SFPS-Native American Student Services celebrated the graduating class of 2023 and recognized student achievements during the annual SFPS-NASS Honoring Ceremony. Guests heard opening remarks from presenters Dr. Tony Dorame, NAPAC Chair Johanna Chinana, presented certificates by NASS Director Nancy D. Roybal, watched the Lightning Boy Foundation amazing hoop dance performance, and ate food made with love from Dorothy Herrera Catering (Tesuque Pueblo).
A big thanks to Site Santa Fe for hosting the event and DJ Garronteed for filling the space with music!
Mandela International Magnet School is performing Homer's "The Odyssey" next Friday May 19th through May 21st! Please see the attached flyer for a QR code for tickets and support our students!
Mandela International Magnet School had their International Baccalaureate Presentations on Thursday night to groups of parents, teachers, fellow students, and SFPS District personnel! The IB Diploma Program at MIMS is a very intensive and involved part of the curriculum on top of the students regular school work! In 10th grade they begin a Personal Project of a subject where they do a deep dive of research! In 11th Grade, the do an Extended Essay and begin a program of Theory of Knowledge notching the stakes higher! In 12th grade, they do a continuational study of Theory of Knowledge with a combination of 50 hours minimum of Creativity, Activity, and Service for their projects that is of the highest caliber! This is the night they present their findings to a group and open the floor for inquiry and in depth discussion! What an amazing achievement for these IB students!
Mrs. Ramona Hilderbrandt retired from Tesuque Elementary School after 26 years of service as the Librarian that brought the love of books to thousands of students over the years in an emotional goodbye! She was joined by her husband James, her sons Richard and Justin, her sister Maria Ortiz and niece Stephanie Ortega! The PTA, Principal Romero and the students came to give love, thanks, read poems, and to let Ms. Ramona know what she meant to them! She herself graduated from Tesuque Elementary and became part of the fabric of the school and community! SFPS wishes her the best on her next journey in life!
El Camino Real Academy and The Georgia O'Keefe Museum is having a Family Fun Day to display student art work as well as activities for the whole family this Sunday May 14th from 10AM - 2PM! Please see the attached flyer for more information!
Today was the amazing Capital High School Senior Parade and College and Career Committment Day! Our graduating seniors walked through the halls of our feeder schools in their caps and gowns, high-fiving the younger students and reconnecting with their old teachers. They finished the parade on the football field, with schools and organizations across New Mexico to discuss their future. A special thanks to Gear Up for all the amazing work they do to put on such an engaging event for our students!
The parade was a beautiful celebration of the achievements of these amazing students, and a tribute to the incredible educators and role models who have supported them throughout their academic journey. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of community and the incredible impact that we can have on each other's lives.
As we watched the graduating seniors walk through the halls, we saw the looks of pride and admiration on the faces of the younger students. It was a beautiful reminder that these graduating seniors were once in their shoes and that they too can achieve great things with hard work and dedication.
We are so grateful to the incredible teachers, staff members and community members who have supported these students throughout their academic journey. We are proud of each and every one of our graduating seniors, and we know that they will go on to do incredible things in the future.
Thanks to the sponsorship of the Embassy of Spain via the Instituto Cervantes, our Ortiz Middle School students had the opportunity to showcase their Spanish writing skills.
We are thrilled to announce that Fernanda Ruiz, an eighth-grader at Ortiz, won 3rd place in the competition! The award ceremony was held on April 5th, 2023, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
We are incredibly proud of Fernanda and all of our students who participated in this event!
SFHS had their Awards and Robing Ceremony on Tuesday night! Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2023, you have made us proud!
Last night's Board of Education meeting was a big one! Not only was the budget approved, but we also honored our New Mexico School Board Association "Excellence in Student Achievement" award winners and our Student Board Members!
Congratulations to the winners of the New Mexico School Board Association Excellence in Student Achievement Award! Your efforts have really made a difference in the lives of your students and the community, and you should be incredibly proud of what you have accomplished!
We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Student Board Members for their unwavering dedication and commitment to improving our schools. Your insights, perspectives, and contributions have been invaluable, and we appreciate all that you do to make a positive difference in our schools.
Santa Fe Public Schools is hiring school nurses (RNs) for the 2023-2024 school year. We are seeking nurses who are public health minded with an interest in pediatrics. Current vacancies exist in elementary and middle school settings.
Benefits include: $5000 SIGN ON BONUS, 9 month schedule with nights, weekends, summers and school holidays off, excellent medical, dental and vision insurance, mentorship and support from an experienced school nursing team AND The opportunity to live, work and play in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico! Santa Fe residents enjoy an average of 325 days of sunshine per year, world class art and restaurants and have excellent access to outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, rafting and biking. Come join our team!
To apply, please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/sfps/onlineapp/
See this video for more info on what school nurses do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5k4ttpuBts
Multiple school districts throughout the state have received social media threats against schools. SFPS and SFPD are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety at our schools. The City of Santa Fe and SFPD are working directly with the FBI on the threat, which appears to be a hoax. There is no immediate threat towards any SFPS school.
Milagro Middle School students built a Labyrinth to use for reflection and calming stress! Many thanks to the 8th Graders who began it and personalized it and to Dakota Goldberg and Principal Baca who helped bring it to life! They hope that each future class will add to it!
You are cordially invited to the El Camino Real Academy Drama Department's production of The Jungle Book: Kids! The production runs from May 10 to May 12 at 6:00 PM in the ECRA cafeteria!
Tickets are $5 for adults and FREE for children and teenagers. Tickets can be reserved at this link: https://forms.gle/RLRfHMWEmxuV6pa86
We hope to see you there! You won't want to miss this incredible performance from this hardworking and dedicated group of young thespians!
Educators from the SFPS En Comunidad Teacher Collective gathered to share the innovative work that they have been doing in classrooms to center the voices and experiences of bilingual students. This year's collective includes teachers from El Camino Real Academy, Sweeney Elementary, Cesar Chavez Elementary, Kearny Elementary, and Capital High School; made possible through a partnership with the LANL Foundation. Thank you for all of your profound contributions in bringing a critical biliteracy approach to students that honors the power and complex beauty of the linguistic and cultural practices that live in our community.
Los educadores del Colectivo de Maestros En Comunidad de SFPS se reunieron para compartir el trabajo innovador que han realizado en las aulas para centrar las voces y experiencias de los estudiantes bilingües. El colectivo de este año incluye maestros de la Academia El Camino Real, Sweeney Elementary, Cesar Chavez Elementary, Kearny Elementary, y Capital High School y fue posible a través de una asociación con la Fundación LANL. Gracias por todas sus importantes contribuciones para llevar a los estudiantes un enfoque crítico de enseñanza bilingüe que honra el poder y la belleza de las prácticas lingüísticas y culturales que viven en nuestra comunidad.
Ramirez Thomas Elementary held a Day of the Book celebration this morning on the field, reading books and dressed up as their favorite book character!
Students received 5 free books, provided by Bookkids, and includes a stamp with a saying from the late Mr. Nano Anaya, an RTE educator who passed in 2019.
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School had a proper Summer celebration yesterday! This was to commemorate the 21st Century Program (an afterschool program that feeds, teaches, and engages our students while they wait for their pick ups) as well as a chance for the local firefighters from SFFD Dept Station 8 (the Ocho) to offer a little fun and cooling relief! SFPS sends it's sincere thanks to SFFD Department#8 and the firefighters that took time to connect with the local community!
Happy School Lunch Hero Day to all the hardworking student nutrition workers out there! Today we celebrate and thank you for your tireless dedication to ensuring that our children receive healthy and nutritious meals every day.
Your commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment in the school cafeteria is truly appreciated. We recognize the long hours and hard work you put in to make sure that every student is fed and cared for. Thank you for all that you do!
See this week's SFPS Bulletin celebrating our 2023 retirees and Asian American/Pacific Islander Month - https://bit.ly/3nyVEEY
Congratulations to the Capital High School athletes that signed their Letters of Intent yesterday!
Eric Sanchez, Anthony Anaya, Victor Aguiler, Santos Salazar and Lazarth Griego committed to play football at Highlands University!
Ernesto “Tito” Valencia will be headed to UNM for cheerleading!
Luna Community College will be adding Anika Rodriguez to their softball roster!
Athena Grimley will be heading north to the University of Minnesota Morris for softball!
