Ortiz Middle
Striving for Excellence
Consider Becoming an EBHA!
Make a difference in a student’s day—and get recognized for the important work you do.
Eligible Educational Behavioral Health Assistants (EBHAs) can receive a $2,500 total stipend:
$1,250 paid each semester
Recognizes the essential work EBHAs do as Educational Assistants
Supports the daily work that helps students learn, participate, and succeed
Your support helps students access their education, stay engaged, and thrive at school.
Ready to join the team?
Visit sfps.info and click “Join Our Team” to view available job postings.
Make a difference in a student’s day—and get recognized for the important work you do.
Eligible Educational Behavioral Health Assistants (EBHAs) can receive a $2,500 total stipend:
$1,250 paid each semester
Recognizes the essential work EBHAs do as Educational Assistants
Supports the daily work that helps students learn, participate, and succeed
Your support helps students access their education, stay engaged, and thrive at school.
Ready to join the team?
Visit sfps.info and click “Join Our Team” to view available job postings.
Parents/Guardians, students may be dropped off between 7:45 AM and 8:15 AM. After 8:20 AM, please come into the office and sign your student in.
We will also be having a drill this week. Please be patient with our office, as the office will be closed during the drill. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Padres/Tutores, los estudiantes pueden ser dejados en la escuela entre las 7:45 a. m. y las 8:15 a. m. Después de las 8:20 a. m., por favor entre a la oficina y registre a su estudiante.
También tendremos un simulacro esta semana. Les pedimos paciencia, ya que la oficina estará cerrada durante el simulacro. ¡Gracias por su comprensión y cooperación!
📣 Parents & Guardians
We’re excited to share information about our Out-of-School Program! 🎉 Please see the attached flyer for details about the program, activities, and how to sign up your student if you are interested.
📎 Attached: Out-of-School Program Flyer
Padres, madres y tutores
¡Nos da mucho gusto compartir información sobre nuestro Programa Fuera del Horario Escolar! 🎉 Consulte el volante adjunto para obtener más información sobre el programa, las actividades y cómo inscribir a su estudiante si está interesado(a).
¡Esperamos que sus estudiantes puedan ser parte de esta gran oportunidad! 💙
We’re excited to share information about our Out-of-School Program! 🎉 Please see the attached flyer for details about the program, activities, and how to sign up your student if you are interested.
📎 Attached: Out-of-School Program Flyer
Padres, madres y tutores
¡Nos da mucho gusto compartir información sobre nuestro Programa Fuera del Horario Escolar! 🎉 Consulte el volante adjunto para obtener más información sobre el programa, las actividades y cómo inscribir a su estudiante si está interesado(a).
¡Esperamos que sus estudiantes puedan ser parte de esta gran oportunidad! 💙
Santa Fe Public Schools continues to monitor air quality during wildfire smoke events and other air quality alerts to help protect the health and safety of students and staff.
SFPS uses AirNow.gov as its primary source for Air Quality Index (AQI) information while also considering conditions at individual school sites, as air quality can vary across the district.
Principals may move recess, physical education classes, and other outdoor activities indoors at any time based on conditions at their school. Schools do not need to wait for a districtwide directive to make adjustments when conditions warrant.
SFPS will continue to monitor air quality and make decisions with the health and safety of students and staff as our priority.
SFPS uses AirNow.gov as its primary source for Air Quality Index (AQI) information while also considering conditions at individual school sites, as air quality can vary across the district.
Principals may move recess, physical education classes, and other outdoor activities indoors at any time based on conditions at their school. Schools do not need to wait for a districtwide directive to make adjustments when conditions warrant.
SFPS will continue to monitor air quality and make decisions with the health and safety of students and staff as our priority.
📚 An important update for our youngest readers!
Beginning this school year, Santa Fe Public Schools will use DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) as our reading screener for students in kindergarten through second grade, replacing Amira for these assessments.
DIBELS helps educators measure key early literacy skills and identify where students may need additional support, giving teachers valuable information to guide instruction and help every student build a strong foundation in reading.
We appreciate the New Mexico Public Education Department for providing districts with this option and supporting our ability to choose the assessment that best meets the needs of our students and educators.
We look forward to using DIBELS to support strong literacy instruction and continued reading growth for our youngest learners! 📖
Beginning this school year, Santa Fe Public Schools will use DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) as our reading screener for students in kindergarten through second grade, replacing Amira for these assessments.
DIBELS helps educators measure key early literacy skills and identify where students may need additional support, giving teachers valuable information to guide instruction and help every student build a strong foundation in reading.
We appreciate the New Mexico Public Education Department for providing districts with this option and supporting our ability to choose the assessment that best meets the needs of our students and educators.
We look forward to using DIBELS to support strong literacy instruction and continued reading growth for our youngest learners! 📖
Update on Our Water Donation Drive
Thank you so much to everyone who was ready to come together and support our first responders, workers, and families affected by the Frijoles Fire. Your kindness, generosity, and willingness to help our community means so much to us. ❤️
We have received word that additional water supplies are not needed at this time. Because of this, we will not be accepting water donations today, Thursday, August 20th.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who shared our message, planned to donate, and helped spread the word. It is a beautiful reminder of how caring and generous our community is when our neighbors need us.
Thank you for understanding and, most of all, thank you for your kindness and support. ❤️🙏
📚 Reminder / Recordatorio 📚
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please remember that the school day begins at 8:20 AM. Students may arrive at Ortiz Middle School beginning at 7:45 AM.
Thank you for helping our students arrive on time and ready to learn! 💙
Recordatorio para padres/tutores:
El día escolar comienza a las 8:20 a. m. Los estudiantes pueden llegar a Ortiz Middle School a partir de las 7:45 a. m.
¡Gracias por ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a llegar a tiempo y preparados para aprender! 💙
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please remember that the school day begins at 8:20 AM. Students may arrive at Ortiz Middle School beginning at 7:45 AM.
Thank you for helping our students arrive on time and ready to learn! 💙
Recordatorio para padres/tutores:
El día escolar comienza a las 8:20 a. m. Los estudiantes pueden llegar a Ortiz Middle School a partir de las 7:45 a. m.
¡Gracias por ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a llegar a tiempo y preparados para aprender! 💙
SFPS Parents & Guardians! 📢 Want to learn more about district resources and Community Schools? Join us for our 1st Annual Parent Conference—100% free!
What to expect:
30-minute sessions on safety, nutrition, technology, and many more topics
Free lunch & door prizes 🎁
Networking with other SFPS families
Free childcare provided (ages 4–12; younger little ones welcome, too!)
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¡Padres y tutores legales en SFPS! 📢 ¿Quieren saber más sobre los recursos del distrito y las Escuelas Comunitarias? ¡Acompáñenos en nuestra 1.ª Conferencia Anual para Padres! Es 100% gratuita.
¿Qué pueden esperar?
Sesiones de 30 minutos sobre seguridad, nutrición, tecnología y muchos temas más.
Almuerzo gratis y premios de entrada 🎁
Oportunidad de conectar con otras familias de SFPS.
Interpretación al español
Cuidado de niños gratuito (edades de 4 a 12 años; ¡los más pequeñitos también son bienvenidos!).
What to expect:
30-minute sessions on safety, nutrition, technology, and many more topics
Free lunch & door prizes 🎁
Networking with other SFPS families
Free childcare provided (ages 4–12; younger little ones welcome, too!)
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¡Padres y tutores legales en SFPS! 📢 ¿Quieren saber más sobre los recursos del distrito y las Escuelas Comunitarias? ¡Acompáñenos en nuestra 1.ª Conferencia Anual para Padres! Es 100% gratuita.
¿Qué pueden esperar?
Sesiones de 30 minutos sobre seguridad, nutrición, tecnología y muchos temas más.
Almuerzo gratis y premios de entrada 🎁
Oportunidad de conectar con otras familias de SFPS.
Interpretación al español
Cuidado de niños gratuito (edades de 4 a 12 años; ¡los más pequeñitos también son bienvenidos!).
Are you having trouble receiving messages through SchoolMessenger? Please review the flyer for troubleshooting steps that may help resolve the issue.
If you’re still having trouble, submit a support ticket to the SFPS Communications Department here: https://forms.gle/WjEct2vAfe2t6DLb8
If you’re still having trouble, submit a support ticket to the SFPS Communications Department here: https://forms.gle/WjEct2vAfe2t6DLb8
SFPS Parents & Guardians! 📢 Want to learn more about district resources and Community Schools? Join us for our 1st Annual Parent Conference—100% free!
What to expect:
* 30-minute sessions on safety, nutrition, technology, and many more topics
* Free lunch & door prizes 🎁
* Networking with other SFPS families
* Free childcare provided (ages 4–12; younger little ones welcome, too!)
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¡Padres y tutores legales en SFPS! 📢 ¿Quieren saber más sobre los recursos del distrito y las Escuelas Comunitarias? ¡Acompáñenos en nuestra 1.ª Conferencia Anual para Padres! Es 100% gratuita.
¿Qué pueden esperar?
* Sesiones de 30 minutos sobre seguridad, nutrición, tecnología y muchos temas más.
* Almuerzo gratis y premios de entrada 🎁
* Oportunidad de conectar con otras familias de SFPS.
* Interpretación al español
* Cuidado de niños gratuito (edades de 4 a 12 años; ¡los más pequeñitos también son bienvenidos!).
What to expect:
* 30-minute sessions on safety, nutrition, technology, and many more topics
* Free lunch & door prizes 🎁
* Networking with other SFPS families
* Free childcare provided (ages 4–12; younger little ones welcome, too!)
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¡Padres y tutores legales en SFPS! 📢 ¿Quieren saber más sobre los recursos del distrito y las Escuelas Comunitarias? ¡Acompáñenos en nuestra 1.ª Conferencia Anual para Padres! Es 100% gratuita.
¿Qué pueden esperar?
* Sesiones de 30 minutos sobre seguridad, nutrición, tecnología y muchos temas más.
* Almuerzo gratis y premios de entrada 🎁
* Oportunidad de conectar con otras familias de SFPS.
* Interpretación al español
* Cuidado de niños gratuito (edades de 4 a 12 años; ¡los más pequeñitos también son bienvenidos!).
Good morning, 8th Grade Students and Parents/ Guardians! ☀️
The Capital High School Cross Country Track Coach, Coach Arellano, is inviting Ortiz 8th graders to join his running team at the high school! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
If you are interested or would like additional information, please reach out to Coach Arellano. His contact information is provided on the flyer.
¡Buenos días, estudiantes de 8.º grado y padres/tutores! ☀️
El entrenador de Cross Country de Capital High School, Coach Arellano, está invitando a los estudiantes de 8.º grado de Ortiz a unirse a su equipo de carreras en la escuela secundaria. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Si están interesados o desean obtener más información, comuníquense con Coach Arellano. Su información de contacto aparece en el volante.
The Capital High School Cross Country Track Coach, Coach Arellano, is inviting Ortiz 8th graders to join his running team at the high school! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
If you are interested or would like additional information, please reach out to Coach Arellano. His contact information is provided on the flyer.
¡Buenos días, estudiantes de 8.º grado y padres/tutores! ☀️
El entrenador de Cross Country de Capital High School, Coach Arellano, está invitando a los estudiantes de 8.º grado de Ortiz a unirse a su equipo de carreras en la escuela secundaria. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Si están interesados o desean obtener más información, comuníquense con Coach Arellano. Su información de contacto aparece en el volante.
Air Quality Update
Due to smoke conditions and the current air quality alert for Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools is calling indoor recess this morning.
We will continue to monitor air quality conditions and provide an update this afternoon.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to protect the health and safety of our students and staff.
Due to smoke conditions and the current air quality alert for Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools is calling indoor recess this morning.
We will continue to monitor air quality conditions and provide an update this afternoon.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to protect the health and safety of our students and staff.
Air Quality Update: Though smoke conditions have begun to improve on the west side of Santa Fe, air quality in most areas of the city remains in the orange, red, or purple range.
All students will remain indoors for afternoon recess today. In addition, outdoor athletic practices will not be permitted. SFPS will continue to monitor air quality conditions and make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.
All students will remain indoors for afternoon recess today. In addition, outdoor athletic practices will not be permitted. SFPS will continue to monitor air quality conditions and make adjustments as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.
Air Quality Update: Due to smoke conditions and the current air quality alert in Santa Fe, Santa Fe Public Schools will hold indoor recess this morning. We will continue to monitor air quality conditions and provide an update regarding this afternoon’s recess as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.
The wait is over! 🚌 Bus routes have been posted to the SFPS website. Check your student's route today and get ready for a great school year! View them here: https://sfps.education/bus-routes-26-27 or on your school's homepage.
📢 Student Schedule Update
Student schedules have been updated. Please take a moment to review the latest information to ensure you have your most current schedule.
📢 Actualización de Horarios de los Estudiantes:
Los horarios de los estudiantes han sido actualizados. Por favor, tómese un momento para revisar la información más reciente y asegurarse de tener su horario actualizado.
Thank you for your attention and continued support!
¡Gracias por su atención y continuo apoyo!
#StudentSchedules #HorariosDeEstudiantes #ImportantInformation #InformaciónImportante
Student schedules have been updated. Please take a moment to review the latest information to ensure you have your most current schedule.
📢 Actualización de Horarios de los Estudiantes:
Los horarios de los estudiantes han sido actualizados. Por favor, tómese un momento para revisar la información más reciente y asegurarse de tener su horario actualizado.
Thank you for your attention and continued support!
¡Gracias por su atención y continuo apoyo!
#StudentSchedules #HorariosDeEstudiantes #ImportantInformation #InformaciónImportante
📢 Attention Families!
Please take a few moments to review our updated school policies for this school year. Staying informed about our expectations and procedures will help ensure a safe, positive, and successful year for every student. Thank you for your partnership and support!
📢 ¡Atención Familias!
Por favor, tómense unos minutos para revisar nuestras políticas escolares actualizadas para este año escolar. Mantenerse informados sobre nuestras expectativas y procedimientos ayudará a garantizar un año escolar seguro, positivo y exitoso para todos los estudiantes. ¡Gracias por su colaboración y apoyo!
#BackToSchool #SchoolSuccess #FamilyPartnership #RegresoAClases #ÉxitoEscolar
Please take a few moments to review our updated school policies for this school year. Staying informed about our expectations and procedures will help ensure a safe, positive, and successful year for every student. Thank you for your partnership and support!
📢 ¡Atención Familias!
Por favor, tómense unos minutos para revisar nuestras políticas escolares actualizadas para este año escolar. Mantenerse informados sobre nuestras expectativas y procedimientos ayudará a garantizar un año escolar seguro, positivo y exitoso para todos los estudiantes. ¡Gracias por su colaboración y apoyo!
#BackToSchool #SchoolSuccess #FamilyPartnership #RegresoAClases #ÉxitoEscolar
🔔 Ortiz Middle School Bell Schedules (SY 2026–2027) 🔔
Hello Ortiz families! Attached to this post, you will find the bell schedules for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, including both our regular daily schedule and our snow delay schedule. Please take a moment to review them! 📚✨
🔔 Horarios de Clases – Escuela Secundaria Ortiz (Año Escolar 2026–2027) 🔔
¡Hola familias de Ortiz! Adjunto a esta publicación encontrarán los horarios de clases para el año escolar 2026–2027, incluyendo nuestro horario regular y el horario en caso de retraso por nieve. ¡Por favor tómense un momento para revisarlos! 📚✨
Hello Ortiz families! Attached to this post, you will find the bell schedules for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, including both our regular daily schedule and our snow delay schedule. Please take a moment to review them! 📚✨
🔔 Horarios de Clases – Escuela Secundaria Ortiz (Año Escolar 2026–2027) 🔔
¡Hola familias de Ortiz! Adjunto a esta publicación encontrarán los horarios de clases para el año escolar 2026–2027, incluyendo nuestro horario regular y el horario en caso de retraso por nieve. ¡Por favor tómense un momento para revisarlos! 📚✨
📚 Schedule Update / Actualización de Horarios
Schedule Update
We are still updating schedules in PowerSchool through Monday, August 3.
A Schedule Change Request Form will be available after August 3.
Please submit all schedule change requests using the form.
Do not email us about schedule changes. We will only process schedule changes submitted through the Schedule Change Request Form.
Counselors will complete all schedule changes within the first ten school days.
Paper schedules will be available on August 6 during Back-to-School Night.
📚Actualización de Horarios
Seguiremos actualizando los horarios en PowerSchool hasta el lunes 3 de agosto.
Un Formulario de Solicitud de Cambio de Horario estará disponible después del 3 de agosto.
Por favor, envíe todas las solicitudes de cambio de horario utilizando el formulario.
No nos envíe correos electrónicos sobre cambios de horario. Solo procesaremos las solicitudes enviadas mediante el Formulario de Solicitud de Cambio de Horario.
Los consejeros completarán todos los cambios de horario durante los primeros diez días de clases.
Los horarios impresos estarán disponibles el 6 de agosto durante la Noche de Regreso a Clases (Back-to-School Night).
Schedule Update
We are still updating schedules in PowerSchool through Monday, August 3.
A Schedule Change Request Form will be available after August 3.
Please submit all schedule change requests using the form.
Do not email us about schedule changes. We will only process schedule changes submitted through the Schedule Change Request Form.
Counselors will complete all schedule changes within the first ten school days.
Paper schedules will be available on August 6 during Back-to-School Night.
📚Actualización de Horarios
Seguiremos actualizando los horarios en PowerSchool hasta el lunes 3 de agosto.
Un Formulario de Solicitud de Cambio de Horario estará disponible después del 3 de agosto.
Por favor, envíe todas las solicitudes de cambio de horario utilizando el formulario.
No nos envíe correos electrónicos sobre cambios de horario. Solo procesaremos las solicitudes enviadas mediante el Formulario de Solicitud de Cambio de Horario.
Los consejeros completarán todos los cambios de horario durante los primeros diez días de clases.
Los horarios impresos estarán disponibles el 6 de agosto durante la Noche de Regreso a Clases (Back-to-School Night).
🏈📣 Attention Ortiz Middle School Families! 📣🏐
Attached is the 2026–2027 Sports Physical Information for students who plan to participate in school athletics this year.
A current sports physical is required before students can participate in practices or competitions. Please review the attached information and complete all required forms before the start of the season.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
We look forward to an exciting year of Ortiz athletics! 💙💛
🏈📣 ¡Atención familias de Ortiz Middle School! 📣🏐
Adjunto encontrarán la información sobre los exámenes físicos deportivos para el año escolar 2026–2027 para los estudiantes que planean participar en los deportes escolares este año.
Se requiere un examen físico deportivo vigente antes de que los estudiantes puedan participar en prácticas o competencias. Por favor, revisen la información adjunta y completen todos los formularios necesarios antes del inicio de la temporada.
Si tienen alguna pregunta, comuníquense con la oficina de la escuela.
¡Esperamos con entusiasmo otro gran año de deportes en Ortiz Middle School! 💙💛
#OrtizMiddleSchool #OrtizAthletics #SportsPhysical #StudentAthletes #GoOrtiz
Attached is the 2026–2027 Sports Physical Information for students who plan to participate in school athletics this year.
A current sports physical is required before students can participate in practices or competitions. Please review the attached information and complete all required forms before the start of the season.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
We look forward to an exciting year of Ortiz athletics! 💙💛
🏈📣 ¡Atención familias de Ortiz Middle School! 📣🏐
Adjunto encontrarán la información sobre los exámenes físicos deportivos para el año escolar 2026–2027 para los estudiantes que planean participar en los deportes escolares este año.
Se requiere un examen físico deportivo vigente antes de que los estudiantes puedan participar en prácticas o competencias. Por favor, revisen la información adjunta y completen todos los formularios necesarios antes del inicio de la temporada.
Si tienen alguna pregunta, comuníquense con la oficina de la escuela.
¡Esperamos con entusiasmo otro gran año de deportes en Ortiz Middle School! 💙💛
#OrtizMiddleSchool #OrtizAthletics #SportsPhysical #StudentAthletes #GoOrtiz
