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.
Stay up to date on the latest news, events, and opportunities that make our community vibrant and engaging.
May 4, 2026
Ted Tucker's connection to Catalina Foothills School District spans more than three decades. He walked the halls of Manzanita Elementary, Orange Grove Middle School, and Catalina Foothills High Sch...
April 29, 2026
The spot near the kindergarten playground at the center of Ventana Vista Elementary didn't look like much. The site of the old community garden was untended. But when the school's student council a...
April 24, 2026
Throughout the school year, the CFSD Governing Board recognizes the Super Volunteers who make our schools stronger through their generous gifts of time and talent. These are the people who consiste...
April 14, 2026
We all know that teacher. The one who sparked curiosity. The one who saw something in our child before our child saw it in themselves. The one who made the difference.Nominations are now open for t...
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.
