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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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Now Accepting PTO Board Nominations for 2025-2026 school year! Click the link below to nominate a candidate for our ballot! Come to our May 15th meeting to vote for our new PTO Board members.
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Find your career at Marana Schools! MUSD is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Mountain View High School Library. Numerous support staff and certified/exempt positions across MUSD schools and the District are being filled.
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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.
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In partnership with Pima County Health Department, MUSD is offering a Vaccine Clinic for students where all school-required vaccines will be available for FREE on April 29 at Quail Run Elementary School.
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Join us for Native American Education parent meetings on April 23, 2025 hosted by MUSD Student and Family Services. Topics will include JOM and Title VI. Meetings are held at the ELRC 7651 Oldfather Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741.
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Join us in thanking our amazing teachers and staff at Estes for all of their hard work and dedication. Pick a day or two to show our staff that they are loved and appreciated. *Participation is optional
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Complete the 2340 Foundation survey to inform future initiatives supporting teachers, students, and staff. The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation was created in 2012 to support students, educators, and schools within the Marana Unified School District.
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Come check out the wonderful photos our wonderful photographer Mrs. Galvan took of our princesses and guests!
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Early career and Veteran educators from across Marana Unified School District were honored for their strong commitment to students and educational excellence.
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Summer bus schedules are now available for Butterfield Elementary, Degrazia Elementary, Estes Elementary, Picture Rocks Elementary, Quail Run Elementary, Roadrunner Elementary, and MCAT High School.
Upcoming Events
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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MUSD Family Resource Center
MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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Quail Run Elementary 4600 W Cortaro Farms Rd
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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Mountain View High School
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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MUSD Family Resource Center
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.