Kino School Music Classroom Nears Completion Following Tucson Federal Credit Union’s $90,000 Gift

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on October 21, 2026

The new music room expansion at Kino School in Tucson

The new music classroom at Kino School is nearing completion, with drywall, doors, windows, insulation, and wiring now in place following a $90,000 gift from Tucson Federal Credit Union (TFCU) to fund the campus expansion.

TFCU presented the gift to Kino School in December 2025 to support the conversion of a 336-square-foot covered porch into a fully enclosed, climate-controlled, sound-insulated music classroom. The project has since passed multiple inspections, and the space taking shape as a fully finished classroom. Only a short punch list remains before the space is ready for students.

Founded in 1976, Kino School is a K–12 nonprofit that serves students who learn differently through individualized, project-based instruction. The school maintains an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio and centers its curriculum on STEAM, the arts, and emotional intelligence rather than standardized testing. Nearly 90% of Kino families receive financial assistance, and more than a third of students have special needs, both figures well above state averages.

Founded by teachers, education is a core mission value for Tucson Federal Credit Union. The gift reflects TFCU’s ongoing commitment to Southern Arizona’s educational landscape and its belief that students of all learning styles deserve the opportunity to succeed.

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