just mention JCMS and show the flyer when you order in person, and 25% of event sales will be donated back to support our students and teachers. 📱 Ordering online or through the app? Use code ZGGEL2Z at checkout! Thank you for supporting our Coyotes! 🐾 #JCMSPride #CoyotePTSO #DineAndDonate #SupportOurSchools #EmpoweringYou

📚☀️ Huachuca Mountain is Racing into Summer and Reading! 🏃‍♂️💨 Get ready, Bolts! On Monday, May 12th, the Sierra Vista Public Library will be on campus to share all the exciting summer reading programs they have to offer! And that’s not all… we’re kicking off the fun with a Blow-Up Costume Race! 🦖🦄🕺 Does your student have a blow-up costume and want to join the race? They’re more than welcome to participate! 📍 Come watch the fun at 9 AM on Monday, May 12th – we’d love to see you there! We’re charging into the last two weeks of school with energy, laughter, and a love for reading! 💙⚡️ #BoltPride #ReadingRocks #RacingIntoSummer #SummerReadingFun #HuachucaMountain #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 SVUSD is celebrating all of our incredible teachers and staff this week! We are so proud to have you on our team and beyond grateful for everything you do for our students, families, and community. Your dedication, passion, and hard work make a lasting impact every single day. From all of us at SVUSD—thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 💛📚 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #SVUSDShines #ThankATeacher #EmpoweringYou

🎶 The Beat Goes On at SVUSD! 🎶 Thanks to the leadership of Mrs. Romo, our Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, and the support of the competitive Hobbs Grant, music is coming alive in our elementary schools! With new instruments and supplies, our youngest learners are exploring rhythm, melody, and sound like never before. From drums to ukuleles, students are getting hands-on with music—and loving every moment of it! A huge thank you to Mrs. Romo for her vision and dedication. Because of her, music is no longer just a subject… it’s an experience. 🎵💛 #SVUSDShines #TheBeatGoesOn #HobbsGrant #MusicMatters

📚✨Last week, JCMS welcomed Leigh Ann Vaught and Jasmine Cendejas from Discovery Education to celebrate two outstanding educators! 👏 Ms. Hays and Ms. Macias were recognized for their outstanding use of DreamBox Math and DreamBox Reading Plus—adaptive online programs that personalize learning to meet each student’s needs. Their commitment to using these tools is making a meaningful difference in student growth and achievement. Way to go, teachers! 🎉💡 #JCMSProud#DreamBoxLearning#StudentSuccess#TeacherRecognition #EmpoweringYou

🐾✨ Future Coyotes in the House! ✨🐾 Last week, JCMS was thrilled to welcome all SVUSD 6th graders to campus for an exciting preview of middle school life! 🎉 Our visiting students were greeted with a warm welcome from the JCMS Band and Student Council, followed by an introduction from Assistant Principal Pizutto and Principal Wright. They got a sneak peek at all the fun, learning opportunities, sports, and activities that await them next year! 🎶📚🏀 Student Council led small group tours across campus, giving 6th graders a chance to ask questions, learn the layout, and hear straight from current students about what to expect. It was a great day for peer-to-peer connection—because sometimes it’s easier to ask someone who's been there! 😊 We’re excited to have them join the pack soon—because there’s a lot of fun and learning ahead at JCMS! 💙🐺 #JCMSCoyotes #FutureCoyotes #MiddleSchoolReady #SVUSD #WelcomeToJCMS #CoyotePride #GrowingUpFast

📬🎉 Congratulations to 3rd Grader Kate T! 🎉📬 We are SO proud of Huachuca Mountain’s very own Kate T, who was selected as a finalist in the Arizona Historical Society’s 3rd Annual Postcard Contest! 🏜️✨ This statewide contest, aligned with Arizona’s History and Social Science standards, invited 3rd graders to create postcards inspired by Arizona’s rich heritage—highlighting the 5 C’s, 22 tribes, geography, and history from prehistoric times to today. 🌵📚 Out of more than 700 participants across eight counties, Kate’s postcard stood out and earned a spot among just 18 finalists! Her beautiful design will be framed and turned into a real postcard! 💌👏 Way to go, Kate! Your creativity and love for Arizona shine bright—just like a true Bolt! ⚡ #HuachucaMountainPride #BoltStrong #ArizonaHistory #StudentSuccess #PostcardContest #KateRocks

🌟 Staff Highlight for April: Mrs. Gracious Davenport 🌟 Meet Mrs. Davenport, our incredible 7th & 8th grade science teacher at JCMS! This is her first year as a Coyote and her eighth year in education, but she’s already made a lasting impact. 💙 Gracious Grace Davenport lives up to her name—she’s passionate, warm-hearted, and full of laughter. Her belief in the potential of every student drives her mission to build a safe, supportive, and inspiring classroom. 🔬✨ Originally from Florida, Mrs. Davenport moved to Sierra Vista with her husband, mom, and kids after her brother was stationed here with the Border Patrol. Her husband—who she met working at a middle school—is now one of our amazing custodians! Together, they’re raising three little ones (ages 6, 5, and 1) and loving life in the SV community. 🏡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Before becoming a teacher, Mrs. Davenport worked in daycare and was active in church youth programs. One special moment with a teen in her youth group encouraged her to pursue middle school education—and we’re so glad she did! From stepping in as support for a sub while still waiting for her AZ certification to creating fun traditions like Student of the Week (complete with favorite snacks!), she’s all heart. 💫 She says, “People make people, not money,” and we couldn’t agree more. Welcome to the Coyote family, Mrs. Davenport—you’re making a difference every day! 🐾💛 #JCMSCoyotes #StaffHighlight #ThankATeacher #ScienceMatters #CoyotePride #StaffHighlight

🎶 JCMS Band on a Bus was a huge success! 🎺🚌 Last Friday, our talented Coyotes hit the road and brought the music to town! The JCMS Band went on tour with special stops at Dickie’s, Home Depot, Culver’s, Lowe’s, and Vinny’s—and what an amazing experience it was! A big THANK YOU to all the businesses and families who supported us along the way. Your encouragement means the world to our students and helps keep the music alive at JCMS! 💙🐾 #JCMSBand #BandOnABus #CoyotePride #MusicMatters #EmpoweringYou

🦉🔬 Future Scientists at Work! 🔬🦉 Our amazing Town and Country 5th graders transformed into young scientists during an exciting hands-on science lesson! 🧪🦴 With gloves on and tweezers in hand, they explored the world of food chains and animal biology through owl pellet dissection. Students carefully examined real owl pellets to uncover tiny bones—skulls, jaws, and more—learning all about what owls eat and how they contribute to the ecosystem. 🌿 It was a day full of curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning! Way to go, Roadrunners—and shoutout to their awesome teachers and families for making science come alive! 💚 #ScienceRocks #RoadrunnerPride #OwlPellets #STEMLearning #SVUSD #TownAndCountryElementary

🎭 All Aboard for a Night of Musical Fun! 🎶 Buena Fine Arts proudly presents "Anything Goes" — a classic, high-energy musical packed with toe-tapping tunes, hilarious antics, and unforgettable characters! 🗓️ Show Dates: Friday, May 2nd & Saturday, May 3rd 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Klein Center for the Performing Arts 🎟️ Tickets: $7 and can be purchased online at https://buena.booktix.com/dept/BFAP/e/AnyGoes or in cash at the door. Set aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London, Anything Goes follows the antics of an eccentric cast of characters — including a lovestruck stowaway, a charming nightclub singer, and a gangster in disguise — as they navigate love, mistaken identity, and wild adventures on the high seas! Don't miss this delightful night of music and laughter. Grab your tickets and let the talented Buena students entertain you! 🚢✨ #BuenaFineArts #AnythingGoes #SVUSDProud #SupportTheArts

🎉 Sixteen incredible students from Buena High School are headed to the international stage! 🌎✨ After dominating at the state level, they’ve earned the honor of competing at the DECA International Career Development Conference! Let’s cheer them on as they showcase their skills, represent Buena with pride, and take on the best from around the world! 💙🎓 #BuenaPride #DECA #RoadToICDC

🌟 April Teacher Feature – Mr. Austin Meckler! 🌟 Let’s give a big shoutout to Mr. Meckler, our awesome Tech Foundations and Yearbook teacher at JCMS! 🎉 This is his third year as a proud member of the JCMS team—he spent two years teaching Social Studies and now brings his creativity and real-world focus to CTE (Career & Technical Education). Mr. Meckler loves helping students explore life skills through hands-on projects—like his popular budgeting simulation, where students choose a city to live in, find housing and transportation, write checks, and see what it really takes to manage a budget. The surprise on their faces? Priceless. 💸 Outside the classroom, Mr. Meckler leads the charge on PBIS Tier One and brings the fun with school-wide events like Rock-Paper-Scissors tournaments, Simon Says showdowns, and Tic-Tac-Toe competitions—with awesome student engagement and prizes that build community and school spirit! 🏆🎉 He's also a martial arts enthusiast (since the age of 4!), gamer, our former wrestling coach, and proud husband and dad. He’s currently earning his master’s degree in education and is passionate about creating a classroom based on mutual respect and strong relationships. Thank you, Mr. Meckler, for the energy, heart, and creativity you bring to JCMS! You make a difference every day! 💙💻🙌 #TeacherFeature #JCMSPride #SVUSDProud #CTEChampion #PBISLeader #MiddleSchoolMatters #ThankATeacher

🌍💚 Earth Day Adventures at Town and Country! 💚🌍 Our amazing 5th and 6th grade Roadrunners went all out to celebrate Earth Day with learning, creativity, and teamwork! ⚡️ 🌱 5th graders became eco-warriors in a thrilling escape room challenge. Their mission: save the Earth from pollution and deforestation by uncovering five hidden environmental codes. With critical thinking and collaboration, they cracked the clues and emerged as true Earth heroes! 🧠🔍🌎 ♻️ 6th graders took on a hands-on math challenge by cleaning up a fictitious neighborhood using coordinate grids. With teamwork and strategy, they navigated the x and y axes to collect trash efficiently, reinforcing math concepts while practicing real-world problem-solving! 📉🗺️🚮 Way to go, Roadrunners! Your dedication to learning and the planet is truly inspiring! 🌟 #EarthDay2025 #RoadrunnerPride #EcoWarriors #HandsOnLearning #SVUSD #STEMandSTEAM #EmpoweringYou

🌈🎉 Thank You for Making Our First JCMS Color Run a Blast! 🎉🌈 We had an amazing time on Wednesday at our very first JCMS Color Run — and it was all thanks to YOU! 💙 Huge shoutout to all the volunteers, students, and families who came out, got colorful, and made the event so much fun. Your energy and support made it truly unforgettable! 🏃‍♀️💨🎨 Let’s keep the spirit going — we can’t wait to do it again next year! #JCMSColorRun #CoyotePride #ThankYou #ColorfulMemories #SVUSD #MiddleSchoolFun #EmpoweringYou

🎉 Meet Mrs. Fraiser – Village Meadows Teacher of the Year and SVUSD Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Danielle Fraiser is a passionate third-grade teacher at Village Meadows and has been an integral part of Village Meadows Elementary School since 2006. Thanks to the generous support of the SV Education Foundation, she has also been named the Sierra Vista Unified School District Teacher of the Year! This outstanding educator truly brings learning to life. During a unit on the history of the Titanic, students first explored informational texts—then stepped into a transformed classroom where a scaled model of the Titanic stretched across half the room! For Mrs. Fraiser, learning is non-negotiable. She holds herself to the same high expectations she sets for her students, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to growth. When she says, "ALL students will learn," she means it—understanding that while the path to success is rarely linear, it's always worth the journey. Known for wearing her heart on her sleeve, Mrs. Fraiser advocates fiercely for her students' needs. In her own words: "For real, let’s go! We have work to do!" Recognizing Mrs. Fraiser with this award isn't just about celebrating her as an outstanding educator and devoted mother—it’s about honoring the deep, lasting impact she’s made on our Village Meadows Wolf Pack community. 🐺❤️ Congratulations, Mrs. Fraiser! 🌟 #SVUSDTeacherOfTheYear #WolfPackStrong #InspiringEducator #VillageMeadows ##SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🌟 April Staff Highlight – Meet Ms. Sophia Macias! 🌟 We’re thrilled to celebrate Ms. Macias, our amazing 7th grade English and Honors English teacher at JCMS! A proud Benson native, Ms. Macias joined us in January after graduating from NAU in December—and she’s already making waves! Originally studying agricultural science, she discovered her true passion for English at NAU and hasn’t looked back since. In her classroom, Ms. Macias brings literature to life with interactive notebooks, creative lessons, and meaningful conversations. Her students recently read The Giver by Lois Lowry and loved connecting with the themes of identity, choice, and community. As a first-year teacher, she’s embracing every challenge with heart, grace, and determination—building her classroom culture, exploring what works best for her students, and learning right alongside them. When she’s not teaching, she’s coaching soccer (a great passion she’s had since she was littlel!), working on her Master’s in Education, and spending time with her big family—she’s number 8 of 12 siblings! Ms. Macias says her students make her feel like both a grown-up and a kid at the same time—and we think that’s the magic of a great teacher. We are so lucky to have her as part of the JCMS family! 💙📚⚽ #JCMSPride #StaffHighlight #NewTeacherMagic #SVUSDProud #MiddleSchoolMatters #EmpoweringYou

🎉 Meet Mrs. Dahl – Town and Country Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Isabel Dahl is a dedicated second-grade teacher at Town and Country Elementary, and her impact on her students is truly inspiring. She thoughtfully designs and implements differentiated learning centers that meet a wide range of learning styles, abilities, and interests. These engaging, hands-on activities allow students to explore and reinforce concepts at their own pace, making learning both meaningful and fun. Beyond academics, Mrs. Dahl fosters a classroom culture that is inclusive, collaborative, and empowering—a place where every student feels valued and supported. Congratulations, Mrs. Dahl! 🏆 Your Roadrunner family is so proud of you! #TeacherOfTheYear #RoadrunnerPride #TownAndCountry #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou

🍕🎉 Join us tonight at Peter Piper Pizza for our PTO Fundraiser! 🎉🍕 Let’s raise some dough together while enjoying a night of fun, food, and community spirit! 🙌 Swing by between 5 PM and 7 PM to support our school. PLUS… we still have some temporary tattoos ready for our Tat-a-Teacher event tomorrow — don’t miss out on the fun! 😄💪🎨 📍 Peter Piper Pizza 🕔 Tonight | 5 PM – 7 PM See you there, Roadrunner families! 💙⚡ #TatATeacher #RoadrunnerPride #PTOFundraiser #FamilyFunNight #TownAndCountry#SVUSD #PizzaForACause

🎉 Meet Mrs. Haily Lewis – Pueblo Del Sol Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Lewis is a dedicated fourth-grade teacher at Pueblo Del Sol, where she creates an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment that empowers every student to thrive. Her ability to differentiate instruction, implement innovative teaching strategies, and foster a genuine love for learning has led to remarkable student growth and success. Whether through project-based learning, technology integration, or hands-on activities, Mrs. Lewis is always exploring new ways to make learning meaningful and relevant for her students. The Dust Devils are truly honored to have such a passionate and inspiring educator on their team. Thank you, Mrs. Lewis, for all that you do! 🌟 #TeacherOfTheYear #DustDevilPride #InnovativeTeaching #StudentCenteredLearning #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou