GFE Bobcat News
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GLADDEN FARMS ELEMENTARY parents, no more wondering if you have the right supplies! Thanks to our partnership with 1st Day School Supplies, everything is 100% teacher-approved and guaranteed to be delivered on time. We'd like to encourage you to shop now and secure your students' supplies.
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We’re excited to welcome incoming students to our Future Falcon Summer Programs at MMS! These programs are designed to help students transition smoothly into middle school, build connections, and have fun while learning.
📅 Program Dates: July 21st - 24th
📍 Location: MMS Campus
🕘 Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM daily
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Calling all future kindergarten families! 🎉 Join us for Future Kindergarten Information Night April 30, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to learn more about our school and what makes our kindergarten program special.
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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.
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MUSD Marana Cares Mobile food bus will be on the streets during the upcoming 2025 Summer Break serving FREE, nutritious and delicious meals to ALL children.
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Join us for an epic End-of-Year Celebration at Elevate on May 22nd from 11AM to 8PM!
Kids can jump, climb, and play to their heart's content 🏃♀️💨—and parents, this is your last quiet(ish) day before summer is in full swing! 😅🍦
Let’s kick off summer break with laughter, energy, and a whole lot of fun. Don’t miss it!
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As we enter the final days of the school year, we’d like to extend our gratitude to all of you for supporting your students to become more resilient and capable young people. We look forward to working with them next year, and we wish you a relaxing and enjoyable summer. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns in the next two weeks.
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On May 8, 2025, Marana Unified School District Governing Board proudly celebrated the careers and contributions of its 2025 retiring employees during a heartfelt recognition ceremony held at the Marana Municipal Complex.
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We’re excited to introduce and congratulate our newly elected Bobcat PTO Officers for the 2025–2026 school year! These amazing individuals are stepping up to lead, support, and serve our school community with dedication and heart.
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GREAT NEWS: MUSD is launching a New Digital Flyer System for community businesses, school PTOs and community events with Peachjar! A new digital flyer delivery system will make it easier for families to stay informed about school and community programs.
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Marana High School Students Host Exciting Kids Summer Camp — A Week of Fun and Learning!
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Marana Unified School District is grateful to announce a generous $3,000 donation from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church to support students and families across the district.
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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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We welcome our youngest MUSD learners to Preschool for the new school year! Enroll today in preschool at MUSD, offering affordable full & half-day sessions at schools across the district. Safe, nurturing, and fun!
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MUSD Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a fourth year in a row in the 2025 Tucson Local Media Best of the Northwest competition! Plus Best School, Best Principal, Best Teacher and Best Mascot!
Upcoming Events
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Gladden Farms Elementary Cafeteria
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