Catalina Foothills School District
Welcome to
Esperero Canyon
5801 N. Sabino Canyon Road Tucson, AZ 85750
Phone: 520-209-8100 | Fax: 520-209-8170
Attendance Line: 520-209-8190
School Hours: 7:30am - 2:30pm
Confidential Hotline (ECHO): 520-209-8199
Office Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm
At Catalina Foothills School District, we are dedicated to nurturing each student's unique potential, preparing them for a future where they can thrive both academically and as responsible global citizens. Learning transfers to life beyond the Catalina Foothills School District experience, enabling each student to as a responsible citizen in a global community.
Inclusivity
We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!
Stay informed about the latest news, events, and opportunities that make Esperero Canyon Middle School a dynamic and engaging learning community built on respect, responsibility, and kindness.
August 2, 2025
With the first notes of the Wind Ensemble ringing through the CFHS Music Hall, Catalina Foothills School District officially kicked off the 20252026 school year this morning. Framed around the theme E. . .
July 31, 2025
At our middle schools, families are getting ready for an exciting new year. Students are picking up their schedules, getting their pictures taken, and practicing locker combinations. Parents are dropp. . .
July 31, 2025
Our amazing Manzanita teachers are hard at work setting up colorful, cheerful classrooms. From fresh bulletin boards to cozy reading corners, every detail is coming together to welcome students back i. . .
July 8, 2025
Mrs. Smerz sitting at the Resolute Desk We are proud to announce that Jocelyn Jimenez Smerz , the new STEM Integration Specialist at Manzanita Elementary School , has been selected to participate i. . .
At Esperero Canyon Middle School, our counseling program plays a vital role in supporting student success. Our counselors are highly trained educators who work closely with teachers, administrators, families, and community members to identify student needs, remove barriers to learning, and help students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for lifelong success. We’re proud to share that Britney Griffith, one of our exceptional counselors, was named Arizona School Counselor of the Year.
Esperero Canyon Middle School’s 8th Grade National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students took hands-on learning to the next level as they partnered with the Watershed Management Group (WMG) for an environmental restoration project at Sabino Canyon Visitor Center. Under the guidance of science teacher Casey Virgil and Becky Fitzpatrick of Watershed Management Group, students built one-rock dams to mitigate erosion, capture rainwater, and support the desert ecosystem.
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