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November 17, 2025
Join us for Science Day
Dear Sunrise Families,We are excited to announce that our annual Science Day is fast approaching on Wednesday, January 28th! This event is a highly anticipated day dedicated to sparking curiosity 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 12, 2025
Growing Confident Readers at Sunrise Drive: Read to a Dog Day
On November 5, our students had a very special reading event—Read to a Dog Day! Organized by our dedicated teacher, Rebecca Moore, this experience invited primary-aged students to read aloud to cer...
November 11, 2025
Veterans Day
We were absolutely thrilled to welcome back one of our own, former Sunrise student Mr. Dockins, who soared in to share his incredible experiences as a U. S. Navy Pilot with our first graders! He ga...
November 7, 2025
🦃✨ Staff Thanksgiving Lunch – Donation Sign-Up! ✨🦃
It’s time to show our amazing Sunrise Drive staff just how thankful we are! 💛The Sunrise Drive FFO will be hosting a Staff Thanksgiving Lunch on Tuesday, November 25, and we need your help to make...
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.