School Awards
Our Most Recent Awards
![DMK8 All State Band_1200x630]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775250577/maranausdorg/tkd54vrcgrxwdq2hpfbs/DMK8ALLStateBand_SQ.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775250577/maranausdorg/tkd54vrcgrxwdq2hpfbs/DMK8ALLStateBand_SQ.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775250577/maranausdorg/tkd54vrcgrxwdq2hpfbs/DMK8ALLStateBand_SQ.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775250577/maranausdorg/tkd54vrcgrxwdq2hpfbs/DMK8ALLStateBand_SQ.webp","width":1000}])
The Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 Concert Band recently performed at the ABODA Area Band Festival hosted by Mountain View High School and earned a Superior with Distinction rating, the highest honor possible.
![Photos of DMK8 teachers with their NBCT certification pennants.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770656298/maranausdorg/hxo79mufjxh5ei7vovgn/DMK8_MBCT_2026.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770656298/maranausdorg/hxo79mufjxh5ei7vovgn/DMK8_MBCT_2026.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770656298/maranausdorg/hxo79mufjxh5ei7vovgn/DMK8_MBCT_2026.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770656298/maranausdorg/hxo79mufjxh5ei7vovgn/DMK8_MBCT_2026.webp","width":1000}])
Two teachers from DMK8 received National Board Certification! Attainment of National Board Certification is one of the most prestigious and respected professional accomplishments in K-12 education.
![DMK8 All State Band Students Stand with Their Instruments]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768935770/maranausdorg/jiwgw2xetvbsu5zjqfl2/DMK8AllStateBand_SQ.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768935770/maranausdorg/jiwgw2xetvbsu5zjqfl2/DMK8AllStateBand_SQ.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768935770/maranausdorg/jiwgw2xetvbsu5zjqfl2/DMK8AllStateBand_SQ.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768935770/maranausdorg/jiwgw2xetvbsu5zjqfl2/DMK8AllStateBand_SQ.webp","width":1000}])
The DMK8 band is celebrating an extraordinary achievement as seven students have been selected to participate in the All-State Band, one of the highest honors for student musicians in Arizona.
![Best Place to Work BON Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742394995/maranausdorg/u1fwvuiymefn542pd20d/MUSDBONSocial2025300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742394995/maranausdorg/u1fwvuiymefn542pd20d/MUSDBONSocial2025300x300.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a fourth year in a row in the 2025 Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest competition! Plus Best School, Best Principal, Best Teacher and Best Mascot!
![DMK8 Staff presenting HRS Level 2 Certificate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731621223/maranausdorg/ymjjzhwrnhdja4b2avwc/DMK8-hrs-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731621223/maranausdorg/ymjjzhwrnhdja4b2avwc/DMK8-hrs-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Dove Mountain K-8 School Earns High Reliability School (HRS) Level 2 certification, Ensuring Effective Teaching in Every Classroom.
![PBIS Level 4 Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725400307/maranausdorg/fozhfaydjutypeitwab5/AZPBISlevel4300x300.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725400307/maranausdorg/fozhfaydjutypeitwab5/AZPBISlevel4300x300.png","width":300}])
Congratulations to these ten schools for their hard work instilling and sustaining Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to improve academic and behavioral outcomes for students!
An Award Winning School!
The following is a list of awards earned by our school, staff, and school academic and athletic programs:
2026
- Best of Northwest "Best Place to Work"
- Concert Band Earns Top Honors at ABODA Festival
2025
- Best of the Northwest "Best Place to Work"
2024
- Level 2 High Reliability Certification
- Best of the Northwest "Best Place to Work"
- PBIS Level 4 Award
- Summer Success Program: Award of Excellence
2023
- Level 1 High Reliabilility Certification
- Level 4 PBISAZ Award
- Best of the Northwest "Best Place to Work"
2022
- Mrs. Andrea Velazco (2nd Grade) Tucson Values Teachers Excellence Award
- Mr. Scafede honored as mid-career/Veteran teachers for Excellence and Resiliency in Math Teaching
- PBIS AZ Award Winning School
- Best of the Northwest "Best Place to Work"
2021
- Shelly Wermuth (7th Grade/STEM Elective Teacher) Tucson Values Teachers Excellence Award