Sierra Vista Unified School District

🎉 PBIS is in full motion at SVUSD! We’re proud to share photos from our most recent PBIS Awards Ceremony, where we celebrated both students and staff who earned the most points for being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe! 🙌 These awards highlight the positive behaviors that help make our schools great places to learn and grow. 👏 We’re proud of our recipients—and of our entire PBIS system! #SVUSDProud #PBIS #PositiveBehavior #RespectfulResponsibleSafe #StudentSuccess #StaffShoutout #EmpoweringYou

🏃‍♂️🏅 Our elementary students from Bella Vista, Huachuca Mountain, Town and Country, Pueblo Del Sol, and Village Meadows came together at Buena High School for their first annual Track Meet—and it was a total blast! 💥 Six events filled the day with energy and excitement: • 100 Meter Dash • 400 Meter Dash • Mile Run (4 laps) • 4 x 100 Meter Relay • Long Jump • Softball Throw 👟 Each school sent 30 student-athletes—5 boys and 5 girls from grades 4–6—who competed in 1 or 2 events each. 🏅 Ribbons were awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of each event! 🙌 A huge thank you to the PE teachers from the five elementary schools for organizing this incredible event, and to the Buena cross country and track athletes for helping run it smoothly! It was an amazing day of sportsmanship, school spirit, and fun. Way to go, future champions! 💪💙💛 #SVUSDProud #ElementaryTrackMeet #FutureAthletes #BoltPride #WolfPackPride #RoadrunnerPride #DustdevilPride #BobcatPride

🌱🔧 From STEM to the Kitchen! 🍽️🥕 Culinary Arts students harvested garlic and carrots from Buena Engineering’s Earthboxes—our innovative subterranean watering system designed to maximize yield with minimal water. The results? Decent-sized carrots and fragrant garlic, ready to inspire some delicious dishes in Culinary class! And we’re not done yet—there’s still a full garlic harvest waiting in our Engineering Agrivoltaics Garden south of the pond. 🌿☀️ #STEMtoTable #EarthboxEngineering #SVUSDpride #SustainabilityInAction #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou

🚀 Buena Engineering Heads to ISEF! 🌍✈️ This past Saturday, five of our amazing Buena High School engineering students departed for Columbus, Ohio to compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) – one of the most prestigious STEM competitions in the world! We are incredibly proud of Robert Little, Jayden Edmunds, Asher Lanzendorfer, Joseph Schaaf, and Landon Martinez as they represent not only Buena but the entire Sierra Vista community on the global stage. A huge thank you to SSVEC for sponsoring this all-expense paid trip, giving our students the opportunity of a lifetime to showcase their innovation and hard work at a week-long competition. 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬 Let’s wish them the best as they share their projects, make global connections, and inspire future engineers everywhere! #BuenaPride #ISEF2025 #AchievingExcellenceTogether #SSVEC #STEMStars #EmpoweringYou

🎉 Yesterday at JCMS, we celebrated all the amazing accomplishments of our 7th and 8th grade students from the second semester! 🏆 Students were recognized for: 🌟 Principal’s List 📘 Honor Roll 📅 95%+ Attendance 🎯 Top PBIS Point Earners 🧮 Highly Proficient in Math & English on the Galileo Test 👏 Student of the Semester (nominated by their teachers) So much to be proud of—way to go, students! 💙💛 #ProudMoment #CoyotePride #StudentSuccess #WeAreSVUSD #EmpoweringYou

🎶✨ Still looking for something to do tonight? Join us for our Buena Choir Concert at the Klein Center for the Performing Arts! 🎤🎼 Our talented students have worked hard all year, and they’re ready to shine on stage! 💫 📍 Klein Center 🕖 Starts at 7 PM 💵 Free and open to the public! Come support our amazing performers — you won’t want to miss it! 🎶👏 #ChoirConcert #StudentTalent #KleinCenter #SVUSDArts #ColtPride #FreeEvent #SupportTheArts #TonightOnly #GoColts #MusicMatters

🏃‍♂️📚 Huachuca Mountain’s "Race into Summer Reading" was a blast! Students and staff showed up in costume and ran a lap around the field to kick off summer reading — and it was hilarious! 😂🎉 A huge thank you to our friends at the Sierra Vista Public Library for joining the fun and encouraging our Bolts to read 1,000 minutes this summer! 💯📖 Let’s do this — Go read, Bolts! ⚡💙 #RaceIntoReading #SummerReadingChallenge #HuachucaMountain #BoltPride #Read1000Minutes #LibraryLove #GoBolts #SVLovesReading #ReadingIsFun #EmpoweringYou

📢 Attention Families with Kindergarten-Age Children! 📢 Do you have a little one who’s eager to start Kindergarten but isn’t quite old enough? 🎒✨ Sierra Vista Unified School District offers early entrance testing for children whose 5th birthday falls between September 1 and January 1 of the upcoming school year. This assessment helps determine if they’re ready to jump into Kindergarten fun! 📝 Testing Dates: June 16th & June 30th ⏳ Sign up early to save your spot! 📞 Have questions? Contact Stacy Jackson-Fesser at 520-515-2743 or visit our website for more details: www.svusd68.org/earlykinder Let’s get your child started on their learning adventure! 🚀🍎 #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to all SVUSD moms! 🌼 We appreciate everything you do and hope your day is filled with love, joy, and relaxation. 💖 Have a wonderful day—you deserve it! 💐 #HappyMothersDay #SVUSD #WeLoveOurMoms

🎉 Last week , we had the joy of welcoming our incoming kindergarten students for the upcoming school year! All of our elementary schools opened their doors for an afternoon of fun for the whole family—complete with scavenger hunts, meet the teacher, table games, a school bus experience, photo booth fun, campus tours, and more! 🚌📸🎲 We were so excited to meet our future students and their families! Missed the event? No problem! Reach out to our Welcome Center or contact your neighborhood school to schedule a tour or get more information. We’d love to hear from you and help you get ready for kindergarten! 💛✏️ #KindergartenReady #SVUSDWelcome

🌮 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