
We hope you have a restful Thanksgiving break, we look forward to seeing students back on December 3rd. Please enjoy this special edition of #WeAreSaddleMountain https://youtu.be/XSE51K_s8fw


Hello SMUSD Families! Come cheer on the TVHS Phoenix Varsity Football team as they begin their quest for a state title. Round one starts tonight against the Parker Broncs at 7:00 PM.
Tickets must be purchased online (Children 5 & under are free) - gofan.com/event/1984688
Watch the game live on the NFHS Network ($11.99 per month fee) - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/epic-sports/gamd416833330


Please watch this short video about the recent Override Increase for SMUSD. https://youtu.be/BauODwdAZrw


A special edition of #WeAreSaddleMountain. https://youtu.be/mTkIruP4Pbs
Congratulations to the TVHS Football team on a 10-0 season! Good Luck tonight!


Good evening families.
We would like to wish Mrs. Bowden the very best in her future professional endeavors as she has resigned from her position as principal at Tonopah Valley High School. We are welcoming Ms. Allen as our substitute principal.


Welcome November. Here is this month's Saddle Mountain Shoutout!
https://smusd.edurooms.com/engage/smusd/newsletters/nov-saddle-mountain-shoutout


Congratulations to our Buckeye Rocks recipients, Dr. Hunt, Mrs. Arndt, and Mr. Doerksen. Thank you for everything you do for our students, our district, and the community.


School Safety Week Day 5
Family Reunification in the event of an emergency
https://www.smusd90.org/o/smusd/page/school-safety


Northern Arizona University wants hear from you! Your voice and input are critical as we consider how school can and should best prepare students for success in life after high school.
We are working with NAU's Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy to collect feedback about skills, goals, and outcomes for Arizona's high school graduates.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by Nov. 4, 2024. Your time and responses are greatly appreciated.
Goals for Arizona Graduates survey- http://bit.ly/4eDtJJc

School Safety Week Day 4
Threat Assessment:
Suicide Assessment/Intervention:


School Safety Week Day 3
Emergency Operations Plan:
*The school has a fully compliant plan with functional responses
Hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate, shelter and hazard-specific annexes
Communications Plan:
https://www.smusd90.org/o/smusd/page/school-safety


School Safety Week Day 2:
Bullying Prevention:
Centralized Reporting:


School Safety Week Day 1
Staff Training
*Two-hour training focused on emergency preparedness
*Lockdown procedures
*Intervention methods
*Situational awareness and Violence prevention
School Drills
*Evacuation, lockdown, and shelter drills in accordance with state statute
*Teachers will brief students using age-appropriate language in emergency situations
*Parents will be notified of lockdown drills


Dr. Winters took part in ABC 15's Town Hall meeting regarding school safety on Oct 16,2024. More information here: https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/submit-your-questions-abc15-hosting-town-hall-on-school-safety-with-local-leaders


Check out the October Saddle Mountain Shoutout here: https://smusd.edurooms.com/engage/smusd/newsletters/oct-saddle-mountain-shoutout


Please read the linked letter regarding a school threat received over the weekend. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1djLVnvPF5PiRAdZTfC4bzPLiTK54S1zIHeyVQdeyFyM/edit?usp=sharing

We were honored to host the Chairwoman of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, at Winters' Well on Tuesday. She talked with parents, toured classrooms, and saw first-hand how important internet connectivity is to schools.
https://www.azfamily.com/video/2024/09/17/fcc-chairwoman-visits-elementary-school-tonopah/