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High Student Expectations
Estes has a strong culture of caring, strong relationships, and high expectations for all students. We believe we meet every student where they are at when they arrive on our campus.
Student Ambassadors
Estes Elementary is proud to have an active group of young student leaders who participate in the Student Council and the Sixth Grade Leadership Club.
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
Title I Student Support
Estes Elementary offers a wide variety of academic learning for our students, and all students receive additional support through Title I funding.
Strong Literary Focus
The goal of reading is to comprehend and apply what is read to real-world experiences. Our goal is to develop life-long learners who are independent and proficient readers.
News & Events
Eagle News
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Summer LEAP registration opens April 14 to MUSD students. LEAP explores summertime fun through weekly themes focused on STEM, arts & crafts, music, dancing, and fun physical activities to keep students engaged! Hosted at Twin Peaks K8 and Ironwood Elementary.
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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!
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Let’s cook, eat smarter, and move more together! Join us for eight classes to learn how to prepare nutritious meals on a limited budget at the MUSD Family Resource Center!
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Join Make Way for Books Weekly Storytime! This five-week storytime program is for children five and younger. Each child participating will end up taking home books for their personal collection!
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Boys grab your Mom, Grandma or special person in your life, and com have some field fun at Estes! Pizza, cupcakes, drinks, and prizes are included! March28th 5:30 to 7:30pm. $10 Per Son/Sons +1
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Families and the community are invited to enjoy a free musical concert featuring the Marana Winds and the Marana Big Phat Jazz Band on Weds, April 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Mountain View High School.
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Tucson Values Teachers presented the Teacher Excellence Award to Charlotte Galvan, second grade teacher at Estes Elementary School.
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We would love your feedback! As part of our ongoing commitment to improving our processes and ensuring the effectiveness of our school, we are administering a survey to students, parents, and staff members. Your input is invaluable in helping us gauge our performance and identify areas where we can make enhancements.
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Every Wednesday in March, all MUSD schools are serving Cheese Enchiladas made with gooey melted pepper jack cheese and 100% whole grain corn tortillas, topped with green enchilada sauce. Prepared by our amazing MUSD Cafes, it is sure to be a new favorite!
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March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week, an opportunity for schools, communities, and partners to acknowledge and recognize the impactful work these advocates do to support students, families, and our community!
Upcoming Events
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Oldfather Rd Tucson, AZ 85741
MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Oldfather Rd Tucson, AZ 85741
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Oldfather Rd Tucson, AZ 85741
Mountain View High School Auditorium, 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd. TucsonAZ 85742
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MUSD Family Resource Center
Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
Highlights
Estes Elementary, within the Marana Unified School District, is a preK-6 school offering the highest quality, inspiring and enriching education in a safe, nurturing, and award-winning learning environment.
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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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The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2023-24 school year and Estes Elementary School received an B Letter Grade.
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Licensed by the AZ Dept. of Health Services, and AZ Dept. of Economic Security approved, our school offers preschool with small/large group activities and enrichment learning activities that promote development in the arts and large motor skills.
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In the Fall 2021 and in celebration of Estes Elementary’s 20th anniversary, Estes Elementary welcomed several female desert tortoises to the Estes family.
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Estes 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.