Free Healthy Meals All Summer

Throughout the summer, select school locations are providing FREE healthy meals and fun activities to kids 18 years and younger. Kids can spend time with friends and enjoy meals at no cost while school is out. In accordance with all USDA rules and regulations, breakfast and lunch meals will be provided to all children without charge. Enrollment in a MUSD school is not required. No registration/application is required. Get dates, times and locations and information on Marana Cares Mobile service!

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Falcon Family Flyer May 25th

 

Falcon Family Flyer Upcoming Events   Falcon Camp July 23rd-26th  Falcon Days (registration) July 30th-31st First Day of School: Aug 6th    Stay up to date on upcoming events by visiting our Calendar of Events Stay Connected Website Calendar of Events Facebook School Twitter Parent Teacher Org. Facebook MUSD Connection /ParentVue Online Payment Let's Talk! MyLunchtray Community Flyers Az School Tax Credit Get Our App Download "MUSD" App from App Store® or Google Play®. May 25th, 2018 Principal Message What a great year we had at MMS! This last week was full of many emotions. The students were so excited to be moving on to the next step in their education journey. As you can guess, they were also nervous, sad and uncertain!  We wish our promoting 8th graders all of the best. We have prepared them well for high school and I know they will excell.   Here are some pictures that capture a few of the special moments from the week. Enjoy your summer break! Ms. Dickson  Electronic Grade Reports    MUSD Connection (ParentVUE) Expands Report Card Feature No more waiting for the mail! See the Report Card Instantly Online! Our school strives to ensure that parents receive important information in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. To that end, we are excited to announce the expansion of the Report Card feature within MUSD Connection, the District's secure Web-based tool, providing parents and students the ability to view student information such as class assignments, grades, course history, attendance, and health information from the convenience of any computer or mobile device, 24-hours a day. This Report Card feature now provides the ability to view and print your child's K-12 grade Report Card/7-12 grade Progress Report instantaneously! This means, timely notification regarding your child's academic progress and no more waiting for the mail. Not to mention, the cost-savings associated with reduced printing and mailing expenses, so that more dollars can be directed to your child's classroom. Not yet connected? It's easy and fast. Simply contact Emily Sosinski at E.S.Sosinski@MaranaUSD.org to receive your secure MUSD Connection User Activation Key. Once you have your Activation Key, you can activate your account by visiting MUSD Connection. Students and parents can also access MUSD Connection quickly and easily anytime, anywhere by downloading the ParentVUE or StudentVUE applications from their applicable marketplace. Once connected, you can stay informed and connect with your child's teacher if any questions arise during the school year. If you are unable to utilize MUSD Connection to view/print your child's K-12 grade Report Card/7-12 grade Progress Report, please contact Emily Sosinski at E.S.Sosinski@MaranaUSD.org to request a paper copy. MUSD Connection provides us a 21st century tool to share information and continue to meet the needs of our parents and students. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to expand MUSD Connection and enhance our commitment to Going Green. MHS Freshman Summer Camp High School is an exciting new beginning for students. However, the size of the campus and the workload expectation can be daunting. The Freshman Summer Academy will help students transition to high school and them off to a strong start to the school year. You are invited to attend this FREE week long program at Marana High School. Highlights that students of the Academy can expect: • Establish a familiarity with the campus, as well as the expectations associated with an increase and rigorous work load at the high school. • Work with vibrant and dedicated teachers. • Enrichment preparation for students registered in honors / Pre-AP / AP classes. • Attendees will get to register for the 2018 school year. • A BBQ and showcase for students and families on the last day of the academy Dates: Monday, July 23rd 8:30 AM to 1 PM Tuesday, July 24th 8:30 AM to 1 PM Wednesday, July 25th 8:30 AM to 1 PM Thursday, July 26th 8:30 AM to 1 PM Friday, July 28th 8:30 AM to 1 PM Showcase and Bar-B-Que from 1PM—3PM Space is limited and rosters fill quickly! Please include the following information when registering by email: 1. Student's Full Name 2. Parent's Full Name 3. A working telephone contact number dur-ing the day 4. The MUSD elementary school most con-venient for bus pick-up and drop-off To register, Please email Jim McCormick: J.M.McCormick@maranausd.org Back to School Paperwork Great News! MUSD Connection (ParentVue) is expanding. Beginning Monday, July 16, 2018, MUSD Parents/Guardians can quickly verify and update their child(s)'s annual Back to School paperwork…online!* No more filling out forms. No more wasted paper. This quick and easy feature saves you time and reduces costs with immediate results. Not yet connected? It's easy and fast. Simply contact (school contact name) at (contact information) to receive a secure MUSD Connection User Activation Key. Once you have your Activation Key, logon to MUSD Connection at https://www.maranausd.org/musdconnection. You can also access MUSD Connection quickly and easily anytime, anywhere by downloading the ParentVUE/StudentVUE App! Mark your calendar and logon to your MUSD Connection account in July. We are confident this online expansion will effectively assist you in your child's Back to School process. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance as we continue to reduce costs and enhance our Go Green efforts. *All returning middle and high school students will still attend their school's "Back to School" Days in July to get their class schedule, mobile device, parking passes, ID's and more. Keeping Our Kids Safe and Healthy Over the last several months, our school along with other schools nationwide has seen a high level of Juuling among teens. The Juul is an e-cigarette that doesn't look like a cigarette at all. It actually looks like a flash drive (a cartridge); therefore parents and school staff often don't see them. The Juul is easily concealed and is literally charged in a laptop's USB port. The Juul has become quite popular among teens because they are discreet (very tiny, sleek, easy to hide even in their palm), easy to use, and is odorless. Teens think these are "safe" because it looks cool and comes in various flavors. Juuling is not safe and the Juul is certainly not allowed at school. This tiny device contains high nicotine, which is addictive and like vaping can still expose people to cancer-causing chemicals. Due to the discreetness of Juuling, schools are challenged with identifying and eliminating. As a result, we are reaching out to parents to request your assistance in educating your child about the risks of Juuling as well as reminding your child that there are disciplinary consequences associated with Juul use on campus - "improper use of substance." Please know that we take Juuling seriously and thank you in advance for your assistance with this. Youth Volleyball Camp Mountain View High School will be hosting THE VIEW volleyball camp from July 9th- 12th. Please see attached flyer for details.   Counseling Corner Remember, we have counselors to assist students with their social / emotional needs. If you notice that your child seems stressed, angry, or sad, please reach out to our counselors so that we can offer support.  Marana Middle School will provide an experience that fosters life-long academic and personal growth in a world-class education environment. Faculty and staff will collaborate with families, students and the community to develop strong, caring and productive leaders. ***PRIDE***RESPECT***RESPONSIBILITY*** 11285 W. Grier Rd., Marana, AZ 85653 Phone 520-682-4730

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Free Healthy Meals All Summer

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End of School Year Info

Good Evening Falcon Families,
I have a few important announcements as we close out the school year.

Chrome Book Collection: We have been collecting Chrome Books over the past few days from students.  We still have quite a few students who have not turned in their devices.  Please note that students who have not turned in their Chrome Book will be unable to complete the registration process for the next school year.  That includes, moving onto 8th grade at MMS, entering the high school, or going to a school out of district where records from MUSD will need to be released. 

PARENTS: PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR CHILD TO SEE IF HE OR SHE HAS TURNED IN THEIR CHROME BOOK AND CHARGER.  If they have not, it is imperative that they bring it to school tomorrow. 

Thank you for your assistance with this endeavor. 

Promotion Ceremonies:  8th grade students should bring nothing with them to school. All family and friends are welcome. No tickets required. Ceremonies are about 45 minutes. There is handicapped parking near our gym. You will also have the ability to sign your child out for the day after promotion. There will be a table by the gym.

9:30 a.m. Wildcat

11:00 a.m. Chili Pepper

12:30 p.m. Scorpion

2:00 p.m. Thunder

Students with a ceremony later in the day are encouraged to bring their promotion clothes with them to school. We will allow students the opportunity to change. Please be mindful of our dress code when preparing for the promotion ceremony. Attire for the promotion ceremony must meet the same guidelines for regular school dress as established by the Marana Middle School Dress Code. It is recommended that students dress up for this event but not formal attire.

Beach balls, silly string, tortillas, air horns, screaming, etc., serve only to disrupt the ceremony and detract from the dignity of the event. Every student deserves a dignified moment of recognition. Students who received their certificates should respect the right of others to do the same.

Please do not arrive more than ½ hour prior to your child's ceremony. We need to allow time for the previous group to leave the parking lot and the gym before we welcome the next group of parents.

After each promotion ceremony, students are encouraged to spend the rest of the day celebrating this educational milestone with their families. Parents will be required to sign their students out at the promotion exit.

I look forward to all of the celebrations tomorrow!

Ms. Dickson - Principal

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July 16 Online Back to School Paperwork

Great News! MUSD Connection (ParentVue) is expanding. Beginning Monday, July 16, 2018, MUSD Parents/Guardians can quickly verify and update their child(s)'s annual Back to School paperwork…online!* No more filling out forms. No more wasted paper. This quick and easy feature saves you time and reduces costs with immediate results. Not yet connected? It's easy and fast. Simply contact your child's school to receive a secure MUSD Connection User Activation Key. Once you have your Activation Key, logon to MUSD Connection at https://www.maranausd.org/musdconnection. You can also access MUSD Connection quickly and easily anytime, anywhere by downloading the ParentVUE/StudentVUE App! Mark your calendar and logon to your MUSD Connection account in July. We are confident this online expansion will effectively assist you in your child's Back to School process. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance as we continue to reduce costs and enhance our Go Green efforts. *All returning middle and high school students will still attend their school's "Back to School" Days in July to get their class schedule, mobile device, parking passes, ID's and more. Inspiring students to learn today and lead tomorrow. 11279 W. Grier Road • Marana, Arizona 85653 • (520) 682-3243 • www.maranausd.org   Copyright © 2018, All rights reserved.

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End of Year Events

MMS-END OF YEAR SCHEDULE AND EVENTS

There will be no after school activities or activity buses this week. 

MONDAY 8^th Graders will have a Fun Day.

7th Graders: Chrome Book return.  Please make sure your child brings his or her Chrome Book and charger to school that day.  

TUESDAY 8th Graders: Promotion practice and award assemblies (and various other rotations/collections). Please make sure your child brings his or her Chrome Book and charger.

7th Graders: Fun Day / award assembly rotation which includes going to the pool.  Please make sure your child has swimwear that day. ALL students must wear a shirt (rash guard, t-shirt) during the Fun Day. Please remember sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, flip-flops. 

WEDNESDAY 8th Graders: Promotion Ceremonies. 8^th grade students should bring nothing with them to school that day.

7th Graders: Attend all their regular classes. 

THURSDAY Last Day for all students. Dismissal 12:45. Lunch will be served. 

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MMS Promotion MAY 23RD

INFORMATION FOR 8TH GRADE PARENTS

TONIGHT from 6:30-9:00 pm will be our 8^th grade PROMOTION DANCE. $5 pre-sale and $7 at the door. Snacks, dancing, and basketball. Please leave ALL backpacks and bags at home. All items will be collected at the door if brought. Please remember dress code is enforced. Students will be asked to cover up or change if necessary. Please arrive no later than 9:00 to pick up your child from the dance.  The chaperones appreciate that!

MONDAY Our 8^th graders will have a Fun Day. Reminders: Students may come to school dressed for outdoor activities. There will be some water fun but students cannot wear only swimsuits, they must have a cover-up.  ALL students must wear a shirt (rash guard, t-shirt) during the Fun Day. Please remember sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, flip-flops. Lunch is included in the price of the ticket, which is $9.

TUESDAY Promotion practice (and various other rotations/collections). Please make sure your child brings his or her Chrome Book and charger. 

WEDNESDAY MAY 23RD Promotion Ceremonies. 8^th grade students should bring nothing with them to school that day. All family and friends are welcome. No tickets required. Ceremonies are about 45 minutes. There is handicapped parking near our gym. You will also have the ability to sign your child out for the day after promotion. There will be a table by the gym.

9:30 a.m. Wildcat****11:00 a.m. Chili Pepper****12:30 p.m. Scorpion****2:00 p.m. Thunder

Students with a ceremony later in the day are encouraged to bring their promotion clothes with them to school. We will allow students the opportunity to change. Please be mindful of our dress code when preparing for the promotion ceremony.  Attire for the promotion ceremony must meet the same guidelines for regular school dress as established by the Marana Middle School Dress Code.  It is recommended that students dress up for this event but not formal attire.  

Beach balls, silly string, tortillas, air horns, screaming, etc., serve only to disrupt the ceremony and detract from the dignity of the event.  Every student deserves a dignified moment of recognition. Students who received their certificates should respect the right of others to do the same.

Please do not arrive more than ½ hour prior to your child's ceremony.  We need to allow time for the previous group to leave the parking lot and the gym before we welcome the next group of parents. 

After each promotion ceremony, students are encouraged to spend the rest of the day celebrating this educational milestone with their families.  Parents will be required to sign their students out at the promotion exit.

THURSDAY Last Day for all students. Dismissal 12:45. Lunch will be served. 

GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR FALCONS! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU.

 

 

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8TH GRADE PARENT INFORMATION

INFORMATION FOR 8TH GRADE PARENTS

TONIGHT from 6:30-9:00 pm will be our 8^th grade PROMOTION DANCE. $5 pre-sale and $7 at the door. Snacks, dancing, and basketball. Please leave ALL backpacks and bags at home. All items will be collected at the door if brought. Please remember dress code is enforced. Students will be asked to cover up or change if necessary. Please arrive no later than 9:00 to pick up your child from the dance.  The chaperones appreciate that!

MONDAY Our 8^th graders will have a Fun Day. Reminders: Students may come to school dressed for outdoor activities. There will be some water fun but students cannot wear only swimsuits, they must have a cover-up.  ALL students must wear a shirt (rash guard, t-shirt) during the Fun Day. Please remember sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, flip-flops. Lunch is included in the price of the ticket, which is $9.

TUESDAY Promotion practice (and various other rotations/collections). Please make sure your child brings his or her Chrome Book and charger. 

WEDNESDAY May 21^st Promotion Ceremonies. 8^th grade students should bring nothing with them to school that day. All family and friends are welcome. No tickets required. Ceremonies are about 45 minutes. There is handicapped parking near our gym. You will also have the ability to sign your child out for the day after promotion. There will be a table by the gym.

9:30 a.m. Wildcat****11:00 a.m. Chili Pepper****12:30 p.m. Scorpion****2:00 p.m. Thunder

Students with a ceremony later in the day are encouraged to bring their promotion clothes with them to school. We will allow students the opportunity to change. Please be mindful of our dress code when preparing for the promotion ceremony.  Attire for the promotion ceremony must meet the same guidelines for regular school dress as established by the Marana Middle School Dress Code.  It is recommended that students dress up for this event but not formal attire.  

Beach balls, silly string, tortillas, air horns, screaming, etc., serve only to disrupt the ceremony and detract from the dignity of the event.  Every student deserves a dignified moment of recognition. Students who received their certificates should respect the right of others to do the same.

Please do not arrive more than ½ hour prior to your child's ceremony.  We need to allow time for the previous group to leave the parking lot and the gym before we welcome the next group of parents. 

After each promotion ceremony, students are encouraged to spend the rest of the day celebrating this educational milestone with their families.  Parents will be required to sign their students out at the promotion exit.

THURSDAY Last Day for all students. Dismissal 12:45. Lunch will be served. 

GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR FALCONS! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU.

 

 

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Physical Education: Good Morning, Falcon Parents...

 

Grades have been fully updated.  One low score was dropped for each student for whom it would help.  The grades you see now are the end of quarter grades.  If students believe there is an error, they need to communicate this right away.

 

Next week:  

We will not see 8th graders until Thursday.

Monday we will take all 7th graders to the park/pool to leave the gym for 8th grade activities.  Students can swim or play at the park.

Tuesday we see none of our classes; all students are with their teams this day.

Wednesday we will meet 7th graders in the library as promotion will be taking place in the gym.

Thursday is our last day with students.  We will be in the gym this day.

 

Thank you for your support throughout the past semester...

Amy Corner and Patrick Miller

End of Year Update

Falcon Parents,

We have a few changes to our end of year activities.  We will have our 8th grade fun day on Monday, May 21st.  We initially were planning on a food truck to provide hamburgers to the students.  We will now be serving pizza.  As a result, we are collecting only $9.00 from students instead of $12.

Chrome Book Collection:  

Our chromebook collection day is Monday, May 21st for seventh graders and Tuesday, May 22nd for eighth graders.

Please assist your child in accomplishing the following tasks so he or she can avoid fines being placed against his or her account:
1. Removing any stickers that have been placed on the device.
2. Erasing any writing that is on the surface of the chromebook. "Magic erasers" work very well for this.
3. Locating the charger if it is "missing in action."
4. Making sure that he or she brings the chromebook and charger to school on  Monday, May 21st for seventh graders or on Tuesday, May 22nd for eighth graders.

Thank you for your continued support!

 

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STEM Lab: Final Coding and STEM tutoring

Parents and Students,

The final STEM and Coding Tutoring session of the year will be this coming Wednesday, 5/16, after school in room E201.  Students staying for tutoring should ride the activity buses home at 5:30 or be picked up in front of the Gym at 5:30.

Thank you,

Mr. Shotwell

 

Improvements to our Privacy Policy and Privacy Controls

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Falcon Family Flyer May 11th

 

Falcon Family Flyer Upcoming Events May 14th -18th May 14-18: Spirit Week!  Students will dress in different themes each day. May 14th: NJHS Induction Ceremony: Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. May 15th: Orchestra Spring Band Concert: Gym 7:00 May 16th:  Spring Band Concert: Gym 7:00 May 18th:  Promotion Dance: Gym 6:30-9:00    Stay up to date on upcoming events by visiting our Calendar of Events Stay Connected Website Calendar of Events Facebook School Twitter Parent Teacher Org. Facebook MUSD Connection /ParentVue Online Payment Let's Talk! MyLunchtray Community Flyers Az School Tax Credit Get Our App Download "MUSD" App from App Store® or Google Play®. May 11, 2018 Principal Message Falcon Families.  We are down to just 9 days left in the school year! We have a lot to accomplish and so much to celebrate.  Later in the newsletter, I have included information about our 8th grade fun day celebration and our end of year celebration for 7th grade. One of the most exciting things that has happened for MMS, is an addition to our administration team! Next year, we will have three Associate Principals who will be supporting teachers, parents and students. This is a great advantage for us as we work with over 1100 students each day. It brings me get pleasure to announce that Mrs. Tawnya Caldwell will be joining our team. Mrs. Caldwell has been a part of the Marana Community for many years and we are thrilled that she is now a Falcon! Please read the bio below to get to know Mrs. Caldwell even better.  My very best, Ms. Dickson  New Associate Principal Mrs. Caldwell  Hello Falcon Families, I am so honored to be the new Associate Principal of Marana Middle School.  I wanted to share a little information about myself before the new school year. I moved to Tucson in 1993 when I married my high school sweetheart, Dan, and transferred to the UofA because we both loved the Wildcats! We just celebrated our 25th anniversary this past January. I graduated in 1997 with a bachelors in Elementary Education with an early childhood endorsement. I took a teaching job in the Tempe school district after college because we thought we wanted to move home. But then the following year we moved back to Tucson and have been here ever since. I began teaching at Desert Winds Elementary in the fall of 1998 and did that for 8 years. During that time, I had two children, Zach and Tatum that are now 15 and 18. Zach is now at Pima and Tatum is a freshman at MHS. I then started teaching half time and being an assistant principal half time for two years while I earned my master's degree in Educational Leadership at the UofA. I was then the associate principal at Desert Winds for two years, and then at both DW and Picture Rocks for one year. In 2011, I became the principal of Desert Winds for 5 years and then combined both schools into Picture Rocks Elementary last school year. I have been in MUSD now for the last 20 years. I am very excited to now be a Falcon and I look forward to meeting you all at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year.   Mrs. Caldwell 8th Grade Fun Day We will be having an 8th Grade Fun Day on Monday, May 21st, to celebrate what your students has accomplished here at Marana Middle School.  On Monday, May 14, we will start collecting money for the 8th Grade Fun Day. The cost will be $12.00 per student. We will have 5 different inflatables at the Fun Day to include Obstacle Courses, Bungee Run, Velcro Wall, And Hamster Ball Run. In addition there will be food trucks which will serve you Hamburgers/cheeseburgers, chips, drinks and an ice cream. All included by the $12.00 cost. There will be a water balloon toss and outside games to enjoy. We want all 8th graders to be a part of the celebration. To pay for the celebration, pay the $12.00 to Mrs. DeBellis in the Bookstore. If there is an issue with coming up with the payment, please contact an administrator or a counselor Summer Academy for Future Tigers Please see the attached flyer for the summer academy that will be available for students who will be attending Marana High School.  Dates; July 23rd - July 28th    8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies May 23rd      Team Wildcat - 9:30 Team Chili Pepper - 11:00 Team Scorpion - 12:30 Team Thunder - 2:00 Parents: Please ensure that your child's promotion attire meets the dress code of MMS.  Thank you.  Athletics Hello Falcon Family Athletes, We are closing out the final week of the 4th quarter sports season with a bang! Both 7th and 8th grade baseball teams finished strong to earn number 1 seeds on the single elimination tournament. We earned home field advantage for both games as long as we win. Our top five expansion volleyball teams will be traveling to Tortolita on Tuesday to compete for a championship as well! Our expansion baseball teams had a fantastic season and even played (and beat ) other schools top teams! We even earned a rematch vs the top two La Cima teams this week! Wednesday and Thursday will be tournaments for our 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams. Our Falcons have made us proud all year long. We have continuously won and lost (mostly won ) with class. Our entire athletic department here at Marana Middle School strives every day to provide a positive experience for all of our athletes. Thank you for being an integral part of our incredibly successful Red and Blue culture! Monday May 14, 2018 4:30 Baseball 7th vs. Cross 4:30 Baseball 8th Wilson 4:15 Baseball Red @La Cima 4:15 Baseball Exp. Combo @La Cima Tuesday May 15, 2018 4:15 VB Green vs. Tortolita Red @Tort 4:15 VB Pink vs. Tortolita Blue @Tort 5:00 VB Blue vs. Tortolita Green @Tort 5:00 VB Red vs. MMS Silver @Tort Wednesday May 16, 2018 4:30 Baseball 8 vs. Coronado/Cross (pending Monday results) 4:30 Baseball 7 vs. Wilson/OG (pending Monday results) 4:00 Volleyball A @Tort 4:00 Volleyball B @MMS Thursday May 17, 2018 4:00 Volleyball A @Tort 4:00 Volleyball B @MMS *Doubleheader means the team has games that begin at 4:30 and approx. 5:15. Games will end around 6 p.m. Youth Volleyball Camp Mountain View High School will be hosting THE VIEW volleyball camp from July 9th- 12th. Please see attached flyer for details.   Marana Youth Football Camp Show your PASSION, PURPOSE AND PRIDE! Calling all 4th - 7th grade football players! Be a part of the 1st Annual Marana Youth Football Camp.  Satuurday, May 19th.  See attached flyer for details.  University of Arizona Leadership Summit We are excited to invite all student-athletes (6-8 grade) and their parents to a special leadership event put on by The University of Arizona Athletic Department. The PAL (Peer Athletic Leaders) Leadership Summit is a FREE event for young athletes to learn hands on leadership skills from current student-athletes. Parents are encouraged to come and meet in small groups with representatives from the Early Academic Outreach to learn how to best support and encourage their young student-athletes to pursue higher education. The event is Sunday, April 22nd from 1-4pm in the Jim Click Hall of Champions. See the attached flyer for registration information Counseling Corner Remember, we have counselors to assist students with their social / emotional needs. If you notice that your child seems stressed, angry, or sad, please reach out to our counselors so that we can offer support.  Marana Middle School will provide an experience that fosters life-long academic and personal growth in a world-class education environment. Faculty and staff will collaborate with families, students and the community to develop strong, caring and productive leaders. ***PRIDE***RESPECT***RESPONSIBILITY*** 11285 W. Grier Rd., Marana, AZ 85653 Phone 520-682-4730

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PAL_Leadership_Summit_Flyer.pdf (800.3 KB)
Summer_Academy_Brochure_II.pdf (1052.4 KB)
2018_Summer_camp_flyer.pdf (50.9 KB)
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Marana Middle School | 11285 W. Grier Rd., Marana, AZ 85653 | 520-682-4730