SMHS Weekly Newsletter
October 24, 2025
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Principal Update
Principal Update
Dear Parents,
It has been a great homecoming week culminating with our pep rally this afternoon. The school spirit of the students has been wonderful every day with the different dress up themes, hall decorations, and competitions amongst the classes. Homecoming is such a great time of year and we are looking forward to the St. Michael’s community coming out in force to cheer on our football team at the homecoming game tomorrow. We will be promoting breast cancer awareness and recognizing our homecoming king, queen, and court at the game.
We want our students to have a safe and enjoyable time.at the dance tomorrow evening. We ask that you please review the policies and expectations for the dance with your child as all dance rules will be enforced.
This month our students and staff have been promoting Breast Cancer Awareness with many activities to raise money for the cause. We keep those struggling with any type of cancer in our thoughts and prayers.Our students and staff are also conducting clothing, food, and blood drives to help those in need, especially as winter begins to set in. Service to the community and supporting those who are suffering is an important part of who we are as a school.Your support with our service learning projects is greatly appreciated.
Our student athletes have been working hard to try and win District titles in our various fall sports and prepare for State competition. Please come out and support our teams in their quests for state championships. We would also like to wish our choral arts and orchestra students the best of luck as they audition for All-State.
The parental support that is provided to our school in a variety of ways is greatly appreciated. We could not accomplish what we do without you. Go Horsemen!
Yours in Christ,
Martin C. Sandoval, Principal
Annual Raffle Tickets Due Monday, October 27th by 4pm
Annual Raffle Tickets Due Monday, October 27th by 4pm
A quick reminder that all raffle tickets are due this Monday! Thank you to everyone who’s been working hard to sell. It’s a tight competition right now, with six families all close to the top spot. Don’t forget, there are cash prizes for the families who sell the most tickets! Even though the deadline is Monday, we encourage you to pick up more tickets next week to keep those sales going and secure your spot as our top seller!
WE ARE HIRING!!!
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (full time) in our Business Office - immediately.
Guest Services Coordinator (full time) San Miguel Chapel- immediately
Please visit our Career Webpage to view the full job description at https://www.stmichaelssf.org/apps/pages/careers?tota11y=true
If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please forward this information to them.
Cover letters, resumes and inquiries can be sent to:
-HR@smhs.me or dsaya@smhs.me
Parents of students taking AP Exams this year:
We’re finalizing details for AP exam payments, but if you know your student will be taking one or more AP exams, please plan to submit payment by Friday, November 10th.
Important reminders:
Payment deadline: November 10th
No exam will be ordered until it is paid for
Late payments (after November 10th) will incur a $40 late fee per exam, in addition to the regular AP exam fee
Thank you for helping us stay on schedule with the College Board’s AP ordering timeline! More information on payment methods will be shared soon.
Counselor's Corner:
As college application season gets underway, it’s important for seniors to start thinking about their letters of recommendation! These letters give colleges a more personal picture of who a student is beyond grades and test scores, but there’s a process to follow:
1) Ask first (and ask politely!)
Before adding a teacher as a recommender in Naviance, students should personally ask their teachers if they’re willing to write a letter of recommendation. A thoughtful, early request goes a long way!
2) Using the Common App?
Students must request teacher letters of recommendation through Naviance. This ensures the letter connects properly to their Common App schools.
3) Not using the Common App?
Students should research each college’s requirements and follow the correct process for submitting letters (for example, some may prefer email submission or an institutional portal).
Parents, please encourage your seniors to plan ahead, give teachers plenty of notice, and always express gratitude for their time and support.
If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to Ms. Martinez!
Open House
The 2025 Open House for Prospective New Students and Families will be held on Wednesday, October 29th. Doors will open at 5:30pm and the event will run 6:00pm-7:30pm. Please share with any family or friends interested in sending their student to SMHS for the 26-27 school year!
Homecoming Court
Congratulations to the homecoming court candidates. Court members include: Andrew Bashtanar, Josh Falance, Isabella Friday-Santistevan, Horton Hannon, Ansley King, Teresa Garcia-Ortega, Isabelle Morgan, Charlie Ortiz, Eva Porterfield-Ortiz, Simone Robinson.
Homecoming King-Isaiah Finley Homecoming Queen-Elise Gutierrez
Tennis
Fall practices on Tuesdays and Fridays at Salvador Perez Park on Alta Vista from 4-5:30 p.m. for boys and girls, 8th grade and up through 10/28. All skill levels welcome. Contact Coach Barker at tennis@smhs.me.
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 . . .
In late 17th Century France, Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque began having visions in which Jesus spoke to her about the infinite mercy and unending forgiveness in His sacred heart. After numerous of these visions, she approached Fr. Claude La Colombiere to see if he would be her spiritual director and help her interpret her visions. Fr. Colombiere was skeptical, and gave her the following challenge: “the next time Jesus visits you, ask him what was the last sin I confessed. If you come back with the right answer, I will be your spiritual director.”
Jesus did, in fact, visit Sr. Mary Margaret again, and she asked Him what the last sin was that Fr. Colombiere confessed. When she next met with Fr. Colombiere, she told him that she asked Jesus his question. “And what did Jesus answer you,” he asked? Sr. Mary Margaret replied, “He said, ‘I don’t remember.’” “Yes,” replied Fr. Colombiere, “I will be your spiritual director.”
Live Jesus in our hearts . . .
Calling all Horsemen Alumni:
St. Michael’s High School will be celebrating Homecoming Week October 20–26, 2025. As part of the week of Horsemen festivities, the St. Michael’s High School Alumni Association is inviting alumni to join us for a Horsemen Alumni Social Evening on October 22, 2025 at Boxcar - Santa Fe from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
Boxcar - Santa Fe has set aside a private space for the Alumni Association for this event. The Alumni Association will provide appetizers for the event, and a cash bar and full menu is available from Boxcar - Santa Fe.
For more information, email us at stmikesalumni@gmail.com
We are still in need of volunteers to help in the concession stand for both Football and Volleyball games. Your help is appreciated! If you are available to help please call Brian Gutierrez @ 505.989.1111
Parents' Association is working diligently on the tuition assistance awards. We are hopeful that all award letters for the 2025-2026 school year are out soon.
It is with great regret to announce that Henrietta Baca has decided to step down from the position of Concession Co-Chair. Parents' Association is thankful for all her hard work and dedication. We wish Henrietta the best going forward.
We are blessed to have Courtney Cole and Bree Rodgers to ensure a smooth and successful transition with concession sales. I would also like to thank all our regular volunteers who are doing a great job.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me @ 505.989.1111.
Thank you
Brian g
Go Horsemen
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Voice of Democracy Competition.pdfVFW Auxiliary National Scholarship.pdfNMAA Foundation Scholarship Opportunity
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
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