Catalina Foothills School District
Welcome to
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
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 a National Blue Ribbon School and an A+ School of Excellence!
Exciting things are blooming at Sunrise Drive—
don’t miss our upcoming events full of fun, learning, and celebration!
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May 6, 2026
We appreciate parent Chris Brown for his professional recording our Cadence performance.Recently, the Sunrise Drive amphitheater transformed into a stage that spanned the globe. Families gathered t...
May 4, 2026
Ted Tucker's connection to Catalina Foothills School District spans more than three decades. He walked the halls of Manzanita Elementary, Orange Grove Middle School, and Catalina Foothills High Sch...
April 24, 2026
Throughout the school year, the CFSD Governing Board recognizes the Super Volunteers who make our schools stronger through their generous gifts of time and talent. These are the people who consiste...
April 23, 2026
The classroom was transformed. Pink tablecloths covered the desks. Gold "15" balloons flanked a pair of tinsel hearts on the back wall. A balloon arch in pastel pink, mint, and lavender framed the ...
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.