✨ Celebrating Dedication. Honoring Legacy. ✨
On Tuesday, we had the privilege of celebrating some of the most dedicated and inspiring members of the Sierra Vista Unified family. 💙
This special evening was all about recognizing the incredible employees who have reached milestone years of service — 10, 15, 20 years and beyond — and honoring those who are beginning an exciting new chapter in retirement.
Together, these 37 outstanding staff members represent an incredible 390 years of service to our students, schools, and community. That impact is immeasurable.
A special thank you to the Education Foundation of Sierra Vista for sponsoring this meaningful event and providing our retirees with a special gift as they begin their next chapter. We are also grateful to Buena Culinary for catering a wonderful reception for our honorees prior to the presentation.
To our longevity honorees and retirees: thank you for your commitment, your passion, and the difference you’ve made in countless lives. You are the heart of what it means to be SVUSD.
#AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou #SVUSD #ThankYou
On Tuesday, we had the privilege of celebrating some of the most dedicated and inspiring members of the Sierra Vista Unified family. 💙
This special evening was all about recognizing the incredible employees who have reached milestone years of service — 10, 15, 20 years and beyond — and honoring those who are beginning an exciting new chapter in retirement.
Together, these 37 outstanding staff members represent an incredible 390 years of service to our students, schools, and community. That impact is immeasurable.
A special thank you to the Education Foundation of Sierra Vista for sponsoring this meaningful event and providing our retirees with a special gift as they begin their next chapter. We are also grateful to Buena Culinary for catering a wonderful reception for our honorees prior to the presentation.
To our longevity honorees and retirees: thank you for your commitment, your passion, and the difference you’ve made in countless lives. You are the heart of what it means to be SVUSD.
#AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou #SVUSD #ThankYou
In the face of heartbreak, our SVUSD family showed the true meaning of compassion and unity. 💙
Following the loss of two beloved members of the Bella Vista Bobcat family, students from across all of our schools came together to create hearts filled with messages of love and support.
On Wednesday evening, after campuses had quieted, our principals walked the halls of Bella Vista, carefully hanging each heart. Together, they filled the office and cafeteria with warmth and surrounded the space between the two classrooms with an outpouring of care—creating a powerful reminder that no one grieves alone.
We are incredibly proud of how our SVUSD family has come together to lift up one another during this difficult time. 💙
#SVUSDTogether #BobcatStrong #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Following the loss of two beloved members of the Bella Vista Bobcat family, students from across all of our schools came together to create hearts filled with messages of love and support.
On Wednesday evening, after campuses had quieted, our principals walked the halls of Bella Vista, carefully hanging each heart. Together, they filled the office and cafeteria with warmth and surrounded the space between the two classrooms with an outpouring of care—creating a powerful reminder that no one grieves alone.
We are incredibly proud of how our SVUSD family has come together to lift up one another during this difficult time. 💙
#SVUSDTogether #BobcatStrong #AchievingExcellenceTogether
🚂 Thank You for Joining the SVUSD Express!
What an incredible turnout at yesterday’s SVUSD Enrollment & Family Fair! Thank you to all of the families—both new and returning—who came out to explore what makes Sierra Vista Unified School District such a special place to learn and grow.
From meeting our amazing teachers and learning about our schools and programs, to enjoying games, photo booths, free books, and prizes—it was a great afternoon filled with connection, excitement, and community.
We are so proud to share all that SVUSD has to offer, including our A+ Schools of Excellence and top-performing elementary schools in Cochise County. Events like this remind us how strong our SVUSD family truly is.
If you weren’t able to attend, we still look forward to connecting with you and helping you get enrolled for the upcoming school year!
✨ Thank you for being part of the journey—we loved having you aboard the SVUSD Express!
#SVUSD #SierraVistaSchools #EnrollmentFair #FamilyEvent #FutureSVUSDStudents
What an incredible turnout at yesterday’s SVUSD Enrollment & Family Fair! Thank you to all of the families—both new and returning—who came out to explore what makes Sierra Vista Unified School District such a special place to learn and grow.
From meeting our amazing teachers and learning about our schools and programs, to enjoying games, photo booths, free books, and prizes—it was a great afternoon filled with connection, excitement, and community.
We are so proud to share all that SVUSD has to offer, including our A+ Schools of Excellence and top-performing elementary schools in Cochise County. Events like this remind us how strong our SVUSD family truly is.
If you weren’t able to attend, we still look forward to connecting with you and helping you get enrolled for the upcoming school year!
✨ Thank you for being part of the journey—we loved having you aboard the SVUSD Express!
#SVUSD #SierraVistaSchools #EnrollmentFair #FamilyEvent #FutureSVUSDStudents
We’d like to take a moment to recognize our outstanding students and staff who were honored this past weekend at the 9th Annual Herald/Review Academic All Stars and Golden Apple Awards 🌟
We are incredibly proud of our Academic All Stars, scholarship recipients, and Golden Apple honorees. These recognitions highlight the hard work, dedication, and excellence happening across our district every day.
👏 Academic All Stars
Elle Mata – Buena High School (Junior)
Elora Chavez – Buena High School (Freshman)
Brilynn Gonzalez – Joyce Clark Middle School (8th Grade)
Brexen Bryson – Joyce Clark Middle School (7th Grade)
Tristyn McClinton – Pueblo Del Sol (6th Grade)
Vincent Turner – Carmichael (5th Grade)
Emma Villegas – Town & Country (5th Grade)
Declan Crossland – Village Meadows (2nd Grade)
🎓 2026 Scholarship Winners
Gretchyn Adams
Paige Goodman
Jason Janssen
Veronica Jimenez
Alannah Murphy
Calee Young
🍎 Golden Apple Honorees
Courtney Ochoa – Pueblo Del Sol Elementary
Kyle Dunlap – Joyce Clark Middle School
Michele Quinones – Village Meadows Elementary
Keri Muscarella – Town & Country Elementary
Laura Peters – Pueblo Del Sol Elementary
Cara Bush – Buena High School
Ryan Taylor – Buena High School
Stefanie Miller – Buena High School
✨ A special congratulations to our very own Laura Peters of Pueblo Del Sol Elementary, who was honored with the Crystal Apple Award on Saturday!
We are so proud of each of these individuals for their dedication, talent, and commitment to excellence. 💙
#SVUSD #AcademicExcellence #GoldenApple #StudentSuccess
We are incredibly proud of our Academic All Stars, scholarship recipients, and Golden Apple honorees. These recognitions highlight the hard work, dedication, and excellence happening across our district every day.
👏 Academic All Stars
Elle Mata – Buena High School (Junior)
Elora Chavez – Buena High School (Freshman)
Brilynn Gonzalez – Joyce Clark Middle School (8th Grade)
Brexen Bryson – Joyce Clark Middle School (7th Grade)
Tristyn McClinton – Pueblo Del Sol (6th Grade)
Vincent Turner – Carmichael (5th Grade)
Emma Villegas – Town & Country (5th Grade)
Declan Crossland – Village Meadows (2nd Grade)
🎓 2026 Scholarship Winners
Gretchyn Adams
Paige Goodman
Jason Janssen
Veronica Jimenez
Alannah Murphy
Calee Young
🍎 Golden Apple Honorees
Courtney Ochoa – Pueblo Del Sol Elementary
Kyle Dunlap – Joyce Clark Middle School
Michele Quinones – Village Meadows Elementary
Keri Muscarella – Town & Country Elementary
Laura Peters – Pueblo Del Sol Elementary
Cara Bush – Buena High School
Ryan Taylor – Buena High School
Stefanie Miller – Buena High School
✨ A special congratulations to our very own Laura Peters of Pueblo Del Sol Elementary, who was honored with the Crystal Apple Award on Saturday!
We are so proud of each of these individuals for their dedication, talent, and commitment to excellence. 💙
#SVUSD #AcademicExcellence #GoldenApple #StudentSuccess
✨🪄 Wands up, SVUSD! The stage is set and the magic is real!
Our Buena Fine Arts Production students are bringing the wizarding world to life with **Harry Potter and the Cursed Child** — and you’re invited to step beyond Platform 9¾ for a night of adventure, friendship, and a little theatrical mischief! ⚡🎭
📅 February 27 & 28
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Klein Center for the Performing Arts at Buena High School
🎟 Tickets: $7(online or cash at the door)
Expect spellbinding scenes, incredible student talent, and moments that will leave you cheering louder than a Quidditch final! 🧹💫 Grab your friends, wear your house colors, and join us for an unforgettable evening of magic on stage.
✨ Mischief managed… until curtain call! #BuenaFineArts #StageMagic #WizardingWorld
Our Buena Fine Arts Production students are bringing the wizarding world to life with **Harry Potter and the Cursed Child** — and you’re invited to step beyond Platform 9¾ for a night of adventure, friendship, and a little theatrical mischief! ⚡🎭
📅 February 27 & 28
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Klein Center for the Performing Arts at Buena High School
🎟 Tickets: $7(online or cash at the door)
Expect spellbinding scenes, incredible student talent, and moments that will leave you cheering louder than a Quidditch final! 🧹💫 Grab your friends, wear your house colors, and join us for an unforgettable evening of magic on stage.
✨ Mischief managed… until curtain call! #BuenaFineArts #StageMagic #WizardingWorld
⏰🚨 Early Dismissal Reminder! 🚨⏰
It’s a half day at our elementary schools today!
🕚 Release time: 11:15 AM
This early release allows our sites to host Parent-Teacher Conferences—thank you for being such an important part of our school community! 💙🏫
It’s a half day at our elementary schools today!
🕚 Release time: 11:15 AM
This early release allows our sites to host Parent-Teacher Conferences—thank you for being such an important part of our school community! 💙🏫
🐝✨ Spelling Bee Champions! ✨🐝
We are so proud of all of our incredible spellers who competed in this year’s school spelling bees—what an amazing display of hard work and talent!
🎉 Congratulations to our district winners:
🥇 1st Place: Alivia, 4th grade – Village Meadows
🥈2nd Place: Emma, 5th grade – Town & Country
🥉 3rd Place: Keira, 5th grade – Village Meadows
Alivia and Emma will go on to represent SVUSD at the County Spelling Bee on February 7th! 🐝📚
Congrats to all our amazing spellers, and best of luck to Alivia and Emma—we’ll be cheering you on! 💙🎉 #AchievingExcellenceTogether
We are so proud of all of our incredible spellers who competed in this year’s school spelling bees—what an amazing display of hard work and talent!
🎉 Congratulations to our district winners:
🥇 1st Place: Alivia, 4th grade – Village Meadows
🥈2nd Place: Emma, 5th grade – Town & Country
🥉 3rd Place: Keira, 5th grade – Village Meadows
Alivia and Emma will go on to represent SVUSD at the County Spelling Bee on February 7th! 🐝📚
Congrats to all our amazing spellers, and best of luck to Alivia and Emma—we’ll be cheering you on! 💙🎉 #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Dear SVUSD Families,
We are excited to invite you to Talk with Terri, a special community listening event with Superintendent Terri Romo.
Thursday, January 29
5:00–6:00 PM
Rothery Education Conference Room
This event is not a presentation or formal meeting—it is a listening tour designed specifically for Superintendent Romo to hear directly from our families. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to share their questions, concerns, experiences, and ideas as we work together to support students and strengthen our schools.
Superintendent Romo’s priority is to listen, learn, and better understand what matters most to you. Your voice is important, and your feedback will help inform the future of Sierra Vista Unified School District.
Everyone is welcome, and we encourage all families to attend and take part in this open, welcoming conversation about our schools, our community, and our future.
We hope you will join us for this important opportunity to be heard.
We are excited to invite you to Talk with Terri, a special community listening event with Superintendent Terri Romo.
Thursday, January 29
5:00–6:00 PM
Rothery Education Conference Room
This event is not a presentation or formal meeting—it is a listening tour designed specifically for Superintendent Romo to hear directly from our families. This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to share their questions, concerns, experiences, and ideas as we work together to support students and strengthen our schools.
Superintendent Romo’s priority is to listen, learn, and better understand what matters most to you. Your voice is important, and your feedback will help inform the future of Sierra Vista Unified School District.
Everyone is welcome, and we encourage all families to attend and take part in this open, welcoming conversation about our schools, our community, and our future.
We hope you will join us for this important opportunity to be heard.
Today we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🌈
He taught us to be kind, fair, and to stand up for what is right.
Let’s remember his dream by using our words to help, our actions to care, and our hearts to include everyone. 💙
We hope everyone enjoys their day off, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back at school tomorrow! 😊
Thank you Signal Energy!!!
Signal Energy adopted Bella Vista for their Babacomari Giveback. They supplied every student with a Christmas present, supplied each classroom with a gift bag and a gift, and provided all staff with a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings and Yeti mugs! You are truly appreciated and Bella Vista is blessed that you adopted us!
Signal Energy adopted Bella Vista for their Babacomari Giveback. They supplied every student with a Christmas present, supplied each classroom with a gift bag and a gift, and provided all staff with a hot chocolate bar with all the fixings and Yeti mugs! You are truly appreciated and Bella Vista is blessed that you adopted us!
All district and school offices will be closed for Winter Break as we take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the season.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on January 5, when students return to school.
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and relaxing winter break!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! 🎄✨
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on January 5, when students return to school.
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and relaxing winter break!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! 🎄✨
We’re Hiring: School Nurses Needed to Support Our Students!
Our district is currently seeking compassionate, dedicated School Nurses to join our team and help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our students.
School nursing is a uniquely rewarding opportunity that offers:
✔️ Consistent daytime hours
✔️ Established student caseloads and the chance to build meaningful relationships
✔️ All school holidays and breaks off
✔️ Arizona State Retirement System benefits
✔️ A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise
We encourage our families, staff, and community members to share with others who may be interested in making a difference in our schools.
If you or someone you know is an RN looking for a purposeful and family-friendly career, we invite you to apply today with Sierra Vista Unified School District 68 and become part of a team committed to the health and success of every student. If you have questions, please call 520-515-2738.
Apply now: https://www.applitrack.com/SVUSD/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Professional%3a+Non-Teaching
Help us spread the word—your share could help us find our next great school nurse!
Our district is currently seeking compassionate, dedicated School Nurses to join our team and help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our students.
School nursing is a uniquely rewarding opportunity that offers:
✔️ Consistent daytime hours
✔️ Established student caseloads and the chance to build meaningful relationships
✔️ All school holidays and breaks off
✔️ Arizona State Retirement System benefits
✔️ A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise
We encourage our families, staff, and community members to share with others who may be interested in making a difference in our schools.
If you or someone you know is an RN looking for a purposeful and family-friendly career, we invite you to apply today with Sierra Vista Unified School District 68 and become part of a team committed to the health and success of every student. If you have questions, please call 520-515-2738.
Apply now: https://www.applitrack.com/SVUSD/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Professional%3a+Non-Teaching
Help us spread the word—your share could help us find our next great school nurse!
🌟 Steps for Service Glow Walk! 🌟
Join our Buena High School Student Council on Monday, November 10th, from 6:00–7:30 PM, for an evening of fun, fitness, and community giving! 🏃♀️💡
Every participant will receive a punch card, and for every mile completed, Student Council will make a donation to a local veterans organization 🇺🇸.
✨ Event Highlights:
Prizes for each lap completed 🎁
Delicious food trucks 🍔
Community organizations on-site 🤝
All happening at the BHS Loveless football field!
Bring your friends, family, and school spirit and help us support our veterans while lighting up the night! 💙💛
#StepsForService #BuenaPride #GoColts #CommunityStrong #VeteransDay #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Join our Buena High School Student Council on Monday, November 10th, from 6:00–7:30 PM, for an evening of fun, fitness, and community giving! 🏃♀️💡
Every participant will receive a punch card, and for every mile completed, Student Council will make a donation to a local veterans organization 🇺🇸.
✨ Event Highlights:
Prizes for each lap completed 🎁
Delicious food trucks 🍔
Community organizations on-site 🤝
All happening at the BHS Loveless football field!
Bring your friends, family, and school spirit and help us support our veterans while lighting up the night! 💙💛
#StepsForService #BuenaPride #GoColts #CommunityStrong #VeteransDay #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Pizza & Bingo night was a great success! This was the biggest turnout for any parent engagement activity that we've ever had!
Don't forget today is a half day and students are dismissed at 11:15! Have a great weekend!
📢 Half Day Reminder!
Today is a half day for all SVUSD schools:
✅ Buena releases at 10:30 AM
✅ Elementary schools release at 11:15 AM
✅ JCMS releases at 12:30 PM
✅ Preschool will have its normal afternoon session
🍂 Next week is Fall Break — enjoy the time off!
📅 Classes resume on Tuesday, October 14.
#SVUSD #AchievingExcellenceTogether #FallBreak
Today is a half day for all SVUSD schools:
✅ Buena releases at 10:30 AM
✅ Elementary schools release at 11:15 AM
✅ JCMS releases at 12:30 PM
✅ Preschool will have its normal afternoon session
🍂 Next week is Fall Break — enjoy the time off!
📅 Classes resume on Tuesday, October 14.
#SVUSD #AchievingExcellenceTogether #FallBreak
On Friday, September 19th, your Buena Colts take on Tucson High under the lights, and we want the stands packed with Colt pride! 💙🐴💛
Homecoming isn’t just about football—it’s about celebrating our school, our community, and our alumni. Whether you’re a current student, proud parent, or a Buena alum ready to relive the magic, we’d love to see YOU in the crowd!
✨ Grab your blue and white, bring your school spirit, and join us for an unforgettable night! ✨
Let’s make this Homecoming one to remember—see you Friday night, Colt Nation! 💙💛
Homecoming isn’t just about football—it’s about celebrating our school, our community, and our alumni. Whether you’re a current student, proud parent, or a Buena alum ready to relive the magic, we’d love to see YOU in the crowd!
✨ Grab your blue and white, bring your school spirit, and join us for an unforgettable night! ✨
Let’s make this Homecoming one to remember—see you Friday night, Colt Nation! 💙💛
Bella Vista is celebrating Attendance Awareness Month by have 3 dress up days in September. September 10 is head for success by arriving on time -wear your hat day. September 17 is save the day by being in class everyday - wear your superhero t-shirt day and September 24 is attend today, achieve tomorrow - wear your high school or college themed shirts day. Congratulations to Ms. Lepley's kindergarten homeroom for have the highest attendance rate in August with a 94.69%, just shy of our schoolwide 95% goal! Way to go!!! The competition is on and we are excited to see who will have the best attendance rate for September!
Come on out to Bella Vista on Thursday, August 14th, from 4:00 - 5:30 PM as Title 1 Spotlights Bella Vista. Learn all about our Title 1 program, our curriculum, how to sign up for rooms, PBIS rewards, ParentVue and so much more. Can't wait to see you there!
Happy Monday Bobcat families!
We had our Kickoff PBIS Assembly on Friday! We reviewed our PBIS Bobcat Code: Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible in the hallways, the classroom, the bathroom, the cafeteria and on the playground. Ask your kiddos about how they can follow the PBIS Bobcat Code!
We had our Kickoff PBIS Assembly on Friday! We reviewed our PBIS Bobcat Code: Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible in the hallways, the classroom, the bathroom, the cafeteria and on the playground. Ask your kiddos about how they can follow the PBIS Bobcat Code!
