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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 is the critical need to provide learning environments which engage students in collaborative and productive work.
Buddy Classes
Having older and younger students interact in positive ways is especially important in a K-6 environment. Buddy classes meet monthly and connect through fun activities and games.
News & Events
Bobcat News
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It has been a wonderful year of growth and learning for our Bobcat students! Through counseling lessons, students developed important life skills focused on emotional wellness, kindness, problem-solving, friendships, safety, and goal setting. They practiced recognizing emotions through the Zones of Regulation, using coping strategies, showing kindness through “Bucket Filling,” solving small problems with Kelso’s Choices, building healthy friendships, practicing gratitude, and making safe choices both online and offline. Students also explored future goals and learned the importance of respect, empathy, and anti-bullying awareness. As summer begins, families are encouraged to continue practicing these skills at home by promoting kindness, emotional regulation, gratitude, safe decision-making, and positive communication. Thank you for your partnership and support this school year, and we wish all Bobcat families a safe, fun, and relaxing summer!
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Looking for a fun, creative, and engaging way to keep your child learning this summer? The Town of Marana Parks & Recreation Department is offering exciting summer camp opportunities right here at Gladden Farms Elementary! These hands-on programs are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and encourage learning through play and exploration.
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Families with incoming kindergarten students are invited to join us for two upcoming events at Gladden Farms Elementary!
Kinder Round-Up
📅 April 16 | ⏰ 5:30 PM
Learn more about our full-day kindergarten program, curriculum, and enrollment process.
Kinder Camp
📅 July 21–22 | ⏰ 8:00–11:00 AM
A fun opportunity for incoming students to meet new friends and get comfortable at school. Students must be enrolled at Gladden Farms to attend.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register for Kinder Camp!
We look forward to welcoming our newest Bobcats! 🐾
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☀️ Summer has a way of flying by! What feels early in June can quickly turn into mid-July… and before you know it, the back-to-school rush is here. 🎒📚
If you haven’t ordered your child’s 1st Day School Supplies yet, now is the perfect time to check it off your list ✅ and avoid the last-minute scrambling later. ⏰✨
⏳ Be sure to place your order by July 1st!
💙 Bonus: Each kit sold brings $3 back to GFE, supporting our school and students!
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Recent College Grads should explore this opportunity! Hired by Americorps, the position calls for a dedicated and community-minded individual to serve in MUSD schools during the 2026-27 school year. A School Engagement Specialist works directly with students, teachers, and families to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
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Marana Schools are still welcoming families to enroll their youngest learners for the upcoming 2026-27 school year! Register your kindergartener as soon as possible to ensure they are all set for the first day of school.
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Marana Middle School is excited to welcome incoming 7th grade students to Falcon Summer Camp this July! Camp will take place July 20–23, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day.
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In the 25-26 school year, Marana Unified School District celebrated its centennial - 100 years of teaching and learning in Marana Schools. The district dug into its history and discovered how we grew from a handful of board and canvas classrooms to a thriving school district that proudly partners with our families and the greater Marana community.
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The Marana Unified School District Family Resource Center will remain open throughout the summer to continue supporting families in the community.
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Summer Food Program Providing Free & Healthy Meals! Select Marana Schools and Marana Cares Mobile are providing free and healthy meals to all children 18 years and younger this summer.
Upcoming Events
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 released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2023-24 school year and Gladden Farms Elementary School received an B Letter Grade.
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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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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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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.