Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the K8 Program Design topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Principals outline K–8 plans and 'Town and Country Roadrunner Academy' model
Summary
District principals described plans for neighborhood K–8 schools — Carmichael, Huachuca Mountain, Pueblo Del Sol, Village Meadows — and detailed the proposed Town and Country Roadrunner Academy, a K–8 model that combines core academics with STREAM electives, leadership development and quarter-by-quarter thematic work.
Principals from several Sierra Vista Unified schools presented proposed K–8 plans at the board meeting, emphasizing neighborhood programming, leadership development and expanded hands‑on learning.
Carmichael Elementary: John Skarhus described a multi‑year vision titled "Learners to Leaders," focusing on quarterly themes (leading with purpose, serving with heart, exploring the world, change makers in action). The plan emphasizes age‑appropriate career exploration, service projects and culminating fourth‑quarter presentations to showcase student learning.
Huachuca Mountain: Principal Mary Perez (introduced in the meeting) said her school will build on its mission and vision with an early focus on service and community, a second quarter emphasis on leadership and character, plus arts and athletics as essential elements for development.
Pueblo Del Sol and Village Meadows: Principals outlined STEM and community partnership work, including cross-campus STEM projects and ongoing volunteer support; Pueblo Del Sol and Village Meadows plan joint activities to expand student exposure to science and nature themes.
Town and Country Roadrunner Academy: Principal Stephanie Elson and instructional coach Louis Salkelly presented a K–8 Roadrunner Academy model combining core academic instruction with exploratory electives, leadership and STREAM learning (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math). The academy is organized by quarterly goals: building foundational routines in quarter 1, exploring and innovating in quarter 2, leading and collaborating in quarter 3, and culminating projects and reflection in quarter 4. The presenters emphasized stakeholder input and shared an FAQ distributed to Town and Country, Bella Vista and incoming JCMS families.
Board follow-up: Superintendent Terry Romo said administrative staff had met with families and sent informational materials; board members asked for clarifications and were directed to the FAQ and subsequent outreach. No formal vote was taken on program changes at this meeting.
Why it matters: The presentations signal programmatic shifts and cross-campus collaboration intended to strengthen neighborhood K–8 offerings and support transitions for students combining elementary and middle school structures. Implementation details (timelines, staffing adjustments, and budget impacts) were not finalized at the meeting and will require future administrative follow-up.
