Recognitions
![2025 Spelling Bee Winners display trophies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737062604/maranausdorg/mjpnd3nor5t3vcacmqwk/SpellingBeeWinners300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737062604/maranausdorg/mjpnd3nor5t3vcacmqwk/SpellingBeeWinners300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Rattlesnake Ridge 6th grade student Bryant Banzhaf claimed the title of Spelling Bee champion. Other spelling bee winners hailed from Twin Peaks K-8, Marana Middle, Tortolita Middle, and Butterfield Elementary.
![Mrs. Megan Hawkes with Superintendent Dr. Dan Streeter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728664921/maranausdorg/ngywiwyvvgwbk4r6djqp/IMG_3568-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728664921/maranausdorg/ngywiwyvvgwbk4r6djqp/IMG_3568-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Congratulations to Mrs. Megan Hawkes, a Tortolita Middle School Teacher, who was honored as a 2024 Legendary Teacher! Mrs. Hawkes was surprised with the honor in her classroom this week.
![Group of Teachers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715116016/maranausdorg/u3xwgacsice2um71jcwv/DKG1x1.jpg","width":1945}])
Early career and Veteran educators from across Marana Unified School District were honored for their strong commitment to students and educational excellence.
![Certified Teachers recognized at Governing Board Meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712943533/maranausdorg/rgxn1jujzcubkcjgks0w/CertifiedTeachers.jpg","width":2200}])
The MUSD Governing Board recognized some of our outstanding teachers who either received or renewed their National Board Certification during April’s Governing Board meeting.
![Best of the Northwest Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711579289/maranausdorg/gpgdd2e3m25bkibgbvgo/BONWebThumbnail325x355_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711579289/maranausdorg/gpgdd2e3m25bkibgbvgo/BONWebThumbnail325x355_1.jpg","width":325}])
Marana USD has several winners in the Best of the Northwest contest! Voted #1 Best Place to Work for a third year in a row, we have many schools, teachers, and leaders to celebrate!
![MUSD Administrators and the award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710704497/maranausdorg/mcpimfzp04lhgyhs1cir/Award-group325x355.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710704497/maranausdorg/mcpimfzp04lhgyhs1cir/Award-group325x355.jpg","width":325}])
All MUSD schools and the District were recognized for earning High Reliability Schools Level 1 Certification (Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Schools) at the HRS Summit in San Antonio, TX.