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500 new 5th grade band and orchestra musicians performed at the Blast-Off Workshop with high school musicians.
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Every Wednesday in September, students can try Flatbread Quesadillas made with grilled chicken and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in a whole grain flatbread as prepared by our amazing cafeteria staff! It is sure to be a new favorite!
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Submit your nomination by September 26 to recognize a special MUSD teacher for their efforts resulting in a student's achievement and success!
![Empowerment series Flyer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724780447/maranausdorg/e96tftp2quntfdmefni0/Family_Unit_15095926.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724780447/maranausdorg/e96tftp2quntfdmefni0/Family_Unit_15095926.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD Student & Family Support Services presents a new Family Empowerment Series!
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Are you a family member/ friend raising an MUSD student? Kinship Caregiver Support Group offers monthly meetings through MUSD Student & Family Services!
![Love and Logic Flyer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724779632/maranausdorg/lyl42eogf4zvvw7jt8jo/300x300LO.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724779632/maranausdorg/lyl42eogf4zvvw7jt8jo/300x300LO.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD Student & Family Support Services presents “Parenting the Love and Logic Way” this Fall
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Join us for our 8 classes to prepare nutritious meals on a limited budget at the MUSD Family Resource Center! Let’s cook, eat smarter, and move more together!
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The MUSD Kindness Wall helps to celebrate and uplift our amazing staff and teachers at MUSD! Make someone’s day and leave a kind message!
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$3,000 Donation to MUSD Family Resource Center from Sundt Foundation will provide critical essentials to students and their families!
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Staff, parents and students can view and/or download the MUSD Academic Calendar for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years under Parent Tools>Calendar on any MUSD website!
Upcoming Events
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Old Father Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741
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All Elementary Schools (Excludes K-8)
Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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All Elementary Schools (Excludes K-8)
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MUSD School throughout Marana, AZ
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7651 N Old Father Road. Tucson, Az. 85741
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All Middle and K-8 Schools
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All Middle and K-8 Schools
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Old Father Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741
Highlights
PAL is an inclusive preschool program providing the highest quality education during the school year to children with identified learning challenges and their non-disabled peers, three years of age until eligible for Kindergarten.
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PAL is an inclusive preschool program providing the highest quality education during the school year to children with identified learning challenges and their non-disabled peers, three years of age until eligible for Kindergarten.
![Students looking at teacher reading]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710617597/maranausdorg/tnwaddqrwq7a9psfswza/PalOverview_800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710617597/maranausdorg/tnwaddqrwq7a9psfswza/PalOverview_800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710617597/maranausdorg/tnwaddqrwq7a9psfswza/PalOverview_800x716.jpg","width":800}])
Students enjoy a safe and nurturing environment, small class size, and personalized attention from certified teachers and highly trained educational assistants.
![Teacher Singing with Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710617875/maranausdorg/omxwed9t3exmb9yyvnyd/MeettheDir_800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710617875/maranausdorg/omxwed9t3exmb9yyvnyd/MeettheDir_800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710617875/maranausdorg/omxwed9t3exmb9yyvnyd/MeettheDir_800x716.jpg","width":800}])
I am honored to be a part of the Marana community. It is a community I truly love and I enjoy being able to serve and support the teachers, staff, and students. I am incredibly excited to be a part of PAL!
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PAL implements a Positive Behavior Support System in which consistency of behavior will be expected throughout all parts of the school community.
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Our valued staff and educators have voted Marana Unified School District as the "Best Place to Work" for three consecutive years in Explorer News' annual 2022, 2023 & 2024 Best of the Northwest competition!