Santa Cruz Valley USD 35 -

🌊 Big News! For the First Time Ever... 🏊‍♀️🏫 SCVUSD No. 35 is making a splash! We're excited to announce that swim lessons are coming to our district for the very first time this summer! 🎉 Starting June 2, children will have the opportunity to learn essential water safety skills and build confidence in the pool — all taught by certified instructors in a fun, supportive environment. 📍 Open to students aged 5 to 15 📅 Sessions start on June 2 and end on July 25 📝 Registration form will open on Friday, May 23 at 9 AM. 💲There is a $40 fee per child per class period Please note that a form must be submitted for each individual child. If you have multiple children or wish for your child to attend more than one class, please submit a separate form for each student. The registration form will be found at the following link: https://forms.gle/RKAs7DYYAyr1DCBA8 The SCV35 Aquatic Center Summer Schedule will be posted at a later date. For any questions, please email Audra Bilow at abilow@scv3.org Let's dive into this exciting new chapter together! 🏊‍♀️ #SCV35SwimLessons #RioRicoAZ

We are pleased to announce Mountain View Elementary School Principal, Mr. Dominic Armijo, as the winner of the Arizona School Administrators' Elementary Rookie Principal of the Year award! 👏 He always goes #AboveTheBar Read our attached Press Release for more information.

Exploring dreams and discovering possibilities! 🌟💼 Career Day at Coatimundi Middle School was a great success! Thank you to all organizations that attended and spent time with our students.

The lockdown at all school sites has been lifted.

Please see our above statement on the lockdown at Rio Rico High School, Mountain View Elementary, and Coatimundi Middle School.

❤️💛 Rio Rico High School Senior Parade 2025 ❤️💛 Click on the following link to see all pictures from the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XoJoNDVcS9xcaMpW8

❤️💛 Rio Rico High School Senior Tribute Parade 2025 ❤️💛 Click on the following link to see all pictures from the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XoJoNDVcS9xcaMpW8

❤️💛 Rio Rico High School Senior Tribute Parade 2025 ❤️💛 Click on the following link to see all pictures from the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XoJoNDVcS9xcaMpW8

⚾️🚨Attention incoming freshmen! 🚨⚾️ Sign up for Rio Rico High School's Future Hawks Baseball Camp today!

🎓 A Night to Remember! 🌟 Last week, we were able to recognize the incredible achievements and milestones of our Rio Rico High School Class of 2025 at our Golden Hawk Awards. From academic excellence to community involvement, our students were recognized for their hard work, determination, and bright futures that await them. SCVUSD35 thanks our scholarship sponsors, families, staff, and everyone who came to support and honor these amazing young leaders. ❤️💛 *For pictures of the event, contact Audra Bilow at abilow@scv35.org*

Part 2 of our SCV35 Retiree celebration earlier this week! 🥳🎉

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Are you a people-focused leader with a passion for building strong workplace culture? Join our team as a Human Resources Manager and help shape the future of our District. Apply online at https://www.scv35.org/page/human-resources or call (520) 375-8267 for more information. #HRjobs #NowHiring #HumanResources #RioRicoAZ #JoinOurTeam

You're the best, Ms. Audra!

🎉 Honoring a legacy of dedication, passion, and impact! 🎉 Earlier this week, our Governing School Board and Superintendent Mr. David Verdugo had the opportunity to celebrate the incredible retirees of Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35. These individuals are educators, mentors, and leaders who have shaped countless lives of students, parents, and fellow coworkers. Their years of service have left a lasting mark on our District, and their legacy will continue for generations to come. We will miss them all, but are excited to see what they will move onto next. Julie Ballard - 20 years of service Wendy Noriega - 18 years of service Elizabeth Vartola - 26 years of service Celia Dietrich - 7 years of service Angel Vidal - 1 year of service (30 years in Education) Melinda Scanlan - 37 years of service Olga Bermudez - 9 years of transportation Patricia Reyna - 21 years of service Alma Valle - 26 years of service Isabel Fimbres - 23 years of service John Fanning - 34 years of service

Our 2025 Kinder Readiness Event was a great success! We were so happy to welcome incoming families to tour our elementary schools and meet staff and faculty members. 🏫✨

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Join our dedicated team at SCV35 and help shape the future of our students! 🌟 From teachers, to support staff, to bus drivers, to security guards, there are opportunities for everyone to make a difference in their community. Apply today and become a part of our amazing school district! 💼 #SCV35AboveTheBar #JobOpportunities #WeAreHiring #JoinOurTeam #EducationCareers #RioRico

You are invited to the Nogales International Youth Film Festival Encore! Come out and support our students!

The SCV35 Aquatic Center will be closed tomorrow, May 3rd, for new lifeguard training. We will re-open to the public on Saturday, May 10th. Thank you for your understanding!

Happy #SchoolPrincipalsDay to our SCV35 principals who guide with their heart, lead with purpose, and inspire us every step of the way. Your vision shapes the future of our students schools. Thank you for all you do, Mr. Armijo, Mr. Lopez, Ms. Renteria, Mr. Kneup, and Mr. Chavez! 🏫❤️

We are incredibly proud of all of our Rio Rico High School seniors who were celebrated at the Thirteenth Annual Excellence in Education Recognition Banquet. These students demonstrate exceptional academic skills, heavy involvement in extracurricular activities, and devotion to their school and community. This event was hosted by the Friends of SCVUSD No. 35 Foundation in honor of Rio Rico High School's highest-achieving graduates, and of the educators who influenced them on their way toward excellence in education. We are so grateful for their continuous support towards our students and their success. Watch the 19 students thank their educators in the following video: https://youtu.be/Kwrt3_5O72U?si=GpzemavwIkB5vr8h *For pictures of the event, contact Audra Bilow at abilow@scv35.org* Students-Educators: Milan Wilkinson - Colonel Ronnie St. Clair Miranda Moreno Urias - Nagesh Kumar Pallak Gupta - Hector Estrada Emmanuelle Verdugo - Carlos Duran Vanessa Nicolaus - Alexandra Hix Santiago Rojo - Jimmy Stohlmann Enrique Rodriguez Jr. - Diana Lopez Sandy Villasenor - Rosemary Bryerton Elsy Acosta - Kit Rendon Alan Martinez - Shenecia Bell Suri Brett - Hilda Van Duinen Ruben Gomez Jr. - Ana Romero-Davis Laisha Delgado - Eliza Lopez Karol Valdez - Laura Nelson Lunda Yoder - Mary Taft Yuliana Alvarez - Loree Johnson Daniel Alvarez - Marysela Alvarez Kiana Boulier - Philip Brown Penelope Johnson - Carlos Quihuiz