Joyce Clark Middle School

💜Please come out tomorrow and support JCMS on March 9, 2026! 💜

Congratulations to our three honorees! 🥳 Mr. Dunlap, our 8th grade Social Studies teacher, was awarded a Golden Apple for being an amazing educator and for the impact he makes in the classroom every day. We also have two incredible All-Stars! Only one student from each grade level is selected from across Cochise County to represent their school. This year, both the 7th and 8th grade All-Stars attend JCMS!💜 We are so proud of Brexen (7th grade) and Brilynn (8th grade) for representing what it means to be truly well-rounded scholars. 🌟 Their hard work, character, and dedication make our school proud!

💜💜💜Coyote families, our next dine-out will be Monday, March 23 from 3-10 pm at Texas Roadhouse. Come on out to enjoy some amazing food. Be sure to mention you are buying to support JCMS and the Coyote PTSO!💜💜💜

💜Spring is here these 7th graders enjoy basking in the sun ☀️ with their friends during lunch 😋

It’s time for our Aluminum Can Challenge for the entire month of March! We are collecting empty aluminum cans to support the Nancy Brua Animal Shelter. The 1st period class that collects the MOST cans will win a SODA PARTY! Bring your empty cans to your 1st period class and help your class take the lead. Student Council will stop by classrooms every Thursday to collect and count cans. Let’s recycle, compete, and help our local animal shelter at the same time!

Thanks for your support!

Dear JCMS Families, We are preparing to begin our end-of-year benchmark assessments in the areas of Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate the growth they’ve made this year, and we need your support to help them be successful. Please help us by ensuring your student: • Charges their Chromebook every night • Brings their charged Chromebook to school each day of testing • Gets a good night’s rest • Brings a water bottle and a pencil • Brings a book to read in case they finish early We offer breakfast at JCMS each morning, but a hearty breakfast at home works just as well! We are proud of the hard work our students have put in this year and encourage them to do their very best. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

This is a reminder for the current 7th grade parents about the initial meeting with Mr. Dunlap for the Washington DC trip next summer. Mark your calendars: Feb 26th in the Library

✨🪄 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

We're thrilled to give you and the families you serve priority access to our FREE Energy Innovators Spring Break Camp. Registration opens to the general public next week, but as a partner organization that shares IDIA's commitment to serving our communities, we wanted the families you serve to have the first opportunity to enroll. Energy Innovators Spring Camp offers students ages 10-14 an engaging, hands-on exploration of energy and sustainability. Through daily projects and team challenges, campers will learn what powers tomorrow, how energy is created, how to conserve it, and what the future may hold. What to Expect at Camp • Monday 3/9: Build solar-powered cars • Tuesday 3/10: Construct wind energy models • Wednesday 3/11: Create bio-batteries • Thursday 3/12: Design thermal ovens (and make s'mores!) • Final Showcase: Thursday evening, 5:00-6:00 pm - families are invited to see what campers created Camp Information • FREE • When: March 9-12, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm • Where: The Hive at Sierra Vista CIC - 4251 Enterprise Way, Sierra Vista AZ 85635 (Inside Sierra Vista Community Innovation Center) • Ages: 10-14 • What's Included: All materials, lunch, and snacks daily • Flyer attached Register Today! https://idia-camp-enrollment.base44.app/enrollmentspring Spaces are limited at each location, so we encourage early registration. Please share this with families in your network who might benefit most from this experience. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Warm regards, The IDIA Team

❤️🤍💙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

JCMS kicked off our new Thirsty Thursday Trolley this week and it was a hit! A huge thank you to our incredible PTSO for providing beverages and to our admin team for supplying snacks for our hardworking educators. This small token of appreciation brought big smiles to our teachers and staff. We hope to continue this tradition weekly or biweekly (as long as supplies last!). It may seem like a small gesture, but our teachers were truly grateful. They give so much of themselves every single day to educate and support our students and this is just one way we can show our appreciation. If you would like to help us keep this tradition going, donations are always welcome. Together, we can continue to uplift the amazing staff who serve our JCMS students daily. Thank you for supporting our school community! 💜

✨ Student Voices Making an Impact! ✨

During a recent visit to Sierra Vista, Governor Katie Hobbs had the opportunity to meet with the Cochise County Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council — a dynamic group of student leaders representing schools across the county.

We are especially proud that SIX SVUSD students serve on this council:
🍎 Trevor F. from Town & Country Elementary
📘 Sadie M. from JCMS
🎓 Mirabella C., Greta S., Jason Y., and Veronica J. from Buena

A special congratulations to Veronica J., who serves as the Council’s President, and Jason Y., who serves as Vice President! 👏

Students shared what it’s like to attend school in Cochise County and discussed their ideas and vision for the future with Governor Hobbs. Their thoughtful insights, leadership, and commitment to improving their schools and communities truly represent the best of SVUSD.

We are incredibly proud of these students for stepping up, speaking out, and helping shape the future. 💙

#AchievingExcellenceTogether #StudentLeadership #SVUSD #EmpoweringYou

⏰ Happening TOMORROW! 🍕

Don’t forget to support JCMS PTO at our MOD Pizza Fundraiser on February 11!

📍 MOD Pizza
👉 Show this post or use code MODGIVES20, and 20% of your bill will be donated to JCMS PTO.

Dinner plans = DONE ✔️
Support our school while enjoying pizza the whole family loves! 🍕🙌

#JCMSPTO #MODPizza #MODGives #TomorrowIsTheDay #SupportOurSchool

⏰ Reminder: Buena Showcase Night is February 11! 🎓

8th grade students, families, and anyone considering a new high school — we hope to see you Wednesday from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Buena High School!

Come explore everything Buena has to offer, including:
⭐ 15 Career & Technical Education programs (many top in the state)
⭐ Dual college enrollment, Honors & AP courses
⭐ Strong fine arts academics with 5 choirs and 5 bands
⭐ 21 athletic programs and a wide variety of student clubs

Meet students and staff, tour the campus, and see why Buena High School is considered the best high school in Sierra Vista.

📍 Buena High School
📅 February 11
⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.

We can’t wait to see you there!

We hosted an Ice Cream Social for students who made NWEA growth. The students enjoyed the treats and were pleasantly surprised! Keep up the growth! 💜

Winter Social Highlights! Student Council and PTSO put together another successful event for our middle school students. We had a blast dancing, eating, and hanging out 💜 #OnePackOnePurpose

Gracious describes a person or behavior marked by kindness, warm courtesy, charm, and a generous spirit, and that perfectly captures Mrs. Gracious Davenport. She was recently recognized as Employee of the Month and honored at last week’s Governing Board meeting for exemplifying respect through PBIS. We are incredibly proud to have her at JCMS. Mrs. Davenport is always willing to help, encourage others, and bring positivity to our campus each day. She is truly deserving of this recognition.

Dear Families, We have officially reached the midpoint of third quarter, and we are very proud of our students and the growth they continue to make. Thank you for your ongoing support. We do, however, need your assistance with a recurring concern: missing student IDs. Students are required to have their ID on their person at all times while on campus. Beginning Monday, February 9, student IDs must be worn on a lanyard around the neck. IDs may not be attached to backpacks, belt loops, or kept in wallets. Having IDs worn and visible helps our school run smoothly and safely in many ways, including: - Allowing substitutes to correctly match students to seating charts - Preventing students from using another student’s identity - Providing quick PBIS rewards through easy scanning - Speeding up lunch/bus lines - Preventing misuse of accounts at the Snack Shack Due to repeated issues, we are implementing the following procedures: - IDs will be checked during morning announcements. - Students without an ID will be sent to the front office. - Students will call home to notify parents that an ID is needed. - Students without an ID will not be permitted to ride the bus home. - The first ID was provided free. Replacement IDs cost $5. - IDs are required for Snack Shack purchases. Please help remind your child each morning to bring and wear their ID on a lanyard. This small step makes a big difference in maintaining a safe, efficient, and positive school environment. Thank you for your partnership and support. Sincerely, Principal Paz