Our Culture

Mariachi bands are found at several TUSD schools. Many of our students start in elementary and continue on for the rest of their lives. Students are seen here performing in 2018.

Mariachi bands are found at several TUSD schools. Many of our students start in elementary and continue on for the rest of their lives.  A student is seen here performing in 2019.

Mariachi bands are found at several TUSD schools. Many of our students start in elementary and continue on for the rest of their lives.  A student is seen here performing in 2022.

Mariachi bands are found at several TUSD schools. Many of our students start in elementary and continue on for the rest of their lives. Students are seen here performing at the 2022 Magnet Fair.

Tucson Unified students have the opportunity to participate in folklorico, a vibrant blend of dance, music and costume. Here are two students during a 2018 performance.

Tucson Unified students have the opportunity to participate in folklorico, a vibrant blend of dance, music and costume. Here is a group of young students waiting to perform in 2020.

Tucson Unified students have the opportunity to participate in folklorico, a vibrant blend of dance, music and costume. Here is a student during a 2022 performance.

Tucson Unified students have the opportunity to participate in folklorico, a vibrant blend of dance, music and costume. Here is a student during a 2023 performance.

The Tucson Korea Ambassador Program (TKAP) builds culture, language and friendship ties between TUSD students and students from South Korea. Here is a scene from the 2016 trip to South Korea. 

The Tucson Korea Ambassador Program (TKAP) builds culture, language and friendship ties between TUSD students and students from South Korea. Here is a scene from the 2019 trip to Tucson.

The Tucson Korea Ambassador Program (TKAP) builds culture, language and friendship ties between TUSD students and students from South Korea. Here is a scene from the 2020 trip to Colossal Cave in Tucson.

The Tucson Korea Ambassador Program (TKAP) builds culture, language and friendship ties between TUSD students and students from South Korea. Here is a scene from the 2024 trip to Tombstone, Arizona.

TUSD celebrates Black history year-round, with special cultural events during Black History Month in February. Here are students at African American Youth Heritage Day in 2024.

TUSD celebrates Black history year-round, with special cultural events during Black History Month in February. Here students compete at the Brain Bowl in 2024.

TUSD celebrates Black history year-round, with special cultural events during Black History Month in February. Here is a scene from the Black History Month kickoff event in 2024.

TUSD celebrates Black history year-round, with special cultural events during Black History Month in February. Here is a scene from the Black History Makers Breakfast in 2024.

The activism of Cesar Chavez is recognized in Tucson Unified schools throughout the month of March. Students are seen here participating in a parade in his honor.

The activism of Cesar Chavez is recognized in Tucson Unified schools throughout the month of March. Here students from Davis Bilingual Magnet Elementary School participate in a parade in his honor.

The activism of Cesar Chavez is recognized in Tucson Unified schools throughout the month of March. Here students listen to a story about his life and legacy.

The activism of Cesar Chavez is recognized in Tucson Unified schools throughout the month of March. Students are seen here holding up signs similar to those held by protesters led by Chavez.

Adelante is an annual event promoting college and career readiness for Mexican American/Latino families in Tucson Unified. Here students listen to a presentation in 2023.

Adelante is an annual event promoting college and career readiness for Mexican American/Latino families in Tucson Unified. Here is a scene from the 2023 event.

Adelante is an annual event promoting college and career readiness for Mexican American/Latino families in Tucson Unified. Here a presenter addresses the audience at the 2023 event.

Adelante is an annual event promoting college and career readiness for Mexican American/Latino families in Tucson Unified. Here is a scene from the 2023 event.