

Weekly Newsletter, wk 29
Week of Feb 17, 2025
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🙌 Weekly Shout-Outs and Celebrations
Advisory - Thank you Parents, Students, and ST Staff!
STHS NJROTC - Annual Military Inspection
Congratulations to Commander Rangel, Senior Chief Diaz, and the ST NJROTC Unit on another successful Military Inspection.
Boys Wrestling - State Qualifiers
Congratulations to the ST Boys wrestling program for their performance in Regionals. A shout out to the four athletes who are state qualifiers:
- Isiah Sanchez
- Ignacio Mata
- Victor Rivera Caro
- Mark Alarcon
ST Welding & Mr. Champagne
Congratulations to our ST Welding students and Mr. Champagne for their participation in the annual Sun City Academy Build Off. We also want to thank Mr. New, Mr. Encina and Mr. Villagrana for their support of our CTE programs at STHS.
STHS Engineering - Visit NM Roundhouse
We want to thank our ST Engineering students:
- Christian Urrutia
- Andres De La Cruz
- Abraham Nunez
For representing STHS as they visited the NM Roundhouse, this past week.
Girls Wrestling - STATE Qualifiers
Girls Wrestling has 4 state qualifiers! Congratulations to these young ladies:
Anahi Parra 114 6th
Mia Gamez 152 7th
Roxy Herrera 185 2nd
Jenni Rico 235 2nd
We also want to thank Coach Perez, Coach Rundell, and the Wrestling Coaching Staff for their dedication in guiding these athletes.
Lesley Johnson
Desert Warriors of the month of January
Aleena Trevino and Mathew Aceves
Congratulations to Aleena Trevino and Matthew Aceves on being the Senior Desert Warriors of the Month of January.
Camila Montalvo and Josiah Rodriguez
Congratulations to Camila Montalvo and Josiah Rodriguez on being the Junior Desert Warriors of the Month of January.
For Your Information 📰
Jostens @ STHS - Feb 21st
Tribe of 2025, Jostens will be on campus this Friday! You will be able to
- Order your cap and gown
- Make payment on previous order
- Pick up ring (if paid in full)
Grades and Attendance - UPDATE
We are noticing a dip in student performance and want to remind you of the importance of monitoring your child’s progress. PPT. Please take a few minutes to review their grades and attendance via the Parent Portal. If you do not have access, please contact Ms. Monique Gonzales at (575) 589-5350 or mggonzales@gisd.k12.nm.us for assistance.
Thank you for your partnership in supporting student success!
Afterschool Clubs
FAFSA
Tribe of 2025! Still need help with FAFSA? New Mexico Education Assistance Foundation is offering virtual assistance to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Tell your parent/ guardian. Take advantage of the assistance offered to you. Please read attached flyer for more specific details. Scan QrCode or visit link on flyer for FREE Virtual assistance with FAFSA.
Scholarship - Tribe of 2025
Tribe of 2025 - Scholarships
Reminder to all the member of the Tribe of 2025 to join the Google Classroom for Scholarships. Ms. Cobos continues to add new scholarships with deadlines. To join follow the link or the code is: kjtwjit
$5000 Award to High School Student by Nusenda FCU
Please consider nominated a STHS student.
Senior Parent Meeting - Coffee with ST Administration
With Graduation only 64 days away its crucial we meet to review upcoming important dates, ceremony dress code, and decorating cap protocols.
Social Emotional Newsletter - Ms. Melissa Cobos
Capturing Kids Hearts Survey - Results (Staff/Students/Parents )
Thank you Parents and Desert Warriors for taking the time to respond to the Survey. As a school we have several things to celebrate:
- Increased Staff Engagement in CKH Practices
- Stronger Campus Culture & Climate Among Staff
- Improved Communication and Relationships with Students
We also have areas on which we can grow, these upcoming years we will focus on Student Leadership/Ownership.
Panorama Survey Results (Students)
Thank you to our Desert Warriors for your participation in the Panorama Survey. 946 of 1143 students responded to the survey. Your voice is being heard. Areas of Celebration and Growth
Areas to Celebrate:
- Self-Management
- School Safety
- Sense of Belonging
Area to Grow
- School Climate
Perfect Attendance @ STHS
Community Events 👪
ACCESS - Speaking Section
ACCESS testing, Speaking section, will resume on Feb 20th. Please if you have any questions, reach out to Mr. Villagrana
STHS v GHS @ Chihuahua's Stadium
We invite you to join us, in what has become an anual tradition, to the STHS v GHS baseball game.
ASVAB
We will be having the ASVAB for those that did not get the opportunity to take it in December. Any questions reach out to Ms.Gloria Garibay.
Santa Teresa Community Center
Santa Teresa Community Center Staff
- Parent Liason Ms. Jennifer Cardenas, jcardenas@gisd.k12.nm.us, 575-993-3418
- Parent Liason Ms. Ale Parra, alparra@gisd.k12.nm.us, 575-262,1478
- Community Engagement Coordinator, Genevieve Melendez, gmelendez@gisd.k12.nm.us
💡 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.