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Wreaths Across America Project Teaches Service and Honor
December 15, 2025 – Sunset Mesa students recently took part in a meaningful service project connected to Wreaths Across America, helping honor those who have served our country. Students visited Sunset Memorial Park, where they carefully walked the grounds identifying...
Sunset Mesa Honors Veterans with Annual Community-Wide Ceremony
November 11, 2025 – More than 100 veterans were honored at Sunset Mesa’s Veterans Day Celebration this year, as students, families, and community members gathered for one of the school’s most meaningful events—an annual tradition that continues to grow each year. The...
Sunset Mesa School Community Rallies for Kids Heart Challenge
November 7, 2025 – Sunset Mesa School community kicks off the school year with the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge. As highlighted by KRQE, Sunset Mesa has earned the title of top-earning school in the state of New Mexico, raising more than $345,000...
Halloween Comes Alive at Sunset Mesa’s Annual Character Parade
October 31, 2025 – Sunset Mesa’s Character Parade brings students and families together each year for a festive Halloween celebration filled with creativity and community spirit. Each fall, Sunset Mesa School celebrates Halloween with its annual Character Parade, a...
Fall Get-Together Brings the Community Together
October 1, 2025 — Sunset Mesa families gathered on campus this week for an evening of fun, connection, and community during the annual Fall Get-Together. The event welcomed preschool through fifth grade families for a relaxed time together after school. The campus...
Fourth & Fifth Grade Retreat Builds Teamwork and Memories
September 5, 2025 – Fourth and fifth graders from Sunset Mesa headed to Glorieta for this year’s retreat, spending time outdoors building friendships, confidence, and teamwork. Throughout the trip, students participated in a variety of activities designed to challenge...
Sunset Mesa brings “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” to the Stage
May 27, 2025 – Sunset Mesa’s fourth and fifth graders brought the stage to life this year with a full production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, performed in front of packed audiences at Sandia Prep. The musical featured every fifth grader in a role, with fourth graders...
World Culture Day Brings Global Learning to Life at Sunset Mesa
May 5, 2025 – Sunset Mesa School came alive with color, culture, and curiosity during this year’s World Culture Day. Each spring, the campus transforms into a global learning experience, and this year was no exception. Students received their “passports” and set off...
Community Activities
A full and active involvement in our community.
Musicals
The SMS community eagerly anticipates each year’s student-performed musical productions.
Run for the Zoo
SMS strongly supports Run for the Zoo as a family fitness event that occurs annually on the first Sunday in May.
Kids Heart Challenge
Our physical education program elementary grade students participate in Kids Heart Challenge.
World Culture Day
Students earn Passport Stamps by visiting booths from around the world. They can learn about different cultures and taste worldly cuisine.
Sunset Mesa Gives
The Sunset Mesa community supports local charities around the holidays.
Cookies and Cocoa
Building cozy community over a sweet treat.
Veterans Day
Sunset Mesa honors and celebrates America’s veterans for Veterans Day.
4th & 5th Grade Retreat
A fun filled day with games, team building and much more at Glorieta Adventure Camp.
Halloween Character Parade
All students dress up and parade around the campus for families to see!
Future Forward, Past Proud
A Sunset Mesa Alumni event each spring.
Flag Ceremony
All classes have the opportunity to perform for parents and their fellow Sunset Mesa classmates, fostering community and public speaking.
STEM Fair
STEM fair projects bring together what students have learned across the curriculum and provides them the opportunity to take ownership over their learning. Projects are judged by professionals in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields.
Fall Get Together
A community event that allows students and their families to gather together and enjoy music, food, and fun activities on our elementary school campus.