Santa Fe Public Schools

Make sure to take the survey before it closes on March 31, 2025: https://sfps.education/superintendentsearch!

Santa Fe Public Schools is expanding its efforts to gather input from students, families, staff, and community members in the search for the district’s next superintendent. To ensure everyone has a chance to be heard, SFPS has added three new public forums and extended the online survey deadline to March 31, 2025. See the press release below for further information. Link to survey: https://forms.gle/ESNQwfPfLRREgYBn8

Marion Markham, an El Dorado Community School teacher, was named a state-level finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) in the grades 7-12 science teachers category. Read more: www.sfps.info/article/2097744

Students, Parents, & Community Members – We Need Your Input! Help us shape the future of SFPS! We invite you to participate in a community forum and survey on the superintendent search. To take the survey, visit: https://forms.gle/ESNQwfPfLRREgYBn8. #SFPS #SuperintendentSearch #YourVoiceMatters -- Estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad: ¡Necesitamos su opinión! ¡Ayúdennos a forjar el futuro de SFPS! Los invitamos a participar en un foro comunitario y una encuesta sobre la búsqueda de superintendente. Para participar, visiten: https://forms.gle/ESNQwfPfLRREgYBn8. #SFPS #BúsquedaDeSuperintendente #SuVozImporta

SFPS is embarking on an extensive search for its next superintendent and is dedicated to an inclusive process that involves families, students, staff, and the broader community. To support this effort, SFPS will host several community forums and conduct a stakeholder survey to encourage widespread participation in shaping the district's future leadership. See the attachment for key information and dates.

March is Women’s History Month - SFPS- Board of Education Vice President, Kate I. Noble was recognized for her leadership in Early Childhood Education. Read more: www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/history-makers-kate-noble

Please review letter from the Santa Fe Public Schools concerning the PowerSchool data breach. -- Revise la carta de las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe sobre la violación de datos de PowerSchool.

As a precautionary measure following PNM's notice of a potential power shutdown on Thursday, March 6 (due to high winds), Santa Fe Public Schools will implement the District’s inclement weather procedures and shift to a remote learning and work day. This will allow us to ensure the health and safety of all. Additionally, we must comply with state-required instructional hours and avoid extending the school year beyond the scheduled final day of school. Please ensure that students are prepared for remote learning tomorrow, and stay safe. For more information, see: https://5il.co/39nqg -- Como medida de precaución luego del aviso de PNM sobre un posible corte de energía el jueves 6 de marzo (debido a fuertes vientos), las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe implementarán los procedimientos del Distrito para las inclemencias del tiempo y cambiarán a un día de trabajo y aprendizaje remoto. Esto nos permitirá garantizar la salud y la seguridad de todos. Además, debemos cumplir con las horas de instrucción requeridas por el estado y evitar extender el año escolar más allá del último día de clases programado. Asegúrese de que los estudiantes estén preparados para el aprendizaje remoto mañana y manténgase a salvo. Para obtener más información, consulte: https://5il.co/39nqg

📣🏀 SFPS Families, Get Ready for Game Day! 🏀📣 The NMAA State Basketball Tournament is here! 🎉 Join us this Saturday, March 8th, as the Santa Fe High Demons take on the Albuquerque High Bulldogs in the first round of the tournament. 🔥 Let’s pack the stands, wear our blue & gold, and cheer loud for the Demons! 💙💛

SFPS is holding a sealed-bid auction for decommissioned musical instruments, with written bids accepted from March 15, 2025, through March 24, 2025. The instruments, located at the old Capshaw Gymnasium, 351 W Zia Rd, are available for purchase by the public. This auction is not for high-quality instruments. Most were purchased over 15 years ago at low quality; many are broken or beyond cost-effective repair. Any potentially valuable or collectible items require significant restoration. Interested buyers are invited to attend an in-person public viewing on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 351 W. Zia Rd. The gymnasium’s side entrance will be used for access.

Please review the attached press release and statement on behalf of the Board of Education.

Check out the winners, honorable mention, and judges' choice for the 2025 District STEM Fair!

SFPS has received numerous inquiries about rumors around the community regarding visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to Santa Fe Public Schools. These rumors are completely false—ICE has not visited our district. SFPS reaffirms its commitment to welcoming every student, regardless of immigration status. Under the 1982 U.S. Supreme Court ruling Plyler v. Doe, all children, including undocumented students, have the right to attend public schools. In New Mexico, every child is entitled to a free public education, regardless of their immigration status. We continue to adhere to the New Mexico Attorney General’s guidance, Ensuring a Safe and Secure Learning Environment for All, which supports a safe and inclusive environment for all students. For further information, www.sfps.info/article/2003207 or if you have questions or concerns, please contact the Superintendent’s office. – SFPS ha recibido numerosas consultas sobre rumores en la comunidad sobre visitas del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de EE. UU. a las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe. Estos rumores son completamente falsos: ICE no ha visitado nuestro distrito. SFPS reafirma su compromiso de dar la bienvenida a todos los estudiantes, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Según el fallo de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos de 1982, Plyler v. Doe, todos los niños, incluidos los estudiantes indocumentados, tienen derecho a asistir a escuelas públicas. En Nuevo México, todos los niños tienen derecho a una educación pública gratuita, independientemente de su estatus migratorio. Seguimos adhiriéndose a la guía del Fiscal General de Nuevo México, Garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro para todos, que apoya un entorno seguro e inclusivo para todos los estudiantes. Para obtener más información, www.sfps.info/article/2003207 o si tiene preguntas o inquietudes, comuníquese con la oficina del Superintendente.

All SFPS schools are on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, January 21st, due to extremely cold temperatures from the forecasted arctic blast in the morning. Bus schedules will also run 2 hours later than usual. Please make sure your student(s) are not dropped off before the delayed start, as staff will not be on campus. Full-day Pre-K programs are delayed by 2 hours, while morning Pre-K is canceled. Afternoon Pre-K programs will continue as scheduled. Stay safe and take necessary precautions. Thank you for your understanding. --- Todas las escuelas de SFPS tienen un retraso de 2 horas para el martes 21 de enero debido a las temperaturas extremadamente frías causadas por la explosión ártica pronosticada para la mañana. Los horarios de los autobuses también funcionarán 2 horas más tarde de lo habitual. Asegúrese de que no dejen a sus estudiantes antes del inicio retrasado, ya que el personal no estará en el campus. Los programas de Pre-K de día completo se retrasan 2 horas, mientras que el Pre-K de la mañana se cancela. Los programas de Pre-K de la tarde continuarán según lo programado. Manténgase a salvo y tome las precauciones necesarias. Gracias por su comprensión.

Explore Bilingual Education Opportunities with SFPS Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) offers a variety of bilingual education programs for students in grades K-12. We invite you to stop by our Bilingual School Showcase to learn more about these exciting programs and how they can benefit your child! Event Details Date: January 11th, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Salazar Elementary School, 1231 Apache Avenue Come meet our educators, explore program options, and discover how SFPS supports bilingualism and biliteracy for all students. We look forward to seeing you there!

Santa Fe Public Schools' administrative staff and leadership exemplified their dedication to building community and supporting colleagues by volunteering alongside school nutrition workers to serve Thanksgiving lunch. “Our school nutrition workers do an incredible job every day to provide healthy meals for our students, and this is a small way we can show our gratitude,” said Superintendent Hilario " Larry" Chavez. “It’s also a wonderful opportunity for us as leaders to connect directly with our students and families, sharing in the joy and tradition of Thanksgiving.” Read more: www.sfps.info/article/1893950

The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has published the latest school ratings on New Mexico VISTAS, revealing notable progress across the Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) district. All eight SFPS schools previously marked as needing improvement have now been upgraded to "traditional" status. Read more: www.sfps.info/article/1870324

Due to unsafe road conditions in certain areas of the District, all SFPS schools will be closed Friday, November 8th. Please note that this is not a remote learning day. Debido a las condiciones inseguras de las carreteras en ciertas áreas del Distrito, todas las escuelas de SFPS estarán cerradas el viernes 8 de noviembre. Tenga en cuenta que este no es un día de aprendizaje remoto.

Due to road conditions in certain areas of the district, all SFPS schools will have a two-hour delay on Friday, Nov. 8th to allow extra time for buses to transport students safely. This means that bus schedules will run two hours later than usual. Please ensure your student(s) are kept from being dropped off before the delayed start as staff will not be on campus. Full-day Pre-K programs are delayed by two hours, while morning Pre-K programs are canceled. Afternoon Pre-K programs will continue as scheduled. Our next update will be at 8 a.m. Debido a las condiciones de las carreteras en ciertas áreas del distrito, todas las escuelas de SFPS tendrán un retraso de dos horas el viernes 8 de noviembre para dar tiempo adicional a los autobuses para transportar a los estudiantes de manera segura. Esto significa que los horarios de los autobuses circularán dos horas más tarde de lo habitual. Asegúrese de evitar que su(s) estudiante(s) sean dejados antes del inicio retrasado, ya que el personal no estará en el campus. Los programas de Pre-K de día completo se retrasan dos horas, mientras que los programas de Pre-K de la mañana se cancelan. Los programas de Pre-K de la tarde continuarán según lo programado. Nuestra próxima actualización será a las 8 a.m.

Due to unsafe road conditions in certain areas of the District, all SFPS schools will be closed Thursday, Nov. 7th. Please note that this is not a remote learning day. Debido a las condiciones inseguras de las carreteras en ciertas áreas del Distrito, todas las escuelas de SFPS estarán cerradas el jueves 7 de noviembre. Tenga en cuenta que este no es un día de aprendizaje remoto.