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Marana Schools Centennial
Join us on April 25 for two AMAZING celebration events!
Love. Learn. Lead.
We take our Love, Learn, Lead vision very seriously at DeGrazia and we honor our students and staff who display these qualities!
2024-25 Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
Courtyard Classroom
The outdoor class is surrounded by white standing garden beds, planters, and two greenhouses. The garden beds allow students to enjoy and nurture a variety of plants, flowers and herbs.
Student Support: Title I Funding
DeGrazia offers a wide variety of academic learning for our students, and all students receive additional support through Title I funding.
News & Events
Dust Devil 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!
![PTO News Week of February 10th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742314717/maranausdorg/zlg8fnbd1wcc9hvfvql1/pto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742314717/maranausdorg/zlg8fnbd1wcc9hvfvql1/pto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742314717/maranausdorg/zlg8fnbd1wcc9hvfvql1/pto.jpg","width":800}])
Feb. 11 - our annual sweetheart fundraiser at Dominick's Real Italian! Treat yourself and your favorite people to delicious pasta, salad, and more at our biggest restaurant night of the year! Done in or enjoy takeout from their restaurant at Cortaro & Thornydale anytime on Wednesday, February 11, 4-8pm and Dominick's Real Italian will donate 25% of sales to our PTO. Thank you for your support!
Feb. 18 - our next PTO meeting with special guest Jessica Franklin, principal of Tortolita Middle School! Hear about all the awesome opportunities for Cougar students and get your questions answered. We'll meet Wednesday, February 18, 430-530pm ONLINE. Go to https://meet.google.com/jgi-
Do you have questions or suggestions for PTO? Email Ari Kelly at degraziapto@gmail.com anytime!
![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.
![PTO News for the week of 2-3-26]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723574137/maranausdorg/zhpexfnoog0cixsnmpkd/PTO_PTA_62020141_300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723574137/maranausdorg/zhpexfnoog0cixsnmpkd/PTO_PTA_62020141_300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Feb. 11 - save the date for our annual sweetheart fundraiser at Dominick's Real Italian! Treat yourself and your favorite people to delicious pasta, salad, and more at our biggest restaurant night of the year! Stay tuned for more details.
Feb. 18 - our next PTO meeting with special guest Jessica Franklin, principal of Tortolita Middle School! Hear about all the awesome opportunities for Cougar students and get your questions answered. We'll meet Wednesday, February 18, 430-530pm ONLINE. Go to https://meet.google.com/jgi-
Do you have questions or suggestions for PTO? Email Ari Kelly at degraziapto@gmail.com anytime!
![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.
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Highlights
DeGrazia has a rich history of providing the highest quality education possible for our children. We partner with our families and community to develop the ‘whole child’.
![Prioritizing Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707847891/maranausdorg/as0pi0oldgcypfnebxrw/IMG_2380-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707847891/maranausdorg/as0pi0oldgcypfnebxrw/IMG_2380-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707847891/maranausdorg/as0pi0oldgcypfnebxrw/IMG_2380-800x716.jpg","width":800}])
DeGrazia 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.
![Enriching General Music Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707845241/maranausdorg/oavtklvo03qpj2ortpdd/IMG_2434-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707845241/maranausdorg/oavtklvo03qpj2ortpdd/IMG_2434-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707845241/maranausdorg/oavtklvo03qpj2ortpdd/IMG_2434-800x716.jpg","width":800}])
Music at DeGrazia Elementary School features many musical instruments, including Boomwhackers, bucket drums, chime bars, guitars, Orff xylophones, pianos, ukuleles, and other percussion, such as egg shakers and frame drums.
![Built On a Strong Community Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707847431/maranausdorg/kouzeervpsu7t9rbbx7n/424866994_800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707847431/maranausdorg/kouzeervpsu7t9rbbx7n/424866994_800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707847431/maranausdorg/kouzeervpsu7t9rbbx7n/424866994_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/v1707324078/maranausdorg/wunqmytamnvsrcgd7cuc/IMG_2459-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707324078/maranausdorg/wunqmytamnvsrcgd7cuc/IMG_2459-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707324078/maranausdorg/wunqmytamnvsrcgd7cuc/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/v1744830502/maranausdorg/rknv9dsen6vjlspdjjda/DEHRSLevel2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744830502/maranausdorg/rknv9dsen6vjlspdjjda/DEHRSLevel2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744830502/maranausdorg/rknv9dsen6vjlspdjjda/DEHRSLevel2.jpg","width":800}])
Degrazia 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.