School Awards
Our Most Recent Awards
![Award Presentation for After School Excellence Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730138901/maranausdorg/pnay5icauy76dcdcsopl/AfterschoolExcellenceAward2024-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730138901/maranausdorg/pnay5icauy76dcdcsopl/AfterschoolExcellenceAward2024-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Marana Unified School District’s Summer Success Program was recognized with the Out-of-School Time Award of Excellence.
![PBIS Level 4 Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725400307/maranausdorg/fozhfaydjutypeitwab5/AZPBISlevel4300x300.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725400307/maranausdorg/fozhfaydjutypeitwab5/AZPBISlevel4300x300.png","width":300}])
Congratulations to these ten schools for their hard work instilling and sustaining Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to improve academic and behavioral outcomes for students!
![help your child to learn, play, and discover preschool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710702824/maranausdorg/zfzfc69agpz8atlgkanj/Preschool2_325x3551.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710702824/maranausdorg/zfzfc69agpz8atlgkanj/Preschool2_325x3551.jpg","width":325}])
Estes Elementary Preschool has earned their first five star rating from Quality First.
![Best of the Northwest Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711579289/maranausdorg/gpgdd2e3m25bkibgbvgo/BONWebThumbnail325x355_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711579289/maranausdorg/gpgdd2e3m25bkibgbvgo/BONWebThumbnail325x355_1.jpg","width":325}])
Marana USD has several winners in the Best of the Northwest contest! Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a third year in a row, we have many schools, teachers, and leaders to celebrate!
![Julie Bradshaw holding flowers and an award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710704384/maranausdorg/ommvxqe9iiawvwg0lhk7/TOYBradshaw325x355.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710704384/maranausdorg/ommvxqe9iiawvwg0lhk7/TOYBradshaw325x355.jpg","width":325}])
Estes Elementary teacher, Julie Bradshaw, is celebrated as MUSD 2024 Teacher of the Year!
![Martha Bishop and Julie Bradshaw]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710700943/maranausdorg/uqmhtr90j4euu6kaymg0/MarthaandJulie325x355.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710700943/maranausdorg/uqmhtr90j4euu6kaymg0/MarthaandJulie325x355.jpg","width":325}])
Teachers from Estes Elementary and Twin Peaks K8 received $252,000 in federal funding to launch a professional learning program for Arizona teachers that helps develop social and emotional skills in elementary-age students.
An Award Winning School!
The following is a list of awards earned by our school, staff, and school academic and athletic programs:
2023
- Level 1 High Reliabilility Certification
- Julie Bradshaw receives federal grant for Ninja Life Hacks course
- "B" Letter Grade
2022
- Mrs. Vicki Pollock (2nd Grade) Tucson Values Teachers Excellence Award
- 3rd Grade Zoey Olivares selected as VRBO Fiesta Bowl Parade Judge
- Ms. Lewandowski named 2022 AZ EL Teacher of the Year by the Department of Education
- Energy Saver School of the Month
2021
- Ms. Vicki Pollock(2nd Grade) Outstanding Student Teacher
- Grace Albrecht (5th Grade Student) recognized b Ben's Bells for her Instrument Fundraiser