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Academic Rigor
Offering honors-level classes in English, math, science and social studies, challenging elective courses, H.S. credits in math and Spanish, and more.
Prioritizing PBIS
TMS 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.
Tortolita is again a “B”!
Our efforts have paid off as we have improved our school letter grade once again. Tortolita is a “B”! We are excited to build on this positive momentum and continue our efforts to grow and develop each of our Tortolita Cougars.
Competitive Athletics Program
12 different sports to choose from: Boys tackle football, flag football, cross country, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field.
EPIC Celebration
"Effort Points" gain admittance to the EPIC Celebration a full-day of FUN with sports challenges, karaoke, climbing inflatables, food, and more!
News & Events
Cougar News
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Find your career at Marana Schools! MUSD is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Mountain View High School Library. Numerous support staff and certified/exempt positions across MUSD schools and the District are being filled.
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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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In partnership with Pima County Health Department, MUSD is offering a Vaccine Clinic for students where all school-required vaccines will be available for FREE on April 29 at Quail Run Elementary School.
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Join us for Native American Education parent meetings on April 23, 2025 hosted by MUSD Student and Family Services. Topics will include JOM and Title VI. Meetings are held at the ELRC 7651 Oldfather Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741.
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Complete the 2340 Foundation survey to inform future initiatives supporting teachers, students, and staff. The Marana Schools’ 2340 Foundation was created in 2012 to support students, educators, and schools within the Marana Unified School District.
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Parents and the community are invited to the Marana Vista Academy Open House! Take a tour of the new school, enroll students at Vista for the 2025-26 school year, and learn about MUSD’s exciting personalized learning high school program opening in Fall 2025.
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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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Everything you need to know about the 2025 TMS Promotion Ceremonies, including date/times, ticket information, what to bring, what to wear, when to arrive, and where to park!
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Learn more about the ways families can support TMS in April and May.
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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
MUSD Technology Center, 13370 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ 85653
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Quail Run Elementary 4600 W Cortaro Farms Rd
Tortolita Middle School Cafeteria
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Tortolita Middle School
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Mountain View High School
Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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Tortolita Middle School
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Marana Middle School
Highlights
Home of the Cougars, we believe that children need many avenues for learning and those outside of the classroom are equally important.
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The academic, behavioral, emotional and social needs of middle school students require us to ensure that our approaches and supports are tailored to meet those needs. Teachers are organized into interdisciplinary teams so that they can work collaboratively on behalf of the students they serve.
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Our school offers art, band, ceramics, drama, guitar and orchestra. We also have advanced classes in art, ceramics and drama for 8th graders. Students have opportunities to perform on campus and in the community.
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Every student at our school receives a Chromebook and our teachers are trained to use these devices to enhance learning.
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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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Tortolita Middle School is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means our school has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.