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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
![Enroll in Marana Schools Free, Full-Day Kindergarten!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769792813/maranausdorg/n2pavfj9tomrf0klvduj/Kindergarten300x300_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769792813/maranausdorg/n2pavfj9tomrf0klvduj/Kindergarten300x300_1.jpg","width":300}])
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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Charlotte Galvan, an exceptional educator at Estes Elementary School, was featured as the inaugural Alumni Spotlight honoree by Education Arizona.
![Marana Community Night - 2/22 with the Tucson Roadrunners Hockey!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770676723/maranausdorg/iuy7w5dhhlwsmkrgmbcq/marana-night-post_SQ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770676723/maranausdorg/iuy7w5dhhlwsmkrgmbcq/marana-night-post_SQ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770676723/maranausdorg/iuy7w5dhhlwsmkrgmbcq/marana-night-post_SQ.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770676723/maranausdorg/iuy7w5dhhlwsmkrgmbcq/marana-night-post_SQ.jpg","width":1000}])
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.
![DMK8 Teachers Receive National Board Certifications!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770656298/maranausdorg/hxo79mufjxh5ei7vovgn/DMK8_MBCT_2026.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770656298/maranausdorg/hxo79mufjxh5ei7vovgn/DMK8_MBCT_2026.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770656298/maranausdorg/hxo79mufjxh5ei7vovgn/DMK8_MBCT_2026.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770656298/maranausdorg/hxo79mufjxh5ei7vovgn/DMK8_MBCT_2026.webp","width":1000}])
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.
![Marana Winds: Musicians Invited to Participate!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770320576/maranausdorg/qm0xmyi40finvnb4hzxq/MW2025_SQ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770320576/maranausdorg/qm0xmyi40finvnb4hzxq/MW2025_SQ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770320576/maranausdorg/qm0xmyi40finvnb4hzxq/MW2025_SQ.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770320576/maranausdorg/qm0xmyi40finvnb4hzxq/MW2025_SQ.jpg","width":1000}])
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.
![Celebrating 100 Years: Share your Memories with MUSD!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761068894/maranausdorg/gekng7j4ew6bhvjnpimv/300X3004.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761068894/maranausdorg/gekng7j4ew6bhvjnpimv/300X3004.jpg","width":300}])
Calling all alumni, former teachers and staff: What are your favorite memories from your time at Marana Schools? Marana Unified School District is celebrating 100 years of serving our community, and we want to hear from you in our 100-Year Survey!
![Jill Cordova Named 2026 MUSD Exempt Employee of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770308837/maranausdorg/ilis0evxfsdzptnjsgus/JillEMPofYear_SQ.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770308837/maranausdorg/ilis0evxfsdzptnjsgus/JillEMPofYear_SQ.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770308837/maranausdorg/ilis0evxfsdzptnjsgus/JillEMPofYear_SQ.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770308837/maranausdorg/ilis0evxfsdzptnjsgus/JillEMPofYear_SQ.webp","width":1000}])
Jill Cordova, Elementary Literacy Coordinator, has been named Marana Unified School District’s 2026 Exempt Employee of the Year. Jill’s leadership and dedication to literacy and helping students learn to read - and love reading - have made a lasting impact on students district-wide.
![MHS Celebrates Athletic Signing Day!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770242492/maranausdorg/hnu5aj7jmv5ovjfdxny2/MHS2026Signing_Day_SQ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770242492/maranausdorg/hnu5aj7jmv5ovjfdxny2/MHS2026Signing_Day_SQ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770242492/maranausdorg/hnu5aj7jmv5ovjfdxny2/MHS2026Signing_Day_SQ.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770242492/maranausdorg/hnu5aj7jmv5ovjfdxny2/MHS2026Signing_Day_SQ.jpg","width":1000}])
Marana High School is proud to celebrate the talented student-athletes who signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level!
![Keri Stanford Named MUSD’s 2026 Support Staff of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770065840/maranausdorg/thckb8dj8ecaoqxnznao/KeriStanford_SupportStaffoftheYear2026.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770065840/maranausdorg/thckb8dj8ecaoqxnznao/KeriStanford_SupportStaffoftheYear2026.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770065840/maranausdorg/thckb8dj8ecaoqxnznao/KeriStanford_SupportStaffoftheYear2026.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770065840/maranausdorg/thckb8dj8ecaoqxnznao/KeriStanford_SupportStaffoftheYear2026.webp","width":1000}])
Keri Stanford, Career and Technical Education Data Integrity Specialist, has been named MUSD’s 2026 Support Staff of the Year! A 14-year district veteran, Keri’s commitment to students and staff continues to make a lasting difference.
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Tom Carmichael, Band and Choir Teacher at Picture Rocks Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Marana USD Teacher of the Year. Mr. Carmichael embodies the very best of teaching and recognizes the powerful role the arts play in building community.
Upcoming Events
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
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.
![Celebrating 100 Years of Marana Schools!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764090464/maranausdorg/ed2o5ifxymtt7mu5pdev/100YearsAllLogos_Highlights.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764090464/maranausdorg/ed2o5ifxymtt7mu5pdev/100YearsAllLogos_Highlights.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764090464/maranausdorg/ed2o5ifxymtt7mu5pdev/100YearsAllLogos_Highlights.webp","width":800}])
We’re inviting our entire community to join us for a special day and evening of festivities on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
![Marana Vista Academy: A Different High School Experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757447346/maranausdorg/osqe6yqljwfgz0u8urc3/MaranaVistaAcademyEntrancewithFlag.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757447346/maranausdorg/osqe6yqljwfgz0u8urc3/MaranaVistaAcademyEntrancewithFlag.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757447346/maranausdorg/osqe6yqljwfgz0u8urc3/MaranaVistaAcademyEntrancewithFlag.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.
![Parent & Community Partnerships]([{"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.
![Dedicated Solutions Teams Solving Critical Issues]([{"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.
![Exceptional ADE Letter Grades]([{"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.