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TAXPAYERS, LOWER YOUR TAXES AND SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS!
 
TAX CREDIT: HOW DOES IT WORK?

A Tax Credit, which is the dollar-for dollar reduction of your tax liability, is better than a tax deduction, which only reduces your taxable income before taxes are computed.

Instead of sending all your state taxes to the State of Arizona, you can make a contribution to a public school. A.R.S. §43-1089.01 allows taxpayers a TAX CREDIT  up to $200.00 for “Single” or “Head of Household” tax filers and up to $400.00 for “Married Couple Filing a Joint Return” when contributing to EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES in public schools. This gives you the opportunity to help your local school. The tax credit is available to all taxpayers, regardless of whether they have children in school. It would be advisable to consult your tax advisor regarding your specific tax status.

What is an EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY?

Extracurricular activity means any optional, non-credit educational or competitive school sponsored activity that supplements the education program of the school. Activities such as sports, visual and performing arts, field trips, outdoor education or character education programs can be funded with tax credit money. Extracurricular activities do not include any events that are recreational, amusement or tourist activities.

WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
You may select which school and which program you would like to support. The amount of the tax credit you take does not have to be for the total allowance. You can make a difference in our schools with just $50.00, $75.00, or $100.00. In addition, the credit may be split between one or more schools and/or one or more programs. 

HOW CAN I TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TAX CREDIT? UPDATE

Complete the attached form and return to the school of your choice by April 15, 2020 or mail to the District Office prior to April 15, 2020 in order to take it off your State of Arizona taxes at the time you file for 2019. Arizona Tax Credit Donation Form
Create an online payment by going to this link  

It is easy! The District will provide you with a receipt verifying that you have contributed to an eligible extracurricular activity.

For more information contact Wendy Taylor at the District Office, 623-535-6000.

When you provide a check as payment, you authorize the Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD) either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction

LESD Awards and Recognitions

Excited child

2023 - Principal of the Year, Westside Impact, Vanessa Zuniga, Principal, Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School

2022 - Arizona School Administrators (ASA) Distinguished Administrator Middle Level Division, Tami Garrett, Principal, Western Sky Middle School

2022 - Exemplary Principal, Maricopa County School Superintendent, Luke Jankee, Principal, Verrado Elementary School

2022 - Principal of the Year, Westside Impact, Amanda Acosta, Principal, Barbara B. Robey Elementary School

2021 - Administrator of the Year, Arizona Association of School Psychologists, Jennifer Benjamin, Principal, Palm Valley Elementary School 

2019 - AZ Distinguished Principal, Elementary Division - Sarah Lewis, Principal, Dreaming Summit Elementary School
2017-2018 - ASBAIT Wellness Member of the Year
2017 - AZ Distinguished Principal, Elementary Division - Gina DeCoste, Principal, Mabel Padgett Elementary School
2017 - School Nutrition Hero - David Schwake, Food Services Department

2016 - Champions for Young Children - Jodi Gunning, Pete Kovats, and Kacey Baer
2015 - Arizona National Distinguished Principal Award - Chris Barnes, Principal, Corte Sierra Elementary School
2014 - All Arizona School Board Winner - Shawn Watt, Past Governing Board President
2014 - ADE Achievement in Action Award Reading Apprenticeship Program - Middle School Reading Program
2013 - AZLAND Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award
2010 - Rodel Exemplary Principal Award - Lee Nelson, Scott L. Libby Elementary School
2008 - Arizona National Distinguished Principal Award
2007 - ADE - Desert Oasis Awards for Outstanding Outreach - Food Services Department
2004 - Arizona School Board Association Superintendent of the Year - Dr. L. Thomas Heck
2003 - Arizona National Distinguished Principal Award
1999, 1998 - Arizona School Board Association Magna Award
1999, 1998, 1996, 1995 - Arizona School Administrators Distinguished Elementary Administrator Award
1996 - Arizona Superintendent Award

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification - Megan Duplain and Melissa McComb
Sixteen National Board Certified Teachers  
 

Schools Awards

Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
Westside Impact Principal of the Year, Amanda Acosta - 2022
Virginia G. Piper Grant Recipient - 2023 through 2009
ADE High Performing Reward School - 2013, 2012
NCEA Arizona Higher Performing School - 2012
National Board Certified Teachers
Belen Soto Elementary School  

Corte Sierra Elementary School

 Arizona National Distinguished Principal, Chris Barnes - 2015
A+ School of Excellence - 2013 & 2009
ADE High Performing/High Progress Reward School - 2012
Golden Bell Award - 2011, 2010, & 2006 
A+ Exemplary Programs - 2007 (Achievement in Math) & 2006 (Reading Intervention Program) 
NAESP National Principal Mentor
National Board Certified Teachers
Dreaming Summit Elementary School
A+ School of Excellence - 2020
AZ Distinguished Principal, Elementary Division, Sarah Lewis - 2019
ADE High Performing Reward School - 2013
Armed Forces Foundation Operation Caring Classroom - 2011
Litchfield Elementary School
NCEA Arizona Higher Performing School - 2012 & 2011
A+ School of Excellence - 2019, 2006, 2001, 1995, & 1992

Best of the West Award - 1999
Mabel Padgett Elementary School

AZ Health and Physical Education Administrator of the Year,  Leslie Willis - 2022

A+ School of Excellence - 2017
AZ Distinguished Principal, Elementary Division, Gina DeCoste - 2017
NCEA Arizona Higher Performing School - 2013
Character Counts Grant Recipient - 2012
Palm Valley Elementary School
AZ Health and Physical Education Adapted PE Teacher of the Year,  Kelly Jordan - 2022
Administrator of the Year, Arizona Association of School Psychologists, Jennifer Benjamin, Principal - 2021
National Blue Ribbon School - 2017
Prevention Partner Recognition Award - 2014
NCEA Arizona Higher Performing School - 2013 & 2012
A+ School of Excellence - 2019 & 2003
Golden Bell Award
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
A+ School of Excellence - 2023
Westside Impact Principal of the Year, Vanessa Zuniga - 2023
Virginia G. Piper Grant Recipient - 2023 through 2013
NCEA Arizona Higher Performing School - 2013
Character Counts Grant Recipient - 2012
Scott L. Libby Elementary School
A+ School of Excellence - 2016, 2004, 1998, & 1994
Achievement in Action Award - 2014
NCEA Arizona Higher Performing School - 2013 & 2012
Golden Bell Award - 2002
Principal of the Year - 1999
Christa McAullife Fellowship - 1993 Pioneer Award 
National Board Certified Teachers
Verrado Elementary School
A+ School of Excellence - 2023, 2018, 2013
Exemplary Principal Maricopa County, Luke Jankee - 2022
NCEA Arizona Higher Performing School - 2013
National Board Certified Teachers 
Verrado Heritage Elementary School

A+ School of Excellence - 2024
Leader In Me Lighthouse School - 2022
L. Thomas Heck Middle School Beat the Odds Gold Award - 2015
ADE High Performing Reward School - 2013
NAEA Arizona Art Educator of the Year - 2011
Verrado Middle School
A+ School of Excellence - 2018, 2012
Golden Bell Award - 2012
Governor's Award for Community Centered Design & Honorable Mention for Overall Design - 2009
Western Sky Middle School
A+ School of Excellence - 2020, 2016, 2002 & 1995
Arizona School Administrators (ASA) Distinguished Administrator Middle Level Division - Tami Garrett 2022
Xavier College Preparatory Golden Gator Award of Excellence in Teaching - 2011
National Blue Ribbon School - 1996
#1 School in the Nation in Donations to the American Diabetes Association
Wigwam Creek Middle School
ADE High Progress Reward School - 2012
AZ Pom & Cheer Co Ed Jr High Division Champions - 2012
NCEA Arizona Higher Performing School - 2011
A+ School of Excellence - 2008
AAEA Emerging Leadership Award - 2008