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Principal's Message |
Greetings Tiger Families!
As the world turns its eyes toward the incredible feats of athleticism and spirit at the Winter Olympic Games over the past two weeks, it’s hard not to feel inspired. Whether it’s a downhill skier navigating a steep slope or a figure skater landing a triple axel, we see the same values on display in Milan and Cortina that we strive to cultivate right here at Twain Middle School.
The connection between the podium and the classroom is closer than you might think! Our students are "going for the gold" in their daily studies:
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Perseverance: Just as an elite speed skater trains for years to shave a second off their time, our students show grit when they tackle a difficult math problem or rewrite a challenging essay.
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Precision and Practice: Excellence isn't an accident. It’s the result of showing up every day, doing the "drills" (like homework and vocabulary lessons), and learning from every mistake.
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Global Citizenship: The Olympics remind us that we are part of a massive, diverse world. As an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program school, our students are learning to communicate and collaborate across cultures, just like the athletes in the Olympic Village.
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Resilience: In snowboarding, a fall isn't the end—it's a chance to get back up. We encourage our students to view a disappointing grade, or a frustrating assignment not as a defeat, but as an opportunity to reflect on our learning and improve next time.
We are so proud of the dedication our Tigers show every day. Let’s use the energy of these Olympics to fuel our focus as we head navigate the downward slope of this school year. Whether in the hockey rink or the science lab, the path to success is paved with hard work and a positive attitude.
Go Tigers!
Matt
Twain’s Weekly Schedule
Monday, February 23: Anchor Day Schedule
Tuesday, February 24: Odd Day Schedule
Wednesday, February 25: Even Day Schedule
Thursday, February 26: Odd Day Schedule
Friday, February 27: Even Day Schedule
After School Program
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1st Block
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2nd Block
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Monday, February 23:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:35 - 4:40
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Tuesday, February 24:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:35 - 4:40
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Wednesday, February 25:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:35 - 4:40
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Thursday, February 26:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:35 - 4:40
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Friday, February 27:
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2:30 - 3:35
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3:35 - 4:40
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Black History Month Celebration
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
 Registration is open for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by FCPS for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Fine and Performing Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Fine and Performing Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS schools.
Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
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Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas.
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CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.
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Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
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Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theatre. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well.
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Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp. Read about last year’s camp.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance
Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. During the self-directed course, students work independently to complete the requirements.
Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 5. For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
Summer Online Campus
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s Online Campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 5.
Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.
New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that Twain is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-ins even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
February 23rd through 27th is Public Schools Week
Twain welcomes every child, regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. Our diversity is our strength. We are #PublicSchoolProud for Public Schools Week - an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools. Thank you for trusting in your public school system and allowing us the privilege of educating your Twain Tigers!
VSBA School Board Appreciation Month
Thank you to the Fairfax County School Board for all they do throughout the year. Specifically, thank you Marcia St.John-Cunning (Franconia District) and Mateo Dunne (Mt. Vernon District) for your support as our magisterial members supporting Twain! Want to contact your school board representatives to share your appreciation? Visit their website to find your school board member and contact them.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Applications are now open; Due Friday, Feb 27
Hello Parents & Students!
Applications for National Junior Honor Society are now open and available in the All-School Schoology Course. Only students can access the application and fill it out, but please help your student if they need help filling out the application. Applications will be due on Fri. Feb. 27th.
We held an online interest meeting on Fri. Jan. 30th. Below are links to the recording of that meeting and the slides presented. We hope that this can help you get the answers that you need.
In the application it does ask students if they have completed service. If your student is unsure about service performed here are some ideas: Service given through
- Scouts
- a Church Youth Group
- helping a Teacher
- helping in the School Library
- after school club
- giving help in the community, etc.
Please contact Ms. DeHaven, Ms. Silver, or Ms. Roddey if you have additional questions.
Interest Meeting Recording
Interest Meeting Slides
This information can also be found on the NJHS Page of the Twain Website
 Buy your Yearbook today!
Go to: yearbookordercenter.com
Use our school’s code#: 8606
TJHSST Techstravaganza 2026
Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology (TWIST), a student organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), invites Twain students to attend their Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 16, from 10 am - 4 pm at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, the event hosted more than 4,500 students and 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum. Admission is free and interested students can register with the TJHSST Techstravaganza 2026 Registration Form.
More information about the event can be found on our website on the Techstravaganza 2026 website or TJ Partnership fund website.
Techstravaganza flyer - English
Techstravaganza flyer - Spanish
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