Out of 143 submissions, Mr. McIlrath was selected for Best of Show at their Members-Only Show! A special thank you to his colleagues and friends, Mr. Miguel Grijalva and Mr. Mark Dittmar, for supporting and cheering him on throughout the process.
SCV35 is truly fortunate to have art teachers like Mr. McIlrath who inspire our students, nurture their creativity, and encourage them to shine as artists. 🌟
Alli’s career began at Rio Rico High School, where she directed symphonic, jazz, and marching bands, taught music theory, percussion, and color guard, and sponsored the school’s Tri-M chapter. Under her leadership, the Rio Rico Marching Hawks proudly represented Arizona in the 2007 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., and the Jazz Ensemble brought home the Judges Most Outstanding Award at the 2012 Highland Jazz Festival. The bands consistently earned Superior ratings at festivals, and in 2012, she was named SCV35 Teacher of the Year.
Her passion for music education took her to the University of Arizona, where she earned her Master’s in Wind Band Conducting, served as Interim Associate Director of Bands, and directed the Pride of Arizona Marching Band. For more than two decades, she has inspired young musicians as a conductor, teacher, and clinician across Arizona and Florida. Today, she continues to share her love for music as an orchestra director, adjudicator, and leader in statewide music education organizations.
Congratulations, Ms. Howard! Your talent, leadership, and dedication have left a lasting legacy in SCV35 and beyond.
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District is excited to be working with Cartwheel! 🌟 This resource will help our students access virtual mental health care and therapy with no waitlists.
Their qualified team of specialists are ready to provide services and treatment to our students. Get started and learn more by reading the attached flyers, or by visiting https://www.cartwheel.org/families
All SCV35 schools and district office will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2. Enjoy the long weekend, everyone!
👏 Maria Reyes – Student of the Month
📚 Ms. Ramona Soza – Teacher of the Month
🌟 Ms. Karla Sosa – Support Staff of the Month
Each of these outstanding Hawks demonstrates true pride in our community and brings a strong, consistent presence to their role every day. We are grateful for their dedication and proud to have them as part of the Hawk family! 💙🦅❤️
Last night, our Governing Board Members and Calabasas School Principal Mr. Chavez recognized Sophia Yocupicio for her great achievement of winning first place in this year's National Championship in Taekwondo in Ontario, California! 🥋🥇
Sophia won gold for sparring in her class of yellow belt, and was also nominated for athlete of the year! 🌟Vote for her here: https://athleteoftheyear.org/2025/sophia-46d6
Join us on October 7 starting at 5:00 pm. 🗓️
🚨 Rio Rico High School is hiring! 🚨
We’re looking for a passionate Head Spirit Line Coach and an Assistant Spirit Line Coach to lead our team to new heights! Apply now at https://www.scv35.org/page/human-resources
👏 Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this visionary project to life — the future is here, and it starts now!
Mr. McIlrath’s work continues to inspire with its creativity and dedication, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him as part of the CtMS team. His passion for the arts not only shines through in his own work but also in the way he brings out the very best in our students. 💫🖌️
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📲 Visit https://www.scv35.org/page/transportation to check your route.
Let’s celebrate their leadership and look forward to a great year ahead! 👏
Mr. Dagoberto Lopez - Rio Rico High School Principal
Ms. Rebekah Cabrera - Coatimundi Middle School Principal
Ms. Monica Delgado-Cooper - Calabasas School and Coatimundi Middle School Assistant Principal
Mr. Nagesh Kumar - Rio Rico High School Assistant Principal
Ms. Karen Guilmette - Human Resources Manager
#SCV35AboveTheBar #BehindTheScenesHeroes
Call (520) 281-1550 or visit mariposachc.net to schedule an appointment today!
Earlier today, Mrs. Megan Padilla and Ms. Audra Bilow led our new SCV35 teachers on a tour around the district. ✨🚌 Our new educators were able to see all of the school sites, learn where all the fun shops and restaurants are around town, and spend time with animals at the Rio Rico High School Agriculture Farm! 🌱🐄 A huge shoutout to Mr. McPherson and his students for showing our teachers around! 👏 New educators also had a chance to settle into their sites throughout the week and enjoy lunch with their principals.
We are so excited to begin the 25-26 school year with new teachers joining our team! Welcome to SCV35! ❤️
Find all pictures from the tour here: https://tinyurl.com/SCV35NewTeachers2526
🛟🌊Last night, our SCV35 lifeguards were recognized by Superintendent Verdugo and our Governing Board Members for their contributions and efforts towards the success of the Aquatic Center and first-ever SCV35 Swim Lessons Program! 🌊🛟
Thanks to the unwavering support of our Governing Board Members and District Administration, we were able to receive over 515 registrations for swim lessons, and welcome over 1,780 individuals to our pool throughout the summer. The work of our lifeguards has created lasting memories for our community and laid the foundation for many summers to come! 🏊
🌟 Congratulations to Leo Ortiz, Aaliyah Yocupicio, Mikey Gonzales, Santiago Renteria, Jesus Rodriguez, Jonathan Cantua, Roberto Cota, Jackie Santos, Ana Antunez-Pino, Chris Lopez, Vanessa Nicolaus, Victoria Valenzuela, Mark Navarro, Ramon Guzman, Santiago Merino, Sebastian Castro, Stephany Lopez, Paco Pacheco, Hunter Thompson, Fernie Campillo, Ariann Tapia, Frank Hernandez, Alejandra Solis, Carlos Bravos, Brianna Morgan and Anni Galindo. 🌟
Watch the full recognition here: https://youtu.be/MhGlmtK1llM?feature=shared
