Sante Fe Public Schools
Recent News About Sante Fe Public Schools
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SFPS honors six educators achieving national board certification
At the January 30 meeting, the Board of Education and Superintendent Hilario "Larry" Chavez recognized six educators who achieved National Board Certification.
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New Mexico offers legal aid resources for undocumented families
Resources are available for undocumented families in New Mexico to understand their legal rights and how to handle interactions with immigration authorities and law enforcement.
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SFPS opens applications for summer program proposals for 2025
Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) is offering support for summer programs in collaboration with school sites and community partners for the upcoming summer of 2025.
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Santa Fe Board approves new local graduation credits under HB 171
At the December 19, 2024 meeting of the Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) Board of Education, the board approved the adoption of two locally designated graduation credits under House Bill 171 (HB 171).
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SFPS students excel at Santa Fe County Spelling Bee
Santa Fe Public School students demonstrated their spelling abilities at the Santa Fe County Spelling Bee on January 17th, held at the Academy for Technology and the Classics (ATC).
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Principal celebrates achievement by kissing donkey after perfect test participation
At El Dorado Community School, Principal John Sais celebrated student achievement in an unusual way by kissing a donkey.
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Milagro school aide awarded Medal of Valor for bravery in 2014 incident
Craig Ernst, who has served as the Lead Safety Aide at Milagro Middle School since 2022 and is a retired sergeant of the Santa Fe Police Department, has been honored with the Medal of Valor by the police department.
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Santa Fe Public Schools opens K-12 lottery for upcoming academic year
The Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) has opened its K-12 lottery for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Santa Fe Public Schools showcases bilingual efforts at La Cosecha Conference
Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) participated in the La Cosecha Dual Language Conference held in Santa Fe, demonstrating its dedication to bilingual education.
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Winter Wonderland Craft Fair supports SFPS equity initiatives
The Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) will host the Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 14th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ECO High School, located at 2301 W. Zia Road.
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Capital High and Ortiz Middle students excel in regional music honors
Student musicians from Capital High School and Ortiz Middle School have gained recognition in New Mexico's music scene.
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SFPS student council attends leadership training focused on data-driven decision-making
On November 12, SFPS Student Council members gathered at the B.F. Young Professional Center for a leadership training session.
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Santa Fe Public Schools expands Parent Academy with new courses starting January 2025
The Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) Parent Academy is expanding its educational mission by providing resources and learning opportunities for parents and caregivers.
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Santa Fe Public Schools' leaders volunteer with cafeteria staff for Thanksgiving
This month, the administrative staff and leadership of Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) took a hands-on approach to community building by volunteering alongside school nutrition workers to serve Thanksgiving lunch.
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Santa Fe schools improve status in new education department ratings
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has released the latest school ratings on New Mexico VISTAS, showing significant progress within the Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) district.
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Chaparral Elementary hosts cultural tamale-making workshop
Cooking with Kids and the New Mexico Heritage Arts Museum recently organized a tamale-making workshop at Chaparral Elementary School.
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Santa Fe Public Schools hosts StoryWalk events honoring Ruby Bridges
Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) is set to host a series of StoryWalk events in honor of Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
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Santa Fe Public Schools announces Hispanic Heritage Month art contest winners
The Santa Fe Public Schools Fine Arts Department has announced the winners of the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month art contest.
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Santa Fe Public Schools highlights bilingual education during Hispanic Heritage Month
Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by emphasizing the importance of bilingual education within its district. The district offers various dual language and heritage language programs that aim to make students bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
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Santa Fe Public Schools hold district-wide campus cleanup event
On September 20, students gathered across campuses for a district-wide event, Toss No Mas Day. The day aims to clean up school campuses and raise awareness about environmental responsibility. The initiative is part of a broader statewide campaign to combat littering in New Mexico. Students from all grade levels participated by picking up trash around their schools, making a positive impact on their local communities.