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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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MHS Students won second place at the Universal Technical Institute Top Tech Challenge, winning $7,500 in tuition grants and a Snap-On tool chest and set!
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The Marana High School Dance Team competed in the UDA National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, Florida, and secured the top spot for Varsity Intermediate Division I - Hip Hop.
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Four seniors from Marana High School signed their official academic and athletic commitments to major universities this fall 2025!
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Dan Contorno, Chief Financial Officer, is celebrated as the MUSD 2025 Administrator of the Year! Each year, Marana USD recognizes dedicated employees including a teacher, administrator, and support staff member who go above and beyond.
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Every Wednesday in February, all MUSD schools are featuring “Walking Tacos,” made with The Walking Taco Doritos topped with Jennie-O Turkey Taco Meat and served with all the fixings by our amazing MUSD Cafes.
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Connect with professionals on Feb. 11 and participate in small group discussions to learn about programs & resources for students with disabilities in their journey to adulthood. Topics include job training, college disability services, state work programs, and more!
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Spring Break Learning, Enrichment and Play (LEAP) is open to all MUSD students pre-k through 6th grade during Spring Break March 17-21 at Quail Run Elementary and Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary Schools!
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MUSD celebrates National School Counseling Week 2025, “School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 3–7, 2025.
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Kindergarten Registration is now open for the 2025-26 school year at Marana Unified School District! Enroll your child TODAY in our exceptional free full-day program!
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MUSD Student & Family Support Services is hosting Parenting the Love and Logic Way, Supporting Youth with Special Needs, a four-class series beginning this March. Spaces are limited. You must RSVP!
Upcoming Events
Mountain View High School Library 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85742
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Oldfather Rd Tucson, AZ 85741
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All Middle and K-8 Schools
Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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All Middle and K-8 Schools
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for Applications received after December 15, 2024
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Oldfather Rd Tucson, AZ 85741
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SCHOOLS CLOSED
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SCHOOLS CLOSED
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.