SMHS Weekly Newsletter
March 21, 2025
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Principal Update
Principal Update
Dear Parents,
Spring break next week offers a much needed rest for our students, faculty and staff. This time off also provides the opportunity for families to spend more time together. Students will return to school on March 31 hopefully re-energized and focused to finish the school year strong. It is imperative that all students avoid unnecessary absences, come to class on time, make up any assignments that are missing, and complete all work to the best of their ability. We especially ask our seniors to really avoid senioritis and maintain that self discipline that will carry them through to graduation.
Our intercom and bell system should be up and operational when students return from spring break.
As spring comes upon us, the warm weather causes a change in student dress. Please remind your students to dress appropriately for school. You may review the dress code in the Student-Parent Handbook pages 38-40. Our dress code will be enforced.
Spring sports and activities are underway and graduation for the class of 2025 is right around the corner. As always, your continued support of St. Michael’s High School and all our students is greatly appreciated. Go Horsemen!
Yours in Christ,
Martin C. Sandoval, Principal
Applications for the 2025/2026 school year are now open!
Applications for the 2025/2026 school year are now open!
In an effort to support families applying for an ACE Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year, ACE will be hosting an optional meeting for interested families on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:00 p.m. (MDT). This will be an opportunity for families to learn more about the application process and ask general questions about applying or being awarded an ACE Scholarship. If any families are interested in attending, please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/83a7ee50-ad43-499b-a249-525034d449c7@8e958771-55e0-4d3d-b8c1-ec5ca3b7432d (Families awarded an ACE Scholarship in the 2024-2025 school year that have not yet applied for the 2025-2026 school year have been emailed this invitation as well.)
Some important notes about the open application window:
Returning awarded applicants need to complete the application questions and input income information but do not need to attach any forms of documentation to verify income.
Please note applications need to be completed in their entirety and submitted by April 15th at 11:59 p.m. or the family risks losing the ACE Scholarship award. ACE cannot accept late applications.
The team at ACE will be available to answer questions until 6:00 p.m. MDT on April 15th.
Academics
Academics
End of the Third Quater:
The midterm progress reports are available in OnBoard.
The 2025-2026 Course Catalog is available on our website under the Academics tab then Curriculum tab.
BLOCK M AWARD APPLICATIONS
Block M award applications will be available at the front desk during the week of March 17 and will be due by April 3rd.
Info and criteria for Block M award is available in the link below and also available on SM webpage under News & Announcements
2025BlockM.Criteria.pdfActivities
Activities
Senior Class Raffle
Want to support our Seniors AND have a chance to win 2 graduation tickets with a primo view?
Your purchase will help us assure Graduation is amazing, memorable and filled with all the extras!
Contact Ann Erickson at aerickson@smhs.me to purchase a Senior Raffle ticket for $20.
There will be 8 winners, announced for a total of 16 graduation seats.
Good luck and thanks for making the Class of 2025 shine!
Choral Arts Society and Chamber Choir...
Choral Arts Society and the Chamber Choir represented St. Michael's High School at Los Alamos High School on Wednesday, March 12 at the annual North Central New Mexico Music Educators Association Music Performance Assessment. Both groups had to prepare three pieces to present to judges, who award points on a 5 point scale (5 - poor, 1 - Superior). Both groups received scores of Excellent (2).
Kairos...
Monday after school, many of the junior and senior girls embarked to the Glorieta Retreat Center for our annual Girl's Kairos Retreat. Please keep all the girls and leaders in your prayers as we experience God's presence in our lives.
Choral Arts...
The Choirs participated in a Music Performance Assessment at Los Alamos High School. They performed 3 pieces for 3 judges and received great scores. They were also judged in sight-reading. They will be competing in the state competition April 3-5.
Athletics
Athletics
Basketball...
2025 Basketball awards have been announced. Dakota Montoya was named District Coach of the Year. Sabiani Rios was named District Co-player of the year. Reed Bass, Donevan Ricker, Dillan McCoy and Ryan Hunt were named All-District. Sabiani Rios was named AAA 1st Team All-State. Sabiani Rios was selected to play in the All Star game on Green Team. Game is scheduled at 4 p.m. on March 21st at Ralph Tasker Arena in Hobbs.
Baseball...
Congratulations to Horsemen Baseball team for winning the Cobre Invitational Tournament. SMHS defeated Hatch 10-0; Jefferson HS (El Paso) 5-0; Cobre HS 15-11. Santiago Martinez was named Offensive MVD; Adam Bird was named Defensive MVP and pitched a 5 inning no-hitter. Aiden Cedillo and Lucas Stoll were named to the all-tournament team.
Track...
The Track team will be competing at the Moriarty Meet on Saturday, March 22 starting at 8 a.m.
Powerlifting...
The boys and girls powerlifting team will be competing at the Espanola Meet on Saturday, March 22 starting at 8 a.m.
Cheer...
The Cheer Team will be competing at the Pit over the weekend March 3/21-3/22
Let us remember . . .
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Glorious St. Joseph,
You gave your life to humble labor,
Guiding and protecting the Holy Family
With faithfulness, strength, and unwavering trust in God.
We honor you as a model of diligence and integrity.
Through your tireless work,
You teach us the dignity and purpose of human labor,
And remind us that our daily toil, when offered to God,
Becomes an act of love and service.
Help us to follow your example in our work,
Performing our tasks with patience, commitment, and joy.
Intercede for us, that we may always respect the rights
And dignity of workers everywhere.
St. Joseph, protector of all who labor,
Pray for us, that we may imitate your life of faithful service
And always seek to glorify God in our work.
Amen.
Live Jesus in our hearts . . .
SPIRIT SHOP
SPIRIT SHOP
Open after school MONDAY-FRIDAY
NOW LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL
NEW INVENTORY
TravisMathew polos are available for purchase.
Weekly Health Newsletter
Alumni Association General Meeting:
All Alumni and Parents/Guardians of Alumni are welcome! Please see the school website under the Alumni Tab for further meeting dates.
Alumni Volunteer Opportunities:
If you would like to help with Game Gate Collection, 50/50 sales and/or Program sales please contact the Alumni Association at: stmikesalumni@gmail.com
Thank you to all alumni volunteers who help with gate collections, special school and alumni events and reunions.
Alumni Brick Patio Capital Campaign: The Alumni Association has begun PHASE V of the Brick Project! Order your brick online at: https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/horsemenpatio. See the school website under the Alumni Tab for further details. Purchase a brick for the Alumni Patio overlooking the SMHS Football Field.
“Once a Horsemen, Always a Horsemen!”
Next Parent Association General Meeting:
Parent Association Volunteer Upcoming Events:
Sign up for our Bake Sale to bring goodies or help at table!
Other planned events– Holiday events, Spring Bingo, Teacher Appreciation, Twice is Nice sales and many more volunteer opportunities!
Parent Association Concessions: We need your help!
The Parents Association would like to thank all those who have been helping at the concessions stand! Your time and effort were greatly appreciated!
There are plenty more fundraising events to help! Please see the following concession links for the next opportunities to volunteer at concessions!
Parent Association Concessions: We need your help!
The Parents Association would like to thank all those who have been helping at the concessions stand! Your time and effort were greatly appreciated!
There are plenty more fundraising events to help! Please see the following concession links for the next opportunities to volunteer at concessions!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-53472524-high
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-53472685-girls
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-53472848-jrboys
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F48A9AA22A3FD0-52961661-jrhigh
Get involved with The Parent’s Association!
Please click on the link above for additional information regarding the Parent's Association.
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