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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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MUSD brought together nearly 180 key stakeholders from across the community to provide input and help shape the foundation for the District’s strategic planning process.
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Waterford Upstart, a free online Pre-K readiness program, teaches preschool-aged children basic skills they need in reading, math, and science to prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond.
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Parents of MUSD students are invited to attend the upcoming Johnson O'Malley IEC and Title VI IPC meetings hosted by MUSD's Student and Family Support Services on October 23, 2024.
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You are more than a profession; you are an inspiration. Thank you Marana Unified School District teachers!
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Celebrating National Principals Month! October celebrates a special group of leaders in our community – our school principals.
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Drumroll Please! Marana Unified School District named “BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR (251+Employees)” in the AZ Daily Star 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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Working with businesses, faith-based partners, parents, and community advocates, school leaders explored creative and productive ways to support their students, staff, & families.
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On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Marana Gifted Education teachers were excited to join parents and gifted educators from across Southern Arizona at the Regional Gifted Parent-Teacher Institute, an annual event hosted by the Southern Arizona Gifted Network.
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Town of Marana Fall Festival: Students and families are invited to enjoy an evening on the farm at the Town of Marana’s upcoming Fall Festival on October 12!
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MUSD Student & Family Support Services continues the Family Empowerment Series with “Teen Mental Health”
Upcoming Events
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7651 N Old Father Road. Tucson, Az. 85741
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Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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Heritage Park - 12375 N Heritage Park Drive, Marana, AZ
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Ironwood and Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary Schools
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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.