
July 1, 2025
Our New Website Is Live!
Were excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Catalina Foothills School District websitelive today, July 1, 2025! Our goal was to create a site thats easy to navigate, visually engag. . .
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
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!
Stay up to date on the latest news, events, and opportunities that make our community vibrant and engaging.
July 1, 2025
Were excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Catalina Foothills School District websitelive today, July 1, 2025! Our goal was to create a site thats easy to navigate, visually engag. . .
July 1, 2025
Catch up on the highlights from the June 24, 2025, CFSD Governing Board meeting, including: Approval of revisions to graduation requirements Adoption of the 2026 Budget Consideration of revisions t. . .
June 30, 2025
SPACE ISAVAILABLE FOR... 2ND-8TH grade JULY 7-11, 2025 WEEK 6 PRODUCTION: JACK AND THE GIANT BEANSTALK IF YOU WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING EPIC... ENROLL BY: WEDNESDAY JULY 2ND: cs.cfsd16.o. . .
June 13, 2025
The newest edition of The Boarder is herefeaturing student and staff outstanding achievements, important policy updates, governing board decisions, introductions to new employees, and a look at what. . .
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.