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High Reliability Certification
Marana’s schools join 588 schools nationally in achieving High Reliability Schools (HRS) Level 1 certification, which means all schools have created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture.”
Building Skills for Life
Award-winning Career and Technical Education programs to prepare students to enter the workforce with the academic and career skills needed to compete successfully in the job market.
Best Place to Work!
Our valued staff and educators voted Marana Unified School District as the "Best Place to Work" for three consecutive years in Explorer News' annual Best of the Northwest competition!
Free Full-Day Kindergarten
All MUSD Elementary Schools offer free full-day kindergarten with a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
News & Events
District News
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The Marana Unified School District Summer Success program provides quality online and in-person high school credit advancement and credit retrieval tailored to meet individual student needs in grades 9-12.
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Enjoy a free musical concert featuring the Marana Winds and the Marana Big Phat Jazz Band on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Mountain View High School.
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The MUSD Governing Board recognized some of our outstanding teachers who either received or renewed their National Board Certification during April’s Governing Board meeting.
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The Marana Unified School District (MUSD) invites the public to view the following reading intervention program prior to possible adoption and use as needed at all MUSD schools.
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Summer LEAP registration opens April 15 to MUSD students who will have plenty of FUN activities to keep them engaged!
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Gladden Farms Elementary Preschool has earned their first five star rating from Quality First.
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The MUSD Governing Board members voted during their March 14 meeting in favor of hiring Mr. Rorem for the role. Mrs. Rorem will assume the position effective July 1, 2024. Mrs. Lerona Dickson is currently the principal.
Estes Elementary Preschool has earned their first five star rating from Quality First.
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The MUSD Governing Board members voted during their March 14 meeting in favor of hiring Mrs. Bissonette for the role. Mrs. Bissonette will assume the position effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Dan Johnson is currently the principal.
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The MUSD Governing Board members voted during their March 14 meeting in favor of hiring Mrs. Bergesen for the role. Mrs. Bergesen will assume the position as principal effective July 1, 2024. Mrs. Colleen Frederick is currently the principal.
Upcoming Events
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Highlights
Looking ahead, the district has several initiatives we are pursuing with enthusiasm. On the heels of a positive letter-grade report from the Arizona Department of Education, we will continue to focus on providing relevant and innovative academics that prioritize the development of critical thinking and future-focused skills through project-based learning.
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Opening in Fall 2025 in the Gladden Farms II community, our newest school is the third K8 in the district and helps support our community's rapid growth. Watch for more information, coming soon!
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An innovative High School program where students can dive deeper into subjects and develop professional skills for the future. Watch for more information coming soon!
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Get involved with Marana Schools! Parent Partnership meets throughout the year and helps strengthen relationships between schools, families, and our community.
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Addressing opportunities and challenges at Marana USD, solutions teams tackle critical needs and issues affecting Marana Schools.
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Since 2019, Marana Schools have steadily increased our ADE Letter grade scores, going from nine A and B-rated schools in 2019 to 16 in 2023!