School Awards
Our Most Recent Awards
![Caitlyn Kauffman & Kristina Brewer Receive ASA Distinguished Administrator Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781638859/maranausdorg/tice2yzul5vchjvmmyhz/ASAAdminoftheYear_Kauffman_Brewer_SQ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781638859/maranausdorg/tice2yzul5vchjvmmyhz/ASAAdminoftheYear_Kauffman_Brewer_SQ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781638859/maranausdorg/tice2yzul5vchjvmmyhz/ASAAdminoftheYear_Kauffman_Brewer_SQ.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781638859/maranausdorg/tice2yzul5vchjvmmyhz/ASAAdminoftheYear_Kauffman_Brewer_SQ.jpg","width":1000}])
Mrs. Kauffman received the Arizona School Administrators (ASA) Distinguished Administrator Award for her outstanding leadership and commitment to student success.
![MHS Principal Caitlyn Kaufmann Receives the Spirit of Marana Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780341730/maranausdorg/fmvqtkfp7nbbb1nfr9v9/SpiritofMarana_CaitlynKauffman_SQ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780341730/maranausdorg/fmvqtkfp7nbbb1nfr9v9/SpiritofMarana_CaitlynKauffman_SQ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780341730/maranausdorg/fmvqtkfp7nbbb1nfr9v9/SpiritofMarana_CaitlynKauffman_SQ.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780341730/maranausdorg/fmvqtkfp7nbbb1nfr9v9/SpiritofMarana_CaitlynKauffman_SQ.jpg","width":1000}])
Mrs. Kauffman, principal of Marana High School, embodies the essence of the award - transforming student outcomes, strengthening school culture, and expanding leadership opportunities for teachers and staff.
![Marana High School Earns AIA 6A Sportsmanship Award of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779469669/maranausdorg/obcazw3txeisgldz8uf0/AIASportmanshipAward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779469669/maranausdorg/obcazw3txeisgldz8uf0/AIASportmanshipAward.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779469669/maranausdorg/obcazw3txeisgldz8uf0/AIASportmanshipAward.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779469669/maranausdorg/obcazw3txeisgldz8uf0/AIASportmanshipAward.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779469669/maranausdorg/obcazw3txeisgldz8uf0/AIASportmanshipAward.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779469669/maranausdorg/obcazw3txeisgldz8uf0/AIASportmanshipAward.jpg","width":1799}])
Marana High School has been recognized by The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) with the prestigious 6A Sportsmanship Award of the Year, honoring the high school’s commitment to character, integrity, respect, and excellence in athletics.
![2026 FFA Fair_SQ]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779297085/maranausdorg/lqqsogjgk9kvv5gcixl9/2026FFA_Fair_SQ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779297085/maranausdorg/lqqsogjgk9kvv5gcixl9/2026FFA_Fair_SQ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779297085/maranausdorg/lqqsogjgk9kvv5gcixl9/2026FFA_Fair_SQ.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779297085/maranausdorg/lqqsogjgk9kvv5gcixl9/2026FFA_Fair_SQ.jpg","width":1000}])
Following months of preparation and hard work, students showcased excellence in livestock competitions, showmanship, leadership events, and herdsmanship, earning top honors at the 2026 Pima County Fair!
![2026 Honors Conlave with MUSD Logo on Yellow BG]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778872981/maranausdorg/d567oskfigvbyyws3gog/Addaheading2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778872981/maranausdorg/d567oskfigvbyyws3gog/Addaheading2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778872981/maranausdorg/d567oskfigvbyyws3gog/Addaheading2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778872981/maranausdorg/d567oskfigvbyyws3gog/Addaheading2.png","width":1000}])
The event celebrated the 151 students who were awarded $11.1 million in scholarships, along with the MHS Top Ten, Military enlistments, collegiate athletes, CTE National Honor Society, plus other awardees.
![MUSD High School Scholarships_SQ]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778699295/maranausdorg/wfjct74nnfwnwiimpxkd/MUSDHighSchoolScholarships_SQ.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778699295/maranausdorg/wfjct74nnfwnwiimpxkd/MUSDHighSchoolScholarships_SQ.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778699295/maranausdorg/wfjct74nnfwnwiimpxkd/MUSDHighSchoolScholarships_SQ.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778699295/maranausdorg/wfjct74nnfwnwiimpxkd/MUSDHighSchoolScholarships_SQ.png","width":1000}])
1,083 seniors will graduate from Marana High, Mountain View High, MCAT High, and Marana Vista Academy. Seniors earned Industry Certifications, an incredible $20M scholarships, and committed to colleges, the military, and service abroad.
An Award Winning School!
The following is a list of awards earned by our school, staff, and school academic and athletic programs:
2026
- Best of Northwest "Best Place to Work"
- Best of Northwest names Caitlyn Kauffman Best Principal
- Best of Northwest names MHS Best Mascot & Best School
- MHS Athletics receive AIA 6A Sportsmanship of the Year Award
- MHS Named A+ School of Excellence
- Principal Caitlyn Kauffman Named Spirit of Marana Winner
- Meg Maxwell wins Bens Bells' Kindness Founder Award
- Brad Winchester Wins Tucson Values Teachers Teacher of Excellence Award
- Yvonne Ewing Wins AASC Advisor of the Year
- Owen Proper Named Wrestling All-Time Wins Leader In Arizona
2025
- Best of Northwest "Best Place to Work"
- Best of Northwest names Caitlyn Kauffman Best Principal
- Best of Northwest names MHS Best Mascot and Best School
- Teresa Anthofer Named Top 5 Finalist for Arizona Education Foundation
- Tina Pattengale Honored as Legendary Teacher
- Mr. Bixby Honored with Extinguished Yale Educator Award
- Soma Biswas Honored at Statewide Science Teachers Conference
2024
- MHS receives Level 2 High Reliability Certification
- MHS named Best of the Northwest Best Place to Work & Best Mascot
- Dezmen Roebuck Named Gatorade Player of the Year
- Caitlyn Kauffman Named MUSD Administrator of the Year
2023
- MHS receives Level 1 High Reliability Certification
- MHS Dance Team Ranks #4 in Nation
- Mr. Mark Calton named UA Amazing Teacher of the Year finalist
- MHS Welding places 4th at Welding Thunder
- Chelsey Pings recipient of 40 Under 40 Award
- Mrs. Sarah Dennison named 2023 Legendary Teacher
- Best of the Northwest "Best Place to Work"
2022
- Presidential Award State Finalist: Mrs. LaFaye (Math/Science)
- Best of the Northwest: Best Mascot, Best High School, Best School Principal
- Academic Decathlon Team places 10th out of 40 in State
- MHS Dance Team Ranks #2 in Nation
- Mr. Chris Citro, Automotive Technology Teacher, finalist for UA Amazing Teacher of the Year
- Mr. Korte honored as Legendary Teacher
- Best of the Northwest "Best Place to Work"
2021
- Academic Decathlon Students place 1st in State
- MHS Senior, Ollie Larkin-Smith, Named to 2022 All-State Choir
- MHS Auto places 3rd in Top Tech Challenge
- Wrestling advances to State Tournament
- Select students perform at the Arizona Music Educators Association All-Region Honor Music Festival
- Jami Thompson (Math) named one of the 100 Outstanding Tucson Teachers
- Mrs. Jennifer North-Morris UA Amazing Teacher of the Year finalist
- Two students named in the National Merit Scholarship Program
- Marana High School (MHS) has earned accreditation by Cognia