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Success is not easy, but together we've got this!

Welcome to our school! We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go.

Mission Statement

Success is not easy, but together we've got this!

School Vision

The Cortez Community is committed to providing high expectations to develop successful learners.

News

Online Registration for 2025-2026 school year - STARTS NOW!!!

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It's time for Online Registration (OLR) for NEXT year! Please start today and come to the office to finish the process once you have your application number. Stop in with a picture ID if you need your IC password reset. We have limited hours in the summer, so avoid the rush and start right now! EVERY family needs to do this EVERY year:)

Spring Carnival - Are you ready for our biggest fun filled family event?

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Please join us for our Annual Spring Carnival, next Friday, April 25th from 3:30pm-6:00pm. We will have music, snacks for sale, fun games, and exciting raffle items! Presales for tickets and wristbands begin next week. You can skip the lines and get your tickets and wristbands ahead of time next week- Monday through Thursday, before and after school.

No presales on Friday, April 25th- you can purchase tickets during the carnival.

Field Day - Friday, May 9 - 8:15am to 10:15am

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Students will be participating in fun games and activities including a waterslide. Students are encouraged to bring hats, sunglasses, a change of clothes, water, and money for snacks.