Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUCISD)

is done in style at Byron P. Steele HS as the school & organizations such as HOSA, DECA, Dance & sports pick up the tab for meals throughout the week!

Photos: TJ Mitchell

As Teacher Appreciation Week draws to a close, we would like to recognize two individuals who took roads less traveled to enter the classroom, both at Schlather Intermediate School.

Edward Jones, a sixth grade social studies teacher drove a SCUC ISD school bus after retiring from the military, while Kip Coulter, a fifth grade math teacher, worked as a school custodian and later in the district warehouse.

Today, they are making a difference in the classroom, imparting lessons drawn from their vision and perseverance.

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Happy School Lunch Hero Day!

We thank you for your dedication and loyalty to feed our students with a servant heart.
You have worked through many difficult challenges this year and we recognize you for the hard work you accomplish every day.

We honor and recognize YOU today as our heroes for Child Nutrition.

SCUCISD is looking to honor district graduates who have recently earned their college degrees. Please send a photo, name of college or university, level of degree and major of any student who has graduated from Samuel Clemens High School, Byron P. Steele, II High School or Allison L. Steele Enhanced Learning Center in the Google Form provided:

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You can also email information & photos to: [email protected]

The information will be posted on the district’s social media pages (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram).

Dear SCUC community,
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Here is an joint communique from Amy Sirizzotti, principal at Samuel Clemens High School, and Sergeant Trevino of the Schertz Police Department regarding the threats made on social media last night:

We wanted to share at this time we do not have any new information on the validity of the Instagram profile post created last night. The phony Instagram account was created with the sole purpose of disrupting the school day by making a terroristic threat against Clemens High School. That account was deleted very soon afterwards.

The San Antonio FUSION center has been coordinating efforts with the Schertz police department in this active investigation to identify the individual responsible for the posts. SCUC ISD and Schertz Police Department are committed to locating the source of this threat and dealing with those responsible to the fullest extent of our abilities.

Midday today, text messages and social media posts from some of our students and eventually others in the community began spreading rumors and unsubstantiated information that resulted in a greater sense of fear and discomfort. The information shared in these posts this afternoon was either grossly inaccurate or a misinterpretation of other events.

SCUC ISD, partnering with our local law enforcement authorities, will always be the official source of information regarding these issues. False information results in unneeded additional emotional distress and has a negative impact on instruction as well.

The most important mission of the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District is to provide a safe and secure environment for all of our students and staff. Working together as a community of students, parents, and school personnel we can end this disruption of learning.

Please notify school and district leaders as well as the police if you are aware of any threat or hear something that makes you feel unsafe. If you see something, say something.

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The Schertz Cibolo Lions Club Scholarship application deadline is Monday, May 9, 2022. The one-time scholarship award may be used for tuition, fees or expenses for any full-time post-secondary institution of higher learning. Acceptable institutions include traditional two or four-year colleges or universities accredited by a state, regional or national agency, or an educational, vocational, or technical training program of at least one year in duration.

Typically, scholarships of up to $1,000.00 have been awarded on a competitive basis. To be eligible, students must: 1) be currently enrolled high school seniors (including home-schooled students), 2) have a graduation date in May/June 2022, 3) reside or attend school in Schertz or Cibolo, and 4) complete the documents specified below.

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Update from Amy Sirizzotti, principal at Samuel Clemens High School.

We are excited to announce that SCUC ISD, along with The City of Cibolo, will be offering Student Intern/Employment Summer Opportunities to Current SCUC ISD High School Students that are at least 16 years of age.

For more information about the intern/employment opportunities visit our district website at https://www.scuc.txed.net/summer2022

SCUC ISD and the Schertz Police Department are aware of an unspecified threat made earlier this evening. Below is a message that has gone out to the Samuel Clemens High School community from Mrs. Amy Sirizzotti, school principal.

Good evening Clemens High School Community,

We have been alerted to an Instagram profile post that was created and since deleted alluding to possible violence on the campus of Clemens HS tomorrow.

Schertz Police Department is actively working with state and regional law enforcement agencies to identify the individuals responsible for creating the profile and to determine the credibility of the content of the post.

Thank you to all of the students who reached out to make our faculty aware of the situation so that we can keep our campus safe.

If you or your child has any information regarding this post, please contact the Schertz Police Department or your child’s administrator.

In an abundance of caution, Schertz PD will have additional officers on campus tomorrow.

As we get more information about this post we will share it with you.

Sincerely,

Amy Sirizzotti
Principal, Clemens HS

SCUC ISD Trustees approved the recommendation of Sarah Dauphinais as the new Executive Director of Elementary Education at the called meeting held on May 3, 2022. Ms. Dauphinais is currently the principal at Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, a position she has held since 2013. She will assume her new duties on July 1, 2022.

“I am beyond excited to accept this new role and responsibility,” Dauphinais said. “ Leading the elementary and intermediate campuses to ensure our children, families and staff feel a true sense of belonging and help our children find their life passion is my mission.” She adds she is grateful for the opportunity to serve in a school district with the reputation of SCUC. “It was a blessing to my life when I joined the district in 2009. I was blessed to become the principal at Wilder in 2013. I am beyond blessed to become the Executive Director of Elementary Education.”

Dauphinais began her career as an elementary school teacher in Spring Branch ISD before teaching for 7 years in the Judson ISD, including second, third and fourth grade levels. She then became the campus Curriculum and Instructional Specialist for three years. She spent a year as the district’s Federal Programs and Grants Administrator prior to arriving at SCUC ISD.

Three years as assistant principal at Schlather Intermediate School and one year at Jordan Intermediate School in the same role led to Dauphinais assuming the principal position at Wilder in 2013.

Dauphinais has a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with Specializations in Reading and English from the University of Houston and a master degree in Educational Administration from Concordia University. She is married and has three adult children and a variety of pets.

SCUC ISD Board Trustees approved the recommendation of Ms. Mary “Beth” Bronk as the new Director of Fine Arts during the called meeting held on May 3, 2022. She will succeed Mike Lipe, who has announced his retirement at the end of the school year.

"I am honored and excited to join SCUC as the next Director of Fine Arts!” Bronk said. “I would like to recognize the great work of current Director Mike Lipe, and I value the strong support for the arts already in place.”

Ms. Bronk is currently the Associate Professor and Director of Bands at Texas Lutheran University (TLU). During that time, she led the band, pep band, and brass quintet performances; presented at state, national and international conferences; taught courses to aspiring music teachers; and served as Chair of the Faculty Association to name just a few of her many accomplishments. Bronk has also earned numerous awards including the Texas Bandmasters Association Meritorious Achievement Award in 2022, an award given to just 3 individuals each year for significant contributions to music education throughout their career.

Prior to her tenure at TLU, Bronk spent 18 years serving as music director, teacher, supervisor and administrator at Lampasas ISD and New Braunfels ISD.

Bronk has a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Texas, a Master’s degree from the University of North Texas, and is currently working on her Doctorate through Columbia University in New York City.

Her official duties will begin on July 1, 2022 but Ms. Bronk plans to visit SCUC ISD prior to July as she helps continue the district’s tradition of excellence in the Fine Arts. “I look forward to helping lead the district in its vision for all students in areas of the arts."