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Marana Schools Centennial
Join us on April 25 for two AMAZING celebration events!
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
![Enroll in Marana Schools Free, Full-Day Kindergarten!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769792813/maranausdorg/n2pavfj9tomrf0klvduj/Kindergarten300x300_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769792813/maranausdorg/n2pavfj9tomrf0klvduj/Kindergarten300x300_1.jpg","width":300}])
Kindergarten Registration opens February 9 for the 2026-27 school year at Marana Unified School District! Tour school campuses, attend a Kinder Info Night, and enroll your child in our exceptional free full-day program!
![MUSD Parent Partnership & PTOs Support Families Through Districtwide Donation Drive!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770401220/maranausdorg/mvmsdoybs2n2vk96je84/FRC_Donation_SQpng.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770401220/maranausdorg/mvmsdoybs2n2vk96je84/FRC_Donation_SQpng.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770401220/maranausdorg/mvmsdoybs2n2vk96je84/FRC_Donation_SQpng.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770401220/maranausdorg/mvmsdoybs2n2vk96je84/FRC_Donation_SQpng.webp","width":1000}])
PTOs throughout Marana USD and the MUSD Parent Partnership are collecting donations to restock the district’s FRC, which support MUSD students and families. Donate clothes, socks, hygiene items, shoes, and food staples!
![MUSD Proud: U of A Alumni Spotlight: Mrs. Charlotte Galvan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770675256/maranausdorg/tdsa2xvgefkdgpyuhycl/Charlotte-Galvan3_SQ.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770675256/maranausdorg/tdsa2xvgefkdgpyuhycl/Charlotte-Galvan3_SQ.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770675256/maranausdorg/tdsa2xvgefkdgpyuhycl/Charlotte-Galvan3_SQ.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770675256/maranausdorg/tdsa2xvgefkdgpyuhycl/Charlotte-Galvan3_SQ.webp","width":1000}])
Charlotte Galvan, an exceptional educator at Estes Elementary School, was featured as the inaugural Alumni Spotlight honoree by Education Arizona.
![Marana Community Night - 2/22 with the Tucson Roadrunners Hockey!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770676723/maranausdorg/iuy7w5dhhlwsmkrgmbcq/marana-night-post_SQ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770676723/maranausdorg/iuy7w5dhhlwsmkrgmbcq/marana-night-post_SQ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770676723/maranausdorg/iuy7w5dhhlwsmkrgmbcq/marana-night-post_SQ.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770676723/maranausdorg/iuy7w5dhhlwsmkrgmbcq/marana-night-post_SQ.jpg","width":1000}])
The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation is proud to be the Charity Partner of the Tucson Roadrunners Marana Community Night, where the Roadrunners will take on Ontario Reign.
![Marana Winds: Musicians Invited to Participate!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770320576/maranausdorg/qm0xmyi40finvnb4hzxq/MW2025_SQ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770320576/maranausdorg/qm0xmyi40finvnb4hzxq/MW2025_SQ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770320576/maranausdorg/qm0xmyi40finvnb4hzxq/MW2025_SQ.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770320576/maranausdorg/qm0xmyi40finvnb4hzxq/MW2025_SQ.jpg","width":1000}])
Share your love of music and join the Marana Winds to perform in the 2026 community concert, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m.! All interested staff, teachers, students, alumni, and friends of MUSD are invited to participate.
![Celebrating 100 Years: Share your Memories with MUSD!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761068894/maranausdorg/gekng7j4ew6bhvjnpimv/300X3004.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761068894/maranausdorg/gekng7j4ew6bhvjnpimv/300X3004.jpg","width":300}])
Calling all alumni, former teachers and staff: What are your favorite memories from your time at Marana Schools? Marana Unified School District is celebrating 100 years of serving our community, and we want to hear from you in our 100-Year Survey!
![Jill Cordova Named 2026 MUSD Exempt Employee of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770308837/maranausdorg/ilis0evxfsdzptnjsgus/JillEMPofYear_SQ.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770308837/maranausdorg/ilis0evxfsdzptnjsgus/JillEMPofYear_SQ.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770308837/maranausdorg/ilis0evxfsdzptnjsgus/JillEMPofYear_SQ.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770308837/maranausdorg/ilis0evxfsdzptnjsgus/JillEMPofYear_SQ.webp","width":1000}])
Jill Cordova, Elementary Literacy Coordinator, has been named Marana Unified School District’s 2026 Exempt Employee of the Year. Jill’s leadership and dedication to literacy and helping students learn to read - and love reading - have made a lasting impact on students district-wide.
![Keri Stanford Named MUSD’s 2026 Support Staff of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770065840/maranausdorg/thckb8dj8ecaoqxnznao/KeriStanford_SupportStaffoftheYear2026.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770065840/maranausdorg/thckb8dj8ecaoqxnznao/KeriStanford_SupportStaffoftheYear2026.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770065840/maranausdorg/thckb8dj8ecaoqxnznao/KeriStanford_SupportStaffoftheYear2026.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770065840/maranausdorg/thckb8dj8ecaoqxnznao/KeriStanford_SupportStaffoftheYear2026.webp","width":1000}])
Keri Stanford, Career and Technical Education Data Integrity Specialist, has been named MUSD’s 2026 Support Staff of the Year! A 14-year district veteran, Keri’s commitment to students and staff continues to make a lasting difference.
![MUSD Recognized for HRS Level 2 Achievement!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769637441/maranausdorg/jf1ikwxaiiuzb4mip8kc/Marazano_Awards_SQ.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769637441/maranausdorg/jf1ikwxaiiuzb4mip8kc/Marazano_Awards_SQ.webp","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769637441/maranausdorg/jf1ikwxaiiuzb4mip8kc/Marazano_Awards_SQ.webp","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769637441/maranausdorg/jf1ikwxaiiuzb4mip8kc/Marazano_Awards_SQ.webp","width":1000}])
MUSD was proudly recognized at the Marzano High Reliability Schools (HRS) Summit for achieving Level 2 High Reliability Schools certification District-wide.
![Marana Unified School District Opens Preschool & Pre-K Registration for 2026–2027 School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768939757/maranausdorg/bcsehljuty2za2mvl7oj/Preschool_2026_SQ.png","width":2000}])
Marana Unified School District is now accepting registrations for Preschool (3-year-olds) and Pre-K (4-year-olds) for the 2026–2027 school year.
Upcoming Events
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Kinder Classrooms
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Ironwood Elementary Library
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SCHOOLS CLOSED
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SCHOOLS CLOSED
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LindaVista and Thornydale
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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HALF DAY - ALL STUDENTS
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SCHOOLS CLOSED
Highlights
Ironwood is a preK-6 school offering the highest quality, inspiring and enriching education in a safe, nurturing, and award-winning learning environment.
![Field Trips Apply Classroom Learning to Life Experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708121498/maranausdorg/szx608jqez3i8jw3hfrc/20231024_091356-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708121498/maranausdorg/szx608jqez3i8jw3hfrc/20231024_091356-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708121498/maranausdorg/szx608jqez3i8jw3hfrc/20231024_091356-800x716.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Strong Literary Focus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708121158/maranausdorg/twin6mv5rw5swbgwcqja/IMG_1745-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708121158/maranausdorg/twin6mv5rw5swbgwcqja/IMG_1745-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708121158/maranausdorg/twin6mv5rw5swbgwcqja/IMG_1745-800x716.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Built On a Stong Community Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708120882/maranausdorg/audadgul1tbxa06tmrng/20231019_800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708120882/maranausdorg/audadgul1tbxa06tmrng/20231019_800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708120882/maranausdorg/audadgul1tbxa06tmrng/20231019_800x716.jpg","width":800}])
Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
![Affordable Full & Half-day Preschool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707324607/maranausdorg/bnmux4klduawjmf2ygi6/IMG_2459-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707324607/maranausdorg/bnmux4klduawjmf2ygi6/IMG_2459-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707324607/maranausdorg/bnmux4klduawjmf2ygi6/IMG_2459-800x716.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![High Reliability Schools (HRS) Level 2 Certification]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744830625/maranausdorg/nlb8bsrwhshhap7frges/IEHRSLevel2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744830625/maranausdorg/nlb8bsrwhshhap7frges/IEHRSLevel2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744830625/maranausdorg/nlb8bsrwhshhap7frges/IEHRSLevel2.jpg","width":800}])
Ironwood Elementary School 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.