We proudly celebrate the incredible educators who have been named our 2026 SVUSD Teachers of the Year! 🍎✨
These outstanding teachers go above and beyond every single day to inspire students, build meaningful relationships, and create classrooms where learning thrives. Their dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence truly represent what it means to be part of SVUSD.
👏 Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year:
⭐ Bella Vista Kindergarten – Paloma Lepley
⭐ Carmichael Kindergarten – Kerry Ingold
⭐ Huachuca Mountain PE – Jessica Eikenberry
⭐ PDS Counselor – Courtney Ochoa
⭐ Town & Country 4th Grade – Tammy Jones
⭐ Village Meadows 4th Grade – Cindy Avery
⭐ JCMS Culinary – Dawn Wolslagel
⭐ Buena Science – Wendy Mehl
🏆 And congratulations to our Overall SVUSD Teacher of the Year: Cindy Avery!
Over the next several days, we will be highlighting each of these amazing educators and sharing what makes them so special to their students, schools, and the entire SVUSD family.
Thank you for all you do to empower students and help us continue Achieving Excellence Together! 💙 #SVUSD #TeacherOfTheYear #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou
These outstanding teachers go above and beyond every single day to inspire students, build meaningful relationships, and create classrooms where learning thrives. Their dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence truly represent what it means to be part of SVUSD.
👏 Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year:
⭐ Bella Vista Kindergarten – Paloma Lepley
⭐ Carmichael Kindergarten – Kerry Ingold
⭐ Huachuca Mountain PE – Jessica Eikenberry
⭐ PDS Counselor – Courtney Ochoa
⭐ Town & Country 4th Grade – Tammy Jones
⭐ Village Meadows 4th Grade – Cindy Avery
⭐ JCMS Culinary – Dawn Wolslagel
⭐ Buena Science – Wendy Mehl
🏆 And congratulations to our Overall SVUSD Teacher of the Year: Cindy Avery!
Over the next several days, we will be highlighting each of these amazing educators and sharing what makes them so special to their students, schools, and the entire SVUSD family.
Thank you for all you do to empower students and help us continue Achieving Excellence Together! 💙 #SVUSD #TeacherOfTheYear #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou
What an incredible day at last week’s Elementary Track Day! 🏃♂️🏃♀️💨
Students from all of our elementary schools came together at Buena High School to compete in a fun-filled day of track and field events. From sprints and relays to long jump and mile runs, our students gave it their all, showed amazing sportsmanship, and had an absolute blast!
A huge thank you to all of our PE teachers for helping organize this fantastic event — especially Coach Mac from Huachuca Mountain Elementary School for all of the hard work and coordination that made the day such a success.
We also want to give a special shout out to the Buena Track & Field student-athletes and Coach Bristow for volunteering their time and helping encourage our future Colts throughout the day!
And finally, thank you to Ed Morse Automotive Group
for generously sponsoring t-shirts for every student participant. Your support helped make the day even more memorable for our students!
#AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou #ElementaryTrackDay #FutureColts
Students from all of our elementary schools came together at Buena High School to compete in a fun-filled day of track and field events. From sprints and relays to long jump and mile runs, our students gave it their all, showed amazing sportsmanship, and had an absolute blast!
A huge thank you to all of our PE teachers for helping organize this fantastic event — especially Coach Mac from Huachuca Mountain Elementary School for all of the hard work and coordination that made the day such a success.
We also want to give a special shout out to the Buena Track & Field student-athletes and Coach Bristow for volunteering their time and helping encourage our future Colts throughout the day!
And finally, thank you to Ed Morse Automotive Group
for generously sponsoring t-shirts for every student participant. Your support helped make the day even more memorable for our students!
#AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou #ElementaryTrackDay #FutureColts
Carmichael Senior Walk
Please help us spread the word to former Carmichael Bears that a Senior Walk will take place May 18th at 1PM. Below is a link to the Google Form for graduating seniors to sign up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVUsp6VaL-jecnYlU6kCu7FTFo6369UdiqlEo2ybxwGIq05Q/viewform?usp=preview
Please help us spread the word to former Carmichael Bears that a Senior Walk will take place May 18th at 1PM. Below is a link to the Google Form for graduating seniors to sign up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVUsp6VaL-jecnYlU6kCu7FTFo6369UdiqlEo2ybxwGIq05Q/viewform?usp=preview
Happy Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with passion, dedication, and heart. Our principals go above and beyond every single day to support students, staff, and families—creating positive, thriving school communities where everyone can succeed.
We are so grateful for our amazing team of principals. Your leadership inspires us, your commitment drives us, and your impact makes all the difference.
Thank you for all that you do! 💙 #PrincipalAppreciationDay #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools with passion, dedication, and heart. Our principals go above and beyond every single day to support students, staff, and families—creating positive, thriving school communities where everyone can succeed.
We are so grateful for our amazing team of principals. Your leadership inspires us, your commitment drives us, and your impact makes all the difference.
Thank you for all that you do! 💙 #PrincipalAppreciationDay #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Our elementary students had a fantastic morning at Buena High School, where they were invited to the Klein Center for the Performing Arts for a special performance of Miss Nelson Is Missing!!
Our talented Buena Theatre Arts students brought this classic children’s story to life in a fun and engaging way—creating an unforgettable experience just for our younger learners. From laughter to excitement, it was clear that fun was had by all!
We love opportunities like this to connect our schools and showcase our amazing Colts to our future Colts. The future is bright! 🎭💛
Our talented Buena Theatre Arts students brought this classic children’s story to life in a fun and engaging way—creating an unforgettable experience just for our younger learners. From laughter to excitement, it was clear that fun was had by all!
We love opportunities like this to connect our schools and showcase our amazing Colts to our future Colts. The future is bright! 🎭💛
✨ 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
We would like to extend our appreciation to Shatavia Morris, the education chair for the NAACP, and the NAACP organization for donating books for our book vending machine!
🚂 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
🚂✨ All Aboard, SVUSD Families! ✨🚂
We’re bringing back the fun of our Read Across America Title I Family Night—but even BIGGER and BETTER! 🎉
Join us for the SVUSD Enrollment & Family Fair on:
📅 April 1
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 The Rothery Education Center
Come enjoy an afternoon packed with:
🎮 Games
📸 Photo Booth
📚 FREE books for students
🎉 Prizes & family fun
PLUS—we’re hosting our Enrollment Fair at the same time! 🙌
Know a family new to the area or thinking about SVUSD? Bring them along and help us show off how amazing the SVUSD Express really is! 🚂💙
Let’s fill the station with smiles, laughter, and community—we can’t wait to see you there!
#SVUSD #FamilyFun #EnrollmentFair #CommunityEvent #AllAboard
We’re bringing back the fun of our Read Across America Title I Family Night—but even BIGGER and BETTER! 🎉
Join us for the SVUSD Enrollment & Family Fair on:
📅 April 1
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 The Rothery Education Center
Come enjoy an afternoon packed with:
🎮 Games
📸 Photo Booth
📚 FREE books for students
🎉 Prizes & family fun
PLUS—we’re hosting our Enrollment Fair at the same time! 🙌
Know a family new to the area or thinking about SVUSD? Bring them along and help us show off how amazing the SVUSD Express really is! 🚂💙
Let’s fill the station with smiles, laughter, and community—we can’t wait to see you there!
#SVUSD #FamilyFun #EnrollmentFair #CommunityEvent #AllAboard
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
Queen Mine Tour, Bisbee
Our 3rd graders had an unforgettable adventure at the Copper Queen Mine in Bisbee! ⛏️ Bundled up in jackets (it’s a chilly 47° underground!), they suited up with hard hats, slickers, and miner headlamps before riding the underground train into the mine. What an amazing hands-on way to bring Arizona history to life!
Recently our 1st and 2nd graders went on an unforgettable field trip to Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch!
Experiences like this bring classroom lessons to life. Students not only discovered more about animals and their habitats, but they also practiced responsibility, curiosity, and respect for living things. Seeing their smiles and hearing their laughter made it clear just how meaningful hands-on learning can be.
We are incredibly fortunate that our students are able to participate in enriching trips like this thanks to the generous support of tax credit donations. Your contributions make these memorable, educational experiences possible, and we are truly grateful for the opportunities they provide our students.
We are proud to celebrate our PBIS Students of the Month!
Each month, teachers select one student from their classroom who consistently demonstrates our PBIS expectations of being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.
Congratulations to all of our PBIS Students of the Month! Thank you for helping make our school a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
✨🪄 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
Recently, our School Safety Officer at Carmichael Elementary School spent time with our 5th and 6th grade students talking about careers in school safety and law enforcement. Students asked thoughtful, insightful questions and were genuinely engaged in the discussion — a true reflection of their curiosity and excitement about future opportunities.
We are incredibly thankful for our strong partnership with the Sierra Vista Police Department and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office for supporting this program and investing in our students. Together, we are building relationships, inspiring futures, and keeping our campuses safe. 💙
We are incredibly thankful for our strong partnership with the Sierra Vista Police Department and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office for supporting this program and investing in our students. Together, we are building relationships, inspiring futures, and keeping our campuses safe. 💙
❤️🤍💙Presidents Day Closure Reminder❤️🤍💙
All schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, February 17th. Enjoy the long weekend! ❤️🤍💙
#SVUSD #PresidentsDay #AchievingExcellenceTogether
All schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day.
We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, February 17th. Enjoy the long weekend! ❤️🤍💙
#SVUSD #PresidentsDay #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Yesterday our kindergarten friends had a wonderful time with their friends and families creating Valentine’s artwork and making special memories together! 💕Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so meaningful and fun for our students.
⏰🚨 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
