News

With so many outstanding faculty members and students, not to mention great school events and activities, it's no wonder that we have plenty of news to share. Check this page regularly to learn about the latest district happenings and achievements. We'll also post articles of interest that will help your family make the most of the educational experience, so be sure to visit often!

For questions regarding district news, please contact Communications Specialist Shannon Enciso at (520) 375.8285 or by email.

RRHS 2020 Thespians
Rio Rico Thespians and “The show must go on” Mentality
02/23/2021
In a difficult year when COVID has turned the world upside down, Joseph Ellison, Director of Theater and Performing Arts at Rio Rico High School, said, “The show must go on.” In the month of November 2020, the RRHS Thespians performed The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and Mr. Ellison received the Arizona Theater Teacher of the Year Award for the Southern Region.
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The third grade teachers are using the eSpark student App. At the beginning of each class session students are asked to rate how they feel. The avatar will change daily depending on the student's choice at the beginning of the program.
Mindfulness at Calabasas helps students cope through distance and remote learning
02/22/2021
Student mental health has been a concern for students, parents, teachers, and administrators throughout the covid-19 health crisis over the past year.
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Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35 Hall of Fame
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The Press Room

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