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"A" Letter Grade
The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2022-23 school year and Ironwood Elementary School received an A Letter Grade.
Safe. Loved. Engaged.
You will find our school to be a place where we focus on the ‘whole child’, with our purpose of making sure that every student is SAFE, LOVED, and ENGAGED ACADEMICALLY.
Prioritizing PBIS
Ironwood establishes clear expectations for the behavior expected in all classrooms and areas of school. Students are explicitly taught these expectations, and we apply positive reinforcement and consistent consequences.
2024-25 Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
School-Wide Participation!
100% of Ironwood Elementary School students participate in Visual and/or Performing Arts and Physical Education weekly!
News & Events
Coyote News
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There is an opening for our PTO board. Please let us know if you are interested!
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October at Ironwood is packed with spooky fun! From the faBOOlous Boo Bash to a chance to win Marana Pumpkin Patch tickets, don't miss out on the fun and ways to get involved. Check the flyers and join the fun!
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Parents of MUSD students are invited to attend the upcoming Johnson O'Malley IEC and Title VI IPC meetings hosted by MUSD's Student and Family Support Services on October 23, 2024.
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The MUSD Parent Partnership invites you to meet the candidates for the MUSD Governing Board! Listen and ask questions during an open forum on October 7.
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You are more than a profession; you are an inspiration. Thank you Marana Unified School District teachers!
![MUSD Pride Badge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722441749/maranausdorg/pu14io3gyvmkt4qm5zek/MUSDPrideBadge.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722441749/maranausdorg/pu14io3gyvmkt4qm5zek/MUSDPrideBadge.jpg","width":300}])
Celebrating National Principals Month! October celebrates a special group of leaders in our community – our school principals.
![2024 Reader's Choice Winner Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727364302/maranausdorg/kx9zsuidbsnvv761llj9/AZStarBestCotoWorkFor2024-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727364302/maranausdorg/kx9zsuidbsnvv761llj9/AZStarBestCotoWorkFor2024-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Drumroll Please! Marana Unified School District named “BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR (251+Employees)” in the AZ Daily Star 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Working with businesses, faith-based partners, parents, and community advocates, school leaders explored creative and productive ways to support their students, staff, & families.
![Marana Fall Festival Midway Rides]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726595449/maranausdorg/mgoxplakb7i9sp0t3qjh/MaranaFallFestival2022-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726595449/maranausdorg/mgoxplakb7i9sp0t3qjh/MaranaFallFestival2022-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Town of Marana Fall Festival: Students and families are invited to enjoy an evening on the farm at the Town of Marana’s upcoming Fall Festival on October 12!
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MUSD Student & Family Support Services continues the Family Empowerment Series with “Teen Mental Health”
Upcoming Events
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E3
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G1- Meet at amphitheater
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Library
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Mountain View High School Auditorium 3901 W Linda Vista Blvd Tucson, AZ 85742
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Library
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Highlights
Ironwood is a preK-6 school offering the highest quality, inspiring and enriching education in a safe, nurturing, and award-winning learning environment.
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Students at every grade level experience real-world learning through field trips at Ironwood Elementary. Field trips have been shown to contribute to socio-emotional growth and create a positive academic impact.
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The goal of reading is to comprehend and apply what is read to real-world experiences. Our goal is to develop life-long learners who are independent and proficient readers.
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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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Licensed by the AZ Dept. of Health Services, and AZ Dept. of Economic Security approved, our school offers preschool with small/large group activities and enrichment learning activities that promote development in the arts and large motor skills.
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Ironwood Elementary is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means our school has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.