Back to School

Dear Buena Families,

We are excited to welcome our students and families back for a new school year. Please see the information below regarding some activities this month. 

Colt Days: Next week we will begin our Colt Days. This is an opportunity for students to pick up their students IDs, pay for a parking pass, get school year information, pick up their Chromebooks if they do not have one yet, and other things. Please check out our webpage for more information to include times and what will be available: https://sites.google.com/svusd68.org/coltdays/home 

New Student Orientation: We will be hosting a new student orientation on July 22. This is an opportunity for students to meet other students from BHS, learn what it means to be a Colt, and participate in activities to get to know the school and prepare fo the upcoming school year. Please click on this link to register for the event: https://forms.gle/5nT3P8WPV9hjgvX29 

Student Schedules: We will be releasing schedules on ParentVue and StudentVue prior to school starting. Counselors do not begin working until July 25th so if you email, please understand that they will not reach back until then. 

Colt Walkabout: Please join us on July 26th for Colt Walkabout. Staff will be here from 9-11AM so students can walk their schedule prior to the first day of school and meet some of their teachers. 

First Day of School: July 30th is the first day of school. Students will be released at 12PM. The first day of school is an early release date, students will attend all 6 periods. Lunch will be determined by your student’s 4th period class. A bell schedule will be sent prior to school starting.

School Schedule:  

  • Daily Schedule:

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday school begins at 7:20 and students are released at 2:15.

    • Wednesday school releases at 12PM. 

  • Lunches are determined by their 4th period teacher

Open House: Will be held August 13th 5PM-7PM. You will have the opportunity to rotate to all of your student’s classrooms and receive an overview regarding the curriculum for each class. 

School Bus Routes: Please visit our transportation website for bus route information and times. This page will continue to be updated prior to school starting: https://www.svusd68.org/o/svusd/page/transportation

School Breakfast and Lunch Program: Students have the opportunity to eat breakfast and lunch via our school lunch program. To view our menus, fill out our free and reduced food application, or learn more about the program please visit: https://www.svusd68.org/o/svusd/page/child-nutrition-and-food-services

Job Opportunities at SVUSD: Are you looking to make some extra money and spend time supporting the academic success of students at our schools? Join our SVUSD Staff! Visit https://www.svusd68.org/o/svusd/page/human-resources for more information about openings within the district. 

Administration Responsibilities: If you have any questions or concerns related to a student, please contact the appropriate administrator. 

Mr. Clayton Cox - Assistant Principal Student Support  and Social Studies clayton.cox@svps.k12.az.us 

Mr. Cole Colvin - Assistant Principal Activities and Athletics and Science  cole.colvin@svps.k12.az.us BHS.Athletics@svps.k12.az.us 

Mrs. Cassi DePiazza - Assistant Principal Exceptional Student Programs and Math cassandra.depiazza@svps.k12.az.us BHS.ESS@svps.k12.az.us 

Ms. Kathryn Wright - Assistant Principal, Academic Programs and English kathryn.wright@svps.k12.az.us 

Mrs. Nicole Young - Principal nicole.young@svps.k12.az.us 

If you are in need of general assistance, please contact buenainfo@svps.k12.az.us so we can best assist you.

Thank you,

Buena Administration