Sierra Vista Unified School District

Happy National School Counselor Week Dr. Ross!!! Dr. Carolyn Ross is the Counselor at Joyce Clark Middle School. "One of the greatest things about being Counselor at Joyce Clark Middle School is helping students between elementary and high school. There is so much change during this time for students and their families and Counselor Dr. Carolyn Ross finds joy in helping JCMS students, families and staff during this transition. She tries to bring out the best in each student and staff as she helps students make good choices and remain safe, respectful and responsible each day. " Thank you for #HelpingStudentsDreamBig

Our first counselor to celebrate during National School Counselors Week is Ms. Weber from Village Meadows. Let's meet Ms. Weber! "I am the school counselor and PBIS Tier II Team Leader at Village Meadows Elementary school. I love being a school counselor because of the relationships I get to build with my students! I get to be there for support during tough times and to cheer-on and celebrate our students’ successes every year they’re with us. My favorite part of being a counselor is helping students who drop-in for support with friendship skills and conflict resolution- it’s so rewarding to help students navigate their day-to-day lives and learn some new skills to take out into the real world!" Thank you Ms. Weber for #HelpingStudentsDreamBig

Buena High has been cleared of any threat and classes have resumed as normal. SVPS will still be on campus as they finish their investigation.

Buena High has changed from a Lock Down to a Shelter in Place. Classes will resume as normal within the building, Sierra Vista Police Department will remain on scene continuing their investigation. During a Shelter in Place the campus does still remain closed to outside visitors. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

School counselors help students in more ways than you may know. This week we celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2023. All week we will feature one of our amazing counselors and what they to #HelpingStudentsDreamBig.

There is still plenty of time to check out the proposed new science curriculum. Check out our news page for presentations, videos, questions and even a view at the student portal. https://www.svusd68.org/article/977752

Friday, February 3rd is a half day for all of the Elementary Schools in order to have Parent Teacher Conferences. Students will get out at 11:15 am.

This morning the smoke alarm at Huachuca Mountain went around off due to a high volume of smoke in the kitchen. The staff and students were all evacuated from the building and the fire department was called. Students and staff were outside for approximately 15 minutes before the fire department allowed everyone back in the buildings. The smoke was a result of a piece of kitchen equipment, at no time were flames visible in the area or any immediate threat to student and staff safety. Thank you to all the staff and students for following our fire/smoke alarm procedures and putting safety first. We would also like to thank the Sierra Vista Fire Department for their quick response. All activities and classes have resumed as normal.

Yesterday we held the 2nd annual SVUSD68 Spelling Bee. The 14 participants were the champions and runner-ups from each elementary and our middle school. Congratulations to all of our school winners for making it to the district wide Spelling Bee! After 17 rounds with 106 words called, January was the championship word. SVUSD68 2023 Champion is Quinn H. a 6th grader from Huachuca Mountain Elementary. And our runner-up, Landen M. a 4th grader from Village Meadows Elementary gave it his all! Quinn will be representing SVUSD68 at the Cochise County Regional Spelling Bee next month! Good Luck, Quinn!

SVUSD is excited to have our second Governing Board meeting of the new year. At our last meeting, new and re-elected members Kale Kiyabu, Donald Lee and Hollie Sheriff were sworn in by Jacqui Clay, Cochise County School Superintendent. Join us tonight for the Governing Board Meeting at 6pm in the Governing Board Room or streaming on our YouTube channel

SVUSD Curriculum Office is hosting a presentation about the proposed new science curriculum on Thursday, January 19th from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Rothery Education Center Conference Room. During the presentation representatives from both programs, Inspire Science and BRW AP Science, will walk through their respective programs and take questions from the attendees. 5:00-5:05 Welcome & explanation of our process by Terri Romo, Assistant Superintendent 5:05-5:25 Presentation from Inspire Science 5:25-5:35 Community questions for Inspire Science 5:35-5:40 Transition to BRW AP Science 5:40-5:50 Presentation from BRW AP Science 5:50-6:00 Community questions BRW AP Science Any questions that cannot be answered during the presentation will be sent to the companies for a reply and the district will post the answers on our website. If you would like to submit questions for the company please print from the link below and bring it with you to the event. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2408/svusd/2704418/_Science_Curriculum_Questions_Form__1_.pdf

All schools and offices will be closed tomorrow in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

SVUSD has selected a new Science Curriculum for all grade levels. The proposed curriculum is available for public viewing and comments until Monday, March 6th. To view the curriculum stop by the Curriculum Office in the Rothery Education Center Room 403, Monday thru Friday from 8am-3pm. Scheduled appointments can also be made by calling 520-515-2742.

Due to a sewer line break, tonight's governing board meeting will be held in the Rothery Education Center Conference Room.

Winter break has begun! All SVUSD schools and offices will be closed for the Winter Break. School begins again on Wednesday, January 4th. We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year. Can't wait to see you all in 2023!!

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. Thank you and please be safe.

Students at Town & Country Elementary got to take part in a little holiday cheer and decorate gingerbread men cookies. But, these were not any ordinary gingerbread men. Buena Culinary students made the cookies using cookie cutters that were designed and printed by Buena Engineering students using a 3D printer. Once the template was created, it traveled to the Auto Shop and students used their metalworking skills to make the cookie cutters. The cookie cutters headed back to the student’s kitchen where the dough was rolled out and baked. Buena Culinary students then headed to Town & Country with the giant cookies, candy and frosting and worked with the elementary students to decorate the gingerbread men. Everyone had a blast and the first graders were so happy to have the big kids come to their class and work with them. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this holiday cheer happen!!!

Buena Fine Arts Productions brings you a comedy-filled, children’s holiday musical, fit for all ages. The Day Before Christmas follows a cold-hearted Jack Frost and sweet Suzie Snowflake as they get in a big argument on… the day before Christmas! Jack causes chaos, while Santa and his crew have work to do! While the others prepare for Christmas, a team of elves and reindeer attempt to warm Jack’s heart and save the holiday. Will Jack’s plan be successful? Or will Santa’s troupe come through and take to the skies? Come and find out! Join us December 1st and 2nd at The Klein Center for an evening full of fun! Doors will open at 6:30pm and the show will begin at 7:00pm. Tickets will be $5 at the door. Bring the whole family, we can’t wait to see you there!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

All school and district offices will be closed Monday, November 21st through Friday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving Break. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving break.