Marana Middle School

I have open enrolled my 2 children Estes and we LOVE IT. We travel the distance needed to be part of such an amazing school. The principal builds strong relationships with the students and calls every child by name. The teachers & admin use various outlets to keep parents informed about upcoming activities. The school hosts tons of family events to build community and a welcoming school culture. This school offers special services to all levels of students, such as GEM, Speech, OT, EL, and Special Education. I think every school deals with discipline issues and bullying at times, but this school really tries hard to encourage important character skills like acceptance, open-mindedness, inclusion, and integrity, in order to foster a loving environment.

Our daughter has attended this school since Pre-K and is now in 5th grade. There have been many hurdles over the years, not just within our child's life, but also due to external factors, including leadership changes, the Pandemic, and community growth. Throughout all of this, we have also developed an amazing relationship with the staff, not just professionally, but on a personal level as well. The love they show each of these students, along with their willingness to go above and beyond, has not gone unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. Our daughter has had numerous positive relationships with her teachers and support staff, so when we see them outside of school, she gets excited to just say hello. Every year, she struggles with the anxiety of change and starting the year with a new teacher, but all of the teachers have come together to support all the students, regardless of whether they are in their class or not, and ensure they feel welcomed, safe, and loved.