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Gladden Farms Elementary has been named a 2026 National Gold Star School by the NAESP, honoring schools that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and student success.
Equitable Support for Students
At Gladden, we believe each child can succeed. In order to accomplish this, we offer various programs that meet students at their academic and behavioral level.
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
Collaborative Learning
Aligned with the District’s Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) instructional model, Gladden Farms provides learning environments that engage students in collaborative and productive work.
Buddy Classes
Buddy classes connect younger students with older Bobcats on campus, and students meet regularly, engaging in fun activities and games. Having older and younger students interact in positive ways helps older students become leaders and encourages young students to model positive behaviors.
News & Events
Bobcat News
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Looking for something fun for your Bobcat after school? Q2 brings exciting after-school opportunities for students in grades K–6! 🏀⚽🏓🩺🎭 Choose from sports, soccer, pickleball, Little Medical School, and Drama Kids. Programs begin as early as October 15, with options available throughout the quarter.
Check out our full website post for program details, dates, costs, and registration information!
Looking for something fun for your Bobcat after school? Q2 offers a variety of exciting activities for grades K–6, including sports, soccer, pickleball, a hands-on medical program, and drama! Students can stay active, explore new interests, build confidence, and have fun with friends.
🏀 Sports & Multi-Sport | ⚽ Soccer | 🏓 Pickleball | 🩺 Doctor Program | 🎭 Drama
📅 Programs begin in October with options available Monday–Friday. Spaces may be limited, so register early!
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Town of Marana Fall Festival: Students and families are invited to enjoy an evening on the farm at the Town of Marana’s upcoming Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17.
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As students use school-issued Chromebooks at home, families can use the Secur
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Every MUSD school website features a Newsletter Archive, giving parents and families an easy way to find previous newsletters and stay connected with what is happening at their school.
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The current app was retired over the summer and is not being maintained. Act now to download the new and improved ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps!
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MUSD’s LEAP Camp will be held at Quail Run Elementary and Estes Elementary during fall break and is open to all MUSD students from preschool through sixth grade.
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Keep your Bobcat learning, moving, and having fun over Fall Break! October 5–9 offers exciting opportunities, including Volleyball Camp for ages 6–12 and Little Medical School for grades K–6. Plus, explore even more camp options through Marana Parks & Recreation!
🏐 Volleyball | 🩺 Medical Fun | 🌟 More Fall Break Adventures
👉 Check out all the details and register today!
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Yolba Valle, custodial staff member at Gladden Farms Elementary School, has been awarded the SCC GEM of the Year award for the MUSD region, Arizona and California.
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Working with businesses, faith-based partners, parents, and community advocates, school leaders explored creative and productive ways to support their students, staff, & families.
Upcoming Events
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Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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Highlights
Gladden Farms Elementary is a preK-6 school offering an inspiring and enriching Computer Science immersion academic experience, and an innovative state of the art learning environment.
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The Arizona Department of Education has awarded Gladden Farms Elementary an “A” Letter grade, the highest ranking for school performance.
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Gladden Farms uses Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) to teach clear expectations, celebrate good choices, and apply consistent, fair consequences school-wide.
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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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Half & full-day programs that blend play-based learning with real school readiness, from literacy and counting to social skills and motor development. Licensed by AZ Department of Health Services and partners with Quality First program.
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Gladden Farms 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.