Principal Update

I hope you and your families are doing well and enjoying the start of a new month. As the days grow colder, we want to ensure all students feel comfortable and ready to learn. Please remind your child to dress warmly and, if wearing a jacket or sweatshirt, that it is St. Michael’s outerwear. Thank you for helping us uphold our school standards with care and consistency.

I’d also like to ask for your support in helping students arrive at school on time each morning. A smooth and calm start to the day truly makes a difference; it allows students to settle in, feel prepared, and be fully present in their learning. We understand mornings can be busy for families, and we appreciate your continued partnership in encouraging routines that set students up for success.

We also have much to celebrate as a community. Our Lady Horsemen Girls Soccer Team will be competing for the State Championship in Albuquerque this Friday against Bosque High School at UNM. We are incredibly proud of the heart, sportsmanship, and commitment our student-athletes display on and off the field. Please join me in keeping them in your prayers and cheering them on. Go Lady Horsemen and Go Horsemen!

Thank you for the many ways you support St. Michael’s, through your trust, your encouragement, and your involvement. It is a blessing to walk with our students and families as we continue forming young people of faith, integrity, and excellence.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and peaceful week.

Yours in Christ,

Martin C. Sandoval

Principal 

Activities:

November Activities

Nov 5th: 7th Grade Retreat

Nov 11th: Meeting Schedule

Nov 17th-21st: Food Drive for Thanksgiving Baskets

Nov 19th: LATE START SCHEDULE

Nov 21st: Thanksgiving Prayer Service 

Nov 24th-28th: Thanksgiving Break (no school)

Campus Ministry… planned a fun day of retreat activities for our 7th Grade Students on Wednesday.  We focused on the 5 core principles and what it means to be a Lasallian student at St. Michael’s.  Friendship and Unity was the main theme. 

SMHS ORCHESTRA…We received our All-State audition results. We are happy to announce that John McCabe made Symphony Orchestra (the highest level group) and Felix Montoya and Mataya Sand made Concert Orchestra. Please congratulate these students on a job well done as it is VERY competitive and challenging to get into All-State!

SMHS CHOIR…If you see Ansley King, Jaslene Ramirez, or Charlie Ortiz

Please congratulate them as all three successfully auditioned and were accepted into the NMMEA All State Choirs! Ansley and Jaslene will be singing soprano and alto (respectively) in the Treble Choir under Jason Vodicka, and Charlie will be singing tenor in the Mixed Choir under Graeme Langager.

NEWS AND ALERTS

Good afternoon Parents, 

What an exciting time of year.  State playoffs for Soccer, Volleyball, Football, and Cross Country. Parents' Association is wishing all teams the best of luck.  Bring home the blue trophy!

Parents' Association will be holding the general meeting for November on Tuesday November 11th @ 6:00 P.M. in the cafeteria.

We invite you to join us. Your presence is appreciated!

Parents' Association is ready to hear your ideas, listen to your questions, or even answer questions you may have as a parent. 

If you have any questions or concerns I am happy to help.  You can get in touch with me by email

parentsclub@smhs.me or call or text @ 505.989.1111

Thank you and God Bless

Brian g

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NMAA Foundation Scholarship Opportunity 

NOVEMBER 7 DEADLINE APPROACHING!

The Michael L. Danoff Memorial Scholarship Fund recipient will be announced and recognized on December 26, 2025, on the field during the Isleta New Mexico Bowl. It is important the applicant has a strong background in community service during his or her high school career and reflects that of a “stand-up citizen.” The $2,500.00 scholarships may be used toward tuition, fees, books, required equipment/technology and/or room and board at the college or university.

Applicant must:

• Be a New Mexico resident

• Involved in extracurricular activities

• Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA

• Have experience in community service and a reflects “good citizenship” in the community

• Submit an essay (no longer than one-page double spaced size 12 font) reflecting community

service involvement, good citizenship, extracurricular activities and how he or she will give back to the community. It is important to note why this scholarship will help with your future success and why this scholarship will help you to accomplish your goals in education. Your essay should also include your school and year of graduation as well as anything else you feel is important for the selection to consider such as family background, hobbies, career ambitions, etc. Your essay should also provide contact information for how you can be reached if selected.

Application Deadline: All applications shall be submitted to danoffmemorialscholarship@gmail.com by November 7, 2025