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Top Performing Title I School
The Arizona Department of Education has recognized Butterfield as a top-performing Title I school for two years in a row!
4 Years of CCLC Classes!
Offering a variety of free classes, clubs and activities before and after school, as well summer. Over half of our student population participates in classes, special events and/or summer learning.
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
United Way Cradle to Career
Butterfield has a long standing partnership with United Way and Cradle to Career - a partnership that has helped improve student achievement and teacher efficacy.
A Stong Community Foundation
Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
News & Events
Bobcat News
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Enjoy a free musical concert featuring the Marana Winds and the Marana Big Phat Jazz Band on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Mountain View High School.
![Certified Teachers recognized at Governing Board Meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":2200}])
The MUSD Governing Board recognized some of our outstanding teachers who either received or renewed their National Board Certification during April’s Governing Board meeting.
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The Marana Unified School District (MUSD) invites the public to view the following reading intervention program prior to possible adoption and use as needed at all MUSD schools.
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Summer LEAP registration opens April 15 to MUSD students who will have plenty of FUN activities to keep them engaged!
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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!
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Staff, students, alumni, and community musicians: Share your love of music and join the Marana Winds to perform in the 2024 community concert, scheduled for May 16!
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Support and celebrate participating Marana Unified School District students during the Town of Marana’s annual Founders' Day on Saturday, March 16.
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MUSD’s Marana Cares Mobile food bus will be on the streets again during the upcoming 2024 Spring Break serving FREE, nutritious and delicious meals to ALL children.
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National School Social Work Week is an opportunity to acknowledge and recognize the impactful work these advocates do to support our students, families, and our community!
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Public Safety Day and Be Safe Saturday are teaming up to host a family-friendly event on Mar. 2 where community members can engage with local public safety agencies to see what it takes to keep Southern Arizona safe!
Upcoming Events
MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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Highlights
Butterfield Elementary, within the Marana Unified School District, is a K-6 school offering the highest quality inspiring and enriching education in a safe, nurturing, and award-winning learning environment.
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The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2022-23 school year and Butterfield Elementary School received a B Letter Grade.
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Butterfield offers a wide variety of academic learning for students and all students receive additional support through Title I funding including; Lower class sizes, reading and math specialists, and more!
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Elementary Specialist Programming 100% of Butterfield Elementary School students participate in Visual and/or Performing Arts and Physical Education weekly, along with Elementary counseling, library/media center, music and more.
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Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
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Butterfield Elementary is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means our school has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.