Sunrise Drive Elementary School

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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
School Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm

Badges Earned: US News and World Report, A letter grade, Best school Niche

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.

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We are proud to be named a National Blue Ribbon School!

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Inclusivity

We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

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January 26, 2026

🥟 This Thursday: Dine-Out for Sunrise Drive at Jun Dynasty!

Dear Sunrise Drive Families,Kick off the Chinese New Year with a delicious meal and support our school at the same time! Please join us for our upcoming Dine-Out Event this week.Whether you're look...

January 26, 2026

🕵️‍♂️ The Case of the Disappearing Jackets (and Water Bottles, and Lunchboxes...)

Hello Amazing Families!Is your hallway looking a little emptier lately? Does your child seem to be missing a favorite hoodie or that one specific "lucky" water bottle?We think we might have found t...

January 22, 2026

Seeing Media Through a Critical Lens: Ms. Shireen Behzadi’s English Students Explore How Visual Choices Shape Emotion

Why does a music video feel eerie, powerful, or unsettling, sometimes before a single lyric is sung? Why do TikToks and films provoke emotional responses almost instantly?Students in Ms. Shireen Be...

January 21, 2026

CFSD Robotics Teams Rock the Arizona FIRST Lego League State Championship! 🏆

CFSD robotics teams dug deep in the FLL "Unearthed" season—and struck gold at the state championship with all four teams scoring in the top 14!What happens when you combine 285 teams, one archaeolo...

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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.