On Thursday, May 22nd, Tonopah Valley High School will celebrate the graduating class of 2025. The ceremony will start at 7:30 PM. If you are not able to attend live, we would love to have you join us for the YouTube Live broadcast of the ceremony also starting at 7:30 PM.
Please access the live stream through the Saddle Mountain Unified School District YouTube channel or click here: https://youtube.com/live/omdQjBLCoG8?feature=share
Attention current 5th through 7th graders who will be attending Ruth Fisher Middle School next year. The RFMS VEX Robotics team will be holding tryouts for the 2025-2026 season on Monday, June 2nd. VEX Robotics is a competitive robotics program that starts in June and if all goes well, ends in May of 2026. We have a couple of openings for the new season and are searching for dedicated and motivated students that are interested in STEM. In VEX Robotics, we design, build, program, and test robots to compete against other robots from around the state, country, and world. This club is a significant time commitment. Students can expect to spend 500-700 hours over the course of the year at school outside of normal school hours. Practice is usually 3+ nights a week, several all-day Saturdays, and possibly trips to Iowa, Missouri, and China, as well as our normal competitions around the state. If your student would like to try out for this opportunity and can meet the demands of this club, we would like to encourage them to come to tryouts.
Things to note for the week: 📆
Wednesday 5/14 is early release. 🕛
Friday 5/16 8th grade field trip. 💦
Saturday 5/17 Food Pantry. 🍊
Regarding the newest TikTok trend. Please speak with your children about shoving metal things into USB ports to make them smoke and spark.
Dear SMUSD Families and Community Members,
We're reaching out to gather your valuable input on potential options for an upcoming bond election this November. Your feedback is crucial as we consider how to best support our growing district.
Please take just a minute or two to complete the brief survey linked below. Your participation will help us understand community priorities as we move forward.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Click Here for Survey - https://forms.gle/GTKQfZK556KHLApw5
Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year and also our Principal of the year.
Your Ruth Fisher Colts Boys Basketball team has finished the regular season with a PERFECT 10-0 record and have officially been named Willow Region Champions and clinched a spot in the CAA State Playoffs! 🎉
Get ready to bring the noise because we're hosting our first-round Playoff Game THIS TUESDAY, May 6th, at 4:30 PM! Let's pack the stands and create an electric home-court advantage as we begin our playoff journey.
https://azcaapreps.com/team/?team_id=4273&pid=2605
Please check out the latest edition of #WeAreSaddleMountain from our VEX Robotics Team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8pa4AUKn3c
Hey Saddle Mountain Families!
Have you noticed a friendly little face popping up in the bottom right corner of our school websites? Well, say hello to your new super-smart sidekick – our very own AI ChatBot!
Think of it as your instant information guru, ready to answer your burning questions. Whether you're wondering about school hours, need to find a link to the lunch menu, or just want to know who to contact for a specific question, our ChatBot is here to help, 24/7!
We've made it super easy to find – just look for that little chat bubble on any of our school webpages. So, next time you're browsing our websites, give our AI ChatBot a wave and see what it can do! We think you'll be pleasantly surprised. 😊
Happy chatting!
Your friends at Saddle Mountain Unified School District #90
Coming up for RFMS:
Makeup testing will continue this week Wednesday-Friday. 📝
There are less than 60 yearbooks left! Available for purchase in the office, $35 📗
Summer school letters will be going home this week. 📄
5/2 Spring Concert at 6pm in the cafeteria. Free admission! 🎶
8th grade families: Letters went home regarding Awards Ceremony (5/21) & field trip (5/16).☀️
Contact your student's homeroom teacher if more information is needed.
RFMS Families: No school Friday 4/18, Spring Holiday. 🌻
Saturday 4/19 Food Pantry at TVHS parking lot at 9:30am. 🍊
Enjoy your extended weekend! We will see everyone back on Tuesday 4/22.
Students will continue & complete any make up testing next week. 📝
Good morning SMUSD Families, we are continuing to have technical issues. Phones, Email, and the Website may be impacted. Please continue to use ROOMS to communicate with teachers and staff. We are working diligently to correct the issue. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
This is a reminder that AASA testing begins this week. Attendance is especially important on testing days, so please ensure your child is present and on time.
📅 Testing Schedule:
📝 AASA Math – Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15 & Wednesday, April 16
📖 AASA ELA – Thursday, April 17
To help your child do their best:
✅ Ensure they get a good night’s sleep.
✅ Provide a healthy breakfast.
✅ Arrive at school on time.
Thank you for your support!
We want to remind you that AASA testing is coming up next week. Please ensure your child is well-rested and arrives on time for these important assessments.
📅 Testing Schedule:
📝 AASA Math – Tuesday, April 15 & Wednesday, April 16
📖 AASA ELA – Thursday, April 17
To help your child do their best, please:
✅ Make sure they get a good night’s sleep before each test.
✅ Provide a healthy breakfast.
✅ Ensure they arrive at school on time.
✅ Encourage them to try their best and stay positive!
Thank you for your support.
Good morning families,
The district is currently experiencing phone issues for both incoming and outgoing calls. We are working to repair the lines as quickly as possible. Please use ROOMS or Email to connect to teachers and staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Upcoming for this week: 📆
4/8 & 4/9: All 5th & 8th graders will have AZ Science Testing 📝
Yearbook $30 presale is still going on. There are less than 100 left! 📔
CTE Camp is open to current 5th-7th grade students. Registration deadline is April 18th.
Check out the latest edition of the Saddle Mountain Shoutout! https://smusd.edurooms.com/engage/smusd/newsletters/april-saddle-mountain-shoutout
RFMS Families! 📣 Quick Reminders:
✍️ Tomorrow (4/3): AASA Writing Test. Arrive on time & rested! ⏰
📸 Friday (4/4): 8th Grade Pictures. Order online at mydorian.com or send forms/payment.
🚌 Dismissal: 4 PM. Early checkouts and transportation changes must be done by 3:45 PM 🕒
📢 Important Reminders for This Week! 📢
📝 Testing Day – Thursday, April 3rd 📝
Plan accordingly and make sure to get a good night’s rest! Attendance is very important.
April 4th- 8th Grade Photos
