🎒 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!

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.

🎒 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! 💛

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!

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

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.

SFPS proudly announces the exceptional performance of graduating seniors from Mandela International Magnet School, following the release of the International Baccalaureate (IB) results. Fourteen students have earned the highly respected IB Diploma, a globally recognized symbol of academic excellence.

Please see the attached release for more information

SFPS is pleased to announce the selection of Rhonda Gardner as the district’s Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services and Innovation.

Gardner brings 38 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to strengthening instruction, supporting educators, and improving student outcomes.

Read the full press release to learn more.

📱💙 Did you know that Santa Fe Public Schools has a Digital Wellness Initiative focused on helping students build healthy relationships with technology?

As conversations around screen time continue to grow, our Digital Wellness Team has been working to promote balanced technology use through student engagement, community partnerships, and districtwide initiatives.
We're also taking the next step. Recommendations for screen time use in the classroom will be presented to the Board of Education during its July 30th meeting.

Visit our Digital Wellness Initiative page to learn more about the work that's already underway and our vision for the future:
🔗 https://www.sfps.info/page/digital-wellness-initiative

Together, we can create learning environments where technology supports student success while encouraging healthy digital habits, both in the classroom and beyond.

#SFPSProud #DigitalWellness #HealthyScreenTime #FutureReady

Please read the attached press release for an important announcement from the district.

Reminder that the district offices of Santa Fe Public Schools will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Happy 4th of July to everyone! Have a safe and happy weekend.

There's still time to register your future learner! 🍎📚

Kindergarten registration is still open for the 2026–2027 school year! Give your child a strong start in a supportive and engaging learning environment where they'll build friendships, develop foundational reading and math skills, and discover a love for learning.

Don't wait—enroll today and take the first step toward a bright future!
Visit: https://www.sfps.info/page/registration-enrollment

#SFPSProud #Kindergarten #EnrollToday #FutureReady #BackToSchool

Looking for your next opportunity? Join Santa Fe Public Schools for our Job Fair! 🎉

📅 June 3
📍 Early College Opportunities High School

Meet hiring managers on-site, learn about current openings, and network with SFPS staff! 💙✨

Santa Fe Public Schools is excited to announce a new partnership with Holmes Elite Driving Academy!

Holmes Elite Driving Academy is offering FOUR discounted driver’s education courses for SFPS students, hosted at SFPS sites.

Program Dates:
June 29, 2026 – July 30, 2026*, M-F
(*No Classes Held: July 6, 2026 – July 10, 2026)
8:30-11:30am @ Capital High School (CHS)
8:30-11:30am @ Early College Opportunities (ECO)
12:30-3:30pm @ Capital High School (CHS)
12:30-3:30pm @ Early College Opportunities (ECO)

Program Cost: SFPS Discounted rate of $275 + tax

Registration Information:
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12pm (noon) at www.holmesdriving.com
Enrollment is first come, first served, and class sizes are limited.
This program consists of 56 hours of classroom instruction only (no driving time)
Students must be 15 years old by the last day of the class in which they are enrolled.
Must be an SFPS student and attend CHS, ECO, MIMS, SFHS, or ATC

Schools and district offices are closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

📱✨ The SFPS Digital Wellness Trading Cards have officially been delivered to schools!

To celebrate the launch, SFPS hosted a special “Rip Day” at Salazar Elementary, where students received and opened their card packs for the first time.

We were excited to welcome local media, including KRQE News 13, to capture the moment and hear directly from students about why digital wellness matters.
During his interview, Gio, a 5th grader, thoughtfully shared that the Digital Wellness Trading Card initiative is important because he often “doesn’t touch grass” — a funny and honest reminder of why healthy screen habits, balance, and time away from devices matter.

Families are encouraged to review the cards with their children and use them as a starting point for conversations about digital wellness. Learn more: www.sfps.info/article/2881509

Families & staff, please read the attached letter for an important message regarding the Canvas data breach.