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November 4, 2025
Garden Club
Planting Day Success! The Garden Club got their hands dirty planting winter favorites: carrots, beets, radishes, and sweet peas. We also got a closer look at the science of seeds! We found seeds in a. . .
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Sunrise Drive
5301 E. Sunrise Drive | Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: 520-209-7900
Early Release Hours 8:00am - 1:30pm
K-AM: 8:00am - 11:00am
K-PM: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
School Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Sunrise Drive Elementary is a vibrant, student-centered learning community and the home of Catalina Foothills School District’s Mandarin immersion program. Here, students bring learning to life through real-world experiences—whether building catapults, analyzing scientific data, or reporting the weather in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
We are proud to be named a National Blue Ribbon School!
Inclusivity
We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
Exciting things are blooming at Sunrise Drive—
don’t miss our upcoming events full of fun, learning, and celebration!
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November 3, 2025
🎶 Sunrise Choir - Repost of Upcoming Rehearsal & Performance Schedule
I am reposting our current schedule to ensure all of our choir families have seen it!
October 31, 2025
Spiders and Cider
Spiders and Cider was a massive success! What a memorable night for our students and families! We had so much fun with treats, the maze, playing games, and dancing together. A huge THANK YOU to our. . .
October 31, 2025
All Catalina Foothills Schools Earn “A” Letter Grades from the Arizona Department of Education – Again!
TUCSON, Ariz. Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) announced today that every K12 school in the district has earned an A letter grade from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) for the 202. . .
Spotlight Videos
In this video, we take you inside the Sunrise Drive Kindergarten, where young learners begin their journey in a dynamic and engaging educational environment. Discover how the kindergarten program fosters creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning through hands-on activities, personalized instruction, and a strong sense of community.
Chinese Immersion Parent Testimonial
Watch as Sunrise Drive Elementary students react with excitement and pride to the incredible news that their school has been named a National Blue Ribbon School! This prestigious recognition honors schools across the country for exceptional academic achievement—and it reflects much more than just test scores. It's a celebration of the spirit of learning that shines in every classroom.