Santa Fe Public Schools
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Air Quality Update: Though smoke conditions have begun to improve on the west side of Santa Fe, air quality in most areas of the city remains in the orange, red, or purple range.
All students will remain indoors for afternoon recess today. In addition, outdoor athletic practices will not be permitted. SFPS will continue to monitor air quality conditions and make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.
All students will remain indoors for afternoon recess today. In addition, outdoor athletic practices will not be permitted. SFPS will continue to monitor air quality conditions and make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.
Air Quality Update: Due to smoke conditions and the current air quality alert in Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools will hold indoor recess this morning. We will continue to monitor air quality conditions and provide an update regarding this afternoon’s recess as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.
🌟 A Big Day for Our Littlest Learners! 🎒💛
Tomorrow is a very special day for our PreK and kindergarten students taking their first steps into a new school year!
To our youngest learners: you are ready for this! 🌈✨ It’s okay to feel excited, nervous, curious, or even a little bit of everything. Your teachers are ready to welcome you, your school community is cheering you on, and there are so many new things waiting for you to discover.
Remember to be brave, ask questions, make new friends, and most importantly, have fun learning! 📚🖍️
We can’t wait to see your smiles and watch you grow this year.
Happy first day, PreK and kindergarten! You’ve got this! 💛
Tomorrow is a very special day for our PreK and kindergarten students taking their first steps into a new school year!
To our youngest learners: you are ready for this! 🌈✨ It’s okay to feel excited, nervous, curious, or even a little bit of everything. Your teachers are ready to welcome you, your school community is cheering you on, and there are so many new things waiting for you to discover.
Remember to be brave, ask questions, make new friends, and most importantly, have fun learning! 📚🖍️
We can’t wait to see your smiles and watch you grow this year.
Happy first day, PreK and kindergarten! You’ve got this! 💛
🌫️ Air Quality Update
Santa Fe’s current Air Quality Index (AQI) is in the yellow/moderate range due to wildfire smoke. People who are sensitive to air pollution may be at risk for symptoms, and children can be particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke and ash.
Children with asthma, allergies, respiratory conditions, or other chronic health conditions may be more affected. Symptoms from wildfire smoke exposure can include:
• Coughing or wheezing
• Trouble breathing
• Chest pain or tightness
• Burning or irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat
• Dizziness
💙 What families should know:
SFPS will honor parent/guardian requests to keep students indoors due to health concerns. Parents/guardians of students with respiratory conditions should communicate any specific needs or requests to their child’s school nurse and/or principal.
If the AQI progresses to the orange/unhealthy-for-sensitive-groups range, SFPS will evaluate conditions and determine whether indoor recess will be required and athletic practices relocated indoors.
We will continue to closely monitor air quality and provide updates as conditions change. The health and safety of our students and staff remain our priority.
For more information:
🌐 AirNow New Mexico: www.airnow.gov/state/?name=new-mexico
🌐 EPA: Protect Children from Wildfires, Smoke, and Volcanic Ash: www.epa.gov/children/protect-children-wildfires-smoke-and-volcanic-ash
🌿 Air Quality Update
Santa Fe’s current Air Quality Index is in the green zone, indicating that outdoor recess and athletic activities are safe at this time.
Due to the Frijoles Fire, Santa Fe Public Schools will continue to closely monitor air quality and adjust outdoor activities as needed based on current conditions and guidance.
The health and safety of our students and staff remain our top priority. 💚
The wait is over! 🚌 Bus routes have been posted to the SFPS website. Check your student's route today and get ready for a great school year! View them here: https://sfps.education/bus-routes-26-27 or on your school's homepage.
📣 Calling All SFPS Parents & Legal Guardians!
Join us for the 1st Annual Community Schools Parent Conference—a free event open to families from all Santa Fe Public Schools, not just Community Schools.
Connect with district staff, learn about the many resources and supports available to your family, and attend informative breakout sessions.
✅ Free lunch
✅ Free childcare
✅ Door prizes
✅ Spanish interpretation available
🗓️ Saturday, August 22
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Milagro Middle School, 1720 Llano St.
Learn more: https://www.sfps.info/page/community-schools
We look forward to seeing you there! 💛
#SFPSProud #FamilyEngagement
Join us for the 1st Annual Community Schools Parent Conference—a free event open to families from all Santa Fe Public Schools, not just Community Schools.
Connect with district staff, learn about the many resources and supports available to your family, and attend informative breakout sessions.
✅ Free lunch
✅ Free childcare
✅ Door prizes
✅ Spanish interpretation available
🗓️ Saturday, August 22
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Milagro Middle School, 1720 Llano St.
Learn more: https://www.sfps.info/page/community-schools
We look forward to seeing you there! 💛
#SFPSProud #FamilyEngagement
📢 SFPS Chromebook Drive-Thru
Is your student new to SFPS, starting kindergarten, or in need of a repair on their Chromebook?
Visit the SFPS Technology Building before the first day of school!
📍 2516 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Visit the Chromebook Drive-Thru if:
✅ Your student is new to SFPS or an incoming kindergartener and needs to pick up a district-issued Chromebook.
✅ Your SFPS student has a lost, stolen, damaged, or broken Chromebook that needs to be repaired.
For additional information:
🔗 https://sfps.education/Chromebook-info
Happy Tax-Free Weekend, SFPS families! 🍎📚
As you prepare for the first day of school, don't forget to check your student's school supply list before you shop.
Find most of your school supply lists here: https://www.sfps.info/page/supply-lists
Have a safe and wonderful weekend. See you all soon! ❤️
As you prepare for the first day of school, don't forget to check your student's school supply list before you shop.
Find most of your school supply lists here: https://www.sfps.info/page/supply-lists
Have a safe and wonderful weekend. See you all soon! ❤️
The first day of school is almost here!
Help your family get ready for the 2026-27 school year by checking off these important back-to-school tasks:
- Complete your student's registration if you haven't already.
- Review your school's bell schedule to know arrival and dismissal times.
- Gather school supplies and get ready for an exciting year of learning!
🔗 Register Today: https://sfps.education/StudentRegistration
🔗 View 2026-27 Bell Schedules: https://sfps.education/bellschedules26-27
We can't wait to welcome our students back for another year of learning, growth, and success. See you soon!
🎒📚 SFPS Back-to-School Supply Giveaway is almost here! 🎉
The first day of school is just around the corner, and we’re excited to help our students start the 2026–2027 school year ready for success!
Join us for the Santa Fe Public Schools Back-to-School Supply Giveaway:
📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Santa Fe High School
🚗 Event entrances: Please use the special event entrances located on Siringo Rd. and W. Zia Rd.
(View the special event entrances map.)
Important reminders:
🎒 Supplies will be available while supplies last.
🚗 Limit of 3 supply bags per vehicle.
🆔 Students must be registered SFPS K–12 students. Please have your student ID number (lunch number) ready when you arrive.
A special thank you to Nusenda Credit Union for making this event possible, with additional support from State Employees Credit Union. Your partnership helps provide our students with the supplies they need for a successful school year.
We can’t wait to see our students and families there! 💛
The first day of school is just around the corner, and we’re excited to help our students start the 2026–2027 school year ready for success!
Join us for the Santa Fe Public Schools Back-to-School Supply Giveaway:
📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Santa Fe High School
🚗 Event entrances: Please use the special event entrances located on Siringo Rd. and W. Zia Rd.
(View the special event entrances map.)
Important reminders:
🎒 Supplies will be available while supplies last.
🚗 Limit of 3 supply bags per vehicle.
🆔 Students must be registered SFPS K–12 students. Please have your student ID number (lunch number) ready when you arrive.
A special thank you to Nusenda Credit Union for making this event possible, with additional support from State Employees Credit Union. Your partnership helps provide our students with the supplies they need for a successful school year.
We can’t wait to see our students and families there! 💛
🎓 Summer Graduation is today! 🎉
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our Summer 2026 graduates!
📍 Capital High Gym
📅 Today
🕘 9:00 a.m.
Can't attend in person? Watch the ceremony live here:
https://youtube.com/live/IJNxX17xTA0?feature=share
Congratulations to all of our graduates, we're so proud of your hard work and can't wait to celebrate this special milestone with you! 💛
#SFPSProud #ClassOf2026
🎒 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway Reminder!
Don't forget! Join us Friday, July 31 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Fe High School for the SFPS Annual Back-to-School Supply Giveaway!
📍 Enter from Siringo Rd. or W. Zia Rd.
🎒 Supplies available while they last
🚗 Limit 3 bags per vehicle
🆔 Must be a registered SFPS K–12 student (have your student ID number ready).
Thank you to Nusenda Credit Union and State Employees Credit Union for helping support SFPS students!
Don't forget! Join us Friday, July 31 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Fe High School for the SFPS Annual Back-to-School Supply Giveaway!
📍 Enter from Siringo Rd. or W. Zia Rd.
🎒 Supplies available while they last
🚗 Limit 3 bags per vehicle
🆔 Must be a registered SFPS K–12 student (have your student ID number ready).
Thank you to Nusenda Credit Union and State Employees Credit Union for helping support SFPS students!
Dear SFPS Parents and Guardians,
SFPS is offering free school required immunizations and popsicles for participants this Friday, July 24th from 1pm-7pm at BF Young (1300 Camino Sierra Vista) and on August 6th from 8:30am-4pm All students must have their school required vaccines or a DOH approved exemption to complete enrollment and attend SFPS. Students in Pre-k, 7th grade and incoming 12th graders likely need their age appropriate immunizations. Please call 505-467-2629 for questions or to schedule an appointment.
Estimados Padres de familia o tutores de SFPS,
SFPS ofrecerá gratis las vacunas requeridas para la escuela y helados para los participantes este viernes 24 de Julio de 1:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en el edificio BF Young (1300 Camino Sierra Vista) y el 6 de Agosto de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. Todos los estudiantes deben tener las vacunas escolares requeridas o una excencion aprobada por el Departamento de Salud (DOH) para completar su inscripción y asistir a SFPS. Es probable que los estudiantes de preescolar, 7 grado y los que ingresan al 12 grado necesitan las vacunas correspondientes a su edad. Por favor llame al 505-467-2629 si tiene preguntas o para programar una cita.
SFPS is offering free school required immunizations and popsicles for participants this Friday, July 24th from 1pm-7pm at BF Young (1300 Camino Sierra Vista) and on August 6th from 8:30am-4pm All students must have their school required vaccines or a DOH approved exemption to complete enrollment and attend SFPS. Students in Pre-k, 7th grade and incoming 12th graders likely need their age appropriate immunizations. Please call 505-467-2629 for questions or to schedule an appointment.
Estimados Padres de familia o tutores de SFPS,
SFPS ofrecerá gratis las vacunas requeridas para la escuela y helados para los participantes este viernes 24 de Julio de 1:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en el edificio BF Young (1300 Camino Sierra Vista) y el 6 de Agosto de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. Todos los estudiantes deben tener las vacunas escolares requeridas o una excencion aprobada por el Departamento de Salud (DOH) para completar su inscripción y asistir a SFPS. Es probable que los estudiantes de preescolar, 7 grado y los que ingresan al 12 grado necesitan las vacunas correspondientes a su edad. Por favor llame al 505-467-2629 si tiene preguntas o para programar una cita.
🎒 Back-to-School Supply Giveaway! 📚
The start of a new school year is almost here, and we're excited to help our SFPS students get ready for success!
Join us Friday, July 31 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Fe High School for our Back-to-School Supply Giveaway.
📍 Special event entrances: Siringo Road & W. Zia Road
Please note:
✅ Supplies are available for registered Santa Fe Public Schools K–12 students only
✅ Have your student's SFPS ID number ready to verify eligibility
✅ Limit of 3 supply bags per vehicle
✅ Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
A heartfelt thank you to Nusenda Credit Union for presenting this year's giveaway and to State Employees Credit Union for their generous support in helping our students start the school year prepared and ready to learn.
We can't wait to see you there! 💛
The start of a new school year is almost here, and we're excited to help our SFPS students get ready for success!
Join us Friday, July 31 at 9:00 a.m. at Santa Fe High School for our Back-to-School Supply Giveaway.
📍 Special event entrances: Siringo Road & W. Zia Road
Please note:
✅ Supplies are available for registered Santa Fe Public Schools K–12 students only
✅ Have your student's SFPS ID number ready to verify eligibility
✅ Limit of 3 supply bags per vehicle
✅ Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
A heartfelt thank you to Nusenda Credit Union for presenting this year's giveaway and to State Employees Credit Union for their generous support in helping our students start the school year prepared and ready to learn.
We can't wait to see you there! 💛
Please read the attached letter for important information from the district regarding period products available to students.
SFPS is proud to announce Christopher Lopez and Erica Martinez-Maestas as Assistant Superintendents, Emily Bell as principal of Gonzales Community School, and Leslie Prada as principal of Chaparral Elementary.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding leaders as they begin their new roles!
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding leaders as they begin their new roles!
In January 2026, the SFPS Board of Education voted to merge the EJ Martinez and Chaparral Elementary schools into one.
A meeting will be held on July 14, 2026 at 2 pm in the back garden of the EJ Martinez Elementary campus, 401 W San Mateo Road, to learn more about next steps for the property.
Families and community members are invited to submit comments and questions regarding the merged school community here: https://sfps.education/EJChaparralMerger
A meeting will be held on July 14, 2026 at 2 pm in the back garden of the EJ Martinez Elementary campus, 401 W San Mateo Road, to learn more about next steps for the property.
Families and community members are invited to submit comments and questions regarding the merged school community here: https://sfps.education/EJChaparralMerger
SFPS is pleased to announce the selection of Bernadette Salazar as the district’s Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources and District Systems.
Salazar brings nearly two decades of executive-level human resources leadership and public service experience, with a strong background in employee relations, staffing systems, organizational development, and workforce operations.
Read the full press release to learn more.
Salazar brings nearly two decades of executive-level human resources leadership and public service experience, with a strong background in employee relations, staffing systems, organizational development, and workforce operations.
Read the full press release to learn more.
