Newsletters for SY 2026 - 2027

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We encourage anyone in our community that observed a Desert Warrior (Staff or Student) to fill out the the Positive Shout-Out Google Form. Remember if you see something GOOD, say something GOOD. #kindness #positivity

A big thank you to Ms. Cobos for organizing activities and Spirit Week to raise awareness about bullying prevention and Red Ribbon Week! We appreciate all the Desert Warriors who participated, showed their school spirit, and helped spread the importance of kindness, inclusion, and making healthy, drug-free choices. Together, we help make STHS a place where every student feels safe and they belong.

Congratulations to Amberlee Rodriguez, the KTSM/Nusenda Borderlands High School Student of the Week! Her hard work in the classroom and on the court has earned her a chance at a $5,000 scholarship. Watch her interview on KTSM on Sunday, November 8, following the Packers vs. Patriots game. We’re proud of you, Amberlee!

A big thank-you to our STHS Culinary students and Mr. Nishimoto for catering two district events hosted at Santa Teresa High School, this past week: District Athletic Student Leadership and District Student Leadership. Both groups were so appreciative of the delicious food and hospitality provided by our talented students.

Congratulations to our STHS art students for earning Best in Show for their display at the NM Fall 2026 Fair. Their beautiful artwork showcases the creativity, talent, and dedication of our Desert Warrior artists.

A special thank-you to Mr. Lawrence for his guidance and for encouraging our students to express themselves through art. To our artists, thank you for sharing your talents and representing Santa Teresa High School with pride.

Congratulations to our Diamond of the Desert Band for earning 2nd place at the New Mexico Marching Band State Championship! This outstanding achievement reflects the commitment, hard work, and sacrifices of our talented Desert Warriors. Every rehearsal, long day, and extra effort helped make this moment possible, you have made STHS proud!

A special thank-you to Mr. McAllister and Ms. Granados for your leadership, dedication, and belief in our students. To the families of our students and directors, thank you for the encouragement, time, and behind-the-scenes support that allow the Diamond of the Desert to shine.

As the fall regular season comes to a close for most fall sports, we thank our Desert Warrior student-athletes, coaching staff, and parents for your dedication, hard work, and continued support. You made this season special. We are now heading into postseason competition and playoffs. Let’s remember that we each have an important role: Students play, coaches coach, and parents encourage. When we honor these roles, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and keep the focus on our student-athletes, we help create a positive and memorable experience for everyone.

Thank you to our STTV Warrior Media Team and sponsor, Mr. Soria, for participating in a community event celebrating literacy and technology. Our students captured special moments as Riverside Elementary students engaged in a book reading and enthusiastically responded in both English and Spanish. We are proud of our Desert Warriors for sharing their talents, supporting younger learners, and building connections beyond our campus. Thank you to Riverside Elementary and Mamacitas Ciberneticas for this successful collaboration.

Vitalant shared the results, and our STHS community delivered! With a goal of 86 units, we collected 95 units of blood; our best result since before COVID! Thank you to every donor, volunteer, and organizer who helped make this blood drive a success. Your generosity brings hope to patients and families in need. Way to make a difference, Desert Warriors.

• Cross Country
• Boys Soccer
• Football
• Girls Soccer
• Volleyball

Let’s fill the stands and show our Desert Warrior spirit and pride by supporting our student-athletes at all in-district athletic events! For only $10 + $2.50 online fee, you can purchase a year pass for GISD home athletic events. The ACCESS Code is your School ID. If you plan on attending at least three games at STHS, CHS, or GHS, the pass practically pays for itself. Come out, cheer loud, wear your BLACK • WHITE • TURQUOISE, and support our Desert Warriors all year long! BLACK, WHITE, TURQUOISE, LOYAL FOREVER.

Let’s fill the stands and show our Desert Warrior spirit and pride by supporting our student-athletes at all GISD athletic events! Community members can purchase a year pass for only $75 + a $5.75 online fee for GISD home athletic events. If you plan on attending more than 10 games at either STHS, CHS, or GHS, the pass practically pays for itself. Works great for multi-sport athlete parent/guardian or family member. Come out, cheer loud, wear your BLACK • WHITE • TURQUOISE, and support our Desert Warriors all year long!

Desert Warriors, there will be no classes on Tuesday, November 3, to allow eligible voters the opportunity to vote. We encourage all eligible members of our STHS community to make their voices heard. Every vote matters!

Attention AP students and families: AP exam payments open October 19 through MySchoolBucks at $10 per exam. Please use your school credentials to submit payment by November 6 to avoid a $40 late fee per exam. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to access MySchoolBucks and make your payment.

STHS will hold a synchronous Virtual Day on Monday, November 2, 2026. Students will learn from home, logging in to Google Classroom and joining live classes through Google Meet while following our regular bell schedule, from 8:55 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including their assigned lunch.

Attendance will be taken in every class throughout the entire day. Students must log in on time, participate, and remain connected for each full class period. This is a regular instructional day, and every class matters.

This practice day will help us prepare for a real event that requires learning from home. During the coming week, teachers will review how to access Google Classroom and use Google Meet. Office staff, counselors, and administration will be on campus. Thank you for helping us make this a successful day of learning.

Since the beginning of the school year, approximately 60 students have been picked up early on Fridays. Every minute of classroom instruction supports your child’s learning, grades, and attendance. Please help us protect this valuable time by scheduling appointments and pickups outside school hours whenever possible. When early pickup is necessary, please follow these cutoff times:

• Regular Schedule Days: Students must be picked up before 3:30 p.m.
• Early Release Schedule: Students must be picked up before 1:30 p.m.

Students will not be released for early pickup after these cutoff times. Just as we do at the start of the school day, we need all hands on deck during dismissal to ensure the safe and orderly departure of our 1,200 Desert Warriors. Thank you for respecting these cutoff times and partnering with us to keep our students safe, learning, and finishing each school day strong.

Class of 2029: Discover Your Strengths and Explore Your Future! STHS will administer the ASVAB to all sophomores on November 17, 2026. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery helps students identify their strengths and explore career possibilities as they plan for life after high school. Taking the ASVAB does not obligate students to join the military. Families, please encourage your sophomore to attend and give their best effort! Testing times, locations, and additional details will be shared soon.

There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Our STHS community honors all who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Thank you, veterans, for your service, courage, and sacrifice.

The Santa Teresa Community Center is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer sewing instructor who is bilingual in English and Spanish. If you have sewing experience, enjoy working with people of all ages, and would love to teach others, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference.

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Contact Alejandra Parra at (575) 262-1478 or Zachariah Myre at (575) 202-8667. Help bring creativity, learning, and new skills to our community!

Desert Warriors, Picture Day is November 30. Be present, bring your biggest smile, and get ready to say cheese! A special reminder to our Tribe of 2027: senior pictures will also take place that day. Stay tuned for more information from Ms. Arroyo, our yearbook sponsor.

STHS students and families, take a few minutes to explore the November Scholarship Newsletter for opportunities to help make education after high school more affordable. Review the eligibility requirements, mark your deadlines, and start applying. Parents, encourage your Desert Warrior to take this important step toward their future. Click on the visual.

Help shape next year’s school calendar by completing the Student Calendar Survey. Share what works best for you and help ensure our STHS community is represented!

At Santa Teresa High School, we are committed to improving our attendance data from last year because we know that students learn best when they are present every day. However, we can’t do this alone, we need the support of our parents and guardians to ensure students are showing up, on time, and ready to learn. Your partnership is essential in reinforcing the importance of daily attendance. Together, we can make a difference because #EveryDayCounts.

Congratulations to our August and September winners. Thank you for showing up every day, ready to learn. Winners, please stop by the Attendance Office to pick up your prize!

Every day at Santa Teresa High School is an opportunity to learn, connect, grow, and make a difference. When you miss school, you miss more than an assignment, you miss instruction, conversations, experiences, and time with the people who make STHS special. Remember, when we asked our students why they come to school, one of the top reasons was simple: to see their friends.

So, Desert Warrior... BE THE REASON ANOTHER WARRIOR SHOWS UP.

Desert Warriors, we need you here!

• SHOW UP — Every school day matters.
• BE ON TIME — Start your day ready to learn.
• STAY ENGAGED — Your education opens doors.
• BE THE REASON — Your presence matters to your teachers, teammates, friends, and school community.

Desert Warriors, a tough day doesn’t have to write your whole story! Check out this flyer to discover ways to bounce back, manage stress, and connect with people who support you. Watch “8 Things Resilient People Do” and choose one strategy to try this week.

At Santa Teresa High School, we care deeply about the well-being of our students, staff, and families.
If you or someone you know needs support for mental health, emotional distress, or a difficult moment, help is available 24/7 through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

📞 Call or Text 988 | 💬 Chat at 988lifeline.org

We are excited to introduce The Warrior Lounge, a dedicated space for our Desert Warriors to relax, recharge, and connect during lunch. This space is designed to promote a positive school culture by giving students a place to take a break, enjoy a snack, have meaningful conversations, and collaborate with peers. Special Thank you to Ms. Cobos and Mr. Bobadilla for making this happen.

We are sharing a Mental Health Local Resources Guide for Doña Ana County that includes crisis support, counseling services, youth and family resources, substance abuse support, veteran services, LGBTQ+ support, and other community-based programs available to families and individuals in need.

No one should feel alone when facing challenges. We encourage our Desert Warrior families and community members to review and save this resource guide so support is always within reach.

• Parent Liason Mr. Zachariah Myre zjmyre@gisd.k12.nm.us and Ms. Alejandra Parra alparra@gisd.k12.nm.us
• Community Engagement Coordinator, Genevieve Melendez, gmelendez@gisd.k12.nm.us

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