Saddle Mountain Unified School District #90

Thank you to our community members who were able to join us at the community forums. We appreciate the questions and time spent together. In response to those questions, we have created the following charts to share about district Bond/Override spending. We have also included the preliminary designs for the new school construction. In addition, we have decided to host a LIVE YouTube Question and Answer session TONIGHT (Oct 16) at 5:00 p.m. Please feel free to submit questions (https://forms.gle/jBCYhnCViLfsi1Nt8). You will also be able to submit questions live using the same link. We look forward to sharing more information with you about the Bond and Override election. Thank you for supporting Saddle Mountain Unified School District.

Join us tonight to support the TVHS Latino Club at Barro's Pizza from 4pm-8pm.

Thank you to our community members who were able to join us at the community forums. We appreciate the questions and time spent together. In response to those questions, we have created the following charts to share about district Bond/Override spending. We have also included the preliminary designs for the new school construction. In addition, we have decided to host a LIVE YouTube Question and Answer session on Oct 16th at 5:00 p.m. Please feel free to submit questions (https://forms.gle/jBCYhnCViLfsi1Nt8). You will also be able to submit questions live using the same link. We look forward to sharing more information with you about the Bond and Override election. Thank you for supporting Saddle Mountain Unified School District.

You can join us live at this link - https://youtube.com/live/rN_aqJir6QY?feature=share

Please take a look at our second installment of our "Day in the Life" video series. This one features Jesus Oyarzabal, the cafeteria manager at Winters' Well Elementary.

https://youtu.be/CY4mIqF4SzE

Tonight will be a historic first for the Saddle Mountain Unified School District. Tonight's board meeting will be livestreamed to YouTube. Tonight's meeting and all future board meetings will be publicly available on the Saddle Mountain YouTube channel.

🚲✨ Physical Therapy Matters in Schools! ✨🚶‍♂️

Meet one of our incredible students and our dedicated physical therapist, Ms. Lucy working hard to build mobility, confidence, and independence! 💪

School-based physical therapy isn't just about movement — it’s about empowering students to access their education and environment fully. Whether it’s using adaptive tricycles, gait trainers, or tailored mobility exercises, PT helps students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. 🙌

Let’s continue to support and expand these vital services so every child has the opportunity to move, grow, and shine. 💚💙

Looking forward to tonight's community forum at Desert Sunset Elementary, see you at 6 p.m. to discuss the upcoming election.

Join Dr. Winters at an upcoming Community Forum. Come participate in an open forum where community opinions are valued. Let’s discuss the upcoming Bond and Override Election and collaborate for meaningful progress.

🌟 Our amazing occupational therapy team is making magic happen! 🌟

Through creativity, patience, and expertise, they are helping our students strengthen their fine motor skills — from writing ✏️ to heavy work 💪 and everything in between. Their dedication ensures every milestone is celebrated and every step forward is supported. 💙

We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work and grateful for the OT team's support along the way! 🙌 #OccupationalTherapy #TeamworkInAction #StudentSuccess

Please see this message from Dr. Winters.
https://youtu.be/UIxFOgK_8hY

We have an upcoming bond and election and all ballots will be mailed October 8th. If the bond and override do not pass many student programs will be reduced and/or eliminated and new schools will not be able to be built.

Saddle Mountain staff modeling a growth mindset by participating in Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies on a non-work day!#EveryoneLearnsEveryday #WeAreSaddleMountain

TVHS students participated in the Arizona Diamondbacks FUTURESHAPER Robotics Competition sponsored by Honeywell today. After a record setting day, the team walked away with a second place trophy and a check for $1500 towards their robotics program. Congratulations and well done for all the hard work.

Good morning, there may be transportation delays this morning due to an accident on I-10. We hope you have a wonderful Friday and thank you for your patience.

SMUSD teachers and counselors that have a growth mindset and are participating in Aspiring Principals Year one Cohort!!

Big News from the Arizona State IDEA Conference!

We’re so proud to share that Saddle Mountain Unified School District was recognized for several outstanding achievements in special education!

-Our amazing Preschool Team was celebrated for completing evaluations on time and getting students the support they need by age 3!
-Our Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Program and Buddy Program were also highlighted for helping students build friendships, confidence, and a strong sense of community.

We’re honored to be recognized at the state level and so grateful for the incredible staff, students, and families who make this possible.

🌟 Welcome to our newest Saddle Mountain teachers! 🌟
Today, they dove into cooperative group strategies—building skills to foster collaboration, communication, and success in their classrooms. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫
We’re so excited to see the positive impact they’ll make with their students this year. 💡✨ #WeareSaddleMountain

Are you interested in joining a super fun, interactive, creative Odyssey of the Mind team for the 2025-2026 school year? We are now accepting interest forms for 3rd-12th grade students. Click here for more details. https://forms.gle/LFHVMpck5cW3wCmHA