Sierra Vista Schools Rebound | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Sierra Vista Unified School District is bouncing back after tough budget cuts—closing three schools last year, including their only middle school. Now, with a $5 million deficit turned into a $900,000 surplus, they’re rolling out four new neighborhood schools (most K-7, one K-8) to serve growing enrollment of 140 new students. Principals are rallying to build stronger, more vibrant campuses, while Superintendent Terri Romo sees this as a homecoming and a chance to finally elevate academic excellence after years of decline. Families still have time to enroll—this is a fresh start for the…