Marana Vista Academy

06/05/2026

🍎✨ Americorps is seeking an AmeriCorps School Engagement Specialist for a Marana K-8 school for the 2026-27 year! This full-time paid service opportunity allows you to work directly with students, teachers, and families. As a specialist, you will support classroom instruction, serve as a guest teacher, and lead vital community-building activities like extracurricular activities and family engagement events. By guiding students through daily transitions and mentoring them in subjects, you will play a direct role in supporting student attendance and assisting our hardworking teachers.

Whether you're an aspiring teacher, recent college grad, or professional looking for a year of paid service, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while gaining valuable experience.

✅ $35,200 living stipend
✅ $7,395 education award
✅ Professional development and training opportunities
✅ Direct impact on student success in Marana K-8 schools

https://www.maranausd.org/news/musd-news-details/~board/district-news/post/americorps-school-engagement-specialist-within-musd

06/04/2026

KGUN features Marana Cares Mobile, serving hot lunches in two locations!

This summer, Marana Cares Mobile is serving hot and nutritious lunches to all children under the age of 18 at two locations in the community. A special to Amber from MUSD Food Services for speaking with KGUN9, and ensuring meals are great and ready-to-go. Yesterday, kids had orange chicken on white rice, pineapple, veggies with ranch, and milk. The air conditioned bus runs year-round during breaks and when school is not in session to ensure kids have access to healthy meals.

📅May 26 – July 24, 2026. No service on July 4. Students must eat lunch on the bus.

First Stop: Picture Rocks Fire Department

📍7341 N. Sandario Rd.
⏰Monday -Friday 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍Second Stop: 16560 W. El Tiro Rd.
⏰Monday - Friday 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

The bus stops at two locations every weekday to serve nutrition-fil...

06/02/2026

It’s time to register your youngest learner for Kindergarten for the upcoming school year at !

Families are encouraged to register their incoming kindergarten students as soon as possible to help schools prepare classrooms, staffing, transportation, and support services for a successful start to the year.

If you are new to MUSD, you will need to create a ParentVUE account and provide required documentation to begin enrollment. Current Families can enroll kinder students with an existing ParentVUE account.

Learn more by reviewing the steps listed under Kindergarten Registration and begin enrollment here: https://www.maranausd.org/academics/enrollment

https://www.maranausd.org/news/musd-news-details/~board/district-news/post/kindergarten-enroll-for-the-upcoming-school-year

05/27/2026

Uncovering the History of Marana Schools

In this year’s issue of the Horizon, the District's print magazine, we dug into the history of Marana Schools over the past 115 years. From scattered board-and-canvas classrooms serving railroad and farming communities, to the Marana High School we know it today opening in 1975 way off Emigh Road, to junior high students being the first class of students to enroll at Mountain View in the late 80s, our history highlights the good that can happen when communities support their local public K-12 schools. Take a minute to learn all about the history of and the community we call home!

https://www.maranausd.org/news/musd-news-details/~board/district-news/post/from-one-schoolhouse-to-a-unified-district-the-history-of-marana-usd

05/22/2026

All schools and offices are closed Monday, May 25, 2026. Today we express our sincerest gratitude to our fallen heroes. For school year calendar visit https://www.maranausd.org/parent-tools/district-calendar

05/22/2026

The Family Resource Center is committed to helping students and families year-round. The FRC will be open this summer providing food, diapers, hygiene items, household resources, and additional support. Families must make an appointment!

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
📍 7651 N. Oldfather Drive on the PAL preschool campus
📞 Call (520) 579-4920 to schedule

05/22/2026

Huge shoutout to VAPTO!

There may only be four of them, but this group has shown up in a BIG way for our scholars, teachers, and staff this year. From organizing staff luncheons and supporting StuCo events to helping make our first annual Block Party a success and hosting restaurant night fundraisers, they have gone above and beyond for our school community.

We are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart they pour into Marana Vista Academy. Thank you for always stepping up, supporting our scholars and staff, and helping make this year so special!

05/22/2026

For our final Fred challenge of the year, students were tasked with designing a paper airplane capable of carrying Fred safely through the skies! Teams tested different designs, adjusted for balance and distance, and used creativity and problem-solving to improve their flights.

There were plenty of crashes, redesigns, and successful takeoffs as students worked together to help Fred soar. It was a fun and engaging way to celebrate teamwork, perseverance, and innovation as we close out the school year!

05/21/2026

Throughout the summer, select locations and Marana Cares Mobile are providing free and healthy meals to all kids under 18. Enrollment in is not required. Get dates, times and locations!

https://www.maranausd.org/news/musd-news-details/~board/district-news/post/musd-2026-summer-food-program-providing-free-healthy-meals

05/21/2026

We are proud to recognize these outstanding students, Peyton McClusky, Annabelle Hamilton, and Tim Eden, for their hard work, leadership, positivity, and commitment to our school community. Each of them consistently demonstrates what it means to be a leader at Marana Vista Academy through their effort, kindness, and dedication to growth.