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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 2023-24 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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Snack donations needed for upcoming Coyote Cash Snack Bar!
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Yearbooks are on sale now! Make sure your student has their very own copy to treasure forever—no “oh no, we forgot!” moments this time.
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Get your Ironwood gear today and show your school spirit with awesome apparel and accessories, all while supporting our school!
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Want to be a volunteer but not sure how to help? Please Join us on Tuesdays for a volunteer workroom day.
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Don't miss this opportunity to shop care-free while your kiddos have a blast! 🎉
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MUSD is one of the 60 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) chosen to participate in the 2024-2025 Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools program.
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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 December 12, 2024.
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Cultural Event Night brought families together for a hands-on journey into the art of painting and etching horse hair ornaments.
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Congratulations to the top three students of the Spelling Bee! The school is incredibly proud of all the contestants.
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The renewal of the existing override allows us to continue to offer full-day kindergarten, elementary and secondary school electives, access to counselors, and protect class sizes. The approved increase of approximately $5 million will be used for people, specifically to increase teacher and support staff salaries and wages.
Upcoming Events
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H3- Boudrieau
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H4- Sabel
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Cafeteria
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H13 Stewart
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G1- Meet at amphitheater
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H4- Sabel
Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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Music Room- Mr. B
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.