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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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MVHS hosting colorguard interest clinic! 8th-Junior class students who will be students at Mountain View next year are invited to attend one of three interest clinics at Mountain View High School. Plan to attend April 22, 24, or 29 from 5:30-8:30pm. Email t.k.gerald@maranausd.org with questions.
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MVHS hosting colorguard interest clinic!
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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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May 5-9 is Teacher Appreciation week. Help us honor our teachers by participating in our spirit activities or signing up to bring an item for our teacher treat cart!
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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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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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With funding from the Arizona Department of Education's School Safety Program, the Marana Unified School District will add School Safety Officer (SSO) positions at Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 and Twin Peaks K-8!
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Order your school supplies for next year TODAY!
Upcoming Events
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MUSD Family Resource Center
Flowing Wells Middle School
DMK8 Gymnasium
Flowing Wells Middle School
DMK8 Gymnasium
DMK8 Gymnasium
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MUSD Family Resource Center
Marana High School
MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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 2 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 2 certification means our school is ensuring effective teaching in every classroom.