
π₯ A Message from Our New Superintendent, Terri Romo π¬
Hello SVUSD Families, Staff, and Community!
Iβm 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 studentβs 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. Letβs continue Achieving Excellence Together! πβ¨
#SVUSDpride #AchievingExcellenceTogether #WelcomeSuperintendentRomo
Hello SVUSD Families, Staff, and Community!
Iβm 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 studentβs 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. Letβs continue Achieving Excellence Together! πβ¨
#SVUSDpride #AchievingExcellenceTogether #WelcomeSuperintendentRomo

π BUZZING INTO NEW LEARNING! ππ
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 strategiesβfrom AI in the classroom to hands-on math, engagement tools, and more!
π This FREE event, led by our incredible curriculum team & instructional coaches, is just one example of how SVUSD invests in its people
π¬ Special shoutout to Crystal Wambach for organizing an unforgettable week of learning!
This is what #AchievingExcellenceTogether looks like.
#BuzzingIntoNewLearning #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDStrong #TeacherLife #ProfessionalLearning






π£ 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 nationβs history.
#Juneteenth #SVUSD #HonoringFreedom #CommunityMatters


The Sierra Vista Unified School District Governing Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Terri Romo as Interim Superintendent for the 2025β2026 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.
βWhile I never envisioned myself pursuing the superintendency, I feel called to offer my leadership during this important transition,β Romo shared. βSierra 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.β
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 districtβs transition, as the search continues for a permanent superintendent. "Mrs. Romoβs experience, compassionate leadership, and unwavering dedication to SVUSD make her the ideal person to guide our district through the year ahead,β said Governing Board President Donald Lee. βShe understands our schools, our students, and the unique needs of our community.β
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 changeβincluding the launch of the middle school academy concept and the closure of two school campuses in the 26-27 school yearβMrs. Romo stands ready to lead with empathy and decisiveness.
βSVUSD is my home,β Romo stated. βI 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.β
Mrs. Romo holds a Bachelorβs degree from the University of Arizona and a Masterβs 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.


π£ Starting June 9th, our SVUSD Welcome Center will begin summer hours! βοΈπΌ
Our amazing team will be ready to assist you with registration and answer any questions you may have:
π Mon, Wed, Fri: 7 AM β 12 PM
π Tues & Thurs: 12 PM β 5 PM
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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! π
#SVUSDWelcomeCenter #SummerHours #WeAreHereToHelp #SVUSDPride #EnjoyYourSummer


Wishing all SVUSD families and staff a safe and wonderful Memorial Day weekend. β€οΈ
π Reminder: All SVUSD offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.
ππ Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Weβre so proud of all youβve accomplished and canβt wait to see whatβs next! ππβ¨
#ClassOf2025 #SVUSDPride #MemorialDayWeekend #CongratsGraduates #SVUSDStrong


A HUGE thank you to the San Pedro Kiwanis of Sierra Vista for supporting our 5th grade Bolts and Dust Devils throughout the school year! πππ
Special appreciation goes to Lolene Paholke for leading this amazing Terrific Kids program and working closely with our fantastic 5th-grade teams at Huachuca Mountain and PDS!
This inspiring program recognizes students for reaching their personal goalsβand we love celebrating their success in fun and memorable ways! π
π Students received at their last ceremony school-colored baseball capsβblue or white for PDS, and yellow for HMEβalong with a permanent marker so they could collect autographs from teachers and classmates. Itβs a special end-of-year tradition, and many students treasure their hats for years!
Each time a student reaches a new goal, they receive a small reward:
β 1st time: certificate, bumper sticker, pencil, and a bag (with school supplies)
β 2nd time: pencil and bookmark
β 3rd time: water bottle and pencil
π Our Super Terrific Kidsβthose who went above and beyondβreceived a disposable camera and a photo album to capture their memories!
After the celebration, students enjoyed free time outside where they proudly signed each otherβs hats. We've even had former students tell us they still have their hat as a keepsake. π«
Thank you to all the families, friends, businesses, and supportersβand especially the San Pedro Kiwanisβfor helping us honor these hardworking, goal-crushing students! We are so proud of them! π₯°
#TerrificKids #GoalGetters #EmpoweringYouth #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict


βοΈπ The Bolts are making the most of the final week of the 2024β25 school year β and what a fun-filled week it's been! πβ‘οΈ
Check out some of the exciting things happening around campus:
ποΈ 2nd grade soaked up the fun with a Beach Day
π€ 3rd grade celebrated Western Day with help from their amazing parents β complete with hot dogs and mac & cheese!
π₯ And in the epic Teachers vs. 6th Grade Kickball Game, our awesome 6th graders took the win with a score of 14β12!
Best of luck to our incredible 6th grade class β weβll miss you! π«
#BoltPride #LastWeekOfSchool #KickballChamps #BeachDayVibes #WesternDayFun #WeWillMissYou #GoBolts #EmpoweringYou β‘οΈ





π£ Reminder, SVUSD Families!
Tomorrow, Thursday, May 22nd, is the last day of school, and it will be a half day! π
π Elementary release: 11:15 AM
π§ Middle school release: 12:30 PM
We wish all our SVUSD students and families a fun, safe, and relaxing summer! βοΈπ΄ We can't wait to welcome you back on July 30th! π
#SVUSDStrong #LastDayOfSchool #HalfDayReminder #SummerBreak #SeeYouInJuly


βοΈπ¦ The Bolts had a blast on Friday at Field Day! With perfect weather and tons of games, including water games, it was a splashing good time from start to finish! πππ§
A huge thank you to our amazing Bolt to all the parents who came out to support and cheer on our students. Your energy made the day even more special! ππ
Extra shoutout to Coach Mac and Mrs. Coronado for organizing this fantastic event β you two are the π£!
Go Bolts! β‘οΈ
#BoltPride #FieldDayFun #SplashingGoodTime #ThankYouPTO #CoachMacAndMrsCoronadoRock #TheBomb #GoBolts π¦β‘οΈπ½





π PBIS is in full motion at SVUSD!
Weβre 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! π
These awards highlight the positive behaviors that help make our schools great places to learn and grow.
π Weβre proud of our recipientsβand of our entire PBIS system!
#SVUSDProud #PBIS #PositiveBehavior #RespectfulResponsibleSafe #StudentSuccess #StaffShoutout #EmpoweringYou









π£ Attention, Bolt Families!
We have a limited number of yearbooks left, and your Bolt PTO will be selling them on Monday, May 19th and Tuesday, May 20th during lunch in the cafeteria! πβ¨
The cost is $20 β and cash is preferred.
Donβt miss your chance to grab a yearbook full of this yearβs amazing memories at Huachuca Mountain Elementary School! ππ
#BoltPride #HuachucaMountain #Yearbook2025


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Our elementary students from Bella Vista, Huachuca Mountain, Town and Country, Pueblo Del Sol, and Village Meadows came together at Buena High School for their first annual Track Meetβand it was a total blast!
π₯ Six events filled the day with energy and excitement:
β’ 100 Meter Dash
β’ 400 Meter Dash
β’ Mile Run (4 laps)
β’ 4 x 100 Meter Relay
β’ Long Jump
β’ Softball Throw
π Each school sent 30 student-athletesβ5 boys and 5 girls from grades 4β6βwho competed in 1 or 2 events each.
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Ribbons were awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of each event!
π A huge thank you to the PE teachers from the five elementary schools for organizing this incredible event, and to the Buena cross country and track athletes for helping run it smoothly!
It was an amazing day of sportsmanship, school spirit, and fun. Way to go, future champions! πͺππ
#SVUSDProud #ElementaryTrackMeet #FutureAthletes #BoltPride #WolfPackPride #RoadrunnerPride #DustdevilPride #BobcatPride


πβοΈ Field Day is almost here!
Weβre so excited to celebrate this Friday, May 16th, and we know how much our Bolts love this event! πβ‘
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Schedule:
π§ Kindergartenβ3rd grade: Starts at 9 AM
π§βπ« 4thβ6th grade: Starts at 12 PM
Important reminder: Please make sure your Bolt is ready to go!
Send them with:
π§’ A hat
π§΄ Sunscreen
π§Ό A towel
π§ A water bottle
π A change of clothes (we will get wet!)
π« No swimsuits, please!
We canβt wait for a day full of fun, games, and smiles! π¦π
#FieldDayFun #BoltPride #HuachucaMountain #EndOfYearFun #WeLoveFieldDay #SplashDay #GoBolts #SunAndSmiles #ReadySetBolt #EmpoweringYou


πββοΈπ Huachuca Mountainβs "Race into Summer Reading" was a blast!
Students and staff showed up in costume and ran a lap around the field to kick off summer reading β and it was hilarious! ππ
A huge thank you to our friends at the Sierra Vista Public Library for joining the fun and encouraging our Bolts to read 1,000 minutes this summer! π―π
Letβs do this β Go read, Bolts! β‘π
#RaceIntoReading #SummerReadingChallenge #HuachucaMountain #BoltPride #Read1000Minutes #LibraryLove #GoBolts #SVLovesReading #ReadingIsFun #EmpoweringYou


π’ Attention Families with Kindergarten-Age Children! π’ Do you have a little one whoβs eager to start Kindergarten but isnβt quite old enough? πβ¨ Sierra Vista Unified School District offers early entrance testing for children whose 5th birthday falls between September 1 and January 1 of the upcoming school year. This assessment helps determine if theyβre ready to jump into Kindergarten fun! π Testing Dates: June 16th & June 30th β³ Sign up early to save your spot! π Have questions? Contact Stacy Jackson-Fesser at 520-515-2743 or visit our website for more details: www.svusd68.org/earlykinder Letβs get your child started on their learning adventure! ππ #EmpoweringYou #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict


πΈ Happy Motherβs Day to all SVUSD moms! πΌ
We appreciate everything you do and hope your day is filled with love, joy, and relaxation. π
Have a wonderful dayβyou deserve it! π #HappyMothersDay #SVUSD #WeLoveOurMoms


π¨ The Bolts had a great time in art class with Mrs. Melissa, creating beautiful Motherβs Day cards! π Our Bolts are so creative and love artβthey put their hearts into every piece. Everyone is excited to celebrate the amazing moms in their lives. Thank you to all the wonderful moms out thereβHappy Motherβs Day to all moms! π #BoltPride #MothersDay #ThankYouMoms #CreativeBolts #SVUSDProudARatedDistrict #EmpoweringYou


π Last week , we had the joy of welcoming our incoming kindergarten students for the upcoming school year!
All of our elementary schools opened their doors for an afternoon of fun for the whole familyβcomplete with scavenger hunts, meet the teacher, table games, a school bus experience, photo booth fun, campus tours, and more! ππΈπ²
We were so excited to meet our future students and their families!
Missed the event? No problem!
Reach out to our Welcome Center or contact your neighborhood school to schedule a tour or get more information.
Weβd love to hear from you and help you get ready for kindergarten! πβοΈ #KindergartenReady #SVUSDWelcome



π¦ The Bolts had a blast at The Cove! π A big thank you to the City of Sierra Vista for welcoming us in three groups and supporting this special day. We're also so grateful to all the parents and staff who helped make it an unforgettable experience. Our Bolts earned the funβand they made the most of it! β‘π #BoltPride #ThankYouSierraVista #SVUSD
