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Marana Schools Centennial
Join us on April 25 for two AMAZING celebration events!
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 through Title I funding.
21st Century Learning Center
Roadrunner offers high quality 21st Century Programming such as Art, Music, Mountain Biking, Track, VR, Archery, Spanish, Lego Robotics, Zoology, and more, for all scholars.
Prioritizing PBIS
Roadrunner 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.
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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Kindergarten Registration opens February 9 for the 2026-27 school year at Marana Unified School District! Tour school campuses, attend a Kinder Info Night, and enroll your child in our exceptional free full-day program!
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Please click here to see a full calendar of CCLC dates for the Spring semester.
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The Roadrunner Carnival is coming soon! Save the date for Friday, March 6th and plan to join us from 5:00-8:00pm. We will have games, music, food, inflatables, local vendors, and Az Science Center with the mobile planetarium and telescopes this year. It will be fun for the whole family!
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The Marana Health Dental Team’s Smiles to Go Care Mobile will be on campus March 31, 2026, offering full dental care for children, regardless of ability to pay. Click to learn how to sign up, access consent forms, and find out about insurance, AHCCCS, and sliding-fee options.
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PTO Updates!
Thank you to our community parnters, volunteers, and parents for making our Family Valentine's Dance a great success! Next, we gear up for the Spring Carnival!
Mark Your Calendar
Our next PTO meeting is Thursday, March 5th at 5:00 PM. We will be finalizing the details for the Spring Carnival and start planning for the end of the year events. We would love to see you there!
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The monthly Mobile Community Food Distribution at Roadrunner will be consolidating with the Avra Valley Fire Department site. Our final distribution day at Roadrunner will be February 25th. Please plan accordingly to get your monthly food box.
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Fam Jam is back this year!!! Check out our weekly tips and activities for some family mealtime fun.
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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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PTOs throughout Marana USD and the MUSD Parent Partnership are collecting donations to restock the district’s FRC, which support MUSD students and families. Donate clothes, socks, hygiene items, shoes, and food staples!
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Charlotte Galvan, an exceptional educator at Estes Elementary School, was featured as the inaugural Alumni Spotlight honoree by Education Arizona.
Upcoming Events
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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.
![Affordable Full & Half-day Preschool]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707324857/maranausdorg/a2jnwyjc5lhh2iayf8re/IMG_2459-800x716.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707324857/maranausdorg/a2jnwyjc5lhh2iayf8re/IMG_2459-800x716.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707324857/maranausdorg/a2jnwyjc5lhh2iayf8re/IMG_2459-800x716.jpg","width":800}])
Licensed by the AZ Dept. of Health Services, and AZ Dept. of Economic Security approved, our school offers preschool with small/large group activities and enrichment learning activities that promote development in the arts and large motor skills.
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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.
![High Reliability Schools (HRS) Level 2 Certification]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744830780/maranausdorg/es1fuicmjydfhsqgvizw/REHRSLevel2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744830780/maranausdorg/es1fuicmjydfhsqgvizw/REHRSLevel2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744830780/maranausdorg/es1fuicmjydfhsqgvizw/REHRSLevel2.jpg","width":800}])
Roadrunner 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.
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A variety of resources for families: food, clothes, shoes, household items, diapers, hygiene products and more.