School Awards
Our Most Recent Awards
![Female Principal Schimke]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751483365/maranausdorg/lq1468jzsctibiwmwjmt/300x300Schimke.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751483365/maranausdorg/lq1468jzsctibiwmwjmt/300x300Schimke.jpg","width":325}])
Congratulations to Mrs. Beth Schimke, Principal of MCAT High School, on being selected as a recipient of the 2025 “40 Under 40 Award” presented by the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
![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!
![Best Place to Work BON Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742394995/maranausdorg/u1fwvuiymefn542pd20d/MUSDBONSocial2025300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742394995/maranausdorg/u1fwvuiymefn542pd20d/MUSDBONSocial2025300x300.jpg","width":300}])
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!
![Staff from MCAT high school and rattlesnake ridge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1702165356/maranausdorg/jsjgsgurujdiexgwfu8p/ModelSchools325x3551.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1702165356/maranausdorg/jsjgsgurujdiexgwfu8p/ModelSchools325x3551.jpg","width":325}])
Seven MUSD Schools were recognized by PBIS AZ for their hard work implementing PBIS practices in their schools, with Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary and MCAT High School also receiving the Model School Award!
![MCAT Mascot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722445216/maranausdorg/nhymmoq7qreqqluf4juj/MCATPrideBadge.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722445216/maranausdorg/nhymmoq7qreqqluf4juj/MCATPrideBadge.jpg","width":300}])
Level 1 certification as a High Reliability School means that we have created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.
An Award Winning School!
The following is a list of awards earned by our school, staff, and school academic and athletic programs:
2024
- State Letter Grade "B"
- Best of the Northwest "Best Place to Work"
2023
- Level 1 High Reliabilility Certification
- Level 4 PBISAZ Award
- PBISAZ Model School Award
- Energy Saver School of the Month
- Best of the Northwest "Best Place to Work"
2022
- PBISAZ Award Winning School
- Best of the Northwest "Best Place to Work"