Buena High School

FREE Athletic Physicals for Buena Students! July 16th & 17th at Buena! Please make sure to call the number on the flyer to make an appointment

🌟 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

Open positions

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.

We are looking for a new equipment manager!

📣 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

Summer workouts started today. Did you get better?

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

🎓📣 Buena High School Graduation Traffic & Shuttle Info – Thursday, May 22 🚧 TRAFFIC NOTICE: Charleston Road will be closed from Colombo Ave to Moson Rd from 4:30–10:00 PM for Buena’s graduation ceremony. Please plan ahead and drive carefully as #SVPolice will be directing traffic and setting up cones and signage. 🚗 PARKING INFO: Parking at Buena High School is by parking pass only. Each graduate receives 2 parking passes. Only vehicles displaying STAFF, VIP, or PROJECT GRADUATION passes may enter from Colombo Ave. 🎓GRADUATE passes must approach from Giulio Cesare Ave via Hwy 90, where you will be diverted eastbound onto Charleston Rd to Fighting Colt Dr for access to the student lot (includes handicap parking). Each graduate will receive 2 GRADUATE parking passes for them and their families. 🚍 FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE: All other attendees are encouraged to use our FREE shuttle from the Mall at Sierra Vista (northeast corner between Dillard’s and Applebee’s). Shuttle Start Time: 5:00 PM Runs every 15–20 minutes until 7:00 PM Return service begins immediately after the ceremony, with the last shuttle leaving one hour post-ceremony. 🛑 NO ENTRY TO BUENA GRADUATION PARKING WITHOUT A PASS. 🛣️ Additional Traffic Reminders: Southbound Colombo (from neighborhoods) will be diverted to Campus Dr Northbound Colombo will be diverted to East De Medici Dr Leonardo de Vinci Dr/Charleston Rd intersection: CLOSED Westbound on Charleston (from Tombstone): must have a pass or divert to Moson Rd → Hwy 90 🎉 Let’s celebrate the Class of 2025 safely and smoothly! #SVUSD #BuenaPride #Graduation2025

Soccer

📣 Reminder, Buena Families! Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21st, and Thursday, May 22nd, are half days at Buena due to finals. 📝⏰ Please note that students will be released at 10:30 AM on both days. Make sure to plan accordingly! #BuenaColts #FinalsWeek #HalfDayReminder #PlanAhead #ColtPride

Summer workouts coming soon!

The Buena Track Boys 4x400 relay team has not only won the D-2 state title, but just won the All-State AIA Championship!

🎉 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