Our value of ensuring excellence through evidence means we use data and proven practices to help our students grow. To date, 90% of RPS 8th graders have used Xello to discover careers connected to their personal interests. By using these tools, we are investing in our community’s future and preparing the next generation of thinkers and doers. Discover more about how our students use the Xello tool at www.rochesterschools.org/xello.
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At Rochester Public Schools, we want every student to be “Challenged to Strive and Supported to Thrive.” With more than 120 extracurricular options for our secondary students, we live out our Value of building belonging and connection. By offering a wide variety of activities, we ensure every student can find a place where they belong, helping them develop the social skills and confidence needed to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our mission at www.rochesterschools.org/about.
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To help our students flourish, we focus on our value of supporting the whole student. This includes their physical well-being, which is why our nutrition team serves over 16,000 meals every single day. Meeting these basic needs is essential to our mission: to equip every student with the resilience to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our Student Nutrition Services Department at https://www.rochesterschools.org/student-nutrition.
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We are proud of our vibrant school communities! Building belonging and connection is a key RPS Value. With 87 languages spoken by our students, we have much to celebrate. Embracing these perspectives creates an environment where every student feels at home and ready to learn. Learn more about our values at www.rochesterschools.org/about.
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Congratulations to this week's Wildcats of the Week!
Ayden, Alex, Micah, Emma, and Avery
Ayden, Alex, Micah, Emma, and Avery
Meet Sonya! She's here to pull back the curtain and help you lead the way in your students’ learning journey. Through our Caregiver and Parent Empowerment (CAPE) virtual courses, Sonya provides the roadmap you need to support your elementary student and master the "ins and outs" of our District.
Don't do it alone—join an online session in March and get the inside scoop! Save your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SriIzGC_CNlScaRNM0hOWHRlbTy-5s6Wf_a9NZVBbUU/viewform?edit_requested=true
Don't do it alone—join an online session in March and get the inside scoop! Save your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SriIzGC_CNlScaRNM0hOWHRlbTy-5s6Wf_a9NZVBbUU/viewform?edit_requested=true
Sunset Terrace PTA Sweetheart Dance! Plenty of things to do - Live band and dancing, photo booth, tattoo making, frosting cookies, movie and pizza!
4th Grade students participated in the MnDOT Bridge in a Bag STEM Activity today!
Students and staff have the Olympic spirit!
More from our Day of Play on Friday, February 6!
Sunset Terrace had our 3rd Annual Day of Play on Friday, February 6. Many memories were made! Students were visited by Wilson and participated in All School Bingo contest. Our 3rd and 4th graders had a Connect 4 Challenge, along with many other games by all students throughout the entire day. Many smiles and fun times together!
Congrats to our Wildcats of the Week!
Jasmine, Praiseel, Brayden, Lance, Sabir, and Avarie
Jasmine, Praiseel, Brayden, Lance, Sabir, and Avarie
Congrats to the following Wildcats of the Week! Yiaameno, Annalea, Olivia, Arya, Elizabeth, Mirielle, Camryn, Micah, and Avery
George, one of our precious ESPs, is celebrating his last day with us at Sunset Terrace. Happy Retirement George!
Sunshine cart made its way around the school today! Thanks Ms. Ehling and Ms. Mogenson! Our staff appreciated the thoughtful treats!
Congratulations to our Wildcats of the Week for going above and beyond with our CATS Expectations!
Randal, Huxley, Abdullahi, Quinton, Ashlyn, and Jaiden
Randal, Huxley, Abdullahi, Quinton, Ashlyn, and Jaiden
Back by popular demand! Our Annual Day of Play is scheduled for Friday, February 6!
The Global Day of Play is a worldwide celebration that encourages children and families to unplug from screens and reconnect through active, creative play. It highlights the importance of play in supporting physical health, emotional well-being, and social development. By promoting games, imagination, and outdoor activities, the day reminds communities everywhere that play is essential for learning, joy, and human connection.
This year's official Global Day of Play is Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Sunset Terrace will recognize this day for the 3rd straight year on Friday, February 6, 2026. We are in the process of planning many fun activities for this day and cannot wait to share more information about this as we finalize our plan.
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The Global Day of Play is a worldwide celebration that encourages children and families to unplug from screens and reconnect through active, creative play. It highlights the importance of play in supporting physical health, emotional well-being, and social development. By promoting games, imagination, and outdoor activities, the day reminds communities everywhere that play is essential for learning, joy, and human connection.
This year's official Global Day of Play is Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Sunset Terrace will recognize this day for the 3rd straight year on Friday, February 6, 2026. We are in the process of planning many fun activities for this day and cannot wait to share more information about this as we finalize our plan.
https://globalschoolplayday.com/
Wildcats of the Week! Congratulations!
Adham, Mirielle, Aaralyn, Camryn, Elizabeth, Sabella, Coleson, Luella, Jasper, Fenix, Palak, Adelina, Juliana, Spencer, Hosana, Anastasia, Olivia, Everly, and Auden
Adham, Mirielle, Aaralyn, Camryn, Elizabeth, Sabella, Coleson, Luella, Jasper, Fenix, Palak, Adelina, Juliana, Spencer, Hosana, Anastasia, Olivia, Everly, and Auden
Wednesday January 14 we request our school community to join us for the dress up day of Sunset Terrace Spirit wear. For those students/staff that have a Unified Shirt we ask that they wear those.
Wednesday January 14 is LIVE UNIFIED Day. The Unified movement is all about making the world more inclusive for people with and without intellectual disabilities. If you "Live Unified" it means you help ensure that everyone has the right to play, learn and thrive in your school and community. Sunset Terrace remains the only elementary school in the RPS district that is a Unified Champion School and we are so proud of that!
Wednesday January 14 is LIVE UNIFIED Day. The Unified movement is all about making the world more inclusive for people with and without intellectual disabilities. If you "Live Unified" it means you help ensure that everyone has the right to play, learn and thrive in your school and community. Sunset Terrace remains the only elementary school in the RPS district that is a Unified Champion School and we are so proud of that!
Happy Holidays from the Sunset Terrace staff!
