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Planning a visit this summer? Be sure to check out the adjusted summer office hours before you stop by any of our Marana Schools.
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Since the beginning of the school year, Marana USD has engaged key stakeholders across the district, including teachers, district & school administrators, parents, staff members, students, faith-based groups, community leaders, and businesses, for their input, ideas and feedback on the new strategic vision for the District.
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Findings from the 2025 Education Recovery Scorecard, a national report produced by Harvard and Stanford Universities, places MUSD in the top one percent of districts in Arizona where students are scoring above 2019 state assessment levels in math and reading.
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WHAT A YEAR FOR MUSD! The 24-25 school year has been nothing short of spectacular—our student-athletes shattered records and claimed championships, our schools earned top academic ratings, and our staff garnered prestigious awards. Read more about the outstanding things happening across Marana Schools.
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Join us for our annual Back-to-School Backpack & Resource Fair for backpacks, school supplies, community resources and a vaccine clinic! Hosted at a new, air-conditioned location this year, Mountain View High School!
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Summer Food Program Providing Free & Healthy Meals! Select Marana Schools and Marana Cares Mobile are providing free and healthy meals to all children 18 years and younger this summer.
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MUSD Marana Cares Mobile food bus will be on the streets during the upcoming 2025 Summer Break serving FREE, nutritious and delicious meals to ALL children.
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On May 8, 2025, Marana Unified School District Governing Board proudly celebrated the careers and contributions of its 2025 retiring employees during a heartfelt recognition ceremony held at the Marana Municipal Complex.
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GREAT NEWS: MUSD is launching a New Digital Flyer System for community businesses, school PTOs and community events with Peachjar! A new digital flyer delivery system will make it easier for families to stay informed about school and community programs.
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Marana Unified School District is grateful to announce a generous $3,000 donation from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church to support students and families across the district.
Upcoming Events
HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
all day
SCHOOLS CLOSED
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7341 N. Sandario Rd.
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16651 W Calle Carmella
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7341 N. Sandario Rd.
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16651 W Calle Carmella
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.
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Students enjoy a safe and nurturing environment, small class size, and personalized attention from certified teachers and highly trained educational assistants.
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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!