Cortina Elementary School
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About Cortina Elementary
Cortina Elementary is a neighborhood school in Higley Unified School District serving kindergarten through sixth grade students. Our learning environment provides each and every child the opportunity to learn and grow in a challenging and safe environment. We make learning relevant and fun through discovery science, current events, hands-on mathematics and academics, as well as a comprehensive curriculum of physical education, art and music. We offer a full menu of athletics, arts, and school sponsored clubs and organizations to meet the needs and interests of each student. We invite you and your child to join our professional teaching staff, dedicated parents and hard-working students at Cortina Elementary where we provide the community with a welcoming and safe learning environment that cultivates confident learners who take risks and express curiosity.
Our Mission
We empower students to be responsible citizens with the knowledge, skills, and work ethic required for success in their future endeavors.
Announcements
Tax Credit Donation Reminder
We would like to remind families who are interested in making a tax credit donation this season, that this can be made for any one of our schools through our HUSD website.
An individual may claim a nonrefundable tax credit for making cash contributions or for certain fees paid to a public school located in Arizona.
To qualify for the credit, an individual must make contributions for qualifying expenditures per A.R.S. § 43-1089.01. The credit is equal to the amount of fees paid or cash contributions, not to exceed $400 for married filing joint filers and $200 for all other filing statuses. For more information, please visit Arizona Department of Revenue.
We appreciate your support!
Budget Continuation and Bond
The Governing Board of the A-Rated Higley Unified School District (HUSD) has placed two issues on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot: A continuation of the existing 15% Maintenance and Override funding as well as a bond proposal for school safety projects, essential maintenance, school improvements, and transportation investments. Learn more by visiting our Bond/Overrides landing page.
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Your feedback contributes to a positive environment for all staff and students, as we prepare learners for limitless opportunities.
HUSD Governing Board Meeting Schedule
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board meeting schedule can be found on the district website at husd.org/board-meetings. The public is welcome to attend all board meetings. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the meetings. Board Business Meetings and Work Study Sessions are livestreamed on the district YouTube channel. Please note, Points of Pride, Higley Adventures, and Requests to Speak are not included during the Work Study meetings.
Principal Spotlight: Kelly Papke
Principal Spotlight: Kelly Papke
ParentVUE Update
ParentVUE Update
ParentVue is the Higley Unified School District portal to student schedules, student grades and attendance history. It is also used for registration and re-enrollment each year.
Families that need help to access ParentVue, should contact their school offices.
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The Governing Board of the A-Rated Higley Unified School District (HUSD) has placed two issues on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot: A continuation of the existing 15% Maintenance and Override funding as well as a bond proposal for school safety projects, essential maintenance, school improvements, and transportation investments.
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about 2024 Budget Continuation and Bond
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For the 2024-2025 school year, the HUSD Governing Board has introduced goals designed to build upon the solid foundation laid by our existing strategic framework.
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Established in 2014, the Higley Leadership Academy (HLA) started as a Principal Academy aimed at developing future school leaders by helping participants apply their knowledge and skills to improve student outcomes.
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HUSD has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence for its comprehensive financial report.
755
Full-time equivalent certified employees
1 to 20
Proposed per pupil-teacher ratios related to providing Special Ed services
1 to 15
Full-time equivalent certified employees
Higley Unified School District
16
Schools located in Gilbert & Queen Creek
13500
Students in grades PreK-12
1600
Employees across our district
96%
Highest graduation rate of any large district in Arizona