Joyce Clark Middle School

🚂 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

Joyce Clark Middle School Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony Invitation You are cordially invited to celebrate the promotion of our eighth grade students as they take the next step in their academic journey. Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Location: Buena High School Auditorium (Klein Center for the performing arts) The ceremony will begin promptly at 12:00 PM and conclude at approximately 1:30 PM. Immediately following the ceremony, families are invited to join us in the cafeteria for cake and refreshments as we continue the celebration. Important Information: - Each student will receive five tickets for invited guests. - Students must arrive at Buena High School by 11:30 AM. - Students should not report to JCMS that day. - All students must arrive dressed to impress and in accordance with the dress code. We look forward to honoring our students’ hard work and celebrating this special milestone with you. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

🚂✨ 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’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

Come on out to Texas Roadhouse today, Monday, March 23 from 3-10 pm for our dine-out! Be sure to mention you are buying to support JCMS and the Coyote PTSO.

Joyce Clark Middle School students are collecting and recycling cans throughout March to support animals at the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center. The class that collects the most cans will win a soda and ice cream party, and the money raised will help cover extra shelter needs. Community members can also donate cans in bins outside the school through March 31.

Dear JCMS Families, As the weather begins to warm up, we want to remind everyone of the importance of adhering to our school dress code. While we understand the desire to dress comfortably in the heat, all students are expected to follow the established guidelines each day. Recently, we have seen an increase in attire that does not meet dress code expectations, including off-the-shoulder tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, and shorts that are too short. In addition, students are expected to wear pants at the waist at all times. Beginning immediately, we will be conducting daily dress code and ID checks each morning. Students who are not in compliance will be required to call home for a change of clothing. We appreciate your support in ensuring your child comes to school dressed appropriately and ready to learn. Partnering together helps us maintain a focused and respectful learning environment for all students. Thank you for your continued support, Principal Paz

💜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