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Head shaving for a cause

Photo of Rick Brown and Mark Horler.Social studies teachers Rick Brown and Mark Horler went under the clippers Friday, February 5, during Hair for Haiti at Twin Towers Middle School.

Students at the school were challenged by the duo to raise $2,000 to put towards the district's donation to the American Red Cross. Middle schoolers didn't disappoint—they raised more than the $2,000 mark!

 

Middle school tracks open for use 

New tracks at Monhagen and Twin Towers Middle Schools will be open for public use as of Monday, February 1, weather permitting. Click here to view track and field rules and regulations.

The Great Middie Gumball Challenge February 1-April 15

Students at Twin Towers and Monhagen Middle Schools have been challenged to read 5,000 books (per school) by April 15. If students accomplish this challenge, a gumball chewing contest will be held between the schools' principals, Mr. Dean and Mrs. Sorrentino, on April 16. Students will witness the competition live and via video conferencing in their respective buildings. The winner of the competition will receive a gumball machine trophy!

Middle schoolers make the grade

Twin Towers Middle School recently recognized more than 250 students for making the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the first quarter. Click here to view students that made the grade!

District launches SchoolMessenger

Keeping students, parents, and the community informed isn't just importantit’s a priority in Middletown. As a result, the district has launched SchoolMessengera notification system that delivers voice, e-mail, and SMS messages to users on matters such as attendance, events, and district emergencies. To read more about the service and learn how to create a SchoolMessenger account, click here.

Snowflake graphic.Don't be caught out in the cold! Tune in for closings and delays

With winter weather underway, it's important to know where to tune in for school closings and delays. Parents are encouraged to log on to the district Web site and tune in to Channel 20, and local radio and television stations listed here.

What's new with the flu?

With health officials expecting the seasonal flu and H1N1 virus to impact schools and communities, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued recommendations and precautions parents can take to help their child from contacting the seasonal flu and H1N1 virus. Click here to read more.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow a hit!

Twin Towers Middle School hosted its annual fall Drama Club performance on Friday, November 20. Audiences were wowed by the Club's performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, adapted by Lindsey Price. Look out this spring for the Club's performance of The Music Man scheduled for April 9-10.

Important notice for parents

On Tuesday, November 17, at approximately 10:50 a.m., a gas odor was detected in the central kitchen area of Twin Towers Middle School. As a result, the building was immediately evacuated. A building inspection was conducted by District personnel, in collaboration with the Middletown Fire Department and Orange and Rockland Utilities, and at approximately 11:17 a.m. it was determined that the building was safe to re-enter. At that time, all students and staff returned to the building and their regularly scheduled classes.

Soccer team goes undefeated

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he boys' soccer team went undefeated this season with a record of 11-0-1. Congratulations to Coach Marshall and the following student-athletes: Eric Barone, Jonathan Castillo, Antonio DiVito, Milton Dorcues, Brendan Finley, Freddie Grace, Nicholas Hernandez, Santiago Hernandez, Angel Martinez. Chris  Moran, Jairo Perez, Francesco Pizzari, Eric Henrique,  Jose Saaveda, Marco Amaya, Daniel Acevedo, Vinney Rotundo, Raul Diaz, Luis Velazquez, and Youvani Segundo. 

School celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Twin Towers Middle School was among thousands of schools pledging to be drug-and-alcohol free across the nation during Red Ribbon Week, observed from October 23-31.

 

This year, students at the school were asked to create posters around the theme “Dream, Believe, Achieve, Succeed.” Kids wrote and/or illustrated how they plan to stay drug, alcohol, tobacco, and violence free at home, school and, when with peers. Sixth-grader Robert Golden was named the contest winner, while seventh-graders Nahomi Gomez and Christopher Vargas placed second and third. All winners received gift cards to Walmart.

Schools remember 9/11

Middletown City Schools commemorated the eighth anniversary of 9/11 on Friday with district-wide moments of silence, in memory of those lost in the attacks, and a variety of activities centered around Patriot Day. Click here to read more.

School welcomes new teachers

Twin Towers Middle School would like to welcome 11 new teachers this school year. Welcome to: Brianne Brunke, Danielle Strommer, Mary Kelly, Susan Bransfield, Luis Garcia, Diana Marz, Melissa Mahlmann, Karen Cissel, Marcella Lord, Kathleen Moore and Arnold Cohen. 

Twin Towers named school in good standing by state

Twin Towers Middle School is no longer on the New York State School in Need of Improvement (SINI) List—it’s now a school in good standing, according to the State Education Department (SED).

To be removed from the SINI list, a school must meet specific requirements called Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) in English Language Arts (ELA), math and science (in grades 3-8). If all objectives are achieved, then a school has met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). If a school meets AYP for two consecutive years in the categories for which it was identified, it is removed from the identified list and classified as a school in good standing by the state.

Congratulations to Twin Towers students, staff, administration, and parents on achieving this impressive accomplishment!

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PBIS Ice Cream Social

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Principal
Gordon Dean
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Janet Davis

Twin Towers Middle School
112 Grand Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940

Phone: (845) 326-1650
Fax: (845) 326-1651
Emergency Hotline:
(845) 326-1826


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