Get ready to bring the energy, creativity, and school pride—because Spirit Week is happening this week as we celebrate Prom Week… and it’s for EVERYONE! 🎉
Here’s what’s coming up:
🎭 Switcheroo Monday
Students become the teachers & teachers become the students!
🕺 Throwback Tuesday
Take it back in time—70s disco, 80s neon, 90s grunge, or early 2000s vibes!
🏝️ Island Anything-But-a-Backpack Wednesday
Dress in your best island gear 🌴 AND carry your supplies in anything BUT a backpack—get creative!
🎉 Rio Carnival or Neon Thursday
Go bold with bright carnival colors, feathers, and sparkles—or light it up with neon for glowing vibes!
Let’s make this week unforgettable—show up, dress up, and show out! 💃🔥
#SpiritWeek #PromWeek #SchoolSpirit #DressUpDays
⛳️ Tee it up for a great cause!
Join us for the Sierra Grande 2-Day Shootout & Calcutta — three days of golf, competition, and community fun at Cattails Golf Course with all proceeds benefiting Sierra Grande Athletics!
🏌️♂️ Four Man Scramble
📅 June 26–28
💵 $190 per person | $760 per team
Enjoy practice rounds, a full tournament, Calcutta, dinner, awards, and more — all while supporting SG Athletics!
Grab your team and get ready for an unforgettable weekend on the course. Spots will fill fast!
📲 Scan the QR code or contact the Cattails Pro Shop to register today.
#SierraGrande #GolfTournament #SupportSG #Scramble #Calcutta #CommunityGolf
Sierra Grande School District is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in the classroom for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will assist with instructional activities, provide individualized student support, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Application can be found on our school website or in the District Office, please submit application, resume, and any required documents to: Maria Atencio, Human Resources Office, matencio@sierragrandeschool.net
Do you know someone with a lowrider? We are looking for local and out of district participants to come set-up their lowrider car, classic, or hot rod by 3:30 pm Thursday April 30th for our Cinco de Mayo Family Night. All participants are welcome, there's no entry fee, no prizes. Simply come to the school and set-up in the designated area (school's parking lot, front section) to showcase your vehicle and participate in the event and enjoy the festivities. There will be free food, entertainment, music, dancers, other vendors, as well as educational activities such as Arts, Science, Reading, Math, Culinary (flour tortilla making), free books and more!
Every Monday from 4:30-7:00pm
Please meet in the innovation lab for family dinner.
Childcare will be provided.
message Ms. Alex at amoore@sierragrandeschool.net
If you complete the lessons you get tickets to this awesome salsa and music event
🎺🎸🪇💃
Blanca-Sarai Duran and Angela Taylor
Forbes-Delilah Sandoval and Raelani Sarmiento
Kindergarten-River Cheeks
1st-Gabrianna Karl
2nd-Octavius De Leon
3rdHailey Leffler and Priscilla Martinez
4th-Emma Jo Rost
5th-Alexander Banuelos
The theme for March is most Mannerly.
State testing starts tomorrow, Monday, April 6th! We’re excited to see our students show what they’ve learned.
Be sure to:
🛏️ Get plenty of rest tonight
🍎 Eat a good breakfast in the morning
🎒 Bring everything you need and arrive on time
Check the posted schedules (Elementary & High School in one image, Middle School in the other) so you’re ready for each day.
You’ve got this—do your best and make us proud! 💙📚
We are proud to recognize our outstanding members of the Sierra Grande community for the month of March!
👏 Employee of the Month: Jennifer Gamboa
👏 Middle School Student of the Month: Maleah Velasquez
👏 High School Student of the Month: Aisha Hobbs
Your hard work, dedication, and positive impact do not go unnoticed—thank you for representing Sierra Grande with pride!
A special congratulations to Mrs. Mills for earning the Small Elementary School Award at the 77th Annual SLV Regional Science Fair! Your commitment to inspiring curiosity and excellence in the classroom is truly making a difference.
Let’s all take a moment to celebrate these incredible achievements!
#SierraGrandePride #ExcellenceInAction #StudentSuccess
Magdalena Atencio – 3rd Grade Paraprofessional / 504 Coordinator
Mariana Loya – 4th Grade Paraprofessional
Sarah Evans – 5th Grade Paraprofessional / PreK–5 Tech Teacher
Jamileine Ojeda – Secondary Paraprofessional
Elaine Miller – Pre-K Paraprofessional
Tamara Jones – Pre-K Paraprofessional
Silvana Martinez – 2nd Grade Paraprofessional / BLT Paraprofessional Representative
Yolanda Quintana – Secondary Paraprofessional
Loryn DeLeon & Anna Ronquillo – K–12 Resource Room Paraprofessionals
Amber Martinez – K–12 Special Education Resource Teacher
Jennifer Gamboa – 1st Grade Paraprofessional
Amber Martinez, our support staff honoree, leads our special education department with dedication, organization, and a strong commitment to student success.
Brooke Paine, our overall Teacher of the Year, is an outstanding 9–12 English Language Arts teacher who consistently delivers high-quality instruction and meaningful learning experiences.
Both Amber and Brooke exemplify excellence through strong lesson design, clear objectives, and a focus on growth. They build lasting relationships with students, embrace feedback, and lead both inside and outside the classroom. Most importantly, students consistently speak to the rigor of their classes and the opportunities they provide to truly learn.
Both have been invited to attend the SLV Educator of the Year banquet at Ski Hi Event Center on May 5th.
We are fortunate to have them representing Sierra Grande.
