Fall camping 2026 was one for the books! Our Terra Nova middle schoolers had an absolute blast stepping Out of the Classroom, into… a tent for the night! 🌲⛺
Huge shoutout to our incredible staff and chaperones for making it happen!
First six week project cycle, and they delivered! 🙌✨
So proud of our students for presenting their first round of projects! Seeing the weeks of curiosity and investigation translate into such confident, creative presentations was incredible. And a shoutout to our school community for showing up and celebrating each other’s success! 👏
Trading textbooks for the track and treadmills! 🏃♂️ Terra Nova middle school students had an amazing visit to Fitness Evolution, learning all about health and personal wellness!
We loved hosting our friends from Swan River Montessori Charter School for our 3rd annual Environmental Education Days! Our Terra Nova students and staff guided Swan River students through our 17-acre forest for a hands-on journey through nature. Together, we explored different stations to learn all about monarch migration, watersheds, phenology, and many other woodland wonders. 🦋🍁
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day of outdoor discovery so special! We are already looking forward to next year’s EE Days!
Huge shout-out to our incredible students and staff who volunteered and showed up for Monticello’s community Trick-or-Treat event! 🎃
From handing out goodies to bringing endless positive energy, your hard work helped make it safe, fun, and magical for local families. Thank you for showing up, giving back, and representing our school! 🧡💚
While exploring the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos, students decorated their own calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls), creating a meaningful opportunity for cultural connection and celebration.
Igniting big dreams and discovering what’s next!
Terra Nova 10th-grade students participated in Ridgewater College’s annual IGNITE Your Future event!
Instead of just reading about career paths, they jumped right into the action. Students participated in hands-on technical trade demos, explored healthcare fields, and even tested their professional skills with local employers.
It was an incredible day of being Out of the Classroom, Into the World™! 🌍
Spirit Week is happening at Terra Nova October 26-29! Students are welcome to dress up and participate as a way to showcase their school pride!
From robotics to textiles and visual arts, our students are diving headfirst into their first project cycle of the year—and the progress is amazing! They'll have the opportunity to exhibit their final products to our school community at the end of the month- stay tuned!
How it ended...vs how it started! 🌲🔥 Check out how students transformed this corner of our school forest!
If your family celebrates Halloween, come join the fun on Thursday, October 22, from 4–6 PM!
Terra Nova will have a booth, and we’d love for students and families to stop by, say hi, or help pass out candy to the little ones! Students can dress up, hand out candy, spread some Halloween cheer, and grab a few treats of their own.
Whether you volunteer at our booth or come trick-or-treat with your family, we hope to see you there!
- Downtown Monticello, West Bridge Park & East Broadway
- Rain or shine!
- Check out the HERE for more event details!
October is College Knowledge Month! 🗓️
Terra Nova high school students took a step in taking charge of their futures by exploring their options at the National College Fair!
At Terra Nova, we believe every student is college material and are proud to participate in Minnesota’s Direct Admissions program. Through this program, students learn early in their senior year which of the 50+ participating Minnesota colleges and universities they qualify for, allowing them to approach the application process with confidence. Learn more on the Direct Admissions Minnesota webpage.
School circles are a Terra Nova tradition that allows our community to come together to celebrate, reflect, stay connected. They give every student a voice, building a culture of empathy, belonging, and shared purpose that carries far beyond the classroom.