Santa Cruz Elementary School

07/19/2026

🎉 Crème de la Copa is here, and we need your support! 🎉

We're so excited to celebrate our amazing community! This year's Crème de la Copa includes two nominations we're especially proud of:

🏫 Santa Cruz Elementary – Nominated for Best Public School
🍎 Mrs. Tabor – Nominated for Best Teacher
👑 Ms. Rhinehart - Nominated for Best Principal

Now it's time to help them bring home the win! Every vote counts, and we'd be so grateful for your support.

👉 Vote here: https://share.google/J6hIptzgfHuyPbJgv

Please take a moment to vote for:
✅ Santa Cruz Elementary – Best Public School
✅ Mrs. Tabor – Best Teacher

Thank you for supporting our incredible school and one of our outstanding teachers! Please like, share, and tag your friends and family so we can spread the word. Together, we can make a difference! 💙🏆

Recognizing the best of Maricopa.

05/21/2026

Attention future kindergarten families! Please enroll at Santa Cruz Elementary prior to registering for the kindergarten bootcamp.

05/20/2026

Today our students and staff at Santa Cruz Elementary had some very special visitors! 🐾💛 Therapy dogs Honey and Lexi stopped by to spread smiles, comfort, and lots of tail wags throughout the school.
The joy and calm they brought to our classrooms and hallways made everyone’s day a little brighter. Thank you to Honey, Lexi, and their handlers for sharing your time and kindness with our school community! 🐶✨

05/19/2026

Second graders in Mrs. Bird’s class traveled back in time to learn about the amazing artist Michelangelo and his work on the Sistine Chapel! After discovering how he painted while lying on his back high above the chapel floor, students got the chance to experience it for themselves by creating their own masterpieces under their desks. 🎨✨
There were lots of giggles, creativity, and appreciation for the hard work Michelangelo must have done. What a fun and memorable way to bring history and art to life!

05/19/2026

Ms. Abramson's class had a science day and conducted science experiments all day! They tested gummy bears in different solutions, created gas with soda and Pop Rocks, learned about UV rays with solar beads, and engineered roller coasters!

05/12/2026

Career Day at was a howlin’ success! 🐾

Our Coyotes had the chance to learn from dentists, firefighters, veterinarians, and more professionals on Friday. Thank you to all of our guest speakers for inspiring students and helping them explore future careers! 💜

05/01/2026

🌟 What a ROAR-some performance! 🦁🎭

A huge round of applause to the incredible 3rd graders at Santa Cruz Elementary for bringing *The Lion King* to life! From the colorful costumes to the confident singing and acting, these young stars truly shined on stage. 🌅✨

It was amazing to see their hard work, creativity, and teamwork pay off in such a fun and memorable show. You could feel the energy and excitement in every scene—what a talented group!

Bravo to the students, teachers, and everyone who helped make this production possible. We’re so proud of you! 👏💛

04/18/2026

Multicultural night shone brightly, thanks to the collective effort of families and community members who gathered to celebrate our diverse heritage and explore the richness of cultures worldwide.

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Join us for Multicultural Night at Santa Cruz Elementary School. We will celebrate different cultures from around the world. You will enjoy food, crafts, and culture.

When: April 17, 2026
Time: 5pm-7pm