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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
![Invitation to Tangerine Farms K-8 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, July 25, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at 10300 W Mike Etter Blvd, Marana, AZ 85653]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750454665/maranausdorg/eyudsezwnb3kqq3janhf/TF-RibbonCutting_IG_300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750454665/maranausdorg/eyudsezwnb3kqq3janhf/TF-RibbonCutting_IG_300x300.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD is thrilled to invite the entire Marana community to join us for a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Tangerine Farms K-8 School to celebrate this incredible milestone.
![Best of the Northwest Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711579289/maranausdorg/gpgdd2e3m25bkibgbvgo/BONWebThumbnail325x355_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711579289/maranausdorg/gpgdd2e3m25bkibgbvgo/BONWebThumbnail325x355_1.jpg","width":325}])
Marana USD has several winners in the Best of the Northwest contest! Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a third year in a row, we have many schools, teachers, and leaders to celebrate!
![Golf club and ball on tee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750195837/maranausdorg/iyi0yhvcloikdch1z4qe/2340_Golf_300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750195837/maranausdorg/iyi0yhvcloikdch1z4qe/2340_Golf_300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Tee up for a cause! Registration is now open for the 2340 Foundation’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament!
![Wings Over Marana - Students with Welded Sculptures]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750443253/maranausdorg/zscyvgsdtjvix8gfvwnx/WIngs_Over_Marana_300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750443253/maranausdorg/zscyvgsdtjvix8gfvwnx/WIngs_Over_Marana_300x300.jpg","width":300}])
The “Wings Over Marana” project stands as the newest public art sculpture in a longstanding partnership between the Marana High School Welding Program and the Town of Marana, an ongoing collaboration that brings public art to life through the hands of our talented youth.
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Get Ready for Tiger Days! MVHS is excited to welcome the students back with Tiger Days, your one-stop event to get ready for the new school year!
![mascot for Mountain Lions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749152819/maranausdorg/zratmpr3wfsrzsji8orc/MVHSMascots300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749152819/maranausdorg/zratmpr3wfsrzsji8orc/MVHSMascots300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Get Ready for Mountain Lion Days! MVHS is excited to welcome students back with Mountain Lion Days, your one-stop event to get ready for the new school year!
![Marana USD ASBO Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750188565/maranausdorg/lfwz1fq7wkuxraafuxuj/ASBO-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750188565/maranausdorg/lfwz1fq7wkuxraafuxuj/ASBO-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Marana Unified School District received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE) awarded from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).
![Marana USD Dr. Streeter Wins ASA Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749680301/maranausdorg/yj7o4jnssnvq3runmtgg/DrSteeter_ASA_Award_300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749680301/maranausdorg/yj7o4jnssnvq3runmtgg/DrSteeter_ASA_Award_300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Superintendent Dr. Streeter was named the Arizona School Administrators (ASA) Distinguished Administrator of the Year during the ASA 2025 Superintendent Conference!
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The Marana Unified School District was honored with the Education Impact Leader Award by the United Way Cradle to Career initiative. This prestigious recognition celebrates MUSD’s commitment to advancing educational equity and opportunity for all students.
![4 people posing with an spirit of marana award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748878236/maranausdorg/s2yirjusxcv0th2jn8r0/IMG_1436-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748878236/maranausdorg/s2yirjusxcv0th2jn8r0/IMG_1436-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
As the principal of Tortolita Middle School, she has taken TMS to the next level, moving them from an F-rated school to a B-rated school in a matter of years, and following the pandemic!
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.
![Front entrance of new High School property]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708985794/maranausdorg/glrrdzrwgyvinvbvejz2/frontviewSilverbell-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708985794/maranausdorg/glrrdzrwgyvinvbvejz2/frontviewSilverbell-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708985794/maranausdorg/glrrdzrwgyvinvbvejz2/frontviewSilverbell-800x716.jpg","width":800}])
A personalized learning program, students will participate in project-based activities that allow them to customize their education to their needs, strengths, and interests.
![Teacher in classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709247764/maranausdorg/oxjqg89ptufalh8rbjar/IMG_0038-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709247764/maranausdorg/oxjqg89ptufalh8rbjar/IMG_0038-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709247764/maranausdorg/oxjqg89ptufalh8rbjar/IMG_0038-800x716.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Four people in meeting at a table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708985892/maranausdorg/uquc914ivy8gtoym6pj7/IMG_8990-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708985892/maranausdorg/uquc914ivy8gtoym6pj7/IMG_8990-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708985892/maranausdorg/uquc914ivy8gtoym6pj7/IMG_8990-800x716.jpg","width":800}])
Addressing opportunities and challenges at MUSD, solutions teams tackle critical needs and issues affecting Marana Schools.
![Teacher teaching HS class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708986272/maranausdorg/tzxu8gpsj7ojgg1nekel/IMG_2765-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708986272/maranausdorg/tzxu8gpsj7ojgg1nekel/IMG_2765-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708986272/maranausdorg/tzxu8gpsj7ojgg1nekel/IMG_2765-800x716.jpg","width":800}])
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.