School Awards
Our Most Recent Awards
![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!
![Best of the Northwest Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711579289/maranausdorg/gpgdd2e3m25bkibgbvgo/BONWebThumbnail325x355_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711579289/maranausdorg/gpgdd2e3m25bkibgbvgo/BONWebThumbnail325x355_1.jpg","width":325}])
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!
![Staff from MCAT high school and rattlesnake ridge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702165356/maranausdorg/jsjgsgurujdiexgwfu8p/ModelSchools325x3551.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702165356/maranausdorg/jsjgsgurujdiexgwfu8p/ModelSchools325x3551.jpg","width":325}])
Seven MUSD Schools were recognized by PBIS AZ for their hard work implementing PBIS practices in their schools, with Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary and MCAT High School also receiving the Model School Award!
![Dove Mountain CSTEM behind yellow Wild Flowers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722445329/maranausdorg/hoc1fobg6qoafkewv6gx/DMK8PrideBadge.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722445329/maranausdorg/hoc1fobg6qoafkewv6gx/DMK8PrideBadge.jpg","width":300}])
Level 1 certification as a High Reliability School means that we have created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.
An Award Winning School!
The following is a list of awards earned by our school, staff, and school academic and athletic programs:
2023
- Level 1 High Reliabilility Certification
- Level 4 PBISAZ Award
- "A" Letter Grade
2022
- Mrs. Andrea Velazco (2nd Grade) Tucson Values Teachers Excellence Award
- DMK8 Students earned 35 SARSEF Awards at Fair
- Mr. Scafede honored as mid-career/Veteran teachers for Excellence and Resiliency in Math Teaching
- Three DMK8 Teachers namedASU ASAP STEM Fellows
- PBISAZ Award Winning School
2021
- Shelly Wermuth (7th Grade/STEM Elective Teacher) Tucson Values Teachers Excellence Award
- PBISAZ Award
- DMK8 Soccer Team Wins NW League Championship