Thank you to our wonderful Administrative Assistants in SMUSD!
Our ASD class from Winters' Well and our MD class from Desert Sunset recently had an incredible field trip to the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park!
One of the biggest highlights of the day was the marine and otter show. Students were fully engaged as trainers shared fascinating facts about sea lions—what they eat, how they are cared for, and the training techniques used to work with them.
It was a meaningful, hands-on learning experience that brought classroom concepts to life while creating lasting memories for our students!
One of the biggest highlights of the day was the marine and otter show. Students were fully engaged as trainers shared fascinating facts about sea lions—what they eat, how they are cared for, and the training techniques used to work with them.
It was a meaningful, hands-on learning experience that brought classroom concepts to life while creating lasting memories for our students!
📣⚾️🐦🔥TVHS Baseball Fans tonight's the night!!!! SENIOR NIGHT!! Please join us as we celebrate our 8 seniors and cheer on this great group of boys.The Senior Night celebration will kick off at 3pm with varsity game to follow at 4pm against Trivium Prep. So come on out for the tears and the cheers...and show our seniors and team so much deserved Phoenix🐦🔥 pride love! ⚾️🐦🔥
Attention students who are enrolled in band for next school year and their families: there will be a mandatory band meeting on April 24 at 5:00 PM in the High School Auditorium.
We will be sharing important information about the upcoming band year, including expectations, important dates, upcoming events, and next steps for students in the program.
We look forward to seeing you there.
We will be sharing important information about the upcoming band year, including expectations, important dates, upcoming events, and next steps for students in the program.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Good afternoon SMUSD Families. The School Board will be voting on the district boundary changes at the Governing Board Meeting on Wednesday April 8th at 6 p.m. These changes come from the recent decision to reconfigure our schools. Boundaries will be as follows: TVHS (9-12, Remains the same) WWES (K-4, Remains the same) RFMS (5-8, Becomes current WWES boundary) TES & DSES (K-4 and 5-8 for the Tartesso and Teravalis communities). We will continue communication as further decisions are made regarding transportation, athletics, and more. Thank you for your continued patience and support during this period.
Dear Saddle Mountain Unified School District Parents and Guardians, This is a reminder to please complete your child’s summer school registration by Friday, April 3rd at 11:59 PM. The registration form will close promptly at that time. If your child was recommended for summer school, a registration form should have already been provided. We encourage you to submit the form as soon as possible to ensure your child’s participation. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your child’s school. Thank you for your attention to this important deadline. Sincerely, Liz Giacovelli Estimados padres y tutores del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Saddle Mountain: Este es un recordatorio para que completen la inscripción de su hijo(a) a la escuela de verano antes del viernes, 3 de abril a las 11:59 p.m. El formulario de inscripción se cerrará puntualmente a esa hora. Si su hijo(a) fue recomendado(a) para la escuela de verano, ya debería haber recibido un formulario de inscripción. Les recomendamos enviarlo lo antes posible para asegurar la participación de su hijo(a). Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, por favor comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a). Gracias por su atención a esta fecha límite importante. Atentamente, Liz Giacovelli
We are proud to highlight the incredible work of Dr. Shane Hunt in expanding the Doctoral School Psychologist Program within the Saddle Mountain Unified School District.
Each year, Saddle Mountain welcomes at least two doctoral-level psychology interns from across the United States, in addition to practicum students from Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University. This program continues to grow under Dr. Hunt’s leadership, creating meaningful opportunities for future school psychologists while strengthening the supports available to our students.
This initiative benefits our entire community. By bringing in highly trained interns and practicum students, we are able to increase staffing, enhance services, and provide additional layers of support for students and families. At the same time, we are helping develop the next generation of professionals who may one day serve right here in our schools and community.
Saddle Mountain is committed to both supporting students and investing in the future of the profession—and this program is a powerful example of that work in action.
Congratulations to Mrs. Tammy Doerksen, Principal at Desert Sunset Elementary School, for being named Outstanding Principal of the Year in Saddle Mountain Unified School District.
Day ten of our trip didn't go exactly as planned but that's ok. We started with breakfast at McDonald's and then saw the world's second largest hammer. After that it was a series of neat misses. We were supposed to see a 30 ft robot in Santa Fe, but for rerouted due to an accident, we missed Petroglyph National Monument due to trying to see a roadside classic car museum that is no longer there. We did have Blake's Lota Burger for lunch and Chile Chicken for dinner. Tomorrow we will finish our trip.
Day nine of the RoboColts trip. We left Iowa early this morning and made it all the way to Denver. We saw the Archway Museum, ate lunch at Runza, explored downtown Denver, stopped by Casa Bonita, and had dinner at Panda Express. Off to Albuquerque in the morning.
You can follow the RoboColts in action today and Saturday while they compete in the US Open in Iowa. Go to this link and scroll down to the Middle School section. Team 4461A is the red division and team 4461B is in the blue division.
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Day six of our trip was the first day of the tournament for skills only. Both teams passed inspections quickly and got their skills runs in. Before the competition the kids pushed the last snowball down the hill. We also swung by DQ for free small cone day! Tomorrow is the first day of qualification rounds.
Day five of the RoboColts trip was action packed. We started with breakfast pizza from Casey's, a trip to the Lauritzen Gardens to see the trolls, we scoped out the high school robotics tournament, had lunch at PepperJax, got the annual bag haircuts, took ATV rides around the property, played with the last of the remaining snow, dinner at Pizza Ranch where Selman knocked down a PR of 20 over cream cones. We closed the night with a trip over the walking bridge. We begin our tournament tomorrow afternoon!
Day five of the RoboColts trip was action packed. We started with breakfast pizza from Casey's, a trip to the Lauritzen Gardens to see the trolls, we scoped out the high school robotics tournament, had lunch at PepperJax, got the annual bag haircuts, took ATV rides around the property, played with the last of the remaining snow, dinner at Pizza Ranch where Selman knocked down a PR of 20 over cream cones. We closed the night with a trip over the walking bridge. We begin our tournament tomorrow afternoon!
Fun event for families, we hope to see you there.
Day four of the RoboColts journey to Iowa was a full day. Not only did we get to see it snow, but we also saw the Black Angel statue, the Abraham Lincoln Lookout, the Dodge House, lunch at Taco John's, the Durham Museum, World's Largest Ball of Stamps, a part of the original Lincoln Highway, Hollywood Candy, and dinner at California Tacos from Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
Today was day 3 of the RoboColts road trip and we finally made it to Iowa. Our first stop off the day was at the very first Pizza Hut, lunch at Spangles, a cool experience at the Whispering Bench, and finally pizza at our destination in Council Bluffs.
Day 2 of our trip to Iowa was VERY windy. We followed Route 66 from Albuquerque to OKC. Our stops today included the world's largest flip flop, Cadillac Ranch, lunch at Buc-ees, dinner at the Garage, and a stop at the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial. Tomorrow, we will arrive in Iowa.
Today the RoboColts began their journey to Council Bluffs, Iowa for the US Open national tournament. On the way we made stops at the Navajo County Historic Courthouse, had lunch at Colonel Mustard's, saw the Continental Divide, and had some Detroit Style Pizza at Thicc's Pizza, downtown Albuquerque. Tomorrow we head to OKC.
☀️🚀 TVHS CTE Summer Camp is Back! 🚀☀️
Tonopah Valley High School is hosting an exciting, hands-on CTE (Career & Technical Education) Summer Camp — and you’re invited!
📅 June 9-12
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
👥 Open to all incoming Saddle Mountain Middle School students!
Students will get to explore high-demand, high-interest programs, including:
🔨 Carpentry
🧸 Early Childhood Education
🎨 Graphic Design
🚓 Law & Public Safety
🩺 Medical Assisting
💻 Software & App Design
This is an incredible opportunity to discover new passions, build skills, and experience what CTE is all about — all while having fun!
📌 Check out the attached flyer for details and scan the QR code to register.
🛑 Registration closes FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD — don’t wait!
Tonopah Valley High School is hosting an exciting, hands-on CTE (Career & Technical Education) Summer Camp — and you’re invited!
📅 June 9-12
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
👥 Open to all incoming Saddle Mountain Middle School students!
Students will get to explore high-demand, high-interest programs, including:
🔨 Carpentry
🧸 Early Childhood Education
🎨 Graphic Design
🚓 Law & Public Safety
🩺 Medical Assisting
💻 Software & App Design
This is an incredible opportunity to discover new passions, build skills, and experience what CTE is all about — all while having fun!
📌 Check out the attached flyer for details and scan the QR code to register.
🛑 Registration closes FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD — don’t wait!
