Twin Oaks Middle School

04/23/2026

Global Studies Annual Shoe Drive April 23rd-May 1st
Drop off anytime at the TOMS Main Office from 7-2:30pm
Shoe Donation Type:
1. Gently worn footwear (any size, any brand, any style). These can be sneakers, boots, sandals, high heels, cleats, slippers, etc. to be reused.
2. Worn-out sneakers (any size, any brand) These MUST be sneakers to be recycled.
Thank you,
8th Gr. Global Studies Team

04/20/2026

Yesterday, 20 TOMS 7th grade students participated in the MN History Day state competition with 9 projects. Students took home Honorable Mentions awards, a 4th place award, and a 1st place, national qualifying award!

FIRST PLACE and National Qualifier Claire Dahlen, Sarah Freese, Violet Spotts, and Jenna Zwart for their group performance “One Spark Can Start a Flame”
FOURTH PLACE: Blake Rasmusson for his Individual Podcast "The Black Sox Scandal"
HONORABLE MENTION and TOPICAL AWARD of $150 for Educational Reform: Mylo O’Connor, Kylie Stanley, and Esme Warner for their Group Performance “The Inspiration: Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet First School For Deaf”
HONORABLE MENTION Alex Chhorn for his Individual Documentary “Saigon’s Burning B***e: Protest Through Sacrifice”

Our additional participants in the day:
Maddie Michels and Johanna Prera: Group Documentary “Vietnam War: Did the Scar Ever Heal?”
Nick Abraham and Jack Putman: Group Website “Washington’s Secret Weapon: The Critical Role of the Culper Spy Ring During the American Revolution”
Lillian Zack and Elena Zimmerman: Group Exhibit Board “Boston’s Deadly Dessert”
Brooklyn Kimball and Maryn O’Connor: Group Exhibit Board “The Civilian Conservation Corps: Building America’s Land & Labor Force”
Trevor Cronk, Dathan Deepak, and Nik Ikonomovski: Group Exhibit Board “The Plane that Put Aviation into a Tailspin”

03/20/2026

Let's show some LAKER spirit next week!

03/13/2026

This week during their weekly GPS (Growth Produces Success) lesson, our students learned about Spread the Word: Inclusion Day, a nationwide campaign that encourages respectful language and promotes inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Students had the opportunity to take the pledge to use kind language and help create a more inclusive school community. They also learned about Unified opportunities at the middle school level, including Unified Advisory and Unified Club, which bring students together with and without disabilities to build friendships and lead inclusion in our school.

Check out this video to see how Twin Oaks is creating inclusive opportunities for students through Unified programs!

https://youtu.be/IckMaSLj06w



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03/06/2026

Wear green on Monday to celebrate our friend Zach! Flyer attached explains his syndrome!

02/26/2026

Theatre Workshop After School
The widely-popular middle school winter musical has sparked the creation of a short-term “workshop” experience for those interested in future participation in theatre programs. Participants will be introduced to various areas of theatre: auditioning, script reading, acting, stage blocking, costumes, make-up, props, sets, lights, sound, programs and more. Students from the Frozen Jr production will visit to share their experiences and tips. A short skit will be performed at the last session, on Thursday April 30th. Friends and family are welcome to attend free of charge!
Dates: 4/7,4/9,4/14,4/16,4/21,4/23,4/28,4/30
Time: 2:15-3:30 PM
Location: Twin Oaks Middle School
Cost: $75
Registration details: THEATRE WORKSHOP

The widely-popular middle school winter musical has sparked the creation of a short-term “workshop” experience for those interested in future participation in theatre programs. Participants will be introduced to various areas of theatre: auditioning, script reading, acting, stage blocking, costu...

02/18/2026

Hidden Oaks and Twin Oaks Middle Schools are proud to recognize the achievements of more than 1,711 students in grades 6–8 who earned a spot on the honor roll for the first semester of the 2025–26 school year. This distinction reflects their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning.

Twin Oaks Middle School Honor Roll: https://bit.ly/4qwMWl0
Hidden Oaks Middle School Honor Roll: https://bit.ly/4bPFRs1

02/13/2026

Our Unified team finished 4th at state today! This team played hard but more importantly, they were always models for inclusion, teamwork and sportsmanship. We have a lot to be proud of because of this group of students. Be sure to congratulate them on a great first season if you see them next week!

02/10/2026