School will resume two hours after your normal start time today. Please ensure your student(s) are not dropped off prior to the delayed start as staff will not be on campus.
Out of an abundance of caution, due to icy road conditions and freezing temperatures developing overnight in some parts of the district, Santa Fe Public Schools will start Friday, January 5th on a two-hour delay. We will continue to assess road conditions and update with any changes by 7 AM.
Santa Fe Public Schools is open and following its regular schedule. School buses are also operating under their normal schedule. Area roads were not snow-packed this morning, which informed our decision to open schools. The district does not release students early on snow days once they're in school as there's no guarantee that someone will be at the student's home when they arrive. Parents can decide to keep their children home due to safety concerns. District staff is working at each school site to clear snow and prep the school grounds. Roads are also being cleared by city crews.
Whether your child is a newborn, college student or anywhere in between, parents have special tax situations and benefits. Review tax information for parents and get general
information about tax credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by scanning the QR code with your smart device to access Tax Information for Parents.
School will resume two hours after your normal start time today. Please ensure your student(s) are not dropped off before the delayed start as staff will not be on campus.
Out of an abundance of caution, due to snow and icy road conditions and freezing temperatures developing overnight in several parts of the district, Santa Fe Public Schools will start Friday, December 1st on a two-hour delay. We will continue to assess road conditions and update with any changes by 7 AM.
Due to worsening road conditions across the District that would prohibit the safe transportation of students to school, all schools will be closed. This is not a remote learning day. All after-school and evening activities are canceled.
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.
REMINDER: We will be holding our Middle School Pathways Showcase tonight at Salazar Elementary starting at 5:30 PM! Come by and learn more about the variety of middle school options we offer!
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/
"We 'DONUT' know what we'd do without you!"
Yesterday morning, Chaparral Elementary took the initiative to acknowledge and reward the dedication of our families in ensuring their children arrive at school on time!
As part of this special celebration, every caregiver at Chaparral Elementary received a delicious donut as a token of appreciation for their commitment to punctuality. Furthermore, a select few received exceptional treats, including complimentary car washes, Chick-fil-A gift cards, or gas gift cards to express our gratitude for their consistent support!
