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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
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Apply now for benefits! Applications are now being accepted for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2025-26 school year! Families must re-apply each year and one application can be used for all children in the household.
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Join us for our annual Back-to-School Backpack & Resource Fair for backpacks, school supplies, community resources and sports physicals! Hosted at a new, air-conditioned location this year, Mountain View High School!
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Complete Student Verification & Back-to-School Paperwork online! Each year, all returning and new MUSD families must complete student verification (student registration) and back-to-school paperwork online through your ParentVUE account.
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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!
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Tee up for a cause! Registration is now open for the 2340 Foundation’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament!
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Marana Unified School District received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE) awarded from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).
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At Marana Schools, we’re committed to creating a positive environment where every student thrives. Discover how our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework is shaping better outcomes through proactive strategies, data, and support systems.
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Join us for Kinder Camp July 24 & 25 from 8:30-11:30am each day!
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Looking for a place to build a career that matters? At Marana Unified School District, we’re more than just K-12 educators and staff—we’re a tight-knit community who loves our schools, students, teachers, and families we serve.
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Planning a visit this summer? Be sure to check out the adjusted summer office hours before you stop by any of our Marana Schools.
Upcoming Events
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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.