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IMPORTANT DATES

March 20: No School, Staff Development Day

April 17: No School, Staff Work Day

March 30 - April 3: Spring Break

May 8: No School, Staff Development Day

School Hours are 8:05am to 3:05pm

Just a few more weeks until spring break, and we are going to keep it busy with new seminars and plenty of experiences!

ASSESSMENTS UPDATES

Important Assessment Dates

March 13 and 19: ACT preparation informational sessions

March 24: ACT Testing Day

April 14-16: NWEA Growth Assessments

April 27: Last day to turn in MCA Opt out Forms

April 28-30-MCA testing Dates

Math: Grades 6-8,11

Reading: Grades 6-8, 10

Science: Grades 8, Any student in high school who has not taken it yet.

May 5: MCA testing make up day

COUNSELING UPDATES

St. Cloud Technical and Community College is offering summer camps again this year. For more information sign up HERE!

CURRICULUM UPDATES

Please consider volunteering for upcoming field trips by completing THIS FORM

  • Friday, March 13: Minneapolis Institute of Arts

  • Friday, March 13: Third Lair Skate Park, Golden Valley

  • Friday, March 27: Budget City by SouthPoint (BCSP)

  • Tuesday, April 7: Construct Tomorrow in St Cloud (High School)

WISH LIST

Please take a peek at the Terra Nova Wishlist and see if you may have something to share or room in your budget to help out. Thank you for your consideration and support!

OPERATIONS UPDATES

Terra Nova will have a booth at this year’s “Breakfast with the Bunny”, on Saturday March, 21st. See the flyer below for more information, and come check us out!

SCHOOL BOARD UPDATES

The next school board meeting is on Tuesday, March 17th at 4:30 in the Terra Nova Lodge. Upcoming policy discussions include student discipline, bullying prohibition, discrimination, grievance processes, computer and technology use, harassment and violent, the pledge of allegiance, and hazing. 

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Career Webinar

The University of Minnesota’s College Readiness Consortium is excited to announce an upcoming Career Webinar featuring the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), including a panel of alumni working in environmental and natural resource science careers.

They invite students in grades 6-12 to register for this free Zoom webinar on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The panel will speak about their experiences as students and their career paths after graduation. UMN Academic Advisors will offer their expertise on requirements, and students will have a chance to submit questions for the panelists to answer.

What: Career Webinar featuring UMN CFANS

Who: School counselors, teachers, and students in grades 6-12

When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:30-11:30 CST

Where: Zoom Registration

Contact Maggie Bergeron, College Readiness Coordinator, with any questions. 


UMC

Calling all girls ages 10-18 from the UMC (Ultra Machining Company), TeamWomen, and Greater Twin Cities communities (membership not required) to join us for an unforgettable day of fun, growth, and empowerment. UMC and TeamWomen are teaming up to bring you an Empower Leadership Academy designed just for YOU!

Get ready to level up your confidence, leadership, and resilience in a fun, interactive, and high-energy environment. This isn’t just another workshop; it’s a chance to unlock your full potential, connect with teammates, and gain tools to thrive both on and off the field.

What’s in store?

  • Build unshakable confidence

  • Strengthen your leadership skills

  • Boost your resilience like a champion

  • Prioritize your mental wellness

  • Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and get empowered! 

Online registration closes on March 7, 2026; More information and Registration HERE!


Breakfast with the Bunny