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Over 16,000+ Pawsitive Paws!
As an Arizona PBIS awarded school, we are Pawsitively Proud of our Tigers and Tiger Cubs for being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn. Students earned over 16,000 Positive Paws for their outstanding behavior.
Twin Peaks Tiger Den
To build community across our school, we have grouped our students into dens, and each class in our school is a mixture of the four dens.
Peaceful Playgrounds
Implemented to reduce conflict and increase playground fun, children have fewer disagreements when they understand common rules for games such as football, soccer, horse, 4-square, tetherball, bowling dodgeball, and alphabet track.
We Love Our Parents!
The Twin Peaks K-8 PTF is dedicated to promoting the social, emotional, and educational enrichment of children at home, in school, and within the community. We are joint partners, as parents/guardians and staff, in educational excellence.
A Variety of Athletic Options
By teaching our students values such as commitment, discipline, leadership, and teamwork; interscholastic sports play an integral part of our student's overall educational experience. These values form a foundation for academic success.
Free Full-day Kindergarten
Now enrolling for free full-day kindergarten offering a strong focus on cognitive, social, and emotional learning development.
News & Events
Tiger News
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Twin Peaks K-8 is PawsitivelyProud of Tyler Mann for being named one of the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the nation for his engineering project entitled, "Converting an Ornamental Windmill into a Wind Turbine" submitted to the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.
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Congratulations to these ten schools for their hard work instilling and sustaining Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to improve academic and behavioral outcomes for students!
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500 new 5th grade band and orchestra musicians performed at the Blast-Off Workshop with high school musicians.
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Every Wednesday in September, students can try Flatbread Quesadillas made with grilled chicken and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in a whole grain flatbread as prepared by our amazing cafeteria staff! It is sure to be a new favorite!
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LEAP Fall Break Camp! Sign up starting September 3 for a fun week of fall exploration with art projects, STEM activities and lots of fun in store!
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Submit your nomination by September 26 to recognize a special MUSD teacher for their efforts resulting in a student's achievement and success!
![Empowerment series Flyer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724780447/maranausdorg/e96tftp2quntfdmefni0/Family_Unit_15095926.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724780447/maranausdorg/e96tftp2quntfdmefni0/Family_Unit_15095926.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD Student & Family Support Services presents a new Family Empowerment Series!
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Are you a family member/ friend raising an MUSD student? Kinship Caregiver Support Group offers monthly meetings through MUSD Student & Family Services!
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The MUSD Fall 2024 Literacy Summit was a huge success! During this event, Elementary Literacy Teams engaged in strategic planning for this school year and celebrated successes.
![Love and Logic Flyer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724779632/maranausdorg/lyl42eogf4zvvw7jt8jo/300x300LO.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724779632/maranausdorg/lyl42eogf4zvvw7jt8jo/300x300LO.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD Student & Family Support Services presents “Parenting the Love and Logic Way” this Fall
Upcoming Events
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MUSD Family Resource Center 7651 N. Old Father Dr. Tucson, AZ 85741
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9705 N Thornydale Rd. Suite 1
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Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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Twin Peaks K-8 School Library
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Twin Peaks K-8 School Library
Highlights
At Twin Peaks K-8, we fill buckets, instill pride, and love learning. We are Pawsitively Proud of our Tigers and Tiger Cubs for taking education by the tail! Educators are committed to ensuring all students have the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in college, career, and life. Our school offers the highest quality, inspiring and enriching
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PBL inspires a love of learning and gives students a personal connection to their academic experience.
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Our Self-Contained Gifted and Talented program provides innovative, differentiated educational experiences with an emphasis on higher-level thinking, problem-solving, critical thinking, decision making, and creativity. Our focus is to provide for the development of individual potential while meeting the social and emotional needs of gifted identified intermediate level and middle school learners.
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Every day at Twin Peaks K-8 is a day that students and staff work hard to keep our campus “kind.” Students focus on “filling buckets” with kind words and kind actions. Students discuss how to be kind not only at school, but also in their home and their community.
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All students are a part of our school-wide Tiger Den, and all dens strive for excellence.
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Twin Peaks K-8 is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means our school has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.