Sierra Vista Unified School District

📣 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

🎒🐴 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

📚✨ 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

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.

🌟 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

🎆 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

🌟 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

Wishing all SVUSD families and staff a safe and wonderful Memorial Day weekend. ❤️ 📌 Reminder: All SVUSD offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. 🎓🎉 Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next! 💙🎓✨ #ClassOf2025 #SVUSDPride #MemorialDayWeekend #CongratsGraduates #SVUSDStrong

🎓✨ Earlier this week, we celebrated our incredible Class of 2025 at Scholarship Night — recognizing students who earned scholarships from local, state, and national organizations. 🌟 💰 So far, the Class of 2025 has been offered over $5.5 million in scholarships! One standout is Nathan W, who received over $2 million in scholarship offers — including appointments to several prestigious U.S. Service Academies. He has chosen to attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, where he’ll also play baseball! Nathan was recognized for scholarship offers from: 🔹 West Point 🔹 Naval Academy 🔹 Air Force Academy 🔹 Merchant Marine Academy 🔹 Coast Guard Academy (First four require a Congressional nomination!) Our seniors are heading to colleges across Arizona and the U.S., including Boise State, Jamestown University, and Ottawa University. 📚🌎 A huge thank you to all the organizations that came out to support and present scholarships. We’re proud of our Colts! 💙👏 🎓✨ Let’s celebrate them all tonight at graduation! 🎉 #SVUSDProud #ClassOf2025 #ScholarshipNight #CollegeBound #FutureLeaders #GraduationDay #ColtPride

🎓 Graduation Day is HERE! 🎉 Can’t be there in person? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! 📺 Join us LIVE as we celebrate the amazing achievements of our graduates! 📍 LIVE Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0eMLDBECMA 🕒May 22, 2025 at 7pm A huge THANK YOU to Buena Film and TV, SSVEC, and TWN for making this live stream possible. Your hard work brings this special day to friends and family everywhere! 💛 Let’s celebrate the Class of 2025! 🎉 #GraduationDay #ClassOf[Year] #LiveStreamCelebration

A HUGE thank you to the San Pedro Kiwanis of Sierra Vista for supporting our 5th grade Bolts and Dust Devils throughout the school year! 🎉💙💛 Special appreciation goes to Lolene Paholke for leading this amazing Terrific Kids program and working closely with our fantastic 5th-grade teams at Huachuca Mountain and PDS! This inspiring program recognizes students for reaching their personal goals—and we love celebrating their success in fun and memorable ways! 🙌 🎁 Students received at their last ceremony school-colored baseball caps—blue or white for PDS, and yellow for HME—along with a permanent marker so they could collect autographs from teachers and classmates. It’s a special end-of-year tradition, and many students treasure their hats for years! Each time a student reaches a new goal, they receive a small reward: ⭐ 1st time: certificate, bumper sticker, pencil, and a bag (with school supplies) ⭐ 2nd time: pencil and bookmark ⭐ 3rd time: water bottle and pencil 🌟 Our Super Terrific Kids—those who went above and beyond—received a disposable camera and a photo album to capture their memories! After the celebration, students enjoyed free time outside where they proudly signed each other’s hats. We've even had former students tell us they still have their hat as a keepsake. 💫 Thank you to all the families, friends, businesses, and supporters—and especially the San Pedro Kiwanis—for helping us honor these hardworking, goal-crushing students! We are so proud of them! 🥰 #TerrificKids #GoalGetters #EmpoweringYouth #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict

🎓🐾 Our Kindergarten Roadrunners celebrated their promotion in style! The day was filled with joy as our littlest learners performed proudly, enjoyed a beautiful snack table, and marched through a tunnel of cheering 6th graders! 💙🎶🙌 Our hearts are full of pride, and we can't wait to welcome them back as 1st graders this fall! 💫📚 Thank you to all the families and staff who made this sweet celebration so special. 💐 #RoadrunnerPride #KindergartenPromotion #FutureFirstGraders #SVUSDFamily #GrowingTogether #EndOfYearCelebration #EmpoweringYou