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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

National School Counseling Week 2025

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The Cortez Elementary Community would like to take a moment to recognize our two fabulous school counselors, Ms. Summerville and Mr. Beegen. We thank you both for your dedication and support for all of our students. We celebrate you and the impact you have as our school counselors at Cortez.