Catalina Foothills School District
Welcome to
Ventana Vista
6085 N. Kolb Road | Tucson, AZ 85750
Phone: 520-209-8000 | Fax: 520-209-8070
Attendance Line: 520-209-8090
School Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
K-AM: 8:00am - 11:00am
Early Release Hours: 8:00am - 1:30pm
Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm
We are proud to be a 2026 A+ School of Excellence!
At Ventana Vista Elementary School, students thrive in a warm, welcoming environment rooted in academic excellence, innovation, and global readiness. As home to Catalina Foothills School District’s Spanish Immersion program, our school offers students a unique opportunity to become bilingual and biliterate while developing strong skills in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem solving. Our dedicated teachers foster meaningful relationships and challenge students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. At Ventana Vista, we inspire excellence every day—preparing our students to succeed in a connected, global world.
Inclusivity
We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
Stay up to date on the latest news, events, and opportunities that make our community vibrant and engaging.
March 19, 2026
On a bright Tuesday morning, four of our fifth graders stood in the courtyard, sized up a group of prospective parents, and got to work selling Ventana Vista in two languages. "Our bobcat is very i...
March 6, 2026
Sandy Martinez (VV), Maura Baker (MZ), Dr. Mary Florek (SD), Samantha Thompson (CV)During the recent Arizona Gifted & Talented Education Week, a group of Catalina Foothills School District elem...
March 4, 2026
Checkmate! CFSD chess players brought home an impressive collection of awards at the 2026 Arizona State Grades Championship on Saturday, February 7, at Madison Meadows Middle School—including a tea...
February 26, 2026
Every spring, the CFSD Foundation recognizes educators whose work defines what it means to teach in the Catalina Foothills School District. This year, five have been selected for the Foundation's h...
In CFSD’s September Deep Learning Showcase, we highlight how student learning goes beyond the classroom to positively impact the community. Fifth graders from Manzanita and Ventana Vista Elementary Schools are creating portraits of animals up for adoption through a partnership with The Humane Society. The portraits are displayed on the animals' enclosures to help encourage adoptions.
Shirleen Lee - Why I became a music teacher.
