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Sunrise Elementary highlights student leadership, mentorship and measurable gains
Summary
Sunrise Elementary presented its 'growing together' mission May 18, reporting HOPE survey results (about 68% in fall, about 72% in winter), a large student leadership program, a school‑wide mentorship pilot and MTSS interventions that school leaders say reduced special‑education referrals.
Sunrise Elementary staff and students presented their yearlong work on student well‑being, leadership and academic supports to the board on May 18.
Principal‑level staff described the school’s three core goals for the year: listen, learn and build relationships under the theme 'growing together.' Teachers and student leaders highlighted a range of activities from leadership club projects and service drives to a structured mentorship program that paired older students with younger peers.
Staff reported results from the HOPE student well‑being survey and a psychological sense‑of‑school‑membership measure: about 68 percent of students reported high hope in the fall and about 72 percent reported a high sense of belonging in winter. Teachers said they used those data to identify students needing extra supports and to design targeted MTSS interventions; staff described a reduction in referrals to special education this year and reported a higher exit rate for students who needed temporary supports.
Students and staff described extracurricular programs such as Run for Hope, an art club started by a student, a garden club, book clubs and service projects including a toy drive and cereal‑box donation. Morgan Tran, the Sunrise leadership advisor, said 48 fourth‑ and fifth‑graders participated in leadership this year and emphasized that many activities were student‑led.
Why it matters: School leaders say their structured mentorship and MTSS processes help catch students’ needs earlier, reduce unnecessary special‑education referrals, and promote belonging that supports academic progress. The board received the presentation during its communications section and applauded Sunrise staff and students.
The presentation concluded with a recognition of student achievements and a reminder of upcoming events including Agriventure and senior activities.
