Santa Cruz Valley USD 35 -

🎉 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

Congratulations to Ms. Natalie Longorio from Calabasas School for being chosen as Rio Rico Rotary's Teacher of the Month, and Gia Sanchez for being selected as their Student of the Month! We are so proud of our Calabasas Cougars who never fail to go #AboveTheBar!

Congratulations to Daniela Garavito for her tremendous efforts to raise $700 for the Class of 2025 fundraiser! Jostens Inc. presented Daniela with a custom class ring to celebrate her big accomplishment as the student who raised the most money. Rico and Rita were also able to join in on the celebration! 🎉🥳 #HawkPride #MyJostens

RRHS buses are running a few minutes behind schedule. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience as we work to get services back on schedule.

Please see our attached notice concerning the fire alarm at Rio Rico High School earlier this afternoon.

The SCV35 Aquatic Center will close at 2:00 PM tomorrow, April 26th.

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is open! We hope you will join our community of students and faculty who strive for knowledge, growth, and discovery! 🏫📝💫 For more details and information, visit our Enrollment webpage here: https://www.scv35.org/page/registration Registration is online only and can be completed by clicking on the link above. #AboveTheBar #Registration #Enrollment #RioRicoAZ #SCV35

SCV35 families, please see our attached statement. If you have any questions, please reach out to your school administrator. We thank you for your continued support in keeping our schools safe.

🎶🎤✨Our 2025 District Talent Show was a HUGE success! From jaw-dropping vocal acts, to spectacular dance performances, our students truly showcased their incredible talents 👏. Thank you to the families, students, principals. District Leadership, and our Governing Board Members who came to show their support. We can't wait for next year’s show! ✨🎤🎶 Congratulations to Analy Armenta for winning first place 🥇, Rodrik Garcia for winning second place 🥈, and Italiah Watson for winning third place🥉! Participants: Milah Rivas- tumbling floor routine Rodrik Garcia- vocal solo Andrew Espinoza, Emiliano de la Torre, Shawn Colgan, Damian Loya, Javier Martinez- instrumental band Italiah Watson- solo dance Mateo Padilla- vocal solo Analy Armenta- solo dance Angelo Montemayor, Yamilen Valdez, Nogales Patterson, Samantha Marie Arellano, Rosends Llorente, and Ms. Wendy Noreiga (CtMS NJHS) - vocal group Abigal Kuhm- vocal solo For more pictures of the event, email Audra Bilow at abilow@scv35.org

Our Governing Board was proud to recognize Milan Wilkinson for earning the Presidential Volunteer Service Medal (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) for all of her volunteer hours she has earned while in the JROTC Program at Rio Rico High School. We are proud of students like Milan who go #AboveTheBar and showcase their dedication, leadership, and character.

Come see the amazing talent of our students at the District Talent Show today at 5:30 pm!

Our District Office and all school sites will be closed on Monday, April 21st for spring holiday. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 22nd.

The SCV35 Aquatic Center will be closed tomorrow, April 19. We will re-open next Saturday, April 26.