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MUSD’s 2340 Foundation is hosting along with the MUSD Resource Center and OCJ Kids foster youth non-profit organization.
We are hoping to collect 100 items from each student council with a goal of 2,000 items to donate to those in need!
You can drop off items at your children’s school.
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- It’s time to pick a number and talk. Use this Pick-a-Number activity to get your family talking at mealtime at home, in the car, or while out for a meal.
- Es hora de elegir un número y hablar. Utilice esta actividad de Elija un número para que su familia hable a la hora de comer en casa, en el automóvil o mientras salen a comer.
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LEAP Before and After school care is available at all MUSD Elementary Schools and K-8s! Registration for the 2026-27 Learning, Enrichment, and Play (LEAP) program opens soon.
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Richard was a proud member of the Marana High School Class of 1984, and later, a coach and athletic director at Marana High and Mountain View High Schools.
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The Second Annual Cereal Drive Exceeds Expectations! In its second year, the SSC custodial staff went above and beyond, more than doubling last year’s drive total by collecting over 700 boxes of cereal for MUSD students and families.
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Today, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Mykaela Schroeder, a MUSD alumna of Roadrunner ‘07, and Marana Middle ‘09, and current staff member at Estes Elementary School. She is also studying to become a teacher at Grand Canyon University (GCU)!
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Hosted by the Tucson Fire Dept, Tucson Police Dept, and TMC for Children, Safety First Saturday is a free, family-friendly event dedicated to health, safety, and public service education.
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Marana Unified School District’s LEAP program is excited to offer Spring Break LEAP Camp 2026, themed “Leap Camp-a-Lot,” for current MUSD students in Pre-K through 6th grade.
- It’s time to pick a number and talk. Use this Pick-a-Number activity to get your family talking at mealtime at home, in the car, or while out for a meal.
- Es hora de elegir un número y hablar. Utilice esta actividad de Elija un número para que su familia hable a la hora de comer en casa, en el automóvil o mientras salen a comer.
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It's that time of the year when the health office is in need of some supplies. We are looking for small disposable water bottles, baby wipes, tissues, snacks (goldfish, cheezits etc.) and chap sticks. Any donation is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Your health aide Lucinda!
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Jill Cordova, Elementary Literacy Coordinator, has been named Marana Unified School District’s 2026 Exempt Employee of the Year. Jill’s leadership and dedication to literacy and helping students learn to read - and love reading - have made a lasting impact on students district-wide.
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Share your love of music and join the Marana Winds to perform in the 2026 community concert, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m.! All interested staff, teachers, students, alumni, and friends of MUSD are invited to participate.
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Calling all alumni, former teachers and staff: What are your favorite memories from your time at Marana Schools? Marana Unified School District is celebrating 100 years of serving our community, and we want to hear from you in our 100-Year Survey!
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Keri Stanford, Career and Technical Education Data Integrity Specialist, has been named MUSD’s 2026 Support Staff of the Year! A 14-year district veteran, Keri’s commitment to students and staff continues to make a lasting difference.
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Kindergarten Registration opens February 9 for the 2026-27 school year at Marana Unified School District! Tour school campuses, attend a Kinder Info Night, and enroll your child in our exceptional free full-day program!
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MUSD was proudly recognized at the Marzano High Reliability Schools (HRS) Summit for achieving Level 2 High Reliability Schools certification District-wide.
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Students in the GEM program at Estes Elementary School participated in the Wright Flight Program, traveling out of Ryan Airfield for an inspiring hands-on learning experience.
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FamJam: New Year Sentence Sparkers
- It’s a new year and a great time to talk about the next 12 months. Use this New Year Sentence Sparker to make mealtime family time as you talk about your family’s next year.
- Es un año nuevo y un buen momento para hablar sobre los próximos 12 meses. Utilice este New Year Sentence Sparker para hacer que la hora de comer sea un momento familiar mientras habla sobre el próximo año de su familia.
![Cartoon Sun with Stylized "Preschool" adorned with Crayons and Cute Animals. Text reads "2026-2027 Preschool and Pre-K Registration"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":2000}])
Marana Unified School District is now accepting registrations for Preschool (3-year-olds) and Pre-K (4-year-olds) for the 2026–2027 school year.
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Marana Unified School District is proud to continue its strong partnership with Get Away Today, a collaboration that directly benefits MUSD schools and students while helping families plan unforgettable vacations.
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Marana Unified School District invites families to Transition Night on Tuesday, February 10, at the Marana High School Library, to prepare students with disabilities for their journey to adulthood.
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The Marana Unified School District is celebrating 100 years of Marana Schools and Excellence in Education! We are seeking sponsors for our MUSD Centennial Celebration, a day and evening of festivities celebrating all Marana Schools on Sat, April 25, 2026.
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Learn to prepare nutritious meals on a limited budget in our upcoming 8-Lesson Nutrition Series! Let’s cook, eat smarter, and move more together!
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Marana Unified School District is excited to host Sing for Marana, a beloved annual tradition that brings together 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students for a fun-filled day of music!
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Help MUSD retain the title of Best Place to Work! Celebrate your favorite school, teacher, and/or principal by voting in the Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest contest - vote today!
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