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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

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DISTRICT AND SCHOOL CALENDARS

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May 2025
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Monday, April 28
MSAA Assessment (Grades 3-8, Alternative Assessment)
All Day
Spring Book Fair (Verrado Heritage ES)
All Day
Verrado Heritage Elementary School, 20895 W Hamilton St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
Wigwam Creek MS, 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Tuesday, April 29
MSAA Assessment (Grades 3-8, Alternative Assessment)
All Day
Spring Book Fair (Verrado Heritage ES)
All Day
Verrado Heritage Elementary School, 20895 W Hamilton St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
Wigwam Creek MS, 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Westside Impact Math Challenge (3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Graders)
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Pendergast Early Learning Center, 3841 N 91st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037, USA
Band Concert (Western Sky MS)
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Western Sky Middle School, 4095 N 144th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Wednesday, April 30
Early Release Day
All Day
Spring Book Fair (Verrado Heritage ES)
All Day
Verrado Heritage Elementary School, 20895 W Hamilton St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
Family Night (Verrado Heritage ES)
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Verrado Heritage Elementary School
20895 W Hamilton St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, United States
Thursday, May 1
Day of Awesomeness (Corte Sierra ES)
All Day
Corte Sierra Elementary School
3300 N Santa Fe Trail, Avondale, AZ 85392, United States
Westside Impact Math Challenge (7th & 8th Grades)
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Pendergast Early Learning Center, 3841 N 91st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037, USA
Soto Fine Arts Night-The Beatles (Belen Soto ES)
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Belen Soto Elementary School, C-Building
Summer Concert (Wigwam Creek MS)
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Wigwam Creek Middle School
4510 North 127th Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States
Friday, May 2
Mary Poppins Jr Play Production (Western Sky MS)
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Western Sky Middle School
4095 N 144th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, United States
Saturday, May 3
Mary Poppins Jr Play Production (Western Sky MS)
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Western Sky Middle School
4095 N 144th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, United States
Mary Poppins Jr Play Production (Western Sky MS)
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Western Sky Middle School
4095 N 144th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, United States
Sunday, May 4
Belen Soto & Verrado Heritage ES 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Monday, May 5
Belen Soto & Verrado Heritage ES 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Staff Appreciation Week
All Day
Troy Gilbert ES Groundbreaking Ceremony
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6831 N Perryville Rd
Tuesday, May 6
Belen Soto & Verrado Heritage ES 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
National Nurses Day
All Day
National Teacher Day
All Day
Staff Appreciation Week
All Day
L Thomas Heck PTO Meeting
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L. Thomas Heck Middle School
12448 W Bethany Home Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States
Wednesday, May 7
Early Release Day
All Day
Staff Appreciation Week
All Day
Field Day & Foam Party (MPE)
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Mabel Padgett Elementary School
15430 W Turney Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, United States
Thursday, May 8
Staff Appreciation Week
All Day
Student Showcase Night (Palm Valley ES)
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Palm Valley Elementary School, 2801 N 135th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Talent Show (Litchfield ES)
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Litchfield Elementary School
255 E Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States
Band Concert (Palm Valley ES)
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Palm Valley Elementary School, 2801 N 135th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Choir Concert (Western Sky MS)
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Western Sky Middle School, 4095 N 144th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Spring Concert (Verrado Heritage ES)
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Verrado Heritage Elementary School, 20895 W Hamilton St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
Spring Spectacular Middle School Bands (Verrado Heritage ES)
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Verrado Heritage Elementary School
20895 W Hamilton St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, United States
Friday, May 9
Staff Appreciation Week
All Day
Celebration of the Arts (Rancho Santa Fe ES)
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Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
2150 N Rancho Santa Fe Blvd, Avondale, AZ 85392, United States
Saturday, May 10
Sunday, May 11
Western Sky MS 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Monday, May 12
Western Sky MS 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Tuesday, May 13
Western Sky MS 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Preschool Prom (Palm Valley ES)
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Palm Valley Elementary School, 2801 N 135th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Governing Board Meeting
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Litchfield Elementary School Cafeteria
Wednesday, May 14
Early Release Day
All Day
Spring Student Showcase (Barbara B. Robey ES)
All Day
Barbara B Robey Elementary School, 5340 N Wigwam Creek Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, USA
Leadership Showcase Night (Barbara B Robey ES)
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Barbara B. Robey Elementary Scho
5340 N Wigwam Creek Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States
PRIDE Awards & Scholarship Presentation
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Estrella Mountain Community College Conference Center, 3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392, United States
Thursday, May 15
Talent Show (Palm Valley ES)
All Day
Palm Valley Elementary School
2801 N 135th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, United States
Quarter 4 Reward Dance (Western Sky MS)
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Western Sky Middle School, 4095 N 144th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Hoot & Holler/Book Fair Family Night (Litchfield ES)
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Litchfield Elementary School, 255 W Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, USA
LESD79 Retirement Ceremony
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Saint Peter's Episcopal Church Litchfield Park, 400 Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, USA
NEHS/NJHS Induction Ceremony (Verrado Heritage ES)
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Verrado Heritage Elementary School, 20895 W Hamilton St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
NJHS Induction Ceremony (Wigwam Creek MS)
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Wigwam Creek Middle School, 4510 N 127th Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, USA
Friday, May 16
Foam Party (Scott L Libby Es)
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SCOTT L. LIBBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
18701 W Thomas Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States
Top Dog Assembly (Dreaming Summit ES)
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Dreaming Summit Elementary School
13335 W Missouri Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States
8th grade dance (Western Sky MS)
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Western Sky Middle School
4095 N 144th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, United States
8th Grade Annual HERO Lock-In (Verrado Heritage ES)
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Verrado Heritage Elementary School, 20895 W Hamilton St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
Saturday, May 17
L. Thomas Heck & Verrado MS 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Sunday, May 18
L. Thomas Heck & Verrado MS 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Monday, May 19
L. Thomas Heck & Verrado MS 8th grade Field Trip to CA
All Day
Disneyland Park, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
Talent Show (Mabel Padgett ES)
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Mabel Padgett Elementary School
15430 W Turney Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, United States
ASPIRE Graduation
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Western Sky Middle School
4095 N 144th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, United States
ML Family Literacy Night & AZELLA-bration @ Dreaming Summit ES
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Dreaming Summit Elementary School, 13335 W Missouri Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, USA
Tuesday, May 20
Kindergarten Promotions (Mabel Padgett ES)
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Mabel Padgett Elementary School, 15430 W Turney Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Wednesday, May 21
Early Release Day
All Day
Kinder Promotions (Palm Valley ES)
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Palm Valley Elementary School, 2801 N 135th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Fifth Grade Celebration (CSE)
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Corte Sierra Elementary School, 3300 N Santa Fe Trail, Avondale, AZ 85392, USA
Preschool Promotions (Mabel Padgett ES)
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Mabel Padgett Elementary School, 15430 W Turney Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony L. Thomas Heck ES
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L Thomas Heck Elementary School, 12448 W Bethany Home Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, USA
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Wigwam Creek MS
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Wigwam Creek Middle School, 4510 N 127th Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, USA
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Verrado Heritage ES
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Verrado Heritage Elementary School, 20895 W Hamilton St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Wigwam Creek MS
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Wigwam Creek Middle School, 4510 N 127th Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, USA
Thursday, May 22
Unified Basketball & Cheer Event (Palm Valley ES)
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Palm Valley Elementary School, 2801 N 135th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
5th Grade V. Staff Kickball Game (Dreaming Summit ES)
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Dreaming Summit Elementary School
13335 W Missouri Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Verrado MS
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Verrado Middle School, 20880 W Main St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Western Sky MS
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Western Sky Middle School, 4095 N 144th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Western Sky MS
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Western Sky Middle School, 4095 N 144th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Verrado MS
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Verrado Middle School, 20880 W Main St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (White Tanks Learning Center)
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White Tanks Learning Center, 3300 N Santa Fe Trail, Avondale, AZ 85392, USA
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Belen Soto ES @ Verrado Middle School
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Verrado Middle School, 20880 W Main St, Buckeye, AZ 85396, USA
Friday, May 23
4th Quarter Report Cards Go Home
All Day
Last Day of School
All Day
5th Grade Promotion (Mabel Padgett ES)
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Mabel Padgett Elementary School, 15430 W Turney Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA
Kinder Promotion (Dreaming Summit ES)
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Dreaming Summit Elementary School
13335 W Missouri Ave, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340, United States
Saturday, May 24
Sunday, May 25
Monday, May 26
Subscribe to Alerts Memorial Day (Offices Closed)
All Day
Tuesday, May 27
Subscribe to Alerts Governing Board Special Meeting
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Litchfield Elementary School Cafeteria
Wednesday, May 28
Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30
Saturday, May 31
Sunday, June 1

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