

Weekly Newsletter, wk 37
Week of April 21, 2025
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🙌 Weekly Shout-Outs and Celebrations
Academic Warrior of the Week - 11th grade edition
We want to thank Junior Class Sponsor Mr. Cardona who is starting a new ST tradition. We will be recognizing a Desert Warrior based on their grades and attendance. This week's academic junior Desert Warrior is: Ella Thompson
STHS NJROTC Military Ball
Congratulations to STHS NJROTC, Commander Rangel and Senior Chief Diaz on another success Military Ball. During the ball the group was recognized by Vitalant on their efforts of organizing two Blood Drives in which they collect 200 units of blood. Way to go Desert Warriors.
NHS - Children's Hospital
The Santa Teresa High School NHS students poured their hearts into a project that was 100% student-led—from the first idea to the final ribbon tied. After weeks of thoughtful planning, they created and delivered over 70 Easter baskets to El Paso Children’s Hospital, each one made with care, compassion, and the genuine desire to bring a little joy to others. A true reflection of kindness and leadership in action! Good job Desert Warriors and thank you to all community members who donated!
STHS Trio Students
NMSU TRIO's Student Council members were invited to this year's TRIO Annual State Conference to represent the program. Desert Warriors: Benjamin Jimenez (President), Lexi Acosta (Vice President), and Miguel Morales (Community Service Coordinator), gave a presentation on Jardin de Los Niños and were able to pull in donations towards the book drive. Great work Desert Warriors!
E-Sports
Congratulations to our STHS WARRIORS VARSITY TEAM on winning 3rd Place at the NMAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS for Super SmashBros! Coach Lozano and Coach Sanchez
STHS Coffee with Superintendent
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this day a great success. The atmosphere was energized by our 21st Century DJ Club, led by Mr. Santiago Ortega. Our CTE Desert Warriors proudly showcased their talents across various pathways, including Computer Graphics, Culinary, Criminal Justice, Drafting, Educators Rising, Engineering, and Welding. We were also honored to witness a vibrant performance by our newly formed Ballet Folklórico, under the direction of Ms. Quiroz. To top it off, we celebrated over 80 students who were recognized as Desert Warriors of the Month or for achieving Perfect Attendance. What a powerful reminder of the talent, dedication, and spirit that make up our STHS community!
STHS Gadsden Fourndation Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the recipients of the Gadsden Foundation for STHS are:
Katea Lomanivere, Myah Castro, and Karol Holguin.
We encourage anyone in our community that observed a Desert Warrior (Staff or Student) to fill out the the Positive Shout-Out Google Form. Remember if you see something GOOD, say something GOOD. #kindness #positivity
SHOUT OUT's 🙌
Ms. Sarah Hudspeth
Congratulations to Ms. Sarah Hudspeth who successfully presentented her NMSU poster project for her Masters in Educational Leadership.
Assistant Principals
Please join me in congratulating and thanking our incredible Assistant Principals at STHS for their unwavering dedication, leadership, and support. Their behind-the-scenes work ensures that our campus runs smoothly, rom handling daily operations to stepping in wherever needed, they exemplify what it means to lead with heart and purpose. We appreciate all that you do: Ms. Monica Nunez, Mr. Raul Villagrana, and Mr. Steve Warren
School Librarian - Mr. Peter Salas
April is School Librarian Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the work our school librarian Mr. Peter Salas does every day to support students, staff, and our school.
Alumn - Dr. Daniela Barraza
We are proud to congratulate STHS alumna Dr. Daniela Barraza, a distinguished member of the Tribe of 2013, on successfully completing her Dissertation Defense as part of the Biological and Biomedical Sciences PhD program at the prestigious Harvard Watnick Lab. Dr. Barraza exemplifies the power of perseverance, dedication, and hard work.
If you are an STHS alumnus and would like to share your accomplishments, we’d love to hear from you! We’re proud of the incredible things our graduates are doing and want to celebrate your successes.
Desert Warriors of the month of March
Marlyn Ponce and Cesar Soto
Congratulations to Marlyn Ponce and Cesar Soto for being the Senior Desert Warriors of the Month of March.
Daniella Macias and Gavin Garcia
Congratulations to Daniella Macias and Gavin Garcia for being the Junior Desert Warrior of the Month for the month of March.
For Your Information 📰
End of Year Grams - Freshmen Class
Buy your End of the Year Goodbye Gram for a friend, teacher, or a Senior to show your appreciation. Will be selling in room 207 or during lunch for $1.
Progress Report #4
By the end of April 21st you can check all grades on Parent and Student Portal to get an idea of how your student will end the academic year. If you have any question please reach out to your students' academic counselor or Ms. Monique Gonzales if you want a hard copy of the progress report. Directory for Counselors/Office at STHS.
Summer School - June 2025
We will limit Credit Recovery students to one course, in the Edmentum Essentials format. Every course attempted will be transcribed with the student's final recorded grade in Edmentum (pass or fail), to avoid any confusion during registration. Students can drop by June 14th if failing to avoid an F appearing on their transcript.
Initial Credit courses will be part A and B, both loaded together. All students are limited to one course for advancement. ONLY Seniors will be permitted to take a second credit recovery course. This means Graduating class of 2025 (who failed and did not walk) or students set to graduate in 2026. Payment for the second course will be processed with the first course, and both will be loaded at the same time.
- FLYER
- Google Form
- Need to Complete Contract with Counselor
- Payment only ONLINE
2025 Prom King/Queen Nominees
We are excited to announce and celebrate this year’s Prom Court nominees. Congratulations to each of you for being recognized by your peers as representatives of the Class of 2025. We look forward to an unforgettable prom night and the crowning of our 2025 Prom King and Queen.
King Nominees:
- Jaden Agnew
- Edgar Apodaca
- Alan Dominguez
- Yishai Sandoval
Queen Nominees:
- Juliana Cashman
- Nia Esparza
- Alani Gonzalez
- Julia Romero
Donations: Parent Community Cener
During a recent meeting with our Parent Liaisons, Ms. Jennifer Cardenas and Ms. Alejandra Parra, they shared a need for gently used clothing for our families. As many of us begin spring cleaning, this is a great opportunity to give back. If you have any gently used clothing items you’d like to donate, please bring them to Mr. Bobadilla, STHS Mental Health Therapist . He will ensure they are delivered to our Community Portable and made available to those in need. Thank you for always stepping up to support our community!
Panorama Spring Survey
Every year the state of New Mexico sends out two surveys for the students to complete each semester. The surveys consist of questions regarding the educational supports that are available and the students well being. As a school we do need to have 95% of our students respond to the survey. Please note students are able to skip questions they do not feel comfortable answering. The access code is the students' State Number. This activity is being completed during advisory class this week.
Designation of TRADITIONAL
To celebrate Santa Teresa High School’s designation as TRADITIONAL by the New Mexico Public Education Department, Superintendent Dempsey has provided special funds for student giveaways! We will be holding weekly prize giveaways during the last five weeks of school, April 28 through May 23, as a way to thank our students for their hard work and dedication. Students must be present to win.
Tribe of 2025: $3.4 scholarship monies
So far the Tribe of 2025 have submitted evidence of $2,115,545 in scholarship money. In order to be recognized at this year's Senior Awards Ceremony it's critical that you turn them in to your counselor by April 23rd. LET'S GO TRIBE OF 2025!!!!!
Prom Spirit Week
STHS will have TWO spirit weeks to participate in during the week of April 21-25. We encourage everyone to participate in either spirit week or even better let's get creative and combine both!
Autism Awareness Spirit Week - April 21 to 25
April is Autism Awareness Month. We are excited to inform you that STHS will be celebrating Autism Awareness Month during the week of April 21-25, along with all the schools across GISD. During this Spirit Week we encourage school-wide participation to show support for our students with neurodiverse needs. This is also a wonderful opportunity to promote inclusivity and remind us all of the importance of supporting and embracing all students, regardless of their differences.
JOSTENS - Cap Gown Distribution
The cap and gowns are $65.00 and can be ordered over the phone to the below phone number. If they are not there, parents are to leave a message and they will return the call asap. They also have a new address listed below.
Jostens
915-300-0129
1611 Beech St Suite C
El Paso, Tx 79925
Year Book Sales
Here is the link! Order your yearbook, have questions reach out to Ms. Arroyo mcarroyo@gisd.k12.nm.us
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/4gDT8pt024CL2ukHU5gyXmC5
AP Testing @ STHS
AP Testing at STHS will be during the week of May 5th and May 12th. You got this Desert Warriors! Last year ST participation in AP Exams and Scores earned us a BRONZE medal from College Board. Let's get the SILVER!
- May 6th: Chemistry and US Government
- May 7th: English Literature
- May 8th: Statistics and World History
- May 9th: US History
- May 12th: Calculus AB and Seminar
- May 13th: PreCalculus
- May 14th: English Language
- May 15th: Spanish Language and Computer Science
- May 16th: AP Physics & Spanish Literature and Psychology
Tribe of 2025: Save the DATES
Tribe of 2025 and Parents please take a few minutes to review the important dates on the Tribe of 2025: To do List. Mark your calendars and don't miss an event.
Tribe of 2025: Legacy Stole
If your parent or guardian graduated from STHS, you may be eligible to purchase the Legacy Stole. Please go to your Grade Level Google Classroom and fill out the Google Form.
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.
Social Emotional Newsletter - Ms. Melissa Cobos
Perfect Attendance @ STHS
Perfect Attendance - March
CONGRATULATIONS toVictor Martell, Misael Villescas, Sylvia Aguirre, and Yaneisi Lozano-Villa for being at STHS every single day we had school. Keep up the great work.
Community Events 👪
Cultural Night - May 1st
Attendance Challenge
STHS Prom - A Night Under the Stars
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.