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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.
News & Events
Jaguar News
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Marana Unified is seeking passionate teachers! If you have a bachelor's degree, explore teaching opportunities through emergency certification or post-bachelor's programs and inspire the next generation.
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Marana Unified School District Welcomes New Teachers for the 2026–2027 School Year!
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Arizona's new Healthy Schools Act changes laws governing food in schools, to help kids stay healthy. Schools participating in federal meal programs cannot serve or sell foods with banned ingredients. Here is what families need to know.
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MUSD has expanded its transportation fleet with the addition of four new charter buses, providing students and student athletes with safe, climate-controlled, and convenient travel for far-away athletic competitions, field trips, and other school-sponsored activities.
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Marana Unified is once again nominated for Best Place to Work in the Arizona Daily Star Readers' Choice Awards. Cast your vote by August 9!
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Insurance is available for Chromebooks for $30 annually. Students receiving Free & Reduced Price meals qualify for an insurance waiver but families must sign up with their home schools.
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As we begin a new school year, we remind our families of the steps MUSD takes to keep everyone informed and safe during crisis situations. From safety alerts to real-time updates, here’s what you can expect if a situation impacts one of our schools.
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New to school? MUSD’s SpeakUp Safety Tip Line allows anyone to text or call 24/7 to report threats to student safety and well-being: (520) 518-4181.
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The FRC provides a range of services, food, clothing, basic home and school necessities, and more through collaborative partnerships, grants, and donations.
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Apply now for benefits! Applications are now being accepted for free or reduced-price school meals for 2026-27. Families must re-apply each year and one application can be used for all children in the household.
Upcoming Events
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Student and Family Support Services 7651 Oldfather Dr. Tucson, Az. 85741 - Room P9
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Student and Family Support Services 7651 Oldfather Dr. Tucson, Az. 85741 - Room P9
Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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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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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.