Upcoming Events

Mark Twain PTSA is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) parent, teacher, student association.

Our mission is to be a strong voice for children and a resource for our families, school, and community. We will do this by supporting programs and activities that advocate for children's well-being and enhance our school community. 

 

Latest News & Updates

 

Sew A Stuffy Is Here!

3/29/2026 12:18 am

Sew a Stuffy will take place this Thursday, April 2nd, 6-8pm. Join us in the cafeteria as we have fun sewing and creating together! Supplies will be provided to share, but you can bring your own if you have something special in mind (or have a stuffy from home you'd like to repair). Hope to see you there!

We have volunteer roles for sewers and non-sewers alike, so please sign up today!

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Farming Friday/Plant a Seed

3/28/2026 12:10 am

Farming Friday is coming to Twain! Come help our kids learn about plants, pollinators, and bring home 2 plants to grow themselves. Put on your gardening gloves and sign up to help our budding farmers on Friday, April 24th.

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Bookmark Design Contest Finalists & Winners

3/27/2026 10:00 am

The 4th annual bookmark design contest had another successful year, with a wonderful display of creativity and talent. Thank you to everyone who participated, and our amazing panel of 12 judges, the decisions were not easy thanks to all your hard work!

The three grade-level winners received art supply kits and will also have their bookmarks printed to be available to everyone during library class after Spring Break. Finalists each received a certificate and crayons/colored pencils...

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Craft & Chat Thank You

3/26/2026 2:00 pm

We want to thank everyone who gathered for Craft & Chat this year. Connecting with good friends and making new ones is the cornerstone of this event.

This year, Craft & Chat was "extra sweet" and we would like to recognize Team Leader, Ti'erra Caldwell and event volunteers: Kathryn Ceizyk and Laura Jawad for their time and their efforts. Hostesses with the Mostest!

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Volunteers Needed for Literacy Afternoon

3/21/2026 1:53 pm

The school will have its annual Literacy Afternoon on April 3 from 2:30pm- 3:30pm (see volunteer time on signup). We need your help to make this day run smoothly and help students have fun as "Huckelberry Dives Into Reading!" 

Take a look at the signup and we hope to see you there. *Current LWSD Volunteer Approval Required (please allow 2 weeks for processing).

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Spring After School Programs Registration Open

3/12/2026 1:56 pm

Spring After School Programs registration now open! We’re excited to have three new programs launching this Spring: Sticky Fingers Cooking, Eastside Dance, and Columbia Choirs. 
We’re also happy to welcome back two returning programs - Excel with Chess and McVander Hockey, which have been real fan favorites amongst students. Click here to sign up today! 

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Volunteer & Student Signups

 

All volunteers on campus must be approved by LWSD. 

Click here to learn more and submit your application.  

  

Email volunteer@twainptsa.org with any questions. 

 

We appreciate any amount of time you are able to give-- with volunteer opportunities ranging from just a few hours to year long, from your couch at home to in-person at school, we have something for you!

This is also where you can sign up your student for certain events and programs!

Click the links below for more details and to sign up. (Don't see the links? Be sure to sign in.)

 

Get Connected  

UPDATE YOUR STUDENT'S TEACHER FOR THE DIRECTORY

Our directory is searchable by first name, grade level, AND teacher!

 

When you know your child's teacher, go to My Account - My Forms/Paperwork - Family Information to update it!

 

Let's make it easier to plan those birthday parties and meetups!


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