The Marana Unified School District is celebrating 100 Years of Marana Schools and Excellence in Education! We’re inviting the entire community to join us for a special day and evening of festivities on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Save the date - you don't want to miss the celebration that brings all of Marana together!
MUSD CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Celebrating 100 Years of Marana Schools!
Daytime Celebration: FREE & Open to Families & Community
April 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Marana High School
Enjoy student and alumni performances, school booths highlighting unique programs, children’s activity areas, community entertainment, and historical displays. Free and open to the public.
Evening Dinner & Fundraiser
Marana Pumpkin Patch
April 25, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$100 per ticket
Get ready for a truly Marana evening! This adults-only event hosted at the Marana Pumpkin Patch features a delicious BBQ dinner, dessert, drink tickets, train rides, live entertainment, and a photo booth.
Marana Schools Centennial News
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Richard was a proud member of the Marana High School Class of 1984, and later, a coach and athletic director at Marana High and Mountain View High Schools.
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Today, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Mykaela Schroeder, a MUSD alumna of Roadrunner ‘07, and Marana Middle ‘09, and current staff member at Estes Elementary School. She is also studying to become a teacher at Grand Canyon University (GCU)!
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Today, we shine a spotlight on Ashley Dunn, a proud MUSD alumna of Degrazia ‘97, Tortolita Middle ‘99, and Mountain View HS ‘04. She now serves as Associate Principal at Butterfield Elementary.
MUSD Centennial Celebration: Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors will help make this milestone celebration truly memorable! Your support ensures that we can honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future of MUSD, 100 years strong! We are grateful for our alumni, business & community partners' support.
Call for Committee Volunteers
The Centennial celebration committee is seeking volunteers to assist with event planning. We want this to be an unforgettable day and evening event, and we appreciate assistance in many areas including decorations, kids' area activities, games, crafts, alumni/history, and more! Bring your great ideas and energy!
Event, Sponsorship, Committee Contact:
Laurie Wright
lwrightmusd2340foundation@gmail.com
(520) 628-3243
Donate or Share any Marana Schools/MUSD memorabilia:
- Tammy Foster: TLFOS@aol.com
- Kristen Rex: kristendrex@gmail.com