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Celebrating Positive Behavior
Roadrunner uses Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) to teach clear expectations, celebrate good choices, and apply consistent, fair consequences school-wide.
No Excuses. College Bound.
Incorporating language about college into our daily practice builds a belief that college is an option for everybody, no matter their resources.
Title I Opportunities
Roadrunner offers a wide variety of academic learning for our students, and all students receive additional support including reading and math specialists, and smaller class sizes.
21st Century Learning Center
Roadrunner offers high quality 21st Century Programing such as Art, Music, Mountain Biking, Track, VR, Archery, Spanish, Lego Robotics, Zoology, and more, for all scholars!
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
News & Events
Roadrunner News
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Meet our new PTO Board and discover how they’ll support student attendance and exciting events this year! Click to learn more and join us for our first meeting on August 11.
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Save the Date – Open House
Join us for an evening of connection, resources, and excitement for the 2026–2027 school year!
When: Wednesday, August 12th
Time: 2:30-3:30 or 5:30-6:30
You’ll have the chance to: participate in classroom rotations, explore our Community Resource Fair, and register for Fall CCLC classes.
Let’s work together to make this school year the best one yet. We look forward to seeing you there!
Click here to learn more about this event.
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Are you running a little short this month and need some help until your next paycheck? Did your kids grow out of their clothes and you need some help getting new ones? Do you need some household items? Check out Butler's Pantry.
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Marana Unified is seeking passionate teachers! If you have a bachelor's degree, explore teaching opportunities through emergency certification or post-bachelor's programs and inspire the next generation.
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Marana Unified School District Welcomes New Teachers for the 2026–2027 School Year!
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Arizona's new Healthy Schools Act changes laws governing food in schools, to help kids stay healthy. Schools participating in federal meal programs cannot serve or sell foods with banned ingredients. Here is what families need to know.
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MUSD has expanded its transportation fleet with the addition of four new charter buses, providing students and student athletes with safe, climate-controlled, and convenient travel for far-away athletic competitions, field trips, and other school-sponsored activities.
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Marana Unified is once again nominated for Best Place to Work in the Arizona Daily Star Readers' Choice Awards. Cast your vote by August 9!
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Insurance is available for Chromebooks for $30 annually. Students receiving Free & Reduced Price meals qualify for an insurance waiver but families must sign up with their home schools.
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As we begin a new school year, we remind our families of the steps MUSD takes to keep everyone informed and safe during crisis situations. From safety alerts to real-time updates, here’s what you can expect if a situation impacts one of our schools.
Upcoming Events
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Student and Family Support Services 7651 Oldfather Dr. Tucson, Az. 85741 - Room P9
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Student and Family Support Services 7651 Oldfather Dr. Tucson, Az. 85741 - Room P9
Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
Highlights
Welcome to Roadrunner Elementary School where our scholars are all College Bound. Each of our grade levels provide a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge our scholars at their individual learning levels.
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The education of our scholars is a collaborative process with parents as core members of that team. Strong parent partnerships are a key component of the success of each scholar on our campus.
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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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Literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning, both in and out of school. We want our scholars to build literacy skills so that they are successful learners, but we also want them to love reading. Not everyone is a natural reader, but everyone can learn to love reading with the right stories.
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Roadrunner Elementary School earned the Marzano High Reliability School (HRS) Level 2 certification, ensuring effective teaching in every classroom, in addition to Level 1 certification for a Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture.
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A variety of resources for families: food, clothes, shoes, household items, diapers, hygiene products and more.