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Marana Schools Centennial
Join us on April 25 for two AMAZING celebration events!
Our Neighborhood Schools
Register to enroll your child at your neighborhood Marana school, where students receive the highest quality, comprehensive curriculum in safe, innovative, and award-winning learning environments.
High Reliability Certification
All MUSD schools have received HRS Level 1 and 2 certifications, excluding
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
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Kindergarten Registration opens February 9 for the 2026-27 school year at Marana Unified School District! Tour school campuses, attend a Kinder Info Night, and enroll your child in our exceptional free full-day program!
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The “Empowered Teaching Builds Momentum” program in Marana Schools brings together K–8 principals, instructional coaches, and district leaders to strengthen classroom practices in literacy and math, and to increase student ownership.
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Congrats to Dondi Luce, principal of Twin Peaks K–8, for being named the recipient of the 2026 Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented Dr. James T. Webb “Friend of the Gifted Award.”
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As MUSD celebrates Love of Reading Month, we’re proud to recognize Coyote Trail Elementary first grade teacher Lindsey Buckler for her dedication to building strong readers. Each month, Mrs. Buckler’s students get a free book to keep at home to practice reading!
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As part of the Marana Schools 100-year celebration on April 25, we’re featuring alumni, staff, and teachers who shaped our schools. Today, we shine a spotlight on Terry Pickell, a dedicated Marana High School staff member since 1989. Hear Terry’s great memories of MHS over the last few decades!
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PTOs throughout Marana USD and the MUSD Parent Partnership are collecting donations to restock the district’s FRC, which support MUSD students and families. Donate clothes, socks, hygiene items, shoes, and food staples!
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Charlotte Galvan, an exceptional educator at Estes Elementary School, was featured as the inaugural Alumni Spotlight honoree by Education Arizona.
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The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation is proud to be the Charity Partner of the Tucson Roadrunners Marana Community Night, where the Roadrunners will take on Ontario Reign.
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Two teachers from DMK8 received National Board Certification! Attainment of National Board Certification is one of the most prestigious and respected professional accomplishments in K-12 education.
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Share your love of music and join the Marana Winds to perform in the 2026 community concert, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m.! All interested staff, teachers, students, alumni, and friends of MUSD are invited to participate.
Upcoming Events
MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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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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We’re inviting our entire community to join us for a special day and evening of festivities on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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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.