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School Re-Entry Documents and FAQs

Please see the below letter from SFPS Superintendent Dr. Veronica C. Garcia, regarding state funding for education and return to school in the fall.
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Please see the below letter from Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Veronica C. Garcia to our Santa Fe Legislative Delegation, regarding the LFC staff's funding proposal:
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Please see the below letter from Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Veronica C. Garcia in support of HM 1 OPPOSE DISMISSING STATE V. YAZZIE LAWSUIT: CLICK HERE
Watch Superintendent Dr. Veronica C. Garcia's Speech to the Class of 2020:
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Santa Fe Public Schools Unveils Rebranded Desert Sage Academy

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Superintendent's Challenge

SFPS Announces Fourth Round of Winners in “Superintendent’s Challenge”

The winners of the fourth round of the SFPS “Superintendent’s Challenge” are:

Pre-K – Isabella and Emma Beeson - Cesar Chavez/Nina Otero (Lego building)

Kindergarten – Jessika Hayes - Wood Gormley (Collage)

1st Grade – Kailey Babcock - Amy Biehl (Freestyle - Science Experiment)

2nd Grade – Brianna Turner - Kearny (Freestyle - Diorama)

3rd Grade – Madigan Schreck - Wood Gormley (Drawing/Art Using Recycled Materials)

4th Grade – Mila and Sage Sanchez - Wood Gormley (Skit)

5th Grade – Avery Roberts - Amy Biehl (Freestyle - Sewing)

6th Grade – Keshav Alumolu - Carlos Gilbert (Drawing)

7th Grade - Aubrie Peralta - Milagro (Drawing)

8th Grade - Israel Urbina IV - Gonzales (Poetry)

9th Grade - Nallely Gutiérrez Chávez - Capital High (Painting)

10th Grade – Rachel Anderson - Santa Fe High (Musical Performance)

11th Grade – Niveditha Bala - Mandela (Painting)

12th Grade – Leila Pierpont - Santa Fe High (Painting)

Congratulations to each of these students, who will each take home $135! If you would like to contribute to the “Superintendent’s Challenge,” please email Joseph West at jwest@sfps.k12.nm.us

Click here to view the full press release.

Santa Fe Public Schools Substantially Increases its Graduation Rate, Showing Multi-Year Growth, Surpassing State Levels
The Santa Fe Public Schools’ (SFPS) four-year graduation rate exceeds the statewide rate for the first time in three years. In a significant milestone for the district, students and the community, 78 percent of SFPS students in the four-year cohort graduated as compared to 75 percent statewide in 2018-19, a three percent gain over the state. Since 2016-17, the district’s four-year graduation rate has increased nine percent.

Click here to read the full press release. Graduation Press Release

Coronavirus Preparedness

On March 27, Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham and PED Secretary Ryan Stewart announced that New Mexico public schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year. While we are not physically in school, instruction, food distribution and more are continuing. Please visit Our Coronavirus Updates Page to stay up-to-date on the latest information.

Recent Releases:

Superintendent Garcia Announces Third-Round Winners of "Superintendent's Challenge"
Superintendent's Challenge Round 1 & 2 Winners Slideshow
Superintendent Garcia Announces Second-Round Winners of "Superintendent's Challenge"
Superintendent Garcia Announces First-Round Winners of "Superintendent's Challenge"
Superintendent Garcia's Letter to Parents on Remote Learning
SFPS Superintendent Launches “Superintendent’s Challenge” to Keep Student Minds Sharp, Will Award $25,000 in Cash, Gift Cards

Coronavirus Hotlines and Resources

The Office of the Governor and the New Mexico Public Education Department has established the below hotlines for your use related to COVID-19:

- Health-related issues COVID-19 hotline: 1-855-600-3453

- Childcare, food insecurity, supplies, loss of income: 1-833-551-0518 - CHRISTUS St. Vincent Info Page (Spanish) : Click here - Santa Fe Public Schools would like to remind students and families that free behavioral health services via video conferencing and telephone calls are available to all SFPS families through our partnership with The Sky Center. Any family seeking support is encouraged to schedule an appointment. All services are free to members of our community with a child in the household between the ages of 0-23. If you are concerned about depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, suicidal behavior, or other behavioral health issues, please call The Sky Center at 505-473-6191. - Earth Care New Mexico - Click here to view their Mutual Aid Resources

Santa Fe Public School Coronavirus Updates

Santa Fe Public Schools is always working to provide you with the latest information and preparations. Click the button below for updated info.