Buena High School

Buena JROTC and the Stocking Stuffer Program! This past holiday season, Buena High School's JROTC helped out with the Stocking Stuffer Program! Buena High School's Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) sponsored 10 children to the Stocking Stuffer Program, which helped provide clothing for 648 children in Sierra Vista, Huachuca City, Tombstone, and Palominas communities. The Stocking Stuffer Program is managed by Just Kids, Inc. and involves many other volunteers from the community. Buena JROTC's generosity touched the lives of so many children and made family life a little happier during the holiday season. Thank you to Buena JROTC for enhancing the lives of children in the area! Buena JROTC also participates in many other activities throughout the community, such as food drives, car washes, and more! Thank you for all you do and keep up the great work Buena JROTC!

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!

This week, Buena nursing and home health students had the opportunity to learn about hospice care. Team members from Casa de la Paz Hospice joined the students in class and talked about the care they provide to patients and families and the role it plays in healthcare. This is just one example of how local community supports our Buena CTE programs. Thank you to Casa de la Paz Hospice for providing our students this learning opportunity.

Need dinner tomorrow? Colt JROTC Parents Club is hosting a fundraiser at the Sierra Vista Panda Express on Wednesday, January 25t. Mention this fundraiser and 20% of your order total will be donated to the club. https://www.community-fundraiser.com/fundraiser/events/promotions/99618711-e6ea-0621-7daa-74571adb3bb1/en/landing

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!!

The 2022-2023 Yearbook and Senior Ads are on sale now!!! Order your Senior Ad by February 1st to be sure it makes it in the Yearbook. Click the link below to place your order: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/general/homepage?portal=true

Here is the bell schedule for Buena for Tuesday, December 13th.

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. Breakfast will still be served but only cereal. Buena will not have zero hour. Thank you.

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!!!

Join us tomorrow night for Buena Band's Annual Holiday Concert!

On Monday, students from the EMS class had the opportunity to meet with a crew from PHI. Students were able to ask questions and explore what makes these medical helicopters so important to our community.

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!

The DECA Virtual Business Challenge Results Are In! Buena DECA did an outstanding job at this year's first round of the DECA VBC! Skills were tested and showcased through a certain simulated game-like Virtual Business environment. The marketing students worked hard to find the most efficient system for their respective track, and their efforts are reflected in the standings! Many students placed in the state, regional, and national level! For Entrepreneurship, nine of the top ten students that placed in the state were from Buena! Nathan Green placed second in the state and Jason Janssen placed third! For Fashion, two Buena marketing students placed in the top ten in the state, with George McLachlan placing second! For Restaurant, four Buena marketing students placed in the top ten in the state! For the DECA Hotel Challenge, two Buena marketing students placed in the top ten in the state! Two Buena marketing students placed in the top ten in the state for Sports! In Accounting, one Buena Marketing placed in the top ten in the state as well! A big congratulations to all those who placed!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

On October 6th at the Cochise College Benson Center, students from DECA, HOSA, and Skills USA spent an entire school-day working as a team to prepare for the best year for their respective student organization! Specifically, Marketing, Film and TV, Nursing, and Sports Medicine attended this event. The start time was 8:30 am, the end time was 2:30 pm, and lunch was provided. Throughout the day, the students learned about leadership, officer duties, designing an agenda, student organization constitution/bylaws, developing a program of work, submitting dues, running a chapter meeting, and building a team flag! There was also a session for the advisors! With their newly gained knowledge, Buena High School's chapter officers are ready for a great year!

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.