Horseshoe Trails News
HTES Employee of the Month
HTES Food Drive
The HTES Food Drive sponsored by Student Council was a huge success! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to donate 1.846 items to the Foothills Food Bank. Preschool classes donated the most with 441 cans, therefore Ms. Bird, Ms. Kunzler & Ms. Siegel all got pied in the face. Also, because we exceeded our total goal, Principal Pettinato & Superintendent Dolezal also enjoyed a pie to the face! Third grade teachers didn't want to be left out, so they volunteered to take part in the fun as well.
HTES Spelling Bee
- 4th Grade Winner - Alex O.
- 4th Grade Runner-Up - Miles S.
- 5th Grade Winner - Hunter M.
- 5th Grade Runner-Up - Kai I.
- 6th Grade Winner - Milan V.
- 6th Grade Runner-Up - Mick C.
Pirates Musical
Lost & Found Items
Please have your students check the lost & found located in the cafeteria to look for missing jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Any items not claimed by the end of the school day on Friday, December 20th will be donated.
Strong Dads Breakfast Schedule
Below are the upcoming dates for our next three Strong Dads Breakfast events. RSVP sign ups will come out about a week before each event.
- Friday, January 10th @8:00 AM (date change)
- Friday, February 7th @8:00 AM
- Friday, May 2nd @8:00 AM
Arizona's Tax Credit Program
Receive a tax credit for up to $400 when filing your Arizona State Income Tax return and support your local schools with this dollar-for-dollar tax credit. Contributions are donated directly to schools and help fund meaningful programs. A tax credit is different from a tax deduction because it is an actual credit against the income tax imposed upon an individual. Click the link below for the form and directions on how to contribute.
PTO News
Around the District
Stuff the Bus
CCUEF Run the District
The Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation (CCUEF) is excited to host the annual Run the District event on Saturday, January 25, 2025! Join us for a fun and energizing run while supporting our amazing teachers. For more information, visit CCUEF.ORG
Voluntary Student Accident & Sickness Insurance
Information for Student Accident & Sickness Insurance plans for voluntary purchase (including plans for athletics) can be found in the brochures linked below, or by visiting Myers-Stevens & Toohey.
Upcoming Dates & Events
Every Wednesday - Early Release at 2:00 PM
- December 20 // Half Day - 12:30pm Dismissal
- December 23 - January 3 // No School - Winter Break
- January 6 // School Resumes
- January 20 // No School - MLK Jr. Day
Important Numbers
HTES Main Office & Attendance Line - 480-272-8500
HTES Health Office - 480-272-8502
Administration
Mr. Aaron Pettinato, Principal of Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
Mr. Bill Dolezal, Superintendent of CCUSD 93