This Dynamic Duo is an indefatigable power source of Foreign Language for our school culture, for our student experience, and for our vision of preparing all students for the opportunity for acceptance into a four-year university. So often, three years of Foreign Language sets students apart in their college applications. What is more, students develop the nimbleness necessary to shift from one language to another, and back again, showing that protean pathways of thought are not only possible. They are reachable. Here’s to Mr. Lyle ( 4th year at Twin Peaks) and Sr. Aaron Lathrop-Melting (2nd year at Twin Peaks)!
7 minutes ago, Dr. Moe
Twin Peaks high school students have the opportunity to take classes at the Innovation Center and CETC. Many Twin Peaks students are interested in becoming teachers (we're so excited for them!) and have been taking advantage of the P-Teach program at the Innovation Center.
The program helps students earn college credit in education classes through dual enrollment while in high school. Some Twin Peaks students, like Eli M., will be entering college as juniors!
about 5 hours ago, Rachel Cook
Encore Applause, Ladies and Gentlemen, for our Electives Team on the Secondary Side! We have more students than ever before in our Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Practical Arts, and Athletics. Because such course-work often involves a live audience, these teachers help our students develop the confidence and grit to tell our story in the Yearbook, or pick themselves up after a mistake in a concert, or set a goal in PE and find a way to achieve it. Coach Tyler (2nd year as a teacher at TPCA). Erin Carpenter (4th year). Erin Cartmell (8th year). Sandy Sandman-Schafer (18 years). Steve Wixom (9th year). Regan Kane (3rd year).
about 7 hours ago, Dr. Moe
Please give a standing ovation to the Secondary History Team who leads the way in teaching students how to find evidence, how to discern why the evidence matters, and how to reason with that evidence to achieve a purpose. They hand the students not just a Globe, but also the happenings on that Globe over the ages. Say hello to Chris Harvey (6th year at Twin Peaks), Erika Anderson (16th year at Twin Peaks), Jen Whitmer (16th year at Twin Peaks), and Abigail Villarreal (2nd year at Twin Peaks)!
4 days ago, Dr. Moe
In our High School Rhetoric course, students learn to deliver a speech, with expression, with pizzazz, with spunk, with the needed emotive energy. This class meets in the Mehsling Center. Students are often on their feet, finding their confidence, or getting guidance from one of the two teachers running the class. The energy is lively. Full of verve. It's Classical Education in Action!!!
4 days ago, Dr. Moe
Give a Twin Peaks Classical HOWL to the Secondary Science team! This team is dedicated to sharing the wonders of the natural world with their students, hanging out in the not-at-all simple questions of “why?” and “how?” Say hello to Enzo Meyer (1st Year), Derek Bernard (10th Year), Abigail Pfleiderer (7th Year), and Jeana Wurth (2nd Year).
5 days ago, Dr. Moe
Preschool Students are off to a good start with their learning!
5 days ago, Leslie Chrysler, Preschool Director/Teacher
It is our pleasure to introduce our newest Head Coach, Jake Johnson. Jake will be heading up our high school women's basketball team for the 26/27 season. Here are some fun facts about Coach Johnson.
He was an original member of the first kinder class at TPCA in 1997 and was a True Grit graduate of Twin Peaks Charter Academy, back before we added our high school. We are thrilled to welcome him back to Twin Peaks Classical Academy!
Some more directly from Coach Johnson: "I played professional football for 6 years and I now sprint in some USATF events which lead me to start my own my own Sprint & performance business that helps professionals on down to elementary aged kids In all different sports. I have a beautiful wife and 3 kids that keep me on my toes at all times! I also coach my 8 year old daughter’s 10u softball team which I love doing! We have a small goat farm that I manage in my spare time and I love camping and being with family. Favorite food is a good steak with some sliced avocado on top!"
Coach Johnson will be on campus very soon to meet and greet some of our student athletes and staff. Please welcome back an original Timberwolf!
5 days ago, Cameron Wright
As we continue introducing our wonderful teaching staff, I turn to our Secondary English Team. They are hard at work helping our students read and discuss some of the Great Books in the classical tradition. Pictured here is Curtis Lyle (4th year at Twin Peaks), Megan Fritz (3rd year at Twin Peaks), Brook Kieser (2nd year at Twin Peaks), Krista Esch (1st year at Twin Peaks), George McAusland (6th year at Twin Peaks), and James Thornton (15th year at Twin Peaks).
5 days ago, Dr. Moe
Our first Coffee with the Director is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st at 8:00AM in the Mehsling Center. Join us to connect with other parents, learn about ways to get involved in our community, and have a nice cup of coffee! This month, learn more from our PTO, Booster Club, and Board of Directors about all of the ways you can become more involved in our pack!
6 days ago, Twin Peaks Classical Academy
Can anyone say 6-7, I ask? The Secondary Math Team at Twin Peaks can! Our Math Teachers ground students in the “little-t” truths in mathematics, the wondrous patterns, and the grit necessary to persevere through a challenge and into discovery. Give a Twin Peaks’ HOWL to Asa Henderson (1st year at Twin Peaks), Molly Finnegan (13th year), Pam Wanninger (11th year), Beckie Frey (10th year), Jenna Craig (7th year), and Stephanie Sickau (14th year).
6 days ago, Dr. Moe
🍎📚 Back to School Night! 📚🍎
1st–5th Grade Families,
We’re excited to welcome you to Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 26th! 🏫✨
This is a wonderful opportunity for classroom teachers to share important information about the school year, classroom routines, and all the exciting things ahead!
Parents/guardians only, please. For families with multiple children, we’re offering three sessions so you can visit each classroom:
🕕 6:00–6:25 PM 🕡 6:30–6:55 PM 🕖 7:00–7:25 PM
We can’t wait to see you and kick off a fantastic school year together!
7 days ago, Alissa Gutierrez
Welcome back to school! See what our athletes have been up to and learn how you can get involved.
7 days ago, High School Booster Club
This week, seniors are beginning to work on their college admissions essays!
They have the guidance of Mr. McAusland (9th and 12th grade English teacher), Ms. Wanninger (MS Math with lots of college application experience), and Ms. Cook (AP of College and Career).
We're so glad to provide our students with support as they figure out their next steps after high school.
7 days ago, Rachel Cook
Good evening Timberwolf Nation. This week ahead: High School Womens Volleyball will be at home on Monday (William Smith) JV @ 4 pm/Varsity 5 pm and Wednesday (Two Roads Charter) 5 pm. Mens Soccer will be on the pitch Monday at 4 pm against William Smith. Come on out and support your Timberowolves! Middle school volleyball and Cross country both begin practices tomorrow at 3:15 as well.
8 days ago, Cameron Wright
Let's go, Timberwolves! You got this!
9 days ago, Dr. Moe
This year in Middle School Seminar, students will read aloud as a community three days a week. What is the book?----for Fall Semester, it is THE GIVER! Each seminar has a classroom set, and the aim is for each student to develop the skill of reading aloud with expression, with confidence, with fluency. TPCA Community, if you are looking for a book to read over the next couple of months, consider joining us! You'll be able to strike up a conversation about a book that has moved millions of people.
11 days ago, Dr. Moe
Preschool loves our Teacher Assistants! Meet Mrs. Grayson, Ms. Pop and Ms. Angell
12 days ago, Leslie Chrysler, Preschool Director/Teacher
All 9th-12th grade students will be visiting a college campus on our College Visit Day on October 22nd. It's a great opportunity to learn about the opportunities at colleges, how to apply, and what college life is like.
Stay tuned to see which 4 colleges we will be visiting this year!
14 days ago, Rachel Cook
Tomorrow is our big Back to School Open House! We can't wait to meet all of our new families, and all 6th and 9th graders tomorrow morning from 9-11AM. We will be serving hotdogs on the south side of the building starting at about 10:45, so plan to stay for lunch with us!
Returning families, come on in between 1-3PM to meet your teachers, put things in your lockers, and get your schedules.
During both sessions, be sure to check out the elementary gym where you can pay fees, pick up some extra uniforms at the uniform exchange, and much more!
The best entrance tomorrow is the Performing Arts entrance on the north side of the building. See you there, Timberwolves!
