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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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📚 Calling all GFE Kindergarten Families! Join us for a FREE Kinder Literacy Night on Friday, September 25 at 5:30 PM! Discover simple ways to build strong reading skills at home, receive FREE books and literacy resources, and learn how to help your child become a confident reader. Plus, attendees get early entry and reserved seating for our FREE BIN-GLOW Family Fun Night! 🐾📖✨
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Gladden Farms Student Council is collecting canned food, non-perishable foods, and hygiene items from September 21–October 2 to support those in need in our community. ❤️
🏆 The class with the most donations will win a prize!
Help our Bobcats make a difference—every donation counts! 🐾
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Our school counselors are helping students build confidence and preparedness through age-appropriate school safety lessons. Students will review emergency procedures, practice staying calm and following directions, and learn strategies to help keep themselves and others safe. Older students will also discuss additional emergency response strategies for extreme situations.
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The Arizona Department of Homeland Security is sharing an opportunity for Marana students to promote cybersecurity awareness and online safety through the Kids Safe Online Cybersecurity Awareness Calendar Contest!
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Thanks to a one-time $20,000 allotment from the Arizona Department of Education and a thoughtful strategic plan for the garden’s future from leaders at GFE, Gladden Farms Elementary is continuing to develop and enhance its beloved Paddock Peace Garden.
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Join us for a FREE PTO Family Bingo Night on September 25th from 6:15–8:15 p.m.! 🌟 Wear your brightest neon or white, enjoy glow-in-the-dark bingo, popcorn, glow sticks, and awesome prizes! 🎉 Plus, help support our Student Council’s Food Drive by bringing canned goods. 🥫💚
Come GLOW, play BINGO, and make some family memories! 🐾✨
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Legendary Teachers receive $3,000 in gifts! Submit your nomination by September 24 to recognize a special MUSD teacher for their impact on a student's achievement and success.
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Parents and families are encouraged to plan ahead for upcoming pathway closures that may affect students who walk or bike to and from school.
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Join together in unity and service! SIGN UP to join Marana Schools on Sept.12 in honor of 9/11 to beautify our campuses, stock MUSD food pantries, or give back in other meaningful ways on this service day honoring 9/11!
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Learn to prepare nutritious meals on a limited budget in our upcoming 8-Lesson Nutrition Series! Let’s cook, eat smarter, and move more together!
Upcoming Events
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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.