By SFPS Press Santa Fe, NM: Today, Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) announces new leadership assignments at Mandela International Magnet School and Acequia Madre Elementary. Ahlum Scarola will transition from Acequia Madre Elementary School to serve as principal of Mandela International Magnet School. This is a permanent move. Sherry Coopwood …
Read More »Santa Fe Public Schools Hosts County Spelling Bee
Santa Fe, NM: Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) will host the 2018 Santa Fe County Spelling Bee. The event will take place on Friday, January 19, at 1:00 PM in the Jemez Room at the Santa Fe Community College. Students in grades K-8 are eligible to participate in the county …
Read More »SFPS Partners with Renowned Native American Composer
Santa Fe, NM: Jerod Impichaachaaha’ Tate, a composer from the Chickasaw Nation, is currently visiting Santa Fe Public Schools. During his time in the district he is instructing four music students at El Camino Real Academy as part of an initiative sponsored by the Institute of American Indian Arts and …
Read More »School Grades Released-SFPS District Earns High Marks for Student and Family Satisfaction and for Preparing Students for College and Career
Santa Fe, NM –The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) released school grades for the 2016-2017 school year. The overall district grade is not yet available from PED. Santa Fe High and Capital High both increased their letter grade, with Capital High increasing from a D to a C and …
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New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees Offers $1,000 Scholarships Application Deadline July 21, 2017 The NMAER has chosen to establish a Scholarship Program for current public school educators and teachers to further their education. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to current public school educators working on an undergraduate degree …
Read More »Santa Fe Public Schools Announces New Athletics/Activities Director Appointment
Santa Fe, NM –Today, July 17, 2017 Santa Fe Public Schools(SFPS) announces Mark Mutz as the new Athletics/Activities Director. Dr. Veronica C. Garcia, superintendent of schools, explained, “This year we modified the position to include all student activities, not just athletics. In doing this, we are placing a greater emphasis …
Read More »Board of Education Audit Committee
Entrance Conference Educational Services Center 610 Alta Vista Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 July 20, 2017 5:00pm – 7:00 pm I. Opening Activities A. Call to Order B. Approval of the Agenda II. Approval of Minutes A. May 17, 2017 B. May 25, 2017 III. Audit Entrance Conference A. Introduction …
Read More »Santa Fe Public Schools Announces 2017-2018 School Administration Appointments
Santa Fe, NM – Santa Fe Public Schools(SFPS) announces the following school administrator appointments: Loretta Booker, Principal of Ramirez Thomas Elementary School Loretta Booker was born and raised in New Mexico where she graduated from local high schools and colleges. Mrs. Booker earned an associates degree in teacher education from …
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Summer Meals at Franklin Miles Park Through July 21, 2017 New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees Offers $1,000 Scholarships Application Deadline July 21, 2017 The NMAER has chosen to establish a Scholarship Program for current public school educators and teachers to further their education. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded …
Read More »Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Receives National Award
Santa Fe, NM: Dr. Veronica C. Garcia, superintendent of schools, has received the National Education Association’s 2017 H. Councill Trenholm Memorial Award. Each year the National Education Association (NEA) officers, NEA Board of Directors, leaders from all 50 states, and others gather to present the NEA Human and Civil Rights …
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