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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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Mrs. Stacie Hand’s class at Picture Rocks Elementary placed first, and Mrs. Smith’s class from Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 placed second in the Southern Arizona Second-Grade Read-off contest.
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The GRAPHIC DESIGN Career and Tech Ed (CTE) program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and software proficiency essential for creating visually compelling content. Through hands-on projects and theoretical coursework, students explore various facets of design, including branding, layout design, user experience (UX), and illustration, preparing them for diverse career opportunities.
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The Career and Technical Education Auto Program at Marana High School and Mountain View High School recently received an incredible donation—two Ford F-150 4x4 SuperCab trucks from Jim Click Ford!
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Marana Middle School was presented with musical instruments donated by the Kiwanis Club of the Desert. Their donation allows more MMS students to have the opportunity to learn how to play an instrument at school!
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As part of our commitment to offering a comprehensive educational experience, MUSD will pilot AI technology in high school classrooms and on MUSD-issued Chromebooks for high school students, and provide access to Khanmingo, an AI-based personal tutor and teaching assistant from Khan Academy, for students in grades 5 - 12.
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The Marana Unified School District announces the selection of Tiffany Hodge as the Director of Exceptional Student Services. The MUSD Governing Board members voted during their March meeting in favor of hiring Mrs. Hodge for the role.
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MUSD Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a fourth year in a row in the 2025 Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest competition! Plus Best School, Best Principal, Best Teacher and Best Mascot!
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Jessica Leonard, Butterfield Elementary School teacher, is named Best Teacher in the 2025 Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest competition!
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MHS WINS BIG! MHS named Best School and Best Mascot, plus Mrs. Caitlyn Kauffman named Best Principal in the 2025 Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest competition!
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Valerie Ramirez named Reader Recommended Best Teacher in the Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest contest!
Upcoming Events
MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Oldfather Rd Tucson, AZ 85741
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Oldfather Rd Tucson, AZ 85741
Mountain View High School Auditorium, 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd. TucsonAZ 85742
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MUSD Family Resource Center
Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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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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.