# Sunset Mesa School > Educating a Bright Future in Albuquerque, New Mexico **URL:** https://sunset-mesa.com **Language:** en_US **Last Updated:** 2026-03-26 ## Blog Posts - [Sunset Mesa Community Comes Together for Cookies and Cocoa Tradition](https://sunset-mesa.com/sunset-mesa-community-comes-together-for-cookies-and-cocoa-tradition/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="4px||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="||0px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#892C6A" hover_enabled="0" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]January 27, 2026 – Each winter, as temperatures... - [Fifth Graders Bring the Courtroom to Life in Annual Mock Trial](https://sunset-mesa.com/annual-mock-trial/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="4px||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="||0px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#892C6A" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]March 17, 2026 – Each year, fifth grade students at... - [Sunset Mesa Students Showcase Innovation at Annual STEM Fair](https://sunset-mesa.com/stem-fair/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="4px||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="||0px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#892C6A" hover_enabled="0" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content" sticky_enabled="0"]March 18, 2026 –... - [Sunset Mesa School Community Rallies for Kids Heart Challenge](https://sunset-mesa.com/sunset-mesa-school-community-rallies-for-kids-heart-challenge/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="4px||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="||0px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#892C6A" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]November 7, 2025 – Sunset Mesa School community kicks off... - [Future Forward, Past Proud](https://sunset-mesa.com/future-forward-past-proud/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#892C6A" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content" sticky_enabled="0"]Sunset Mesa Alumni Senior Day 2026 May... - [Testimonial – Michaela Chavez](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-michaela-chavez/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_text_color="#892C6A" header_2_text_color="#abb73a" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"Sunset Mesa School offers the best educational experience a parent could ever... - [Our History](https://sunset-mesa.com/our-history/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.21.0" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_4,3_4" admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.21.0" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" border_width_top="2px" border_color_top="rgba(137,44,106,0.41)" border_style_top="dashed" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="1948" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_text_color="#892C6A" header_2_text_color="#892c6a" custom_margin="||0px||false|false" custom_padding="||0px||false|false" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]1948[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_4"... - [Testimonial – Jay McCleskey](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-jay-mccleskey/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#e87110" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"This is an absolutely great school!" This is an absolutely great school! My... - [Testimonial – Kirsten White](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-kirsten-white/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#04597c" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"Our children gained confidence to head into middle school." I am so grateful... - [Testimonial – Meghan Stanford](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-meghan-stanford/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#e84a86" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"Sunset Mesa teachers rock!" Sunset Mesa teachers rock! Every year we think we've... - [Testimonial – Susan Johnson](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-susan-johnson/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#e58429" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"Sunset Mesa prepared our son for a success in education and life." -... - [Testimonial – Heather Summers](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-heather-summers/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#4f8c24" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"A great learning environment for our kids!" - Heather Summers [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Testimonial – Margie Espe](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-margie-espe/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#892C6A" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"If you are looking for a school where your child will thrive, look... - [Testimonial – Kathleen Lucero](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-kathleen-lucero/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" header_2_text_color="#04597C" sticky_enabled="0"]"My two Kids were very well prepared for the challenge of middle school... - [Is My Child Ready for Preschool?](https://sunset-mesa.com/is-my-child-ready-for-preschool/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" text_orientation="left" sticky_enabled="0"]Sunset Mesa Preschool begins accepting children at 2 ½... - [Position Openings](https://sunset-mesa.com/position-openings/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.24.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"]Looking for a career at Sunset Mesa? Sunset... - [Enrichments](https://sunset-mesa.com/enrichments-test/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" disabled_on="on|on|on" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" background_enable_image="off" custom_padding="10%||10%||false|false" bottom_divider_style="curve" bottom_divider_color="#FFFFFF" bottom_divider_flip="vertical" disabled="on" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_blurb title="Library" image="https://sunset-mesa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Image-Library.jpg" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]Our library curriculum emphasizes fostering... - [Testimonial – Megan & Dennis Napier](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-megan-dennis-napier/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#04597C" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"SMS supports us in developing our children's characters, not just their test scores."... - [Testimonial – Drs. Kevin and Anne Harrison](https://sunset-mesa.com/drs-kevin-and-anne-harrison/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#04597C" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"The culture on campus fosters strong academics" We have three children attending Sunset... - [Testimonial – Trevor and Denise Riggs](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-trevor-and-denise-riggs/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#892C6A" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"Fun and positive learning environment" Beyond teaching my children how to reach academic... - [Testimonial -Josh and Melissa Rogers](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-josh-and-melissa-rogers/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#04597C" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"Strong sense of community" As parents, our journey with Sunset Mesa has been... - [Testimonial – Rathi Casey](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-rathi-casey/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#892C6A" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"Sunset Mesa has nurtured my daughter's love for learning" Sunset Mesa has nurtured... - [Testimonial – Albert Garcia](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-albert-garcia/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#892C6A" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"Both children are thriving and love the school and their friends" Both of... - [Testimonial -Dr. Erin Bell](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-dr-erin-bell/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.25.1" _module_preset="default" header_2_text_color="#04597C" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]"Sunset Mesa sets the highest standards in education through its curriculum" Sunset Mesa... - [Our Mission & Philosophy](https://sunset-mesa.com/mission-philosophy/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.21.0" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] Sunset Mesa School (SMS) is family-owned, non-sectarian, and independent.... - [Testimonial – Test](https://sunset-mesa.com/testimonial-test/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.20.4" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]…while receiving an excellent education.  The high academic standards, the many enrichments and the... ## Markdown Exports - https://sunset-mesa.com/llms-docs/sunset-mesa-community-comes-together-for-cookies-and-cocoa-tradition.md - https://sunset-mesa.com/llms-docs/stem-fair.md - https://sunset-mesa.com/llms-docs/annual-mock-trial.md - https://sunset-mesa.com/llms-docs/future-forward-past-proud.md - https://sunset-mesa.com/llms-docs/sunset-mesa-school-community-rallies-for-kids-heart-challenge.md ## About **Author:** Chris Chappell **Contact:** https://sunset-mesa.com/contact/