Thank You!
We appreciate the generosity of those who support our students, staff, and families throughout the district:
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Thanks to the CHASSE Building Team, 100 MUSD families received a complete Thanksgiving meal as part of their annual ChasseGiving initiative, a heartfelt effort to support local families in need.
![PAL Preschool Receives Grant to Enhance Communication for Students!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763747353/maranausdorg/fvatm85zcdudusssd2sm/300x300thumbnail_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763747353/maranausdorg/fvatm85zcdudusssd2sm/300x300thumbnail_2.jpg","width":300}])
Thanks to the 2340 Foundation, Play & Learn PAL Preschool installed new visual communication boards on all campus playgrounds designed to enhance language development, visual learning, and schoolwide communication for their youngest learners.
![MUSD Hosts Second Community CAFE!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758220561/maranausdorg/zdkuwy41igpf40bojgo3/CommunityCafe_2025_300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758220561/maranausdorg/zdkuwy41igpf40bojgo3/CommunityCafe_2025_300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Working with businesses, faith-based partners, parents, and community advocates, school leaders explored creative and productive ways to support their students, staff, & families.
![Marana Middle School Community Service Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758038172/maranausdorg/mbaeobqruna0iwypshxw/Thank-YOu.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758038172/maranausdorg/mbaeobqruna0iwypshxw/Thank-YOu.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758038172/maranausdorg/mbaeobqruna0iwypshxw/Thank-YOu.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758038172/maranausdorg/mbaeobqruna0iwypshxw/Thank-YOu.png","width":1080}])
On September 13, Marana Middle School welcomed over 80 volunteers through Just Serve to help beautify our campus. Volunteers spent the morning pulling weeds, power washing, cleaning windows, dusting above lockers, refreshing the ice room, and painting. Thanks to their efforts, our school looks amazing!
We are grateful for the community support and extend a special thank you to Jill Mortensen, Monty Caldwell, Michael Barton, Chandler Brown, and Ken Beckham for their contributions.
![Kiwanis Club Donates School Supplies to TFK8!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1755026644/maranausdorg/u0jwffycfkvcjgbotaoy/300x300thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1755026644/maranausdorg/u0jwffycfkvcjgbotaoy/300x300thumbnail.jpg","width":300}])
Kiwanis Club of the Desert is thrilled to support student success at Tangerine Farms K-8. Their generous school supply drive helped ensure students started the year prepared, confident, and ready to learn!
![Inspiring a Passion for Photography: Mrs. Patton Visits Yearbook Class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746748233/maranausdorg/qignbi2hs3orqwyuuiud/Patton.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746748233/maranausdorg/qignbi2hs3orqwyuuiud/Patton.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746748233/maranausdorg/qignbi2hs3orqwyuuiud/Patton.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746748233/maranausdorg/qignbi2hs3orqwyuuiud/Patton.jpg","width":1080}])
Former Falcon and Yearbook student Mrs. Rylee Patton (Davis) visited the yearbook class to share her journey from student to photographer and educator. She inspired current Yearbook students to pursue their passion for photography beyond the classroom.
![Thank you PTO and Families!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744131849/maranausdorg/wmok6qh9btcmnjklfegy/TestingThankYou-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744131849/maranausdorg/wmok6qh9btcmnjklfegy/TestingThankYou-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744131849/maranausdorg/wmok6qh9btcmnjklfegy/TestingThankYou-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744131849/maranausdorg/wmok6qh9btcmnjklfegy/TestingThankYou-2.jpg","width":940}])
Thank you to our Falcon families and PTO for the provided treats for last week. We appreciate it!
![Thank you to our Falcon Counselors!!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738784978/maranausdorg/eph1a9yw01l8uljzhy75/Counselors_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738784978/maranausdorg/eph1a9yw01l8uljzhy75/Counselors_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738784978/maranausdorg/eph1a9yw01l8uljzhy75/Counselors_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738784978/maranausdorg/eph1a9yw01l8uljzhy75/Counselors_1.jpg","width":1080}])
Please join us in thanking Ms. Smith and Ms. Lynch for all they do to support the students, families, and staff of Marana Middle School. Their work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate their unwavering dedication to our school community.
![Thank you Stick Sniper Archery!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727830293/maranausdorg/a5scokha9ffvyrko7yhu/ThankyouStickSniper.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727830293/maranausdorg/a5scokha9ffvyrko7yhu/ThankyouStickSniper.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727830293/maranausdorg/a5scokha9ffvyrko7yhu/ThankyouStickSniper.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727830293/maranausdorg/a5scokha9ffvyrko7yhu/ThankyouStickSniper.jpg","width":1080}])
Thank you to Caleb Brewer and Jonathan Lopez from Stick Sniper Archery who were guest speakers in our English Language Development class and also in our WEB class.
![QRE Wins School Supplies from PCSD!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726084919/maranausdorg/sn4elfpmln3ngm7wkbz7/IMG_0942-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726084919/maranausdorg/sn4elfpmln3ngm7wkbz7/IMG_0942-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
A BIG Thank you to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department for the several pallets of school supplies that will benefit our teachers and students at Quail Run Elementary!
![Students Shop with MPD and NWFD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710701338/maranausdorg/tbupzjmqz7y49ro1nwfz/ShopwithaCop325x355.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710701338/maranausdorg/tbupzjmqz7y49ro1nwfz/ShopwithaCop325x355.jpg","width":325}])
Fifty MUSD students partnered with MPD police officers and NWF firefighters to go on a shopping spree with their families at Walmart and Kohl’s.
![RE Presented with Musical Instrument Donation!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703166359/maranausdorg/xwumdznh9mrc23zwywhl/REInstrumentDonation325x355.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703166359/maranausdorg/xwumdznh9mrc23zwywhl/REInstrumentDonation325x355.jpg","width":325}])
Roadrunner Elementary was presented with a donation of musical instruments from Kiwanis Club of the Desert.
![MUSD Receives the Bayer Fund Grant to Support Teachers!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703095798/maranausdorg/dyvdlzxmiyddbnrsjekj/STEMAZing325x355.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703095798/maranausdorg/dyvdlzxmiyddbnrsjekj/STEMAZing325x355.jpg","width":325}])
Bayer Fund has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Marana Unified School District (MUSD) STEMAZing Teacher Leader program, which supports science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professional development.
![Watermark Donates $5,000 to Support MUSD Students!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702158205/maranausdorg/rwqhn8zzobmnv6gah3gp/IMG_7529-325x355.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702158205/maranausdorg/rwqhn8zzobmnv6gah3gp/IMG_7529-325x355.jpg","width":325}])
The Watermark at Continental Ranch presented MUSD’s Family Resource Center with a $5,000 donation for student’s school-related expenditures, such as eyeglasses, field trip expenses, athletic fees, clothing and more.
![Marana Community Rallies for MUSD!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702153116/maranausdorg/zl9aw3tn8vwxhtovlepx/Postpainting-325x355.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702153116/maranausdorg/zl9aw3tn8vwxhtovlepx/Postpainting-325x355.jpg","width":325}])
A National Day of Service was hosted in honor of the 9/11 anniversary, transforming it into a day of doing good. MUSD thanks community partners and volunteers who made a big difference!