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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
Curiosity meets discovery! Students conduct experiments, take apart complex systems, and explore concepts and environments that traditional classrooms simply can't provide.
High Reliability School Level 2 Certification
DMK8 earned the Marzano High Reliability School (HRS) Level 2 certification, ensuring effective teaching in every classroom, , in addition to Level 1 certification for a Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture. ”.
Strong Literary Focus
Our students read with confidence and build knowledge across every subject. Every teacher is trained in literacy instruction, and reading is practiced at every grade level.
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Jaguar News
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The current ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps are being retired on July 21, 2026. Act now to download the new and improved apps!
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Meet the Teacher events at MUSD elementary and K-8 schools are scheduled for the start of the 2026–27 school year! Families are invited to visit campuses to meet teachers, tour classrooms, and get ready for an exciting new school year.
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Marana Unified School District is partnering with KVOA News 4 Tucson for a community-wide School Supply Drive, on Friday, July 17th at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School, to help ensure all Marana students have the tools they need for a successful school year.
Complete Student Verification & Back-to-School Paperwork online! Each year, all returning and new MUSD families must complete student verification and back-to-school paperwork online through your ParentVUE account.
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Marana Unified School District is excited to welcome incoming kindergarten students to school during Kindergarten Camps taking place at several elementary schools this July.
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Join us on July 18 for our annual Back-to-School Backpack & Resource Fair for backpacks, school supplies, a vaccine clinic, and community resources!! The fair will be hosted at a new, air-conditioned location this year, Marana Aquatic& Recreation Center (MARC).
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Recent College Grads should explore this opportunity! Hired by Americorps, the position calls for a dedicated and community-minded individual to serve in MUSD schools during the 2026-27 school year. A School Engagement Specialist works directly with students, teachers, and families to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
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Marana Schools are still welcoming families to enroll their youngest learners for the upcoming 2026-27 school year! Register your kindergartener as soon as possible to ensure they are all set for the first day of school.
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In the 25-26 school year, Marana Unified School District celebrated its centennial - 100 years of teaching and learning in Marana Schools. The district dug into its history and discovered how we grew from a handful of board and canvas classrooms to a thriving school district that proudly partners with our families and the greater Marana community.
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The Marana Unified School District Family Resource Center will remain open throughout the summer to continue supporting families in the community.
Upcoming Events
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Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary School
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Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center (MARC)
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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An integral part of a student's overall educational experience, sports teach students commitment, discipline, hard work, leadership, and teamwork. DMK8 students can play soccer, track, volleyball, and more!
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At Dove Mountain, we focus on showing Jag SWAG (Show Pride, Wise Choices, Always Kind, and Give Respect). Last year, students earned over 18,000 Jag SWAG tickets from our staff members for their ongoing work to show SWAG each day on our campus!
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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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Half & full-day programs that blend play-based learning with real school readiness, from literacy and counting to social skills and motor development. Licensed by AZ Department of Health Services and partners with Quality First program.
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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.