Kearny Elementary
Striving for Excellence
Created in June 2025 in partnership between SFPS’s WAVE program and New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence at the Santa Fe Teen Center (6600 Valentine Way).
Created in 2025 by Santa Fe youth, this mural reflects the challenges young people face—such as violence, discrimination, and mental health challenges—as well as the resilience, resources, support, and hope that help them thrive. It honors the voices of young people while reminding us of their strength, dreams, and capacity to inspire change, along with their love for the community of Santa Fe.
Stop by the Santa Fe Teen Center to view the outdoor wall mural. Scan the QR code to check out the augmented reality components, and hear an amazing spoken word poem by Santa Fe
Youth Poet Laureate, Sofia Salazar.
Created in 2025 by Santa Fe youth, this mural reflects the challenges young people face—such as violence, discrimination, and mental health challenges—as well as the resilience, resources, support, and hope that help them thrive. It honors the voices of young people while reminding us of their strength, dreams, and capacity to inspire change, along with their love for the community of Santa Fe.
Stop by the Santa Fe Teen Center to view the outdoor wall mural. Scan the QR code to check out the augmented reality components, and hear an amazing spoken word poem by Santa Fe
Youth Poet Laureate, Sofia Salazar.
Be an upstander!
If you See Something, Say Something.
Students can report their concerns via the Say Something reporting system – whether it’s a possible threat or they are worried about a friend’s safety.
All reports are taken seriously and are immediately reported to the appropriate SFPS personnel.
www.saysomething.net/#submit_tip
Take the pledge against gun violence!
Commit to never bringing a gun to school and to never using guns to solve problems.
Since 1996, over 10 million youth nationwide have signed the Student Pledge Against Gun Violence. The Pledge encourages young people to abstain from contributing to gun violence, including bringing a gun to school.
The Pledge is available in older and younger versions, as well as English and Spanish.
Anyone can take the pledge, even teachers, parents, and community members!
E-sign the pledge here: tinyurl.com/wave-pledge
Commit to never bringing a gun to school and to never using guns to solve problems.
Since 1996, over 10 million youth nationwide have signed the Student Pledge Against Gun Violence. The Pledge encourages young people to abstain from contributing to gun violence, including bringing a gun to school.
The Pledge is available in older and younger versions, as well as English and Spanish.
Anyone can take the pledge, even teachers, parents, and community members!
E-sign the pledge here: tinyurl.com/wave-pledge
SFPS Gun Violence Prevention Week
March 2 - 6, 2026
KEEPING OUR STUDENTS SAFE BY PREVENTING GUN VIOLENCE
For many young people, concerns about gun violence are part of the world they navigate every day.
SFPS Gun Violence Prevention Week raises awareness, promotes early intervention, and highlights practical steps that help keep students safe and supported.
This campaign is anti-gun violence, not anti-gun, and recognizes the importance of outdoor and hunting traditions for many New Mexico families.
We are empowering students to shape a culture of safety in their schools by:
Taking the Student Pledge Against Gun Violence
Use Say Something to report safety concerns.
Reach out if you need help with a conflict, stress, or other challenges. Talk to a trusted adult, or call 988 or another helpline.
Thank you for supporting Gun Violence Prevention Week.
March 2 - 6, 2026
KEEPING OUR STUDENTS SAFE BY PREVENTING GUN VIOLENCE
For many young people, concerns about gun violence are part of the world they navigate every day.
SFPS Gun Violence Prevention Week raises awareness, promotes early intervention, and highlights practical steps that help keep students safe and supported.
This campaign is anti-gun violence, not anti-gun, and recognizes the importance of outdoor and hunting traditions for many New Mexico families.
We are empowering students to shape a culture of safety in their schools by:
Taking the Student Pledge Against Gun Violence
Use Say Something to report safety concerns.
Reach out if you need help with a conflict, stress, or other challenges. Talk to a trusted adult, or call 988 or another helpline.
Thank you for supporting Gun Violence Prevention Week.
Next week is Read Across America week, this initiative promotes literacy and love for reading. We will be celebrating by making it a spirit week. Please see the flyers attached.
Kearny is proud to host the LOVE AND LOGIC parent classes, through our collaboration with Parent Academy. These are 8 classes offered to parents, grandparents and staff of any SFPS student, completely free. Call Raquel Plaza at 505-467-2050 to register.
Summer Program available for all SFPS students.
First Priority is given to :
Students referred to the Summer Program by their SAT team by March 6
Students in the Pathway to Proficiency referred by March 6
Students referred by their IEP team by March 6.
Second Priority will be given to first come first served.
First Priority is given to :
Students referred to the Summer Program by their SAT team by March 6
Students in the Pathway to Proficiency referred by March 6
Students referred by their IEP team by March 6.
Second Priority will be given to first come first served.
Seeking Community Input for ESEA Applications for SY 2026-2027
SFPS will be submitting applications under Federal Programs for ESEA Title I, II, III and Title IV, AND Title VI programs this spring. We welcome community input on our application.
Please complete a brief survey and/or participate in a virtual meeting that will be held Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Please visit https://www.sfps.info/page/federal-programs for the meeting link and more information.
Complete the survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK6bdZ_CfUxMK-Qz4ZsIGA5CXFNsEqQAcSxfUhPKMk5xBsJg/viewform
SFPS will be submitting applications under Federal Programs for ESEA Title I, II, III and Title IV, AND Title VI programs this spring. We welcome community input on our application.
Please complete a brief survey and/or participate in a virtual meeting that will be held Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Please visit https://www.sfps.info/page/federal-programs for the meeting link and more information.
Complete the survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK6bdZ_CfUxMK-Qz4ZsIGA5CXFNsEqQAcSxfUhPKMk5xBsJg/viewform
Save the date, Kearny will be hosting a district movie night on March 6, 2026.
SFPS Community, please review this important message from the Office of Student Wellness regarding the increase in respiratory illnesses across New Mexico.
Please review this letter, which contains an important message regarding a concerning social media trend. Por favor, revise esta carta, que contiene un mensaje importante sobre una tendencia preocupante en las redes sociales.
Bus Route 20 will run this afternoon. Routes 17 and 19 will not run due to poor road conditions. All routes are expected to operate tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Attendance Challenge countdown begins. On December 17, 2025, we will raffle off 5 Dion's gift cards. Students who have not missed school since 10/10/2025 are eligible to enter.
Join Us at the SFPS Job Fair!
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference? Santa Fe Public Schools is hosting a Job Fair, and Kearny Elementary School is excited to share the opportunity!
Date: Thursday, November 14
Location: 610 Alta Vista Street
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
We’re hiring for a variety of positions, including:
- ALP Teachers – Bachelor’s degree required
- Educational Assistants
- EBHAs and other support roles
…and more!
…and more!
✨ Join a team that’s helping to build the future of our children while growing your own career.
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference? Santa Fe Public Schools is hosting a Job Fair, and Kearny Elementary School is excited to share the opportunity!
Date: Thursday, November 14
Location: 610 Alta Vista Street
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
We’re hiring for a variety of positions, including:
- ALP Teachers – Bachelor’s degree required
- Educational Assistants
- EBHAs and other support roles
…and more!
…and more!
✨ Join a team that’s helping to build the future of our children while growing your own career.
Thanksgiving Break Reminder!
Kearny Elementary School will be closed November 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break.
District administrative offices will be closed November 26–28.
Wishing our students, staff, and families a wonderful holiday! 💛
Kearny Elementary School will be closed November 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break.
District administrative offices will be closed November 26–28.
Wishing our students, staff, and families a wonderful holiday! 💛
Today, we honor all who served.
Thank you to the veterans across our nation for your courage, sacrifice, and service. ❤️💙
From all of us at Kearny Elementary School, we are grateful.
Thank you to the veterans across our nation for your courage, sacrifice, and service. ❤️💙
From all of us at Kearny Elementary School, we are grateful.
Putting Raiders First ✨
Reminder: Election Day is tomorrow! Support Kearny Elementary and all SFPS schools. The GO Bond & Mill Levy will ensure safe, supportive learning environments across Santa Fe.
Learn more at www.sfps.info
Reminder: Election Day is tomorrow! Support Kearny Elementary and all SFPS schools. The GO Bond & Mill Levy will ensure safe, supportive learning environments across Santa Fe.
Learn more at www.sfps.info
Want to apply for an SFPS school outside your area for 2026-27? Applications open 11/1. Priority deadline ends Jan 31, 2026. More info: sfps.info/page/lottery
Putting Raiders First ✨
Here at Kearny Elementary, the GO Bond will provide roof and exterior wall repairs.
✅ The Mill Levy supports all SFPS schools and public charter schools—funding maintenance, equipment, and paying our hardworking custodians. Also, the GO Bond & Mill Levy will not raise taxes!
Learn more at www.sfps.info
Here at Kearny Elementary, the GO Bond will provide roof and exterior wall repairs.
✅ The Mill Levy supports all SFPS schools and public charter schools—funding maintenance, equipment, and paying our hardworking custodians. Also, the GO Bond & Mill Levy will not raise taxes!
Learn more at www.sfps.info
Halloween Carnival is in 8 days! Join us from 5:30-8:30 pm for a fun night for the entire family.
