SMHS Weekly Newsletter

March 6, 2026

Principal Update

Dear Parents,

March 13th marks the midway point of the second semester. Please review your child’s progress report in OnBoard which will be posted after spring break and no later than March 24th. You will see where your child stands academically in each class.

Student absences, whether excused or unexcused, again are becoming a concern. Missing assignments again are significantly impacting student grades. It is imperative that students complete all their assignments even if they are absent. Students must meet deadlines and plan ahead if they have athletics or other activities. Students should be referring to their teachers’ Google Classrooms to find out what they missed. Please refer to OnBoard to check your child’s grades and attendance.

Please come out and cheer on our girls and boys basketball teams as they begin state competition this weekend. Our girls play Friday at 6:00 vs. Dexter at Dexter. Our boys play at home on Saturday vs. Wingate at 4:00. Just a reminder that tickets are sold digitally on GoFan.Co, and there will be no cash transactions or ticket sales at the door. Tickets are $12 (Link Here) for purchase.

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, coaches, and all our academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. Go Horsemen!

Yours in Christ,

Martin C. Sandoval, Principal

TUITION ASSISTANCE 2026-2027

Important Reminder for Returning Families (Grades 7–11)

The deadline to submit a verified Financial Aid Application for the 2026–2027 school year is March 31, 2026.

Unlike the Perpetual Enrollment Contract, the Financial Aid Application must be completed each year. Although enrollment and tuition management accounts automatically rolled over, financial aid awards do not. Any tuition assistance, financial aid, or scholarships received for the 2025–2026 school year will not carry forward.

If you are seeking tuition assistance for 2026–2027, you must complete and have a verified Financial Aid Management Application on file by March 31, 2026.

The Parents and Alumni Association Scholarship Application is available under the Parents & Alumni tab within Horsemen Highlights and on our website. These applications are also due March 31, 2026.

Financial Aid Instruction Letter 2025-2026.pdf

Automatic Enrollment & Tuition Information 2026-2027

(Current 7th-11th graders)

The deadline to submit the “Notice of Intent Not to Return” form has now passed. All families who did not submit the form or contact the office have been automatically enrolled in the 2026–2027 school year under St. Michael’s High School’s perpetual enrollment process.

Next Steps for Payment Plans:

Tuition payment plans and payment methods (ACH, debit, or credit card) have rolled over from the prior school year.
Families wishing to make changes to their payment plan or method may still contact the Business Office as soon as possible.
All returning families will be assessed the $75 Blackbaud Tuition Management administrative fee in March according to your payment schedule.
11-month payment plan families: Registration fee divided across March, April, and May.
12-month payment plan families: Registration fee divided across March, April, May, and June.
Educational, security/IT, and capital improvement fees will be charged according to your existing payment plan schedule.
Annual-pay families initially defaulted to an 11-month plan will have the opportunity to confirm their payment option and receive any applicable early-pay discounts.

No action is needed if your student is returning and you are satisfied with your current payment plan. For assistance, please contact:

Enrollment questions: Alexa Chavez – achavez@smhs.me

Payment plan / Blackbaud Tuition Management: Magalli Gomez – mgomez@smhs.me

Automatic Enrollment Notice

Automatic Enrollment Notice.pdf

Notice of Intent Not to Return

Notice of Intent Not to Return 2026-2027.pdf

Purchase your Yearbook!

https://yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks

SCHOOL CODE 25844

PIZZA WITH A PURPOSE

Sample Flyer for St. Michael's High School Sports Medicine.docx.pdf

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.

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/

STEM OPPORTUNITY

Have a high schooler interested in STEM? Blackwell Research Institute is an organization that works to support high school scientists through transformative STEM programs. Check out this opportunity for your student to do a quarter-long opportunity to conduct a research project with one-on-one mentorship from a PhD researcher.

https://www.bwnri.org/hsrs

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1Z4SD-y6dtTmp-NgjI6vqkcrHunl7eOvqkYdAXtaOSK2Lvg/viewform

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

Activities

Divine Mercy Fridays

… every Friday during Lent Ms. Lopez will be hosting a short Divine Mercy Chaplet prayer service in the Chapel at 8:10am! Please join for a lovely gathering helping to prepare our hearts during Lent.

Sophomore Retreat

… Next week all the 10th graders will be going on Retreat with the Campus Ministry team. The retreat will be centered around the Core Principle: Concern for the Poor and Social Justice. It will be a fun day of service toward others. Families are invited to bring in donations in the form of toiletries on Monday 3/9 which will be donated to St. Elizabeth's shelter on retreat. Sophomore parents received letters via email with all the details for retreat. Email Ms. Lopez with any further questions.

March Activities

6: Picture Retake Day

10 & 12: Sophomore Retreat

16-20: Spring Break

25: Half Day for Students

27: Live Stations of the Cross

Athletics:

Swimming and Diving

We at SMHS are very lucky to have one of the best dive coaches around, Coach Jim Weyrauch. If you are interested in diving or swimming please contact me directly at swimming@smhs.me or call me at 505-930-1007.

If you have a background in gymnastics or dance, dive team might be something really great for you and I believe you would enjoy being on the team!

There are Dive and Swim scholarships at many Universities around the country and with commitment and hard work you could earn one!

Athletic Passes

Athletic Season Passes are in, please contact Athletic Director Dakota Montoya at dmontoya@smhs.me for purchase of season passes. We will also sell them at the gates for our athletic events, please have cash or check available in full at the time of purchase. Passes are good for all SMHS Regular Season Home Games Only.

Streaming Options

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ Search for St. Michael’s High School - Santa Fe, NM (Must purchase a subscription to watch)

On-line ticket sales

https://gofan.co/app/school/NM13920

Let us remember . . .

Quality Education

The Lasallian school provides an education that prepares students not only for college and career but also for life. This education advances the students’ abilities to use their talents to critically examine the world in light of the message of the Gospels and to take greater responsibility for their own education. At St. Michael's, this core principle is reflected each day through this Lasallian ideal: “Teaching Minds and Touching Hearts.”

Live Jesus in our Hearts. . .