https://orovalleynews.com/Independent local reporting for Oro Valleyhttps://orovalleynews.com/marana-schools-2340-foundation-your-input-is-needed/https://orovalleynews.com/marana-schools-2340-foundation-your-input-is-needed/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:11:38 -0700The Marana Schools 2340 Foundation is inviting community members, staff, parents, alumni, and partners to share their feedback as they plan for the future.https://orovalleynews.com/musd-iep-parent-info-night-on-november-17/https://orovalleynews.com/musd-iep-parent-info-night-on-november-17/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:11:30 -0700An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a plan developed to support the unique educational needs of students who qualify for special education services.https://orovalleynews.com/catalina-state-park-remains-shut-down-due-to-flooding/https://orovalleynews.com/catalina-state-park-remains-shut-down-due-to-flooding/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:11:32 -0700Catalina State Park remains closed to visitors on Monday as floodwaters continue to block the main entrance.https://orovalleynews.com/more-than-300-drivers-stopped-in-oro-valley-traffic-crackdown/https://orovalleynews.com/more-than-300-drivers-stopped-in-oro-valley-traffic-crackdown/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:56:13 -0700A massive multi-agency traffic enforcement operation led to hundreds of stops and citations in the Oro Valley area.https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-traffic-patrol-more-officers-on-roads-today/https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-traffic-patrol-more-officers-on-roads-today/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:41:32 -0700Drivers will see more officers, deputies and troopers on the road in Oro Valley.https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-launches-initiative-to-boost-local-spending/https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-launches-initiative-to-boost-local-spending/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:41:16 -0700The Town of Oro Valley and the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce launched Shop Oro Valley, a community-wide initiative designed to strengthen the local economy and encourage residents to shop locally first.https://orovalleynews.com/naranja-park-playgrounds-closing-soon-for-shade-upgrades/https://orovalleynews.com/naranja-park-playgrounds-closing-soon-for-shade-upgrades/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:56:32 -0700Six large canopies will cover playground equipment at both the North and South Playgrounds.https://orovalleynews.com/employee-spotlight-angela-piasecki-food-services-area-manager/https://orovalleynews.com/employee-spotlight-angela-piasecki-food-services-area-manager/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:11:23 -0700With 22 years of service to the district, Angela understands the important role nutritious meals play in students' success.https://orovalleynews.com/musd-winter-warm-up-giveaway-provides-blankets-jackets-and-clothes-for-families/https://orovalleynews.com/musd-winter-warm-up-giveaway-provides-blankets-jackets-and-clothes-for-families/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:41:46 -0700Marana Unified School District wants to keep students and their families warm this winter!https://orovalleynews.com/mvhs-national-honor-society-wipes-student-lunch-debt/https://orovalleynews.com/mvhs-national-honor-society-wipes-student-lunch-debt/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:11:25 -0700Students in Mountain View High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) stepped up to address an important need by launching a fundraiser to help eliminate student lunch debt, and their generosity exceeded expectations!https://orovalleynews.com/musd-students-connect-collaborate-and-grow-through-cte-programs/https://orovalleynews.com/musd-students-connect-collaborate-and-grow-through-cte-programs/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:41:24 -0700Ambassador Day provides an incredible opportunity for Career & Technical Education (CTE) student ambassadors to practice essential business and life skills including teamwork, interpersonal communication, public speaking, and more.https://orovalleynews.com/ssc-services-for-education-clears-the-list-for-musd-teachers/https://orovalleynews.com/ssc-services-for-education-clears-the-list-for-musd-teachers/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:11:19 -0700SSC Services for Education "Clears the List" for MUSD teachers.https://orovalleynews.com/staff-spotlight-kicking-off-quarter-2-with-musd-transportation/https://orovalleynews.com/staff-spotlight-kicking-off-quarter-2-with-musd-transportation/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:41:13 -0700The MUSD Transportation team travels more than 12,000 miles every single day to help get students to and from school safely.https://orovalleynews.com/musd-parent-partnership-seeks-parent-input-on-student-digital-safety/https://orovalleynews.com/musd-parent-partnership-seeks-parent-input-on-student-digital-safety/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:11:37 -0700Technology, social media, and digital communication play a big role in students' lives.https://orovalleynews.com/construction-starts-next-week-at-catalina-state-park-wash-crossing/https://orovalleynews.com/construction-starts-next-week-at-catalina-state-park-wash-crossing/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:03:48 -0700Catalina State Park will begin construction on a new wash crossing for the main park road the week of Oct. 19, 2026, according to a press release.https://orovalleynews.com/from-marana-schools-to-the-voice/https://orovalleynews.com/from-marana-schools-to-the-voice/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:04:50 -0700Kayleigh attended Degrazia Elementary School in 2000, continued her education at Tortolita Middle School during 2008-2009 school year, and graduated from Mountain View High School as a member of the Class of 2013.https://orovalleynews.com/estes-elementary-students-put-fire-safety-into-action-during-mini-musters/https://orovalleynews.com/estes-elementary-students-put-fire-safety-into-action-during-mini-musters/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:50:16 -0700Students at Estes Elementary School put their fire and life safety knowledge into action through hands-on Mini Musters hosted in partnership with Northwest Fire District.https://orovalleynews.com/gem-parent-information-night-understanding-perfectionism/https://orovalleynews.com/gem-parent-information-night-understanding-perfectionism/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:51:18 -0700Marana Unified School District’s GEM (Gifted Education in Marana) program invites families to join us for the next GEM Parent Information Night, focused on understanding and supporting children who experience perfectionism.https://orovalleynews.com/groundbreaking-new-child-care-center-coming-to-marana/https://orovalleynews.com/groundbreaking-new-child-care-center-coming-to-marana/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:24:00 -0700Lightbridge Academy, an early childhood education franchise, is expanding to Arizona for the first time with a new location in Marana, opening in Spring 2027.https://orovalleynews.com/marana-police-earns-two-grants-for-overtime-funding-and-equipment/https://orovalleynews.com/marana-police-earns-two-grants-for-overtime-funding-and-equipment/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:57:59 -0700The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has awarded the Marana Police Department two grants totaling $125,884 for overtime funding and equipment.https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-accepting-applications-for-boards-and-commissions/https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-accepting-applications-for-boards-and-commissions/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:01:52 -0700(October 5, 2026) – The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications from residents who are interested in serving on a board or commission.https://orovalleynews.com/school-improvement-bond-in-action-new-gym-coming-to-twin-peaks-k-8-this-year/https://orovalleynews.com/school-improvement-bond-in-action-new-gym-coming-to-twin-peaks-k-8-this-year/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:01:23 -0700One of the most anticipated projects in Marana Unified School District is the construction of a long-awaited gymnasium at Twin Peaks K-8.https://orovalleynews.com/new-data-center-rules-in-marana-head-to-the-town-council/https://orovalleynews.com/new-data-center-rules-in-marana-head-to-the-town-council/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:01:22 -0700The Marana Planning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend new requirements addressing noise levels and decommissioning processes for the facilities.https://orovalleynews.com/former-marana-prison-is-set-to-reopen-as-ice-detention-center/https://orovalleynews.com/former-marana-prison-is-set-to-reopen-as-ice-detention-center/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:16:24 -0700A private prison management company is preparing to reopen a local correctional facility as an immigration detention center.https://orovalleynews.com/new-report-details-oro-valleys-progress-on-strategic-goals/https://orovalleynews.com/new-report-details-oro-valleys-progress-on-strategic-goals/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:31:15 -0700Oro Valley residents have a new resource to track how their local government is performing and meeting community goals.https://orovalleynews.com/three-hospitalized-after-rollover-crash-in-oro-valley/https://orovalleynews.com/three-hospitalized-after-rollover-crash-in-oro-valley/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:18:50 -0700Three people are hospitalized after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Oro Valley on Tuesday afternoon.https://orovalleynews.com/stay-connected-and-in-control-of-chromebooks-with-the-securly-home-app/https://orovalleynews.com/stay-connected-and-in-control-of-chromebooks-with-the-securly-home-app/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:56:48 -0700As students use school-issued Chromebooks at home, parents and guardians have tools to help monitor and manage their online activity.https://orovalleynews.com/how-gladden-farms-parents-can-help-improve-neighborhood-safety/https://orovalleynews.com/how-gladden-farms-parents-can-help-improve-neighborhood-safety/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:11:34 -0700Local parents and guardians have an opportunity to help shape traffic safety in their neighborhood by mapping the routes their children take to school.https://orovalleynews.com/marana-vista-academy-introduces-new-mascot-the-vista-viper/https://orovalleynews.com/marana-vista-academy-introduces-new-mascot-the-vista-viper/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:11:53 -0700It’s official, Marana Vista Academy has a new mascot, the Viper!https://orovalleynews.com/marana-breaks-ground-on-water-reclamation-facility-expansion/https://orovalleynews.com/marana-breaks-ground-on-water-reclamation-facility-expansion/Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:48:59 -0700The Town of Marana broke ground on the Phase 2 expansion of the Marana Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) on September 22, 2026.https://orovalleynews.com/marana-doubling-water-facility-capacity-to-keep-up-with-growth/https://orovalleynews.com/marana-doubling-water-facility-capacity-to-keep-up-with-growth/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:02:43 -0700Marana is doubling its water reclamation facility's capacity to keep up with the town's rapid growth.https://orovalleynews.com/teachertalk-free-virtual-panel-discussions/https://orovalleynews.com/teachertalk-free-virtual-panel-discussions/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:03:31 -0700TeacherTalk is a series of free virtual panel discussions designed to provide K–12 educators with practical insights, advice, and inspiration from fellow educators and members of the LifeChanger community.https://orovalleynews.com/gladden-farms-elementary-custodial-staff-member-gem-of-the-year/https://orovalleynews.com/gladden-farms-elementary-custodial-staff-member-gem-of-the-year/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:12:48 -0700For 26 years, Yolba Valle has demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to the Marana Unified School District.https://orovalleynews.com/town-of-marana-hosting-gladden-farms-traffic-safety-community-meeting/https://orovalleynews.com/town-of-marana-hosting-gladden-farms-traffic-safety-community-meeting/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:56 -0700The Town of Marana will host a community meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m. at Tangerine Farms K-8 to discuss traffic safety concerns and ongoing efforts to improve safety in Gladden Farms and the surrounding north Marana area.https://orovalleynews.com/tribute-held-in-oro-valley-for-pow-mia-service-members/https://orovalleynews.com/tribute-held-in-oro-valley-for-pow-mia-service-members/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:14:03 -0700A special tribute was held Friday in Oro Valley to honor the brave service members who never made it home.https://orovalleynews.com/the-tokens-are-coming-to-oro-valley-for-one-night-only/https://orovalleynews.com/the-tokens-are-coming-to-oro-valley-for-one-night-only/Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:55 -0700The Tokens are bringing their timeless harmonies to Oro Valley for one night only at Gaslight Music Hall.https://orovalleynews.com/employee-spotlight-shelah-narcaroti/https://orovalleynews.com/employee-spotlight-shelah-narcaroti/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:31:32 -0700Meet Shelah Narcaroti, a member of MUSD’s Educational Services team who works at the intersection of students, teachers, technology, and creative problem-solving.https://orovalleynews.com/casa-marana-oktoberfest-september-19/https://orovalleynews.com/casa-marana-oktoberfest-september-19/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:16:49 -0700Casa Marana hosts Oktoberfest on September 19, 2026, with live music, German-inspired festivities and friendly competitions.https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-to-hold-sunset-remembrance-on-25th-anniversary-of-9-11/https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-to-hold-sunset-remembrance-on-25th-anniversary-of-9-11/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:12:37 -0700Oro Valley police invite the community to a Patriot Day Sunset Remembrance at Arizona Heroes Memorial for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-police-license-plate-reader-technology/https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-police-license-plate-reader-technology/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:13:18 -0700Marana Police Chief Jeffrey Pridgett addresses privacy questions about license plate readers and says the department does not use Flock cameras.https://orovalleynews.com/mountain-view-memorial-purple-heart-organization-raised-5-000/https://orovalleynews.com/mountain-view-memorial-purple-heart-organization-raised-5-000/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:49:10 -0700The Military Order of the Purple Heart raised $5,000 for a permanent memorial at Mountain View High School.https://orovalleynews.com/marana-high-school-tennis-courts-renovation/https://orovalleynews.com/marana-high-school-tennis-courts-renovation/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:36:14 -0700Marana High School's tennis courts have been resurfaced with funding from Proposition 491, the community-approved 2022 bond.https://orovalleynews.com/the-tokens-bring-their-classic-sound-to-oro-valley-on-september-16/https://orovalleynews.com/the-tokens-bring-their-classic-sound-to-oro-valley-on-september-16/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:32:03 -0700The current family-led lineup of The Tokens performs at Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.https://orovalleynews.com/marana-schools-fall-athletic-game-day-reminders/https://orovalleynews.com/marana-schools-fall-athletic-game-day-reminders/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:06:19 -0700Marana Unified School District reminds fall sports fans about clear bags, small clutches and weapons screening at varsity football games.https://orovalleynews.com/marana-middle-school-unveils-new-gym-floor/https://orovalleynews.com/marana-middle-school-unveils-new-gym-floor/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:06:03 -0700Marana Middle School students have a new gym floor funded by bonds approved by Marana Schools voters.https://orovalleynews.com/shoe-drive-supports-musd-students-and-families/https://orovalleynews.com/shoe-drive-supports-musd-students-and-families/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:06:07 -0700A community shoe drive is collecting shoes, clothing basics and other essentials for Marana Unified School District students and families.https://orovalleynews.com/musd-launches-free-pre-k-program-at-roadrunner-elementary/https://orovalleynews.com/musd-launches-free-pre-k-program-at-roadrunner-elementary/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:06:15 -0700Marana Unified School District is expanding its scholarship-funded Kinder-Ready Pre-K program at Roadrunner Elementary.https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-promotes-karl-shaddock-to-assistant-town-manager/https://orovalleynews.com/oro-valley-promotes-karl-shaddock-to-assistant-town-manager/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:24:21 -0700Oro Valley Town Manager Jeff Wilkins promoted Karl Shaddock from assistant to the town manager to assistant town manager.https://orovalleynews.com/musd-employees-enjoy-a-free-week-at-hotworx/https://orovalleynews.com/musd-employees-enjoy-a-free-week-at-hotworx/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:20:46 -0700Marana Unified School District employees are invited to enjoy a free week of infrared fitness workouts at two HOTWORX locations.https://orovalleynews.com/amphi-foundation-named-arizonas-foundation-of-the-year/https://orovalleynews.com/amphi-foundation-named-arizonas-foundation-of-the-year/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:04:00 -0700The Amphi Foundation received the inaugural School District Foundation of the Year award from the Arizona Educational Foundation.