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"A" Letter Grade
The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2023-24 school year and Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 School received an A Letter Grade.
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
zSpace AR/VR Labs
Students learn by doing without fear of spilling chemicals, blowing a circuit, and with the chance to make mistakes and easily try again.
HRS Level 1 certified
Last year we set goals toward providing a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture”. This year we are focused on Level Two: “Effective Teaching in Every Classroom”.
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
Jaguar News
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Every Wednesday in February, all MUSD schools are featuring “Walking Tacos,” made with The Walking Taco Doritos topped with Jennie-O Turkey Taco Meat and served with all the fixings by our amazing MUSD Cafes.
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Spring Break Learning, Enrichment and Play (LEAP) is open to all MUSD students pre-k through 6th grade during Spring Break March 17-21 at Quail Run Elementary and Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary Schools!
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Do you know what counselors do? Spoiler alert: It’s a lot! School counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master’s degree in school counseling. This week, we’re celebrating their dedication to all students. Thank you Marana Middle School and Tortolita Middle School Twin Peaks K-8 and Dove Mountain K-8 counselors!
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Kindergarten Registration is now open for the 2025-26 school year at Marana Unified School District! Enroll your child TODAY in our exceptional free full-day program!
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MUSD Student & Family Support Services is hosting Parenting the Love and Logic Way, Supporting Youth with Special Needs, a four-class series beginning this March. Spaces are limited. You must RSVP!
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Share your love of music and join the Marana Winds to perform in the 2025 community concert, scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m.! All interested staff, teachers, students, alumni and friends of MUSD are invited to participate.
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MUSD Student & Family Support Services is hosting Parenting the Love and Logic Way, a six-class series beginning this February. Spaces are limited. You must RSVP!
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Vista is a new personalized learning program for 9th - 12th grade students. Located on a newly designed campus, students can dive deeper into core academics and topics of interest while developing professional skills for the future. Application open Jan. 21. Attend an Info Session to learn more!
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Preschool pre-registration for the 2025-2026 school year opens Feb. 3, 2025. Affordable full & half-day sessions. Safe, nurturing, and fun!
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Apply now for benefits! Applications are now being accepted for free or reduced-price school meals in 2025! Families must re-apply each year and one application can be used for all children in the household.
Upcoming Events
all day
All Elementary Schools (Excludes K-8)
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Dove Mountain CSTEM K8 5650 W Moore Rd, Marana, AZ 85658
all day
All Elementary Schools (Excludes K-8)
DMK8 Gymnasium
DMK8 Back Field
DMK8 Gymnasium
Mountain View High School Library 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85742
DMK8 Gymnasium
Highlights
We take great pride in providing the first of its kind school in Arizona featuring a creative and specialized academic experience in an innovative 21st century learning environment.
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Interscholastic activities play an integral part of a student's overall educational experience. These activities teach students values such as commitment, discipline, hard work, leadership, teamwork, and physical fitness all of which are a foundation for academic success.
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Dove Mountain K-8 establishes clear expectations for the behavior expected in all classrooms and areas of school. Students are explicitly taught these expectations, and we apply positive reinforcement and consistent consequences.
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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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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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Dove Mountain K-8 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.