Village Meadows Elementary School

🐾 We had a paw-some day at Village Meadows! 🐶💛 Therapy dogs stopped by on Tuesday to spread joy, comfort, and a little extra fluff around campus. Huge thanks to our four-legged friends for bringing so many smiles and tail wags! 🐕✨ #WolfpackPride #PawsitiveVibes #AchievingExcellenceTogether

There’s something special happening behind the Village Meadows Technology and Media Center—students can be seen gathered under the sunshine, books in hand, surrounded by the crisp fall air and the sounds of nature. It’s learning, but with a breath of fresh air!
Our Outdoor Classroom Space has quickly become a favorite spot for both students and teachers, serving as a place where great ideas and great stories take root—sometimes quite literally. Whether it’s diving into a novel, discussing themes of courage and creativity, or simply soaking up the sunshine while exploring literature, this space has brought new energy and joy to our school community.
We’re especially grateful to Mrs. Holston, whose vision, dedication, and leadership helped bring this outdoor learning environment to life. Her hard work—along with the creativity and collaboration of our incredible teachers—has transformed an idea into an inspiring space where students can learn, connect, and grow.
To the teachers who continue to make the most of this space: thank you for embracing new ways to spark curiosity and for letting our students discover that sometimes the best classroom doesn’t have four walls.
As a school community, we’re proud to celebrate not just our award-winning programs, but the people—students, staff, and families—who make Village Meadows such a vibrant place to learn. Here’s to more pages turned, ideas shared, and memories made under the open sky!
#LearningOutdoors #CommunitySpirit #WeAreTheWolfPack

🐾 The Wolfpack got creative! 🐾

Village Meadows students put their imagination to work in the PBIS Poster Contest, showing what it means to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible! 🎨✨

Superintendent Romo and Ms. Weller had the tough job of selecting winners from each grade level — every poster was amazing, and we’re so proud of our talented Wolfpack! 💙

🏆 Grade-Level Winners:
🌟 Kinder – Santiago M.
🌟 1st Grade – Mia P.
🌟 2nd Grade – Emmaleigh R.
🌟 3rd Grade – Sebastian G. (Overall Winner)
🌟 4th Grade – Chloe W.
🌟 5th Grade – Keira W.

👏 Congratulations to all our participants for showing what Wolfpack pride looks like — Safe, Respectful, and Responsible! 💫

#WolfpackPride #PBIS #AchievingExcellenceTogether #EmpoweringYou

📢 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

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! 💙💛

Dear Village Meadows Families,

This is a friendly reminder that our Title I Information Meeting will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26, at 7:30 a.m. in the Village Meadows MPR.

Following the meeting, please join us for Tea with Mr. Smith in the Conference Room. This informal gathering is a wonderful opportunity for parents to ask questions, share suggestions, and engage in conversation about our school community.

☕ Please remember to bring your own coffee or tea.

We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your continued support in helping Village Meadows achieve excellence together!

Warm regards,
Village Meadows Elementary

📣 Update: Our school and district offices are now open! We’re ready and excited to welcome you as we prepare for the first day of school tomorrow. Let us know how we can help! 🎉📚🚌

🐺 New principal Chris Smith is ready to lead the pack—wolf ears and all!

With his signature wolf ears and a whole lot of school spirit, Principal Smith is bringing energy, heart, and a touch of fun to the new year.

"Being part of this community is already something special," he shared. "I’m excited to start the year strong and show our students that we lead with heart—and a little fun."

Let’s hear it for the newest leader of the Wolf Pack! 💙🖤 #LeadWithHeart #WolfPackPride #WelcomePrincipalSmith

📚✨ You're Invited! ✨📚
Join us for Open House & Meet the Teacher Night on Monday, July 28th from 4:30–6:30 PM at all six SVUSD elementary schools!

Come explore the school, meet your child’s new teacher, and get excited for the 2025–2026 school year. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🐾 #SVUSD #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #AchievingExcellenceTogether

This is Terri Romo, Interim Superintendent of Sierra Vista Unified School District. I’m coming to speak with you about a very important topic & we need our community's help.

As you have heard, we have an employee who has been arrested. Last night, I was contacted by the Sheriff’s Office and informed that they will be releasing an official statement encouraging families to share any information they may have regarding Mr. Benjamin. We stand united with the Sheriff’s Office in urging our community members to come forward with any and all information related to this matter or to any allegation of child abuse.

As shared by the Sheriff’s Office-
Due to the circumstances in this case, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have come into contact with Mr. Benjamin and experienced any suspicious/criminal activity to contact the Sheriff’s office immediately via SEACOM at 520-803-3550.

Even with all of the safety protocols school districts like SVUSD must follow when hiring staff-like fingerprint clearance cards, reference checks, etc….It takes an entire community to keep our students safe. We know it may not be easy, but we encourage anyone within this community to come forward and contact law enforcement whenever you suspect a child is in danger.

I’m a mom, this is my community, and I’ve dedicated my life to caring for children as an educator.

Once again…Please contact the Sheriff’s office immediately via SEACOM at 520-803-3550 or our local police department with any information related to this or any allegations of misconduct with a child.

We must stand together to protect our children. Please join me in this fight.

🌟 Professional Learning in Action! 🌟

Last month, 50 of our amazing teachers and leadership team members spent 2½ days in Scottsdale at the Solution Tree Conference, diving into powerful sessions on educator wellness, school transformation, and creating cultures of belonging. 💡💬

Huge thanks to our incredible Curriculum Team for organizing this grant-funded opportunity—and to every staff member who gave up part of their summer break to grow, collaborate, and (let’s be honest) brave that Arizona heat! ☀️🔥

Your commitment to continuous improvement is what helps us #AchieveExcellenceTogether 💙📚

#SVUSD #EmpoweringYou #ProfessionalLearning #EducatorWellness #Teamwork #SolutionTree #LifelongLearners

🎆 All school and district offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day! Wishing our SVUSD community a safe, fun, and festive holiday as we celebrate the 🎉 birth of our nation and the 🇺🇸 freedoms we hold dear. #IndependenceDay #SVUSD #FourthOfJuly #🎇 #CelebratingFreedom

🎥 A Message from Our New Superintendent, Terri Romo 💬

Hello SVUSD Families, Staff, and Community!

I’m 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 student’s 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. Let’s continue Achieving Excellence Together! 💙✨

#SVUSDpride #AchievingExcellenceTogether #WelcomeSuperintendentRomo

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

📣 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 nation’s 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 2025–2026 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. “While I never envisioned myself pursuing the superintendency, I feel called to offer my leadership during this important transition,” Romo shared. “Sierra 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.” 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 district’s transition, as the search continues for a permanent superintendent. "Mrs. Romo’s experience, compassionate leadership, and unwavering dedication to SVUSD make her the ideal person to guide our district through the year ahead,” said Governing Board President Donald Lee. “She understands our schools, our students, and the unique needs of our community.” 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 change—including the launch of the middle school academy concept and the closure of two school campuses in the 26-27 school year—Mrs. Romo stands ready to lead with empathy and decisiveness. “SVUSD is my home,” Romo stated. “I 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.” Mrs. Romo holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and a Master’s 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.