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Twin Peaks K-8 Receives an "A" Letter Grade
The Arizona Department of Education has released A-F School Letter Grades scores based on data from the 2023-24 school year and Twin Peaks K-8 School received an A Letter Grade.
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
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MUSD is one of the 60 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) chosen to participate in the 2024-2025 Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools program.
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Cultural Event Night brought families together for a hands-on journey into the art of painting and etching horse hair ornaments.
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Congratulations to the six Marana Unified School District teachers named winners of the $2500 Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers Grant, allowing these teachers to enhance the classroom experience and offer more opportunities for student success.
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The renewal of the existing override allows us to continue to offer full-day kindergarten, elementary and secondary school electives, access to counselors, and protect class sizes. The approved increase of approximately $5 million will be used for people, specifically to increase teacher and support staff salaries and wages.
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A generous $33,000 donation from the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene will help provide nutritious snacks to students identified as chronically hungry through the district’s Power Pack Program.
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Are you planning an upcoming vacation for the holiday season? Get Away Today has exciting holiday specials that your family will love! This special program has helped create magical memories for 25+ years and donated over $14,000 to our students.
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Featured Food: Wednesday - Beef Chile Colorado Burritos!
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The Town of Marana is decking the halls this season and invites families to support our student performers and join the festivities. The event features a holiday market with artisan and craft vendors, food trucks, bouncy castles/inflatables, lighting of the town tree, a visit and photo with Santa, and more!
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MUSD celebrates Substitute Educator Appreciation Day on November 22. Thank you to all of our substitute teachers at MUSD who support Marana Schools and our students!
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Students are invited to participate in the first Student Talent Showcase hosted by Faith That Works Tucson, with three cash prizes for winners - from $1,000 - $2,000!
Upcoming Events
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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.