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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 four 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
![Adam Ostmeyer Safety Coordinator for District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752864594/maranausdorg/yzh5obl3avkvtgoi3qiv/AdamOstmeyer-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752864594/maranausdorg/yzh5obl3avkvtgoi3qiv/AdamOstmeyer-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD is proud to welcome Adam Ostmeyer as our new Safety and Security Coordinator. A 2340 Foundation student with deep roots in the district, Adam brings experience, passion, and a strong commitment to keeping our schools safe.
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Marana Middle School Earns High Reliability School (HRS) Level 2 certification, Ensuring Effective Teaching in Every Classroom!
![KVOA Booth with Donated School Supplies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750456653/maranausdorg/nkn0nfy7plp61wp44twa/KVOABack-to-School-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750456653/maranausdorg/nkn0nfy7plp61wp44twa/KVOABack-to-School-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
On Wednesday, July 30, Donate School Supplies to Support Marana Schools at the KVOA News 4 Tucson Back to School Supply Drive hosted at Tangerine Farms K-8 School!
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Apply now for benefits! Applications are now being accepted for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2025-26 school year! Families must re-apply each year and one application can be used for all children in the household.
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Coyote Trail Elementary School Earns High Reliability School (HRS) Level 2 certification, Ensuring Effective Teaching in Every Classroom!
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Tortolita Middle School Earns High Reliability School (HRS) Level 2 certification, Ensuring Effective Teaching in Every Classroom!
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Mountain View High School Earns High Reliability School (HRS) Level 2 certification, Ensuring Effective Teaching in Every Classroom!
![Marana Vista Academy Entrance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751565771/maranausdorg/dju7tb48wepoc3qmxhkr/MVA300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751565771/maranausdorg/dju7tb48wepoc3qmxhkr/MVA300x300.jpg","width":325}])
MUSD is thrilled to invite the Marana community to join us for a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Marana Vista Academy to celebrate this incredible milestone.
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Congratulations to Mrs. Beth Schimke, Principal of MCAT High School, on being selected as a recipient of the 2025 “40 Under 40 Award” presented by the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Join us for our annual Back-to-School Backpack & Resource Fair for backpacks, school supplies, community resources and sports physicals! Hosted at a new, air-conditioned location this year, Mountain View High School!
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.
![Rendering of new Gladden Farms K-8 School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708985722/maranausdorg/rmtkttrswck4vz6rgwpo/K8groundbiew-800x716.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708985722/maranausdorg/rmtkttrswck4vz6rgwpo/K8groundbiew-800x716.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708985722/maranausdorg/rmtkttrswck4vz6rgwpo/K8groundbiew-800x716.png","width":800}])
Located in the Gladden Farms neighborhood at Clark Farms and Mike Etter Blvds, 800 students from preschool through 8th grade will call the new school home.
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A personalized learning program, students will participate in project-based activities that allow them to customize their education to their needs, strengths, and interests.
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Parents, community members, faith-based partners, and local businesses are our greatest advocates. Stay connected with MUSD and find out what is happening in our district.
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Addressing opportunities and challenges at MUSD, solutions teams tackle critical needs and issues affecting Marana Schools.
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MUSD has continuously improved its letter grades through the Arizona Dept. of Education since 2019. We are proud to be a top-rated pre-k-12 district in Southern Arizona.