Collaboration is a key life skill that students practice daily! Whether they are tackling a tough seminar, brainstorming a group project, or simply sharing ideas at the lunch table, our students are constantly learning how to communicate, compromise, and succeed together.
Calling creative minds! Want to see your design on library cards?
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is hosting an art contest to design a new library card in June 2026! There will be four winners, one winner from each category: youth (ages 0-12), teen (ages 13-19), adult (ages 20+), and library staff. Anyone living in the six-county area that GRRL serves may enter.
https://griver.org/library-news/2026-library-card-design-contest
Take a peek into our 13 acre school forest! Students have access to this incredible resource DAILY at Terra Nova! 🌲🌱
Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Terra Nova School!
Today, we are celebrating all the incredible people in our school community who step up to tell the best (and worst) jokes, give the greatest advice, and help our students grow.
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and so do role models. Whether you are a dad, a stepdad, a grandpa, an uncle, an older brother, a mentor, a family friend, or a mom doing double duty—thank you! We appreciate all the "outstanding" father figures who show up for our students every single day.
Wishing you a wonderful Sunday filled with love, laughter, and maybe a well-deserved nap! 💙🏫✨
Last Week of School! [Part 2 of 2]
The last days of school are all about soaking up the sunshine and making memories. Between some much needed time outdoors, team-building water challenges, and the endless laughs, it was the perfect way to cool off and celebrate a fantastic school year!
Last week of school! [Part 1 of 2]
The last days of school are all about soaking up the sunshine and making memories. Between some much needed time outdoors, team-building water challenges, and the endless laughs, it was the perfect way to celebrate a fantastic school year!
https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week
Pioneer Play! [Part 2 of 2]
Our students “pioneered” their very own play production from start to finish! Through project-based learning these students explored the life of the American Pioneers. Behind these production skills are critical thinking and collaboration. Our students didn't just learn about the pioneers; they lived the grit it takes to build something from nothing!
Pioneer Play! [Part 1 of 2]
Our students “pioneered” their very own play production from start to finish! Through project-based learning these students explored the life of the American Pioneers. Behind these production skills are critical thinking and collaboration. Our students didn't just learn about the pioneers; they lived the grit it takes to build something from nothing!
Diplomas in hand, it's officially Out of the Classroom, Into the World™ for these graduates! Congratulations!
No shortage of support for sending our seniors out into the world! From the advisors, staff, peers and friends who cheered them on every step of the way—thank you for being the ultimate hype squad. This community is everything. 🎓✨
Out of the classroom experiences are a core element of Terra Nova’s mission. This past year students had so many exciting opportunities to get out into the world and learn! Where should we go next?
Out of the classroom… and into the SOIL! Students had the opportunity to really dig into earth and environmental science in this hands-on seminar! 🌱🌍
This photo captures the faces of (almost all) the staff who showed up all year long to inspire, support, and empower our students. Education is a team sport, and we couldn't be prouder of what we accomplished together this year.📚❤️🎬
To our students: You are the reason we do what we do. Keep shining bright! 🌟
To our families: Thank you for trusting us and walking with us every step of the way.✨
Cheers to a phenomenal year and a well-deserved summer rest for this incredible crew! 🥳🏖️🎉
Our students are stepping up (literally!) to share their original writing! When you give students the space to lead the room, you unlock the confidence and positivity needed to change the world!
Students were grinning and project presentations were WINNING! What a way to wrap up the last project-based learning cycle of the school year. 🌟
Project based learning (PBL) teaches our students so much more than just facts—it teaches them how to think, create, and present with confidence. Seeing their growth from day one to these final presentations has been the ultimate reward. Huge congratulations to all of our students on a phenomenal year of learning!
🎓Senior Spotlight!🎓
Congratulations to Asher, a 2026 graduate of Terra Nova!
We are so proud to have been part of your school experience and to have had you as a piece of our school community! It truly is time to go Out of the Classroom, Into the World™! We wish you all the best of luck!
