Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted

09/02/2026

💙 BLUE DAY was a whole vibe! Lakasan showed up, showed out, and brought the empowerment all across Mark Twain TAG! 🦅✨

The house pride, energy, and teamwork were unmatched today! Stay tuned, the fun is not over yet!!! Green Day is up next! 💚🔥

09/01/2026

🔴🔥 RED DAY RECAP! 🔥🔴

House Week kicked off in a BIG way, and IFA — HOUSE OF LEGACY came ready to REPRESENT! ❤️🦁

From the red filling our hallways to the energy, smiles, and HOUSE PRIDE all around campus, Day 1 definitely set the tone! 🏰⚡️

But we’re JUST GETTING STARTED… 👀🔥

🔵 Blue Day is NEXT!
🟢 Green Day is coming!
⚫️ Black Day is on the way!
🎩 And it all leads to HOUSE SORTING DAY!

Stay tuned all week as we continue the celebration and welcome our newest Mustangs into the FOUR HOUSES OF LEAD! 🏰❤️💙💚🖤

ONE SCHOOL. FOUR HOUSES. ONE FAMILY.

08/30/2026

🏰✨ HOUSE WEEK IS HERE! ✨🏰

The halls of Mark Twain are about to come ALIVE! 🔥🐎 Get ready for a full week of HOUSE PRIDE, SCHOOL SPIRIT, and friendly competition as we celebrate the FOUR HOUSES OF LEAD!

🔴 MONDAY — IFA | LEGACY
EVERYONE Wear RED ❤️🦁

🔵 TUESDAY — LAKASAN | EMPOWERMENT
EVERYONE Wear BLUE 💙 🦅

🟢 WEDNESDAY — YUKO | AMBITION
EVERYONE Wear GREEN 💚 🐻

⚫ THURSDAY — TAINGA | DEDICATION
EVERYONE Wear BLACK 🖤 🐋

🎩✨ FRIDAY — HOUSE SORTING DAY!
Our newest Mustangs will discover where they belong! Every house should REPRESENT by wearing your HOUSE COLORS and welcoming our newest members! Students not in a house wear WHITE ⚪️🏰⚡

Who will bring the MOST HOUSE SPIRIT?! 👀🔥

ONE SCHOOL. FOUR HOUSES. ONE FAMILY.
💎 TOGETHER WE LEAD! 💎

08/25/2026

🏰✨ HOUSE WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! ✨🏰

The halls of Mark Twain are about to come ALIVE! 🔥🐎 Get ready for a full week of HOUSE PRIDE, SCHOOL SPIRIT, and friendly competition as we celebrate the FOUR HOUSES OF LEAD!

🔴 MONDAY — IFA | LEGACY
EVERYONE Wear RED ❤️🦁

🔵 TUESDAY — LAKASAN | EMPOWERMENT
EVERYONE Wear BLUE 💙 🦅

🟢 WEDNESDAY — YUKO | AMBITION
EVERYONE Wear GREEN 💚 🐻

⚫ THURSDAY — TAINGA | DEDICATION
EVERYONE Wear BLACK 🖤 🐋

🎩✨ FRIDAY — HOUSE SORTING DAY!
Our newest Mustangs will discover where they belong! Every house should REPRESENT by wearing your HOUSE COLORS and welcoming our newest members! Students not in a house wear WHITE ⚪️🏰⚡

Who will bring the MOST HOUSE SPIRIT?! 👀🔥

ONE SCHOOL. FOUR HOUSES. ONE FAMILY.
💎 TOGETHER WE LEAD! 💎

08/24/2026

📣✨ It’s Your Time to Shine, Mustangs! ✨📣

Mark Twain TAG Cheer Tryouts are officially here and open to elementary and middle school students! Bring your energy, confidence, teamwork, and Mustang spirit & show us what you’ve got!

Cheer Clinic:
📅 August 31–September 2
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Tryout Day:
📅 September 3

Ready to take the floor? Pick up your application from Ms. Moore in middle school or Ms. Brawn in elementary school.

🐎❤️🖤 Come ready to cheer loud, shine bright, and represent Mustang Nation! Let’s go, Mustangs! 📣🔥

08/24/2026

🚨🔴 ATTENTION, MARK TWAIN! PROJECT CODE RED IS CALLING! 🔴🚨

Are you ready to bring the energy? 💥

PROJECT CODE RED Co-Ed Step Team Tryouts are almost here, and we’re looking for students who are ready to step up, lead, and make some noise!

No experience? No problem! We want students who are willing to work hard, have fun, and give their best effort every day.

📅 Tryouts: August 31 – September 3
🕞 Time: 3:40 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Mark Twain Middle School

We’re looking for:
🔥 Energy
🔥 Leadership
🔥 Teamwork
🔥 Confidence
🔥 Positive Attitudes
🔥 School Pride

This isn’t just a step team, it’s a chance to be part of something exciting, build friendships, and represent Mark Twain with pride!

💥 THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
🔴 Earn Your Spot. Get Activated.

We can’t wait to see what you bring to the floor!

08/21/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY!! 🥳

🎓📚 College & School Spirit Day is in full effect!
From PreK to 8th grade, our Mustangs are gearing up for college, dreaming BIG, and preparing for bright futures! The journey to greatness starts now! College-bound and Mustang proud! 🐎❤️🖤

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Show your Mustang pride with Mark Twain Spirit Wear!

T-shirts are available for $16 and must be ordered online. Place your order by August 22, 2026. Orders will be delivered on September 4, 2026.

Order here: tinyurl.com/TwainSpiritFall26

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¡Demuestre su orgullo Mustang con la ropa escolar de Mark Twain!

Las camisetas cuestan $16 y solo se pueden comprar en línea. Haga su pedido antes del 22 de agosto de 2026. Los pedidos se entregarán el 4 de septiembre de 2026.

Haga su pedido aquí: tinyurl.com/TwainSpiritFall26

05/13/2026

REMINDER MUSTANG FAMILIES!

Lunch on the Lawn is TOMORROW!

Families are invited to enjoy lunch with their child during their scheduled lunch period.

Lunch Schedule:
Pre-K 3/4, Kinder, 1st, & 2nd Grade: 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade: 11:00 AM–11:30 AM
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade: 11:30 AM–12:00 PM

Bring lunch from home
OR
Purchase lunch from the cafeteria

Please arrive a few minutes early to check in at the front office before your child’s lunch time.

We look forward to seeing our Mustang families tomorrow!

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¡RECORDATORIO FAMILIAS MUSTANG!

¡Lunch on the Lawn es MAÑANA!

Las familias están invitadas a disfrutar el almuerzo con sus hijos durante el horario de almuerzo asignado de su estudiante.

Horario de Almuerzo:
Pre-K 3/4, Kinder, 1.º y 2.º grado: 10:30 AM–11:00 AM
3.º, 4.º y 5.º grado: 11:00 AM–11:30 AM
6.º, 7.º y 8.º grado: 11:30 AM–12:00 PM

Puede traer almuerzo de casa
O
Comprar almuerzo en la cafetería

Por favor llegue unos minutos temprano para registrarse en la oficina principal antes del horario de almuerzo de su estudiante.

¡Esperamos ver a nuestras familias Mustang mañana!