Principal's Message

Greetings Tiger Families!

10 days until the first day of school - wow! As we continue to prepare for our students’ return on August 24th, I want to share (or re-share if you are a returning Tiger) with you our continued dedication to our Twain Collective Commitments - to ourselves, our students, and our families.

At Twain, we emphasize the importance of taking care of ourselves, each other, and our school every day. One way we do that is by remaining committed to partnering together as a school community made up of educators, students, and families. All of the Collective Commitments captured below are relevant regardless of your role at Twain, but there are a few that are particularly important to emphasize between school and home. We are committed to making sure our communication is positive and professional – whether that be in person, on the phone, or in writing. If we do not meet that standard, please let me know. We also look forward to partnering with families to foster a supportive and welcoming middle school experience. Our time with our students and families can be brief, with only a 2-year middle school experience. However, we endeavor to make sure that these two years are positive and fruitful for all Tigers. I look forward to making sure all students and adults within our community feel welcomed and supported. Please never hesitate to reach out with any questions, suggestions, concerns, or kudos when you have them. We are here to make sure each Tiger’s time at Twain is one they enjoy and thrive in.

I look forward to seeing many of you on August 19th for Tiger Fest! Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Matt

a photo of Twain's Collective Committements

Twain’s Weekly Schedule

August 17 - 21: No School for students. The first day of school is Monday, August 24

Monday, August 24: Anchor Day Schedule

Tuesday, August 25: Odd Day Schedule

Wednesday, August 26: Even Day Schedule

Thursday, August 27: Odd Day Schedule

Friday, August 28: Even Day Schedule

To see Twain’s Bell Schedules and the full daily schedule for the year, including changes to the typical Anchor, Odd, Even, Odd, Even Weekly Schedule, you can visit the Bell Schedule page on the Twain Website

After School Program

The first day of the After School Program will be Monday, September 21. More information to come.

Calendar Reminders

Tiger Fest – Updated Time

Please take note that we have to adjust the timing of Tiger Fest on Wednesday, August 19th by one hour. The event will now run 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You can review the detailed message sent by Mr. Fitzgerald on July 17th for more specific information about this open house event.

First Day of School

Monday, August 24, is the first day of school for the 2026-27 school year.

Labor Day Holiday

Friday, September 4 and Monday September 7 are student holidays for Labor Day.

Twain Back to School Night

Back to School Night will be on Thursday, September 17th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM

View the 2026-27 school year calendar for additional important dates.

Twain PTA Needs Your Help at Tiger Fest – Volunteers Needed!

Tiger Fest Schedule

4:00–5:45 PM — Students with last names A–K

6:15–8:00 PM — Students with last names L–Z