If your household is experiencing unexpected challenges with access to food right now, please know that resources are available here in the San Tan Valley and within the J.O. Combs Unified School District. Our community is here to support you through this unexpected period.
AZ Tax Credit
Did you know you can directly support J.O. Combs Unified School District students and programs at ZERO cost to you?
The Arizona Public School Tax Credit allows you to redirect your state income tax liability to support the qualifying extracurricular programs right here in our district—things like athletics, music, clubs, and field trips.
🎯 How the Tax Credit Works: It's Dollar-for-Dollar!
This is not a deduction—it is a tax credit. It reduces what you owe in Arizona state taxes by the exact amount you donate (up to the maximum limit).
Filing Status;
Married Filed Jointly = $400 maximum tax credit
Single/Head of Household = $200 maximum tax credit
This means you get to choose exactly how a portion of your tax dollars are spent: on J.O. Combs students!
➡️ 3 Steps to Support J.O. Combs Today:
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Decide Your Amount: Choose how much you want to donate (up to the maximum limit for your filing status).
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Choose Your Program: You can designate your donation to a specific school or a specific extracurricular program (e.g., Combs High School Band, Combs Middle School Athletics, District Science Club).
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Make Your Contribution:
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Online: Use our secure online portal >
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By Mail/In-Person: Complete the Tax Credit Form and return it with your contribution to your school office or the District Office. Link to Printable J.O. Combs Tax Credit Form >
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Deadline Reminder: Contributions made through April 15th can be claimed on your previous year's tax return (e.g., April 15, 2026, for the 2025 tax year).
You do not need to have a child enrolled in J.O. Combs to participate! Share this amazing opportunity with friends, family, and neighbors across Arizona!
For more information, please visit our Tax Credit page >
Winter Break Schedule
The time for hot cocoa, holiday cheer, and family time is almost here! We want to remind all J.O. Combs families and staff of the upcoming Winter Break schedule.
🗓️ Key Dates to Remember:
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7-12 End of Semester: Thursday, December 18, 2025 (Early Release times will apply—check your school's specific dismissal schedule!)
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PreK -12 End of Semester, Last Day of School: Friday, December 19, 2025 (Early Release times will apply—check your school's specific dismissal schedule!)
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Winter Break (No School): Monday, December 22, 2025 – Monday, January 5, 2026
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School Resumes: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season! We look forward to seeing everyone back in the new year, refreshed and ready for a great second semester.
Need the full academic calendar? Click here
Find A Food Bank
Project Bridge
J.O. Combs Unified School District's Family Resource Center is a welcoming space designed to be a supportive hub for all families in our school district. We're here to connect you with valuable resources, such as emergency food, and build a stronger community together. Need a little extra support?
Contact LeAnna Cabrales at 480-987-1028 | lbcabrales@jocombs.org, or
Jennifer Highum at 480-987-5300 | jhighum@jocombs.org
The Arizona Food Bank Network
The Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) is a coalition of 5 regional food banks and almost 1,000 food pantries and agencies, working to address hunger in Arizona.
Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The Arizona Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and breastfeeding support services, supplemental nutritious foods and referrals to health and social services. WIC serves pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women; infants; and children under the age of five.
Address: 36235 N Gantzel Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85142
Phone: (866) 960-0633
Hours of Operation: WIC and Immunizations, Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Christ the Victor Lutheran Church
Christ the Victor’s food pantry regularly serves more than 1,200 people a month! We provide our clients with everything from canned goods to fresh meat and produce.
Address: 6173 E Arizona Farms Rd, Florence, Arizona 85132
Hours of Operation: Open Tues. and Thurs. weekly, year-round 8:30am-10:30am
Closed on holidays