Principal Update

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe that there are only three months left in the school year. This is the stretch of the semester where there is more time between breaks. It is important that students maintain their focus and do not let their grades slide. Lately we have been seeing students less prepared for tests and quizzes and waiting until the last minute to study and complete assignments. As a result, we are seeing some students resort to cheating. We take academic integrity very seriously and expect all our students to be honest, respectful, and responsible in their academic work.

Some violations of academic integrity include copying someone else's work and submitting it as one's own, copying someone else’s answers on a test or quiz, using material or a device dishonestly such as with AI, and providing answers to other students helping them cheat on homework, tests, or quizzes. Violations of academic integrity may result in students receiving a zero for the assignment, test, or quiz impacting the student’s overall grade. Students may also receive detention and/or Saturday school. Please help impress upon your students at home the importance of academic integrity in their learning and future success in high school, college, and beyond.

Stakeholder interviews for the four school president candidate finalists have been taking place this week and will continue into next. Students, parents, faculty, staff, students, and alumni have been able to meet the candidates, ask questions, and provide feedback. 

Our winter sports teams are wrapping up their regular seasons and beginning to prepare for District tournaments and state competition. Let’s cheer on our teams and individuals in their pursuit of state championships beginning with swimming, diving, and wrestling this weekend.  Go Horsemen!

Yours in Christ,

Martin C. Sandoval, Principal 

Academics:

Counselor Corner – Scholarship Opportunities

Several scholarships are currently open and accepting applications! I encourage students and families to explore the opportunities below and review eligibility requirements and deadlines carefully. Taking time now to apply can make a big difference later.

🔗 Hispanic Scholarship Fund: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
🔗 RMACAC Student Scholarship: https://www.rmacac.org/student-scholarship
🔗 Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" Scholarships: https://yourturn2apply.com/newmexico.htm

•   Men's College Scholarship: https://givagrant.com/register/5b47752f-3fcf-4b44-92b1-bb21bbdf97dc 

•   2026 Toyota High School Scholarship Challenge: https://1003thepeak.iheart.com/content/the-toyota-high-school-scholarship-challenge/

FREE SAT BOOTCAMP

I have discovered a free SAT Bootcamp through a platform called Schoolhouse collaborating with the College Board. 

• For the rest of the Spring, they will be offering rolling SAT Bootcamps, meaning there will be new Bootcamps starting every week. If you are taking a weekend test in the Spring/Summer, I encourage you to try out the prep here: https://schoolhouse.world/sat-bootcamp

Give it a try and see how you like it! Happy studying!

Summer Physics Camp

The 10th Annual Summer Physics Camp invites young students to dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through hands-on experiences and real-world exploration. Participants will learn alongside leading STEM professionals—including scientists and engineers from Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory —while discovering, creating, and innovating in the inspiring setting of the New Mexico School for the Arts.

For more information:          https://newmexicoconsortium.org/summer-physics-camp/

https://www.lanl.gov/engage/collaboration/internships/summer-schools/summer-physics-camp 

St. Michael’s and Texico Football Programs Earn Academic Honors

By JP Murrieta  NMAA

The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame has announced the 95 state recipients of the 2025–26 NFF National High School Academic Excellence Awards, presented by the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation. The annual program recognizes the nation’s top-performing high school football programs for their commitment to excellence in the classroom, honoring one team from each level of play in every state. The initiative aims to promote and reinforce the importance of academic achievement within high school football programs nationwide. Representing New Mexico among this year’s honorees are St. Michael’s High School and Texico High School, recognizing the outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments of their football programs.

To be eligible for the Academic Excellence Awards, teams must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate exceptional academic performance and application, and complete a successful football season.

“The National Football Foundation’s Academic Excellence Awards shine a well-deserved spotlight on what high school football is truly about—developing young people who excel both on the field and in the classroom,” said New Mexico High School Coaches Association Executive Director Angel Castillo. “These recognitions reflect the commitment of our student-athletes, coaches, schools, and communities to academic achievement and character. New Mexico is proud of these programs and grateful for the NFF’s continued emphasis on education as a cornerstone of the game.

”Each state’s high school coaches association selects their respective state’s winners from a pool of nominees submitted by each school’s head coaches.

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