Recognitions
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Congratulations to our Yearbook Photography Contest winners! Winning photos will be displayed in the classroom, Counseling Office, and on our class webpage through the 2025–2026 contest cycle.
![Student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747446199/maranausdorg/jhfm9kyg8umkgkrkmzkw/IMG_03501-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747446199/maranausdorg/jhfm9kyg8umkgkrkmzkw/IMG_03501-cropped.jpg","width":300}])
We are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our amazing Trailblazers, Alie, who recently showcased her incredible rodeo skills in Sonoita, AZ. Competing against 19 other girls in the junior high division, Alie placed in the top four, earning a coveted spot at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo!
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Marana Middle School honored seventh and eighth grade students who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA for the entire school year with a special breakfast and awards ceremony. Families joined in the celebration as students were recognized for their dedication, hard work, and academic excellence.
![Rotary Club Honor Roll]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746646455/maranausdorg/uedwptmhxskajs4xzalv/CasasAdobesRotaryClub.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746646455/maranausdorg/uedwptmhxskajs4xzalv/CasasAdobesRotaryClub.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746646455/maranausdorg/uedwptmhxskajs4xzalv/CasasAdobesRotaryClub.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746646455/maranausdorg/uedwptmhxskajs4xzalv/CasasAdobesRotaryClub.jpg","width":1080}])
Twenty-one 8th grade students from Marana Middle School were honored at the University of Arizona's Student Union as recipients of the 2025 Casas Adobes Rotary Club’s 8th Grade Honor Roll Award. Selected for their leadership, character, scholarship, and personal presentation, students were celebrated alongside their families during a special breakfast and awards ceremony.
![Peterson Receives Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746481080/maranausdorg/adg9uc5zjoi1rnnggvqw/Peterson-croppedsquare1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746481080/maranausdorg/adg9uc5zjoi1rnnggvqw/Peterson-croppedsquare1.jpg","width":300}])
Teacher Appreciation Week brought an extra dose of excitement to our campus this year, especially for 8th grade English Language Arts teacher, Mr. Sam Peterson. In a heartwarming surprise organized by Concord General Contracting, Mr. Peterson was recognized as one of the 21 winners of their Annual Teacher Appreciation Contest.
Orchestra Earns Superior with Distinction
Concert Band earns Superior with Distinction
![Best Place to Work BON Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742394995/maranausdorg/u1fwvuiymefn542pd20d/MUSDBONSocial2025300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742394995/maranausdorg/u1fwvuiymefn542pd20d/MUSDBONSocial2025300x300.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a fourth year in a row in the 2025 Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest competition! Plus Best School, Best Principal, Best Teacher and Best Mascot!
![Andy Zhao]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741982864/maranausdorg/hpa7ii7t6xuice4pyy1h/Zhaoclose-cropped_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741982864/maranausdorg/hpa7ii7t6xuice4pyy1h/Zhaoclose-cropped_1.jpg","width":300}])
We are thrilled to announce that Andy Zhao, a talented third grader at our school, has been selected as a winner of the Arizona Historical Society Museum's Postcard Contest!
![Students with Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741642310/maranausdorg/x5xd3v7gpukmhwrbq3ve/SARSEF-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741642310/maranausdorg/x5xd3v7gpukmhwrbq3ve/SARSEF-cropped.jpg","width":300}])
Congratulations to the talented Twin Peaks students who were recognized at the Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair (SARSEF) Awards Ceremony. Read on to learn who won.
![MVHS Mock Trial team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741103017/maranausdorg/xkur9kfifdlr9yusbz3n/MVHSMockTrialteam300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741103017/maranausdorg/xkur9kfifdlr9yusbz3n/MVHSMockTrialteam300x300.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD congratulates the MVHS Mock Trial Team for finishing second out of 22 teams in an all-day competition at the Pima Superior Courthouse, qualifying for the state competition.
![8th Grade Science Fair Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740448679/maranausdorg/faifqiij7jzvvysygw3p/ScienceFairWinner8-cropped_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740448679/maranausdorg/faifqiij7jzvvysygw3p/ScienceFairWinner8-cropped_1.jpg","width":300}])
In February, Twin Peaks students participated in our school's Science Fair. Our winners will have the opportunity to compete in the upcoming Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Check out the winners.
![Shari Attebery with Gov. Board member Cathie Raymond]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739903164/maranausdorg/ukhonnmpy2hrpwnzt6ry/IMG_5362-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739903164/maranausdorg/ukhonnmpy2hrpwnzt6ry/IMG_5362-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD congratulates Shari Attebery, School Climate & Connectedness Coordinator, who was awarded the Celeste Nameth PBIS Leadership Award.
![Thumbnail image of FFA jacket recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739761516/maranausdorg/fj4jfoyw2ujmwe9usawv/FFA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739761516/maranausdorg/fj4jfoyw2ujmwe9usawv/FFA.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739761516/maranausdorg/fj4jfoyw2ujmwe9usawv/FFA.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739761516/maranausdorg/fj4jfoyw2ujmwe9usawv/FFA.jpg","width":1080}])
Congratulations to Bree Anderson, Alex Gales, and Daniella Rittenhouse who earned their Arizona FFA jackets this past week! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, we couldn't be prouder!
![Dan Contorno holding Administrator of the Year Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738781576/maranausdorg/tmnbnrabcf5bck1qhuep/DanContorno300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738781576/maranausdorg/tmnbnrabcf5bck1qhuep/DanContorno300x300.jpg","width":300}])
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.