Due to snow and unsafe driving conditions in some parts of the district, all schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, November 30th, 2023, to provide additional time for buses to safely transport students to schools. This means that buses will run 2 hours later than during normal times. If you drop your child off at school, please remember that staff will also be on a two-hour delay. Full-day Pre-K programs are also on a two-hour delay. Morning Pre-K programs have been canceled. Afternoon Pre-K programs will operate on a regular schedule.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month Spirit Week with NASS (Native American Student Services)!
REMINDER: Join us TONIGHT, November 8, 5:15-6:00 PM for a virtual informational session for families and learn about SFPS Federal Programs. Please see the flyer for more information.
RECORDATORIO: Únase a nosotros ESTA NOCHE, 8 de noviembre, de 5:15 a 6:00 p. m. para una sesión informativa virtual para familias y conozca los programas federales de SFPS. Consulte el folleto para obtener más información.
SFPS is working daily on immediate solutions to provide relief to families experiencing bus route cancellations due to the severe bus driver shortage.
Students from Early College Opportunities (ECO), Mandela International Magnet School (MIMS), Milagro Middle School and Santa Fe High School can walk or find transportation to their nearest elementary school, excluding Atalaya, Chaparral and Tesuque Elementary Schools, for transportation to their assigned school. For the trip back home, students would use the same bus route to return to the elementary school they were picked up from in the morning.
For example, El Dorado Community School Route 26 will leave the school at 8:00 a.m. to transport Milagro and Santa Fe High students to school. For the trip back home, students would use the same bus route to return to El Dorado Community School.
"Whatever elementary school is closest, outside the three elementary schools with canceled routes, can transport ECO, MIMS, Milagro Middle or Santa Fe High School students to school," said Superintendent Hilario "Larry" Chavez.
"Although we currently do not have the resources to maintain all bus routes, we will continue to work daily on solutions to help mitigate the impact this is having on our families. We are confident route cancellations are a temporary condition and look forward to restoring full service," he said. "We thank the SFPS community for its patience and understanding."
Interested parents are asked to please call SFPS' Transportation Department at (505) 467-3500. Additionally, parents transporting students in their personal vehicles will be offered a per diem for their assistance.
SFPS is also offering free, paid training on receiving a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a school bus driver endorsement for those who would like to become school bus drivers. For information and requirements on obtaining your CDL, please call (505) 467-3500 or visit https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/how-do-i-get-commercial-drivers-license.
Along with many other vaccine providers across the state, our partners are having difficulty securing shipments of Covid-19 vaccine. We are sorry to announce that our clinic at Gonzales Community School, which was scheduled for 11/6 has been cancelled.
The clinic at Ortiz Middle School, scheduled for 11/8 will offer flu vaccine for people of all ages and Covid-19 pediatric vaccine (for ages 6 months-12 years) only. Unfortunately, there will be no adult Covid-19 vaccine available at Ortiz. If you are looking for a place to get an adult Covid-19 booster, please visit: https://vaccine.doh.nm.gov/
Join us on November 8, 5:15-6:00 PM for a virtual informational session for families and learn about SFPS Federal Programs. Please see the flyer for more information.
Lo invitamos a una reunión para aprender sobre los programas federales Título I, Título III, y Título IV a la 8 Novembre, 5:15-6:00 PM.
Our middle schools are not what you think! Learn more about our different middle school options on November 16th at Salazar Elementary from 5:30 - 7:30 PM! Ask questions, learn about the unique options offered at each school and see where your education journey will take you!
Our Winter Craft and Vendor Fair is returning for a second year! Showcase your talents and creations at our annual craft fair! There is something for everyone!
🗓️ Saturday, December 9th
⏰ 9:00 AM - 1 PM
🏫 Milagro Middle School
If you are interested in signing up to be a vendor, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoGHQ4G7nDZHvveafJYvwcrVzA_0s1V3AtHMcFgkWFAXp9Gg/viewform
Our Flu & COVID-19 vaccination clinics have been reschedule! Please see the flyer for the dates, times and locations.
You can fill out the consent form here: https://5il.co/2719q
Join our dynamic small secondary schools on October 24th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at 610 Alta Vista Street for Pre-Lottery Options Night! There will be short presentations from our 3 small secondary schools and the opportunity to talk with representatives from each school! There will be presentations from Mandela International Magnet School, Early College Opportunities, and Desert Sage Academy!
Our vaccine clinic partner has received their shipment of adult (12+) COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines. The clinic at El Camino Real this afternoon and at Capital High tomorrow will offer flu shots for people of all ages and COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 12 and up!
You can fill out the consent form here: https://5il.co/2719q
Join us for a fun-filled morning of Pickleball at Cesar Chavez Elementary on October 21st from 9:30 AM to noon! 🏓
This clinic is open to families and students alike, and the best part? It's completely FREE with no registration required. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and play America's fastest-growing sport together! See you there!
Know a teacher or Educational Support Professional (ESP) who is just outstanding? Nominate them for the SFPS Outstanding Educators Recognition Award!
Nusenda recognizes a classroom teacher and an ESP for the Santa Fe Public Schools. The chosen honoree is surprised in person with a certificate and gift, and recognized on the district website and social media.
Students, parents, teachers, secretaries, principals, community members, and any other stakeholder may nominate a classroom teacher and/or ESP for this honor by completing a nomination form below or by completing a paper nomination form located at 610 Alta Vista (ESC).
The window for the first round of nominations will open on October 4 and will close on October 13, 2023.
Visit https://www.sfps.info/page/outstanding-educators-recognition for more information or to nominate your favorite teacher or ESP!
October is Farm to School Month!
Learn more about the food grown in all 50 states in the digital magazine below!
https://www.educationalsnacks.us/learn-more/farmers-market