Huge congratulations to all of our student-athletes who signed to play at the collegiate level!
🌟 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
🎭 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
Bryson Haymore was selected as the Male Athlete of the Week for his instrumental performance in both wins against Flowing Wells batting .428 in both games, driving in 7 runs, hitting a grand slam homerun to give his team breathing room in the second meeting, and opening it up for the team when the energy was down. The team never looked back and secured its 20th win of the season.
Annette Rice was selected as the Female Athlete of the Week for her coachability and willingness to try new techniques to improve. She keeps a positive attitude in practice and match play. Additionally, she is an awesome student and is involved in choir, band, and other clubs
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🎉 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
And a third playoff team for the spring!
🌟 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
Good luck to girls tennis today as they try to be another spring sport to get their ticket to the state playoffs today.
🎉🏆 We are so proud of our Buena High School Engineering students! 🏆🎉
Our SkillsUSA Engineering teams showed incredible talent and dedication at the State Competition, and their hard work paid off!
🔧🥈 2nd Place – Career Pathways: Industrial & Engineering
👏 Congratulations to Quintin L., Camilo A., and Jack C. for making the podium!
🔩🥇 1st Place – Engineering Tech: Design
👏 Huge congrats to Calee Y., Jessalyn L., and Kimberly L. for taking home first place and qualifying to represent Arizona at Nationals this summer in Atlanta, Georgia! 🇺🇸✈️
Your creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills are truly inspiring. Way to go, Colts! 🐎💙
#BuenaPride #SkillsUSA #EngineeringExcellence #FutureEngineers #ColtNation #SVUSD #NationalsBound #STEMSuccess #EmpoweringYou
Hailey Larson- Hailey was a key component in her games against Desert View and Casa Grande. She batted .642 and had 10 RBI's across all 3 games.
Ricardo Brooks- Ricardo has steadily improved in his first year on the track team at Buena. He set a personal best in the 200m and was a critical leg on the 1st place 4x400m relay, also a season best in that event.
We have our second spring sport to qualify for the AIA state tournament! So much more to come!
🚨 Attention Juniors & Seniors! 🚨
Are you interested in the U.S. Coast Guard? 🌊⚓️
A Coast Guard representative will be on campus during Colt Time on May 2nd to answer all your questions about life in the Coast Guard, training, career paths, and more!
Whether you're considering enlisting, exploring future opportunities, or just curious about their mission — this is your chance to learn directly from the source.
📅 When: May 2nd during Colt Time
🖊️ Sign up now to reserve your spot for this informative session! https://forms.gle/1Rs8QjKtqVfm2eyu8
#USCoastGuard #FutureReady #CareerExploration #ColtPride #CoastGuardOpportunities #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou
Please congratulate the 2025 5A Southern Baseball Region champs!!!!!!
Baseball and softball senior night!
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🎉🏆 Meet Our Buena High School Teacher of the Year: Ms. Amy Martinez!
We’re proud to recognize Ms. Amy Martinez, our outstanding Engineering and AP Computer Science (Career & Technical Education) teacher, as Buena High School’s Teacher of the Year! 💙🔧📐
Ms. Martinez fosters a positive, inclusive classroom environment where every student feels supported, valued, and motivated to succeed. She masterfully blends traditional and modern teaching methods, using project-based learning and innovative strategies to spark curiosity and encourage critical thinking.
Congratulations, Ms. Martinez! Your passion and dedication inspire us all. 💛
#BuenaPride #TeacherOfTheYear #CTE #EngineeringEducation #InspiringExcellence #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict
🌸🐣 Wishing All SVUSD Families and Staff a Wonderful Spring Weekend!
Please note that all SVUSD schools and offices, including the District Office, will be closed from April 18th through April 21st for the spring holiday weekend.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful break and a very Happy Easter to those who celebrate! 🌷💛
#SVUSD #SpringWeekend #FamilyTime #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict
Senior night for boys tennis!
