Welcome to Huachuca Mountain

Mary Perez

Mary Garrett-Perez, Principal

The Thunder Clap

A monthly parent newsletter to keep you up to date with everything Huachuca Mountain.

The Thunder Clap Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am excited to begin my second year as Principal of Huachuca Mountain.  I had the chance to speak at kindergarten promotion last year and it struck me that I will share important firsts with the class of 2036. After all, we all had our first day at Huachuca Mountain together, our first time hanging out with Striker, and our time meeting the new kindergarten teachers!

I have been a part of Cochise County since 2002 and began teaching at the Old Tombstone High School.   It was a big adventure for a young military spouse, coming from a big city!  However, Cochise County and Sierra Vista are now my home.  My children attend schools here and have grown up under the background of the Huachuca Mountains.  My oldest daughter will start her senior year at Buena High School, and she is well prepared for her next steps!

Huachuca Mountain is truly a special place for kids.  Our teaching staff is incredibly caring and professional; their knowledge of building student learning is second to none.  Our office staff has been a part of your lives for many years, and remarkably, remembers the name of nearly everyone who walks through our front door.  From the cafeteria to the grounds, the adults who come to work every day truly care for your children.  Public education is truly my vocation, and I am proud to lead a staff who serves with the same spirit.

 In 2024-2025, Huachuca Mountain is excited to bring the STEAM training received last year to life for students.   As a school community, my goal is to develop our use of cooperative, hands-on learning for students.  Huachuca Mountain is also focused on developing writing skills for students, and we can’t wait to see the ideas our students put onto paper.  

We are truly “public school proud” at Huachuca Mountain, and believe our history of success sets us apart from any other school in our county.    We thank you for trusting your children with us, and we know 2024-2025 will be a wonderful school year. 


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Huachuca Mountain Fun Facts

Our Mascot

Our mascot is the lightning bolt. We derived our name from the spectacular thunder and lightning storms that we receive from our Huachuca Mountains. 

Our School Song

Written by Pamela Clark, our former music teacher

"Let’s go, Huachuca Mountain. We’re proud to belong to you! Let’s try, Huachuca Mountain, to learn and grow and do. As Lightning Bolts we’ll do our best; be honest, kind, and fair. Let’s win, Huachuca Mountain. We know we’ll make it there!"

Lightning Bolts

Welcome to Huachuca Mountain Elementary, where we promote a warm and engaging atmosphere that enhances student achievement in a safe, disciplined environment. Our skilled, enthusiastic teachers and staff are dedicated to promoting exceptional student learning. We believe optimal learning takes place when the school, home, and community work together for the good of the students. We hold our students and ourselves to the highest standards!

Our Mission Statement

It is the mission of Huachuca Mountain Elementary School to educate all students to become responsible, literate problem solvers who are contributing citizens of society through excellent teaching and learning.

In an effort to fulfill our mission we must remember that learning is to be enjoyed and is a lifelong process. The Huachuca Mountain staff and students will show respect and kindness to everyone. We unite as partners with the community to develop Sierra Vista's finest students. This will require teamwork and determination.

Welcome to the educational community of Huachuca Mountain. You are a vital link in the success of our students. Our educational expertise coupled with our ability to function in a team setting will advance our academic growth. 

Huachuca Mountain Rules

BE SAFE

BE RESPONSIBLE

BE RESPECTFUL

Go Bolts