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Title I Student Support
Picture Rocks Elementary offers a wide variety of academic learning for our students, and all students receive additional support through Title I funding.
Prioritizing PBIS
PRE establishes clear expectations for the behavior expected in all classrooms and areas of school. Students are taught these expectations with reinforcement and consistent consequences.
A Strong Community Foundation
Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
Free After School Classes!
The 2022-2023 school year was our first year of offering CCLC before and after-school classes at Picture Rocks, with an overwhelming response of interest and participation.
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
News & Events
Hawk News
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At Marana Schools, we’re committed to creating a positive environment where every student thrives. Discover how our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework is shaping better outcomes through proactive strategies, data, and support systems.
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Picture Rocks Elementary wrapped up the school year with laughter, games, and a day playing with MUSD High School football and volleyball teams during their Field Day!
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Kindergarten Camp is an opportunity for your child to get to know the campus and meet the Kindergarten team. We will use this opportunity to assess your child's academic readiness and, in turn, form more balanced classrooms. Kindergarten Camp is available Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21. The time is 8:00 - 12:00. This is drop off and pick up only. This is for incoming kindergarteners for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Use this link to register today!
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We celebrate the incredible impact of our MUSD school nurses, true heroes who keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn each day! Take a moment to celebrate these dedicated professionals across our schools.
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What’s for Lunch? A Whole Lot of Appreciation! MUSD Celebrates National School Lunch Hero Day!
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Formerly the Raytheon Leader in Education Award, the Tucson Values Teachers E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award recognizes outstanding PreK–12 teachers across Pima County who go above and beyond in their service to students, schools, and the teaching profession.
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MUSD proudly recognizes the dedicated group of teachers who have successfully completed the district’s two-year teaching induction program.
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Marana Unified School District is proud to continue its strong partnership with Get Away Today, a collaboration that directly benefits MUSD schools and students while helping families plan unforgettable vacations.
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Early career and Veteran educators from across Marana Unified School District were honored for their strong commitment to students and educational excellence.
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Under Jill’s guidance, the United Way Cradle to Career Empowered Teaching initiative has grown significantly across the district, expanding from just 2 classrooms to 12 schools and reaching more than 1,550 students.
Upcoming Events
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7651 Oldfather Dr. Tucson, Az. 85741 Room P 9
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Marana Middle School, 11285 W Grier Rd, Marana, AZ 85653, USA
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Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
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Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA
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SCHOOLS CLOSED
Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
Highlights
Home of the Hawks, PRE offers full-day FREE kindergarten, before and after school care, gifted and special education, full-time Master level school counselor, health services, music, arts, physical education, and more.
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Picture Rocks is one of 10 MUSD schools recognized by PBISAZ for thieir hard work installing and sustining Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to improve academic and behavioral outcomes for students.
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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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Picture Rocks offers a wide variety of academic learning for students, including Gifted Education in Marana (GEM) services, co-taught classes for math and ELA to support students with special needs, exceptional student services programming, english learner programming, and Title I support.
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Picture Rocks 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.