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Twin Peaks K-8 Receives an "A" Letter Grade
The Arizona Department of Education has awarded Twin Peaks K-8 an “A” Letter grade, the highest ranking for school performance.
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 12,000 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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Meet the Teacher events at MUSD elementary and K-8 schools are scheduled for the start of the 2026–27 school year! Families are invited to visit campuses to meet teachers, tour classrooms, and get ready for an exciting new school year.
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As families begin preparing for the upcoming school year, updated school supply lists are now available on our website for your summer shopping convenience. While Marana Unified School District provides the necessary materials to support classroom instruction and the curriculum, many students enjoy having their own personal school supplies for daily use.
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Students and parents are invited to participate in Twin Peaks Tiger Day for middle school students in grades 6-8 on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00-10:00am or 3:00-5:15 pm.
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Starting kindergarten is an exciting milestone, and we are eager to welcome our newest Tiger Cubs to Twin Peaks K-8! Kindergarten students and their parents are invited to attend our Kindergarten Parent Orientation on Thursday, July 30, from 5:30–6:15 p.m. This special event is designed to help families transition smoothly into kindergarten and build confidence before the first day of school.
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The excitement of a new school year is just around the corner, and we invite all Twin Peaks students and families to join us for our annual Meet and Greet on Friday, July 31 at 2:30-3:30pm. This special event provides an opportunity for students and families to visit campus, make connections, and prepare for a successful start to the school year.
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As you child's school year approaches, many parents ask how they can help their child prepare for kindergarten. Read the full article to learn skills and activities to practice that can greatly help children be successful the first few weeks of kindergarten.
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While students are enjoying their well-deserved vacation, our principal and office team will continue working throughout the summer to prepare for another successful school year. Read on to learn our summer office hours.
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Summer reading is a great way for students to maintain and strengthen their literacy skills while school is out of session. Several free summer reading programs are available for children ages 5 and up in Tucson and online, offering incentives, activities, and opportunities to explore new books. Learn how to take advantage of these opportunities and make reading part of your child's summer routine.
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Twin Peaks offers a variety of sports opportunities for students in grades 6-8. Register for first quarter sports by the first day of school, Monday, August 3. Learn more and register.
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Get those smiles ready—school picture day for middle school students will be on Wednesday, August 19. Interstate Studios will be here to capture those special moments and to make our student photo IDs.
Upcoming Events
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Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center (MARC)
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Twin Peaks K-8 Stage
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Twin Peaks K-8 Stage
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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TEDEd at Twin Peaks was created to amplify student voices and provide a platform for learners to share ideas that can make a meaningful impact. Through an after-school club and semester elective, students in grades 3–8 receive guidance and support to develop their passions and ideas worth spreading.
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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 earned the Marzano High Reliability School (HRS) Level 2 certification, ensuring effective teaching in every classroom.