May 21, 2026
The Classroom Without Walls
Field science students enjoy hands-on learning.On any given day in Kristin Vanderford's field science classes at Catalina Foothills High School, you might find students with loppers and work gloves...
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Catalina Foothills
Murphey Administration Center
2101 E. River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
520-209-7500
Learning transfers to life beyond the Catalina Foothills School District experience, enabling each student to flourish as a responsible citizen in a global community. At Catalina Foothills School District, we are dedicated to nurturing each student's unique potential, preparing them for a future where they can thrive both academically and as responsible global citizens.
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Why CFSD?
Arizona’s Only All-A School District
Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) is proud to be the only district in Arizona where every single school has earned an “A” rating from the Arizona Department of Education. This rare distinction reflects our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching, and whole-child success from PreK through 12th grade.
Excellence Begins in Kindergarten—And Earlier!
We believe a world-class education starts early and grows with every child. At CFSD, students have access to music, art, world languages, physical education, and robotics beginning in kindergarten—ensuring they are engaged, challenged, and inspired from day one. Our curriculum blends rigorous academics with hands-on learning, setting students up not just for school success, but for lifelong achievement.
Want to give your child a jump-start? Our Valley View Early Learning Center offers a nationally accredited PreK program grounded in play-based learning, creativity, and discovery.
A Legacy of Innovation, A Future of Opportunity
CFSD began in 1931 with just nine students learning in a garage. Today, we serve more than 5,000 students across eight high-performing schools—each one rooted in community values and focused on preparing students for a dynamic global future. From STEM and robotics to visual and performing arts, language immersion, and college and career pathways, CFSD offers opportunities at every turn.
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May 20, 2026
How a CFSD Teacher Turned a Daily Walk into the Best Lesson of the Year
Kaden is all smiles during his daily construction walks with Mr. Suter.Every day at 12:15 p.m., something quietly extraordinary happens near the Big Field at Canyon View Elementary.Mr. Scott Suter,...
May 19, 2026
CFSD Math Teams Bring Home a State Championship, National Qualifications, and Top Placements Across the State
It has been one of the strongest years in competitive mathematics in recent CFSD history. Across three schools, our students earned a state championship, multiple national qualifications, and a str...
May 16, 2026
Two Days in the Pines: Inside Fifth Grade Camp
On May 7 and 8, Canyon View's fifth graders spent two days at Camp Whispering Pines on Mt. Lemmon for an overnight outdoor education experience that capped the school year and the elementary chapte...
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