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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 DeGrazia Elementary School received an A Letter Grade.
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
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Apply now for benefits! Applications are now being accepted for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2025-26 school year! Families must re-apply each year and one application can be used for all children in the household.
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Our meet the teacher night will take place on, Friday, August 1st from 5 - 6:30 pm
For students with a last name beginning with A-G, please come at 5:00, for students with a last name beginning with H-P, please arrive at 5:30, for students with a last name beginning with Q-Z, please arrive at 6:00.
We have the times staggered to help reduced the amount of traffic, which will help with parking. Thank you!
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July 16 - PTO meeting, summer break edition! Want to know more about upcoming events? Want a voice in PTO activities? Here's your opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers and make a difference in our DeGrazia community. We'll meet ONLINE this Wednesday, July 16, 4pm. Go to https://meet.google.com/jgi-
Your PTO questions and suggestions are always welcome! Email Ari Kelly, PTO President, at degraziapto@gmail.com anytime.
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July 16 - PTO meeting, summer break edition! Want to know more about upcoming events? Want a voice in PTO activities? Here's your opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers and make a difference in our DeGrazia community. We'll meet ONLINE on Wednesday, July 16, 4pm. Go to https://meet.google.com/
Your PTO questions and suggestions are always welcome! Email Ari Kelly, PTO President, at degraziapto@gmail.com anytime.
Our meet the teacher night will take place on, Friday, August 1st from 5 - 6:30 pm
For students with a last name beginning with A-G, please come at 5:00, for students with a last name beginning with H-P, please arrive at 5:30, for students with a last name beginning with Q-Z, please arrive at 6:00.
We have the times staggered to help reduced the amount of traffic, which will help with parking. Thank you!
This month we'll have our only PTO meeting of the summer. We would love to see you there. We will meet Wednesday, July 16, at 4pm ONLINE. Go to https://meet.google.com/jgi-
You can send your PTO questions or feedback to our president, Ari Kelly, anytime, at degraziapto@gmail.com. Thank you!
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Join us for our annual Back-to-School Backpack & Resource Fair for backpacks, school supplies, community resources and sports physicals! Hosted at a new, air-conditioned location this year, Mountain View High School!
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Complete Student Verification & Back-to-School Paperwork online! Each year, all returning and new MUSD families must complete student verification (student registration) and back-to-school paperwork online through your ParentVUE account.
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Marana USD has several winners in the Best of the Northwest contest! Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a third year in a row, we have many schools, teachers, and leaders to celebrate!
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Got a future kindergartner?
Join us at DeGrazia Elementary for Kindergarten Jumpstart, happening Monday, July 21st through Thursday, July 24th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided!
This fun and welcoming program is a great way for your child to explore our campus, meet new friends, and get to know the kindergarten team. During the week, we’ll also spend time getting to know your child and assessing their academic readiness—helping us create well-balanced, supportive classrooms for the upcoming school year.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Dust Devils!
**Please note that your child must be registered to start kindergarten in order to attend KJS July 21st.**
Call the front office for more information or for assistance to register your kiddo :)
Upcoming Events
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.