Want to be Above the Bar?
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 is hiring a Security Guard for Coatimundi Middle School/Rio Rico High School!
Key Responsibilities:
🛡️Campus & Event Safety: Monitor students during breaks, lunches, assemblies, and other events.
🏫 Classroom Presence: Provide standby support to keep classrooms calm and controlled.
🚦 Operations & Traffic: Direct traffic safely on site and issue work orders as needed.
⚠️ Note: This position requires weekend availability.
More job duties and full details can be found at www.scv35.org.
Ready to help keep our schools safe? Apply today!
🌐 Apply: www.scv35.org/page/human-resources
📞 Call: (520) 375-8267
Want to be Above the Bar?
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 is hiring a Fixed Assets Technician for our District Office!
Key Responsibilities:
📦 Asset & Warehouse Logistics: Tag assets, track transfers, and assist with peak warehouse deliveries.
📊 Audits & Accounting: Perform annual inventory counts and reconcile monthly fixed asset ledgers.
✅ Compliance & Surplus: Maintain inventory standards, resolve discrepancies, and manage surplus disposal.
More job duties and full details can be found at www.scv35.org.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
🌐 Apply: www.scv35.org/page/human-resources
📞 Call: (520) 375-8267
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 is hiring a Fixed Assets Technician for our District Office!
Key Responsibilities:
📦 Asset & Warehouse Logistics: Tag assets, track transfers, and assist with peak warehouse deliveries.
📊 Audits & Accounting: Perform annual inventory counts and reconcile monthly fixed asset ledgers.
✅ Compliance & Surplus: Maintain inventory standards, resolve discrepancies, and manage surplus disposal.
More job duties and full details can be found at www.scv35.org.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today!
🌐 Apply: www.scv35.org/page/human-resources
📞 Call: (520) 375-8267
🎨 October is Arts Month in Santa Cruz County, and we were proud to recognize SCV35’s outstanding art teachers at our most recent Governing Board meeting. Superintendent David Verdugo and our Governing Board members presented certificates of appreciation in recognition of their dedication and contributions to our students.
Our art teachers do so much more than teach students how to create art. They help students build confidence, express themselves, explore new perspectives, and discover their creative potential. From preparing student artwork for the Santa Cruz County Fair, the Tubac Festival of the Arts, and other competitions to collaborating on community mural projects, they create opportunities for students to share their talents beyond the classroom.
Their dedication, creativity, and passion for the arts make a lasting impact on our students and inspire the next generation of artists and creative thinkers.
Thank you to our SCV35 art teachers for all you do to help our students’ creativity shine! ⭐
Calabasas School: Elisabeth Hughes and Luz Andrade
Coatimundi Middle School: Thomas McIlrath
Mountain View Elementary School: Mark Dittmar
Rio Rico High School: Miguel A. Grijalva
San Cayetano Elementary School: Aimee Loustaunau
Our art teachers do so much more than teach students how to create art. They help students build confidence, express themselves, explore new perspectives, and discover their creative potential. From preparing student artwork for the Santa Cruz County Fair, the Tubac Festival of the Arts, and other competitions to collaborating on community mural projects, they create opportunities for students to share their talents beyond the classroom.
Their dedication, creativity, and passion for the arts make a lasting impact on our students and inspire the next generation of artists and creative thinkers.
Thank you to our SCV35 art teachers for all you do to help our students’ creativity shine! ⭐
Calabasas School: Elisabeth Hughes and Luz Andrade
Coatimundi Middle School: Thomas McIlrath
Mountain View Elementary School: Mark Dittmar
Rio Rico High School: Miguel A. Grijalva
San Cayetano Elementary School: Aimee Loustaunau
Happy Fall Break, SCV35! 🍂
We hope our students and families enjoy a restful and relaxing fall break! Please see the following slides for the operating hours of our school sites and district offices during the break.
We hope our students and families enjoy a restful and relaxing fall break! Please see the following slides for the operating hours of our school sites and district offices during the break.
🛍️✨ Attention, students! Thrift ’Til You Drop is back for Fall Break! ✨🛍️
All K-12 students are invited to stop by the SCV35 District Office and “thrift” for gently used clothing at no cost. Find something you love, refresh your wardrobe, and enjoy a little Fall Break shopping on us!
📅 Tuesday & Wednesday, October 13–14
⏰ 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
📍 SCV35 District Office, 570 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico
K-5 students must be accompanied by an adult.
Come by, find something you love, and enjoy some free Fall Break shopping! 🛍️
All K-12 students are invited to stop by the SCV35 District Office and “thrift” for gently used clothing at no cost. Find something you love, refresh your wardrobe, and enjoy a little Fall Break shopping on us!
📅 Tuesday & Wednesday, October 13–14
⏰ 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
📍 SCV35 District Office, 570 Camino Lito Galindo, Rio Rico
K-5 students must be accompanied by an adult.
Come by, find something you love, and enjoy some free Fall Break shopping! 🛍️
📚 Happy National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day!
Today, we celebrate and recognize our incredible instructional coaches across SCV35! Our instructional coaches provide valuable guidance and support to our teachers, assist with curriculum integration, and collaborate with educators to create more opportunities for success for all students.
We are incredibly grateful for the time, knowledge, dedication, and support they provide to our teachers, students, and families each day. Thank you for all you do to help our educators grow and our students thrive! ✨
Please join us in celebrating our SCV35 instructional coaches! ⭐️
Today, we celebrate and recognize our incredible instructional coaches across SCV35! Our instructional coaches provide valuable guidance and support to our teachers, assist with curriculum integration, and collaborate with educators to create more opportunities for success for all students.
We are incredibly grateful for the time, knowledge, dedication, and support they provide to our teachers, students, and families each day. Thank you for all you do to help our educators grow and our students thrive! ✨
Please join us in celebrating our SCV35 instructional coaches! ⭐️
🏊♂️ Now Hiring Lifeguards! 🛟
The SCV35 Aquatic Center is looking for responsible, dependable lifeguards who are available to work year-round.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
Interested? Scan the QR code on the graphic or visit our Human Resources webpage (https://www.scv35.org/page/human-resources) to apply!
SCV35 is an equal opportunity employer.
The SCV35 Aquatic Center is looking for responsible, dependable lifeguards who are available to work year-round.
Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
Interested? Scan the QR code on the graphic or visit our Human Resources webpage (https://www.scv35.org/page/human-resources) to apply!
SCV35 is an equal opportunity employer.
Today, on National Custodian Appreciation Day, we celebrate and recognize our SSC Services for Education team! 🎉
From keeping our schools clean and welcoming to caring for our grounds and maintaining our facilities, their hard work behind the scenes helps keep SCV35 running smoothly each day.
Thank you to our SSC team for all that you do for our students, staff, schools, and District. We appreciate you! 👏
From keeping our schools clean and welcoming to caring for our grounds and maintaining our facilities, their hard work behind the scenes helps keep SCV35 running smoothly each day.
Thank you to our SSC team for all that you do for our students, staff, schools, and District. We appreciate you! 👏
Last night, Superintendent David Verdugo spent time with teens and staff at the Amado Youth Center, sharing his personal journey to becoming a superintendent and discussing the importance of working hard in school, setting goals, and preparing for the future.
Mr. Verdugo also spoke about the importance of embracing your culture, making a difference in your community, and finding ways to give back. Students had the opportunity to talk about their own goals and the steps they can take today to prepare for their futures.
We are grateful to the Amado Youth Center for welcoming us and for being such a valuable resource and source of support for youth in our community. SCV35 was also happy to provide students with free school supplies to take home and use throughout the school year.
Thank you, Amado Youth Center, for the opportunity to connect with and support our youth!
Mr. Verdugo also spoke about the importance of embracing your culture, making a difference in your community, and finding ways to give back. Students had the opportunity to talk about their own goals and the steps they can take today to prepare for their futures.
We are grateful to the Amado Youth Center for welcoming us and for being such a valuable resource and source of support for youth in our community. SCV35 was also happy to provide students with free school supplies to take home and use throughout the school year.
Thank you, Amado Youth Center, for the opportunity to connect with and support our youth!
At our most recent Governing Board meeting, Superintendent David Verdugo and the SCV35 Governing Board recognized members of the Santa Cruz County Public Works Department for their continued partnership, dedication, and support of our District.
Congratulations and thank you to Howdy Aguilar, Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Roads, Ramon Ibarra, Santa Cruz County Assistant Superintendent of Roads, Luis Acedo, and Lysette Sanchez for your hard work and commitment to serving Santa Cruz County.
We also appreciated having Chris Young, Deputy County Manager, join us as we recognized the strong relationship between Santa Cruz County and Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35.
Thank you for all you do to support our schools, students, and the communities we serve!
Congratulations and thank you to Howdy Aguilar, Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Roads, Ramon Ibarra, Santa Cruz County Assistant Superintendent of Roads, Luis Acedo, and Lysette Sanchez for your hard work and commitment to serving Santa Cruz County.
We also appreciated having Chris Young, Deputy County Manager, join us as we recognized the strong relationship between Santa Cruz County and Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35.
Thank you for all you do to support our schools, students, and the communities we serve!
Thank you to all of the families who attended our SCV35 English Learner Family Literacy and Resource Night!
The event provided Districtwide English Learner students and their families with books, strategies to support language development, information about our Structured English Immersion Program, and valuable community resources.
A special thank you to the following community organizations for joining us and for their continued support of our district, students, and families:
Rio Rico Rotary
Tubac Rotary
Mariposa Community Health Center
Arizona@Work
MIKID
Nogales Library
First Things First Child and Family Resources
Santa Cruz County Superintendent’s Office
We also extend our appreciation to our Teaching, Learning, & Assessing Department for all they do to support our students and families! 📚
The event provided Districtwide English Learner students and their families with books, strategies to support language development, information about our Structured English Immersion Program, and valuable community resources.
A special thank you to the following community organizations for joining us and for their continued support of our district, students, and families:
Rio Rico Rotary
Tubac Rotary
Mariposa Community Health Center
Arizona@Work
MIKID
Nogales Library
First Things First Child and Family Resources
Santa Cruz County Superintendent’s Office
We also extend our appreciation to our Teaching, Learning, & Assessing Department for all they do to support our students and families! 📚
Tomorrow is HR Professionals Day, and we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate our amazing SCV35 Human Resources team! 💙
Please join us in recognizing:
• Karen Guilmette, HR Manager
• Blanca Vega, HR Secretary
• Maria Rivera, HR Technician
• Karina Matus, HR Office Specialist
Thank you for your dedication, support, and the important work you do for our employees and SCV35 each day. We appreciate all that you do!
Please join us in recognizing:
• Karen Guilmette, HR Manager
• Blanca Vega, HR Secretary
• Maria Rivera, HR Technician
• Karina Matus, HR Office Specialist
Thank you for your dedication, support, and the important work you do for our employees and SCV35 each day. We appreciate all that you do!
Check out our September District Newsletter! 📰
Take a look at the latest updates, highlights, and celebrations happening across SCVUSD#35 and our schools.
Click the link below to check it out! 👇
https://app.smore.com/n/vk0jt
Take a look at the latest updates, highlights, and celebrations happening across SCVUSD#35 and our schools.
Click the link below to check it out! 👇
https://app.smore.com/n/vk0jt
Congratulations to three outstanding members of the Coatimundi Middle School community who were recognized by the Rio Rico Rotary Club at yesterday’s meeting!
🌟 Rotary Teacher of the Month: Mr. Jose Bernal
🌟 Rotary Staff of the Month: Victoria Betancourt
🌟 Rotary Student of the Month: Julietta Morgan Romero
Each of these honorees represents the qualities we value at Coatimundi Middle School and across Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35: dedication, kindness, leadership, responsibility, and a commitment to helping others succeed.
Mr. Jose Bernal was recognized for more than 40 years of teaching and his continued passion for his students, science, and FFA. His dedication to meaningful learning, mentorship, and preparing students for their futures reflects the lasting impact an educator can have on students and their communities.
Ms. Victoria Betancourt, Alternative Professional, was recognized for her positive attitude, compassion, teamwork, and willingness to step in whenever support is needed. Her initiative and dedication help create a school environment where students and staff feel valued and supported.
Julietta Morgan Romero was recognized for being an exceptional student and positive role model for her peers. Her kindness, respect, responsibility, perseverance, and commitment to doing her best reflect the character of an outstanding Cavalier.
We are proud to have Mr. Bernal, Ms. Betancourt, and Julietta representing Coatimundi Middle School and Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 through their everyday contributions to our school community.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
🌟 Rotary Teacher of the Month: Mr. Jose Bernal
🌟 Rotary Staff of the Month: Victoria Betancourt
🌟 Rotary Student of the Month: Julietta Morgan Romero
Each of these honorees represents the qualities we value at Coatimundi Middle School and across Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35: dedication, kindness, leadership, responsibility, and a commitment to helping others succeed.
Mr. Jose Bernal was recognized for more than 40 years of teaching and his continued passion for his students, science, and FFA. His dedication to meaningful learning, mentorship, and preparing students for their futures reflects the lasting impact an educator can have on students and their communities.
Ms. Victoria Betancourt, Alternative Professional, was recognized for her positive attitude, compassion, teamwork, and willingness to step in whenever support is needed. Her initiative and dedication help create a school environment where students and staff feel valued and supported.
Julietta Morgan Romero was recognized for being an exceptional student and positive role model for her peers. Her kindness, respect, responsibility, perseverance, and commitment to doing her best reflect the character of an outstanding Cavalier.
We are proud to have Mr. Bernal, Ms. Betancourt, and Julietta representing Coatimundi Middle School and Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 through their everyday contributions to our school community.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
📚 SCV35 English Learner Family Literacy & Resource Night!
SCV35 families of English learners in grades K–12 are invited to join us for an evening of fun, learning, and community resources!
📅 Thursday, September 24
📍 Rio Rico High School
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM, come anytime
🅿️ East parking lot at RRHS
Families can enjoy games and activities, learn strategies to support language development, choose free books, connect with community resources, and learn more about the Structured English Immersion (SEI) Program and Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA).
Strong families. Strong readers. Bright futures. 📖
SCV35 families of English learners in grades K–12 are invited to join us for an evening of fun, learning, and community resources!
📅 Thursday, September 24
📍 Rio Rico High School
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM, come anytime
🅿️ East parking lot at RRHS
Families can enjoy games and activities, learn strategies to support language development, choose free books, connect with community resources, and learn more about the Structured English Immersion (SEI) Program and Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA).
Strong families. Strong readers. Bright futures. 📖
Know Where to Get Help.
Support is available when you need it. Save these important crisis and support resources for yourself, your family, or someone you care about. In an immediate emergency, call 911.
Support is available when you need it. Save these important crisis and support resources for yourself, your family, or someone you care about. In an immediate emergency, call 911.
💻 Happy National IT Professionals Day!
Today, we’re grateful for our amazing SCV35 IT team and all they do behind the scenes to keep our schools and District running smoothly. From supporting technology in our classrooms to helping staff, students, and families, their work makes a difference every day.
Thank you for all you do to keep SCV35 connected, supported, and moving forward!
Please help us recognize our IT team:
• Steve Saint-Coeur, Technology Coordinator, Districtwide
• Adan Ibarra, Network Administrator, RRHS
• Aaron Davis, IT Technician, RRHS
• Ricardo Enriquez, IT Technician, MVE, DO, Warehouse & Transportation
• David Kennedy, IT Technician, CTMS
• Gabriel Diaz, IT Technician, SC
• Jorge Lira, IT Technician, CK8
We appreciate you and all you do for SCV35! 💻
Today, we’re grateful for our amazing SCV35 IT team and all they do behind the scenes to keep our schools and District running smoothly. From supporting technology in our classrooms to helping staff, students, and families, their work makes a difference every day.
Thank you for all you do to keep SCV35 connected, supported, and moving forward!
Please help us recognize our IT team:
• Steve Saint-Coeur, Technology Coordinator, Districtwide
• Adan Ibarra, Network Administrator, RRHS
• Aaron Davis, IT Technician, RRHS
• Ricardo Enriquez, IT Technician, MVE, DO, Warehouse & Transportation
• David Kennedy, IT Technician, CTMS
• Gabriel Diaz, IT Technician, SC
• Jorge Lira, IT Technician, CK8
We appreciate you and all you do for SCV35! 💻
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 is proud to announce that all five of our school sites have been selected as 2026 America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation!
This national recognition celebrates schools that are committed to supporting the health, well being, and success of the whole child. Having all five SCV35 schools recognized is a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community.
We are also incredibly proud to celebrate Coatimundi Middle School, which was recognized in all nine health related topic areas and named an America’s Healthiest Schools All Star School, a distinction awarded to just 200 schools nationwide.
Congratulations to all five of our schools, and a special congratulations to Coatimundi Middle School on this outstanding achievement!
This national recognition celebrates schools that are committed to supporting the health, well being, and success of the whole child. Having all five SCV35 schools recognized is a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community.
We are also incredibly proud to celebrate Coatimundi Middle School, which was recognized in all nine health related topic areas and named an America’s Healthiest Schools All Star School, a distinction awarded to just 200 schools nationwide.
Congratulations to all five of our schools, and a special congratulations to Coatimundi Middle School on this outstanding achievement!
The SCV35 District Office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, during regular business hours.
Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, during regular business hours.
Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
Congratulations to Sebastian Castro, Rio Rico High School’s Student Body President, on being selected as one of only three State Presidents through the Arizona Association of Student Councils (AASC)!
This is the first time in RRHS history that our Student Body President has been selected for this statewide leadership position. Sebastian was chosen through a competitive selection process that included applications, interviews, and speeches before thousands of conference attendees, and was ultimately voted in by student council members from across Arizona.
Demonstrating his dedication and initiative, Sebastian also reached out to former State Presidents and student council leaders throughout Arizona to learn from their experiences and prepare for this opportunity.
Last week, Sebastian was recognized by our Governing Board Members and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melisa Lunderville for this incredible accomplishment.
We are proud of Sebastian and grateful for the guidance and support of his teachers, Counselor Ms. Kayli Munoz, and RRHS Principal Mr. Dagoberto Lopez.
Congratulations, Sebastian, on making RRHS history and leading the way at the state level!
This is the first time in RRHS history that our Student Body President has been selected for this statewide leadership position. Sebastian was chosen through a competitive selection process that included applications, interviews, and speeches before thousands of conference attendees, and was ultimately voted in by student council members from across Arizona.
Demonstrating his dedication and initiative, Sebastian also reached out to former State Presidents and student council leaders throughout Arizona to learn from their experiences and prepare for this opportunity.
Last week, Sebastian was recognized by our Governing Board Members and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Melisa Lunderville for this incredible accomplishment.
We are proud of Sebastian and grateful for the guidance and support of his teachers, Counselor Ms. Kayli Munoz, and RRHS Principal Mr. Dagoberto Lopez.
Congratulations, Sebastian, on making RRHS history and leading the way at the state level!
