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Future Freshman Night

Join us for Future Freshman Night on November 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at our A-rated high school. This one-time event is your opportunity to explore all that Cortez High School has to offer, including outstanding academics, competitive athletics, clubs and activities that connect students, and fine and performing arts programs that shine.

Acompáñenos a Future Freshman Night el 12 de noviembre de 2025 a las 6:30 p.m. en nuestra preparatoria, calificada con una "A". Este evento único es su oportunidad para conocer todo lo que ofrece Cortez High School, incluyendo excelencia académica, atletismo competitivo, clubes y actividades y programas de artes visuales y escénicas.

Future Freshman Families

5 days ago

District
October 28, 2025

CORTEZ MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Cortez High School Newsletter
October 2025 Edition from Principal Parsons

Good Afternoon, Parents and Guardians,

As we move through October, I want to thank you for your continued partnership and share a few recent highlights and upcoming events at Cortez High School.

Recent Highlights

Our fall athletic programs are finishing strong, with several teams advancing to playoffs and student-athletes demonstrating impressive dedication and teamwork. Here are some updates:

  • Good luck to Swim and Dive next week Thursday at the District Swim Meet.
     
  • Congratulations to the Golf Team and Coach Lamkin for their best season yet, finishing 7-1-1.
     
  • Congratulations to Joselyn Ibarra and Nore Pantaleon Valencia, the doubles badminton team, for competing in the state tournament.
     
  • Best of luck to the Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams at Sectionals next week.
     

Attendance Reminder

Attendance remains a key focus. Thank you for encouraging your teen to show up each day—consistent attendance directly supports academic success. Last week, Assistant Principal Hansen raffled off a pair of AirPods to the 117 students who had perfect attendance for the first quarter. Congratulations to Sa Soe on winning the prize!

October Colts with C.L.A.S.S.

We are proud to recognize the following students for exemplifying C.L.A.S.S. (Colts are: Lifelong learners, Academic excellence, Strength of character, and Service to others) this month:

  • Freshman: Kainat Asify
  • Sophomore: Nicolai Rumsey
  • Junior: Orion Wilson
  • Senior: Adryan Covarrubias

Special Shout Outs

  • A big thank you to our Student Council for organizing an amazing Homecoming Week, and to our Senior Class for planning and hosting a fantastic Homecoming Dance. The week was filled with spirit and celebration—from the carnival and football game with fireworks and floats, to the incredible concert performances by our Choir and Vocal Ensemble. Our Band and Cheer Team brought the energy, storming the campus with the fight song—what an incredible display of Colt pride!
  • Congratulations to our Band on taking third place at a recent competition in Tucson. Well done, Colts!

Looking Ahead

  • Winter Sports will begin next week, including basketball, soccer, and wrestling. Students interested in participating should contact Mr. Galbreath, Assistant Principal of Operations and Athletics, for more information.
     
  • The GUHSD Marching Band Expo will take place on Sunday, November 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Glendale Community College. This free community event will highlight the incredible talent of our district’s marching bands. We encourage all families to attend!
     
  • Future Freshman Night is scheduled for November 12 at 6:30 p.m. (visit www.guhsdaz.org/futurefreshman for details). This event provides families of incoming freshmen with a first look at the opportunities and programs that make GUHSD schools among the best in Arizona.

Thank you for supporting Cortez High School and helping make this school year a great one. We are proud of the achievements happening across our campus and look forward to even more success in the months ahead.