Weekly Community Newsletter, wk 9
Week of Monday, Sept 16, 2024
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🙌 Weekly Shout-Outs and Celebrations
Tribe of 2025 - Senior Sunset
Desert Warriors of the month of August
Alani Gonzalez
Ivan Nunez
Jonathan Soto
Jacqueline Barron-Villalba
Miss Jacqueline was selected by the STHS staff as one of the Junior Desert Warrior for the month of August. Congratulations Miss Jacqueline!
Tribe of 2025
It was exciting to see the Tribe of 2025 on Monday, Sept 9 attentively listen to Ms. Clarissa from Jostens give them all the information regarding Graduation Regalia. Thank you Tribe of 2025 for your active listening and participation.
Cross County
Congratulations to the athletes for their continuous improvement. They are doing great!
ST Staff @ Senior Sunrise
We want to thank all the ST Staff that showed up to Senior Sunrise. We truly appreciate these educators giving up a few hours of their time to spend time with the Tribe of 2025 outside of the classroom.
ST Community Portable
We are excited to announce that our ST community portable is starting to host classes for our community. The classes included ESL and Parenting classes. For more information reach out to Ms. Jennifer Cardenas, parent liaison.
Senior Sunrise
Thank you to the Tribe of 2025, Senior Officers, Sponsor Ms. Valencia, ST Staff for a great Senior Sunrise!
Streak Continues
With 32 days of school we have over 390 students have not missed a single day of school since they started school at STHS! Keep it up.
Homecoming Week at a Glance:
Monday: Disney Ear Day (Wear Disney ears)
Tuesday: Sleeping Beauty (Pajama Day)
Powder Puff Game (Paid Event in the afternoon sponsored by Junior Class)
Wednesday: Inside Out Day (Dress as your Emotions)
Light the Night Pep Rally (6:30pm Dream Catcher Stadium) Families welcome
Thursday: Disney Character Shirt Day
Homecoming Court Voting Begins during both lunches ONLY
Class Hall Decorating War Voting will take place through the day
Friday: Colors of the Wind (Spirit Day)
Underclassmen and Senior Court Finalist announcement during 2nd period Announcements
Hall Decorating Contest winner announced during announcements
Royal Mail Delivery 2nd-3rd period (please excuse the brief interruption)
Homecoming Game and Halftime (7pm Dream Catcher Stadium)
Saturday Sep 21st: Homecoming Dance 8pm-12am
Alumni Spotlight⭐
September is our Homecoming Month, if you would like to be highlight as many STHS alumni. If you graduated from STHS please reach out to Ms. Suggs, gsuggs@gisd.k12.nm.us with a picture and a small description. Please include year of graduation. BLACK, WHITE, TURQUOISE...LOYAL FOREVER
Mr. Bryan Chavez
Ms. Monica Nunez
Ms. Christina Renteria
Ms. Renteria is a member of the Tribe of 1998. Currently Ms. Renteria serves as an AP Spanish teacher and Freshmen Class Sponsor. In her role she actively looks for opportunities for current Desert Warriors to be involved at STHS.
For Your Information 📰
JOSTENS - Graduation Regalia
Tribe of 2025 Jostens will be taking orders during both lunches on Thursday and Friday this week, Sept 19/20th . Remember to place your order for your cap and gown.
1st Period Tardies - INCREASE
Unfortunately, 1st period tardies are increasing. We need you work together to ensure that our Desert Warriors are on time and ready to learn.
Evening Pep - Rally for Homecoming
In it's 30th year of Homecomings Santa Teresa High School is starting a new tradition. We will be having an evening Pep Rally: Light Up the Night @ Dream Catcher Stadium on September 18th. This will be a Community Event and you are invited.
NHS Application for the 2024 - 2025 School year!
Only 10th, 11th, & 12th graders are eligible to participate in the NHS. 9th graders are welcome to apply next year!
- We are now accepting students with GPAs 3.0 +. Students with a GPA between 3.0 - 3.49 will be permitted to join under academic probation.
- Read the entire application and review the important deadlines. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- IF ACCEPTED, YOU MUST ATTEND THE INDUCTION CEREMONY TAKING PLACE ON OCTOBER 9th @5:00 PM
Homecoming Dance '24 - Once Upon a Hoco
This year Homecoming will be the week of September 16th. The Dance is Sept 21st and tickets go on sale Monday September 9th for $25 a person! You can buy with Ms. Arroyo or Mr. Pacheco before or after school next week!
Grades and Attendance @ STHS as of September 6
Take a minute to review how STHS is doing with Grades and Attendance. Grade/Attendance Slide
STHS Blood Drive - Oct 10, 2024
NJROTC is hosting Fall BloodDrive on Oct 10, 2024. Please click here to schedule your donation!
As we enter September, we recognize National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, provide support, and encourage open conversations about mental health. Desert Warriors you are not alone. Whether you are facing challenges or are concerned for a friend, help is available. September 27th we invite you to wear TEAL!
Community Events 👪
Grand Opening of the ST Community Center on Monday September 23rd @ 4:30 pm
Community Event
Sunland Park Police Department Event
City of Sunland Park Event
💡 Reminders
1. Need Access to PowerSchool ❓
If you do not have a PowerSchool account yet, please reach out to Mr. Lorenzo Morales at 575-589-5350 or lmorales@gisd.k12.nm.us For students, they can access the PowerSchool Portal using their Google District Account.