Join Us at the Expo!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Expo on Saturday, November 14th at the Prime Osborn Convention Center from 10:00am - 1:00pm,

See you there!

Principal Williams' Sunday Message 11/9 - 11/13

Greetings Twin Lakes family,

Week 4 is in the books! We are headed into our fifth week of Quarter 2 of school where we believe that educating our students is a partnership between home, school, and community.

There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11th in recognition of Veterans Day.

Students will report back to school at their scheduled bell time on Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th.

In honor of Veterans Day, we are asking that you send photos for our Veterans’ Wall of Honor. Thank you to those who have already submitted their photos. If you have not, please send a copy of the photo you want on display in an envelope with the following information (student name, Veteran's name, rank and branch of service) addressed to Principal Williams or email me at raya@duvalschools.org.

This week, we will have our band parent informational meeting with Mr. Evans on Monday, November 9th at 6pm where you will receive information regarding the program vision, band communication, instrument rentals, and band rehearsals.

Due to the band parent meeting, we will shift our monthly PTSA/SAC meeting to 5pm on Monday, November 9th.

November PTSA/SAC Meeting Link

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/276231136945959?p=vOvxIivthIF9FcprnX

Meeting ID: 276 231 136 945 959

Passcode: SU6fC9Td

On Friday, November 13th, we will have a celebration for our students who scored a level 3 or higher on either PMA1 Reading, math or DMA1 in Civics, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, and Grade 8 Science in the auditorium.

Our business partner, Kona Ice, will be on campus on Thursday, November 12th during the lunch periods.

Please make sure you check your parent Focus account regularly to stay informed with grades, missing assignments, and attendance.

If your child missed the school picture day, the make-up day will be December 4th.

We will have tardy sweeps this week!

Please take a moment to read this week’s bulletin full of essential information to include our next issue of Timber Tech and this week’s Faculty Spotlight, Ms. Crumbly (ESE Support Facilitator).

Let's continue our momentum as we work together to make this the best year yet. Students should come to school with their student ID every day around their neck, no crocs, no hoodies with a clear or mesh backpack ready to learn, grow, and thrive!

Have a SuperFantastic week!

Principal Williams

Middle School to High School Transition Night!

This year Twin Lakes Academy Middle School is partnering with Mandarin Middle School for our Transition to High School Night. The event will be at Mandarin Middle School.

Mandarin Middle School

5100 Hood Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257

Thursday, December 3rd. Doors open at 5:45pm, presentation from 6pm - 8pm.

Principal Williams' Wolfpack Bulletin November 2nd - 6th

Greetings Twin Lakes family,

Week 3 is in the books! We are headed into our fourth week of Quarter 2 of school where we believe that educating our students is a partnership between home, school, and community.

Thank you to our phenomenal PTSA who provided Halloween treats to all students and helped us to celebrate our honor roll students for Quarter 1 last Friday.

In honor of Veterans Day, we are asking that you send photos for our Veterans’ Wall of Honor. Please send a copy of the photo you want on display in an envelope with the following information (student name, Veteran's name, rank and branch of service) addressed to Principal Williams or email her at raya@duvalschools.org.

For band parents, please mark your calendar for Monday, November 9th at 6pm for your band parent informational meeting with Mr. Evans. Mr. Evans will discuss with you program vision, band communication, instrument rentals, and band rehearsals.

Due to the band parent meeting, we will shift our PTSA/SAC meeting to 5pm on Monday, November 9th.

Please make sure you check your parent Focus account regularly to stay informed with grades, missing assignments, and attendance.

If your child missed the school picture day, the make-up day will be December 4th.
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Please take a moment to read this week’s bulletin, which was emailed on 11/01/26, full of essential information to include our next issue of Timber Tech and this week’s Faculty Spotlight, Ms. Humbert (Science).

Let's continue our momentum as we work together to make this the best year yet!

Students should come to school with their student ID every day around their neck, no crocs, no hoodies with a clear or mesh backpack ready to learn, grow, and thrive!

Have a SuperFantastic week!

Principal Williams

Principal Williams' Wolfpack Bulletin Week of 10/25/26

Message from Principal Williams

Greetings Twin Lakes family,

Week 2 is in the books! We are headed into our third week of Quarter 2 of school where we believe that educating our students is a partnership between home, school, and community.

Thank you for supporting the band program returning to Twin Lakes. Your attendance and commitment to make this happen for our students spoke volume at the interest meeting last Thursday.

This week, we will be celebrating our students’ commitment to stay drug free through the various activities included on the flyer attached for Red Ribbon Week. On Monday, students will wear their favorite crazy socks but will bring their beautiful smiles for school picture day.

Our business partner, Kona Ice, will be back on campus Thursday, October 29th during the lunch period with their sweet treats for sale.

On Friday, October 30th we will have a district Health team on campus to complete our annual Hearing and Vision and BMI screenings for 6th grade students and our phenomenal PTSA will be providing treats for the Halloween Candy Attack.

Also, we will be celebrating our students who earned all A’s or A/Bs for Quarter 1 on Friday. Please stay tuned for the first green party date for those students who scored in the “green” on either PM1 Reading or math or any of the DMAs.

Please take a moment to read this week’s bulletin by checking your email for the essential information to include our next issue of Timber Tech and this week’s Faculty Spotlight, Mrs. Brooks (ELA).

Let's continue our momentum as we work together to make this the best year yet.

Students should come to school with their student ID every day around their neck, no crocs, no hoodies with a clear or mesh backpack ready to learn, grow, and thrive!

Have a SuperFantastic week!

Principal Williams

Principal Williams' Wolfpack Bulletin Week of 10-18-26

Greetings Twin Lakes family,

Week 1 is in the books! We are headed into our second week of Quarter 2 of school where we believe that educating our students is a partnership between home, school, and community.

A time was had at the homecoming dance last Friday. Thank you, Ms. Dobson and Ms. Brown for orchestrating a good time for our students.

I am excited to share that Twin Lakes’ band program is returning under the direction of Mr. Moses T. Evans, Director of Bands at Atlantic Coast High School. Mr. Evans has a stellar career of building excellent band programs in Duval and Atlanta, Ga. I have a few students who are already interested. If your child is interested in being a part of our band program, we will have a band interest meeting on Wednesday, October 21st for students at 4:30pm and parents at 5:30pm where you will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Evans and hear the vision of the new band program at Twin Lakes.

This weekend, our robotic teams spent quality time sharpening their skills and building their network at the First Lego League BioGlow practice event at Oakleaf Junior High School as they prepare for the upcoming robotic season.

If you are interested in joining us for the Japan trip in 2029, please see the information included in the bulletin and secure your spot by Monday, October 19th. Mark your calendar for our next Paint N Play on Thursday, October 22nd and School Picture Day on Monday, October 26th.

Please take a moment to read this week’s bulletin full of essential information to include our next issue of Timber Tech and this week’s Faculty Spotlight, Ms. Allen (Social Studies). Let's continue our momentum as we work together to make this the best year yet. Students should come to school with their student ID every day around their neck, no crocs, no hoodies with a clear or mesh
backpack ready to learn, grow, and thrive!

Have a SuperFantastic week!

Principal Williams

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - The countdown is on — just ONE month until the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10. Take small steps now to get ready: Adjust sleep schedules a little each week, gather school supplies and organize backpacks, keep learning going with 20 minutes of reading or math each day, mark important school dates on your family calendar, and start practicing morning routines. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year!

Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday

August 1st - August 31st

Orientation for all grades will take place on July 27th, 2026.

Students in 6th grade or new to Twin Lakes Academy Middle can join us on campus from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.

Students in 7th or 8th grade can join us on campus from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

If your family has students in more than one grade, please plan to join us during the second orientation session from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

6th Grade and New Student Open House
Thursday, June 11th at 5:30pm

2026 - 2027 School Supplies

Parents of a future 7th or 8th grader this fall? Please click below and rate your electives that you wish to take for the 2026-2027 school year. Number 1 being your 1st preference and 5 being your last preference.

7TH GRADE ELECTIVE PREFERENCE FORM

8TH GRADE ELECTIVE PREFERENCE FORM

Open Gate is live at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School!

Please take a moment and have your child clean out their backpacks of items not needed for school. Before any student walks through Open Gate, the student will have to remove any 3 Ring Binder, eye glass case, eyelash curler, umbrella, gaming device, tablet, laptop, metal lunchbox, metal pencil case or metal spiral notebook. Open Gate is our new norm to ensure safety of our campus. Tomorrow is our first day, so you will see the yellow tape blocking off a section of the area known as the "no zone" area to maintain the traffic flow. There will be a line, but as students get accustomed to the machine the process will go smoother. We will try to get every student through by 9:30am, but realistically first period will be delayed. Thank you for your patience and support.

REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration