The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony of the Santa Fe High School Volleyball and Girls Track & Field Programs is now rescheduled for Wednesday, August 12 in Springfield. Each former/current player and coach will receive a plaque with her/his name engraved as a member of the Hall of Fame. If you would like to attend or would like a plaque, please... READ MORE >

#youShouldbeateacherFuture teacher Friday---Nominate someone who would make a fantastic teacher.Teaching is such a rewarding profession, and those who work at it each day, regardless of whether the doors or closed or not, are worthy of our praise. Thank you Santa Fe teachers! READ MORE >

Jacob Dierking was named a Missouri State Star Farmer Top 4 Finalist at the Missouri FFA State Convention that was held virtually on April 24. Jacob had his virtual interview on May 7 and will find out at a later date if he was selected as the Missouri State Star Farmer. Jacob was selected the Area VI Star Farmer on January 23, and moved on as a State Candidate.... READ MORE >

Throwback Thursday--Shout-out a former teacher who had a positive impact on your life. READ MORE >

Show our teachers (current or former) know how much they are appreciated.What you love Wednesday--Post a pic of who/what you love about school. READ MORE >

We love and appreciate you, Miss Chris! READ MORE >

We appreciate our teachers this week and every other week. Tuesday Taught Me--Post the best lesson you learned in school. READ MORE >

Teachers inspire students to fall in love with learning, and under the best circumstances, it's an emotionally-invested, challenging profession. During this unprecedented time, it's even more commendable how hard teachers work to help students achieve success and push them to persevere. The world is full of excellent teachers, and Santa Fe is blessed with the best!... READ MORE >

Every June, more than 1,800 high school students from across the country spend a week in the nation's capital as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The students are sponsored by electric cooperatives – cooperatives that are committed to educating America's rural youth about America and the role electric cooperatives play in developing... READ MORE >

Jacob Dierking, 2019 Santa Fe graduate, won the Missouri FFA Diversified Crop-Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award, which was announced last night. Jacob's SAE consists of farming corn and soybeans from rented and owned land as well as helping with the family sweet corn business. Jacob will now complete the National Diversified Crop Production Proficiency... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Lane Borchers as he placed 2nd with his Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship Proficiency at the State FFA Convention. Every night this week the convention results are being broadcast on the Missouri FFA Association Facebook page beginning at 7:00 PM. Lane's SAE for this proficiency area is owning his own Small Engine... READ MORE >

Missouri State FFA Convention: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 92nd Missouri State FFA Convention will not be held as we are accustomed. Each evening during the week of April 20-24 between 7 and 8 PM award videos will be released. We hope you will be able to join us as we watch the 2019-2020 State FFA Officers recognize these Proficiency and Star Award winners.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Martha Schreiman! Mrs. Schreiman was selected by our Santa Fe CTA as our teacher of the year. Mrs. Schreiman will now be eligible for regional recognition. She is an excellent teacher who works hard to help students achieve. Mrs. Schreiman is always working to help her students, school, and community. Congratulations Mrs. Schreiman well deserved! READ MORE >

Santa Fe's Little Chief Preschool is cancelling it's open house at this time and we will be taking applications by U.S. Mail beginning Monday, April 6 - Friday, May 22. You can download and print the application here from our website, or you can call the elementary office at 660-493-2811 to request an application by mail. Please mail the completed application, a... READ MORE >

Please find attached an update from Santa Fe R-X Superintendent, Mr. Derek Lark.Santa Fe R-X COVID-19 Update #3 READ MORE >

The following update is from Mr. Derek Lark, Superintendent of Schools, Santa Fe R-X.Santa Fe R-X COVID-19 Update #2 3-26-20 READ MORE >

In light of the recent COVID19 Mrs. Schreiman is hoping to sell some Easter Lilies out of the school greenhouse. To comply with social distancing she will be happy to deliver these plants to your house and leave on your porch, if check or cash could be left somewhere for her to pick up when she delivers that would be great! In an effort to get the majority of... READ MORE >

CANCELLED We will update as soon as a new date has been selected. .UPDATES: AgriLeader Blood Drive location moved to Alma Fire Station March 24 1-7pmCommunity Blood Center is following all neccessary precautions, social distancing, taking temperatures, limiting donors to groups of 10 or less. All donors who feel healthy & willing to give are urged to help with... READ MORE >

Follow the link below for updated information from Superintendent, Mr. Derek Lark, in regard to precautions being taken at Santa Fe R-X concerning the COVID-19 virus. Santa Fe R-X COVID-19 Update #1 - 3/17/20 READ MORE >

Please view the following link for information from Mr. Derek Lark, Superintendent of Santa Fe R-X , regarding district guidelines pertaining to the COVID-19 virus. Santa Fe R-X COVID-19 READ MORE >

ATTENTION ALL FORMER/CURRENT SANTA FE VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES: The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is inducting all former/current players and coaches at its Women’s Sports Luncheon on April 9 in Springfield. If you attend, you’ll receive a plaque with your name engraved as a member of the Hall of Fame and also will be led up on stage and... READ MORE >

Paper order forms are due TOMORROW, March 13. Online orders must be placed by Monday, March 16 at https://stores.inksoft.com/santa_fe_apparel_and_more/shop/home. READ MORE >

Santa Fe R-X is in need of substitute teachers. Pay for short term substitutes is $85 per day. Santa Fe R-X also is accepting applications for substitute bus drivers and substitute cooks.Please contact Leslie Boehmer at Santa Fe High School or by calling 660-674-2238 for more information.Missouri Substitute Teacher Requirements has completed a minimum of 60... READ MORE >

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsored a writing contest for students in grades 7-8. Mrs. Leabo's writing class participated. Students wrote a 350-400 word essay based on this years theme, "How Can We Address The Health And Well-Being Of Our Veterans And Their Families". Winning essays were: 1st Place - Bridgett Summers, 2nd Place - Paige Lilleman, and 3rd... READ MORE >

Kindergarten Round Up will be April 16! Call (660)493-2811 to schedule an appointment if you have a child who will be 5 years old BEFORE August 1, 2020. READ MORE >

ATTENTION ALUMS OF SANTA FE VOLLEYBALL AND GIRLS TRACK & FIELD: The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is inducting the Santa Fe High School Volleyball and Girls Track & Field Programs on April 9 in Springfield. If you were an athlete or coach in the program, you will receive a plaque engraved with your name (as a member of the Hall of Fame) and also will be introduced... READ MORE >

CONGRATULATIONS Lady Chiefs Volleyball and Lady Chiefs Track Programs. Santa Fe Volleyball and Track teams (past and present) will be inducted into the Missouri Women's Sports Hall of Fame. If you were a member of either team, you will be recognized and inducted during a luncheon in April. See the attached flier for more information. If you would like to receive... READ MORE >

Shop here https://stores.inksoft.com/santa_fe_apparel_and_more/shop/home for new Spring Booster Club Apparel as well as some popular returners that you may have been sorry you missed last time. If you prefer to order with paper and pen, order forms will be available in both the high school and elementary offices. Orders are due March 16. READ MORE >

Santa Fe Baseball team will be playing at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, against the Concordia Orioles on Wednesday, April 22 beginning at 1:00 PM - cost is free to attend this game. Come out and support your Chiefs!!! In order to have this amazing experience, Santa Fe Baseball team is selling vouchers to future Kansas City Royals home games. ... READ MORE >

Santa Fe R-X inducted 6 new National Honor Society members during a ceremony held on February 19, 2020.Mr. Derek Lark, Superintendent of Schools for Santa Fe R-X addressed the National Honor Society members and audience during the ceremony. After the induction, Mrs. Keuhn, NHS Adviser, closed the ceremony stating. "If nothing else, remember this quote by Five... READ MORE >

Congratulations to your 2020 Courtwarming Queen Kennedy Dankenbring, Courtwarming King Alex Edwards, JH Princess Kameron Dankenbring and JH Prince Landon Curry.This year in place of a dance, Student Council sponsored a game night which provided several hours of fun. Attached are random pictures of the Courtwarming festivities and Spirit Week - Road Trip to... READ MORE >

Mr. Robin Kalthoff - Special Education Hometown: Grand Pass, MO Education: UCM - B.S. Biology & M.S. Education/Special Education Experience: Marshall Public Schools (3 years); Santa Fe R-X (12 years) READ MORE >

Mrs. Kim Kallenberger - 3rd Grade Hometown - Blue Springs, Missouri Education - Missouri Valley College Experience - Bosworth 2 years; Carrollton 3 years; Santa Fe 18 years READ MORE >

Mrs. Jennifer Shields - 2nd Grade Hometown - Norborne, Missouri Education - Missouri Valley College Experience - Santa Fe 16 years READ MORE >

February is School Board Recognition month. School Board members are community members who have an extraordinary dedication to our public schools. We want to acknowledge these individuals who have selflessly given so much to our school. Thank you Justin Schuster, Darrin Lilleman, Russell Limback, Jennifer Hostetter, Brad Hinz, John Zitelman, and Darren Wodrich! READ MORE >

Just a reminder ---- Santa Fe Elementary PTO Fundraiser forms and money are due Monday, January 13th. Pizza kits will be available for pick up on Friday, January 31st from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the elementary. The class with the highest percentage of kits sold wins a pizza party! Funding from this fundraiser helped purchase playground mats for slides and swings,... READ MORE >

Mrs. Bobbi Wynn - High School & Elementary Art Hometown: Bogard, MissouriEducation: University of Central Missouri Experience: Santa Fe R-X (19 years) READ MORE >

Mr. Shawn Thompson - Instrumental and Vocal Music Hometown: O'Fallon, MissouriEducation: Central Methodist University Experience: Santa Fe R-X (11 years) READ MORE >

Mrs. Ashton Sander - FACS (Family and Consumer Science) Hometown: LaMonte, MissouriEducation: University of Central Missouri Experience: Santa Fe R-X (9 years) READ MORE >

Santa Fe Booster Club is selling Game Day yard signs and apparel. Show your Santa Fe Pride on game days or everyday! All items will be delivered in time for Christmas gift giving, but place your order soon! All purchases must be made by NOON on MONDAY, DECEMBER 9th. Click on this link to shop online, or call either office to request a paper copy to be sent... READ MORE >

Mrs. Gwen Clemens - Math Hometown: Marshall, MissouriEducation: Missouri Valley College Experience: Sweet Springs HS (3 years); Marshall HS (19 years); Carrollton HS (2 years); Santa Fe R-X (2 years) READ MORE >

Hometown: Cleburne, TXEducation: University of North TexasExperience: Degan Elementary School (9 years), Santa Fe Elementary (19 years) READ MORE >

Mrs. Sidney Leabo Hometown: Blackburn, MissouriEducation: University of Central MissouriExperience: Hardin Central C-2 (7 years); Santa Fe R-X (15 years) READ MORE >

Today, Mrs. Schreiman and Coach Danny Capps took a busload of students to the Grand Pass bottoms to assist with sandbag cleanup efforts. Per FEMA regulations, their task was to cut open the bags so they could be disposed of properly. This service learning effort celebrates World Kindness Day, which highlights good deeds in the community focusing on the positive... READ MORE >

CHANGE OF DATE What: PTO Family Movie Night When: Friday, December 6, 2019 6:00 p.m. Where: Santa Fe Elementary Gymnasium Please join us! READ MORE >

Mrs. Sheryl Wodrich Hometown: Alma, MissouriEducation: University of Central MissouriExperience: Wentworth Military Academy (6 years); Malta Bend R-V (5 years); Santa Fe R-X (18 years) READ MORE >

Mr. Alex McClafferty Hometown: Blue Springs, MissouriEducation: University of Central MissouriExperience: Santa Fe R-X (3 years) READ MORE >

Mrs. Chandra Keuhn Hometown: Stover, MissouriEducation: University of Missouri - ColumbiaExperience: North Callaway High School (2 years); Don Bosco High School, Iowa (3 years); Santa Fe R-X (19 years) READ MORE >

Amber Ritchhart - 1st Grade,Hometown - Carrollton, Missouri,Education - Columbia College,Experience - Santa Fe 16 years READ MORE >

Mrs. Keri Borchers was honored Monday, October 21 as one of Missouri's Teacher of the Year Regional Winners and honored at a reception in Jefferson City. Mrs. Borchers, along with family, several of her peers, Mr. Derek Lark, Mr. Tom Burton and Board President Mr. John Ziteman attended the recognition. Mrs. Borchers, who teaches 9-12 ELA, and Speech & Drama is... READ MORE >

Keri Borchers, English Hometown: Marshall, MissouriEducation: Missouri Valley CollegeExperience: Lafayette County C-1 - 7 years; Marshall Public Schools - 2 years; Santa Fe R-X - 12 years READ MORE >

Weekly Activities for the week of October 14 - 19, 2019. READ MORE >

Martha Schreiman, Vocational Agriculture Hometown: Alma, MissouriEducation: Central Missouri State UniversityExperience: Monroe City School District (1 year); Santa Fe R-X - 12 years READ MORE >

Join the Santa Fe High School Drama and Music Departments as they present Into the Woods JR. Performances will be on Friday and Saturday, November 15 & 16 at 7:00 PM. Performance on Sunday will be at 2:00 PM. You will be able to purchase Sunday Dinner/Show combination tickets, show tickets or only dinner tickets. Dinner will be served from 11:00 - 1:00 PM. It... READ MORE >

Mr. Tony Willis - Math Hometown: Marshall, Missouri; College: Missouri State University, University Central Missouri; Experience: Marshall Public Schools (7 years) Santa Fe High School (4 years) READ MORE >

Mrs. Betty Jensen: PreK 3 & Librarian; Hometown: Carrollton; Education: IUPUI, Indiana & KC Metropolitan Jr. College; Teaching Experience: Childcare Centers 10, Lee's Summit Christian Church Preschool 10, Substitute Teaching 4, Santa Fe 2 READ MORE >

Thank you to Hoflander Ford from Higginsville for hosting a Drive 4UR School on Saturday, September 7. Santa Fe received $1,420.00 from Ford for our participation! A huge thank you to our patrons and everyone that supported this event! READ MORE >

Mr. Lark, Mr. Zumalt and Mr. Zumalt worked today to reseed areas at Santa Fe Elementary that we’re “muddied up” during construction. Green grass will be growing soon. READ MORE >

Mrs. Betsy Kitchen: KindergartenHometown: Archie, MOEducation: CMSUTeaching Experience: Blue Springs 8 years, Santa Fe 14 years READ MORE >

Mr. Danny Capps, PE/Weights & Athletic Director Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri College: Southwestern College, KS, Baylor University, TX Experience: Strength & Training Coach - Baylor University (3 years) Boys & Girls Clubs, Sports Program Director (4 years) Leavenworth High School (4 years) ... READ MORE >

Join us Friday, September 27th for Santa Fe R-X's Homecoming. Santa Fe Chiefs will host the Concordia Orioles with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM. Prior to the game the annual Freshman Dinner will be served from 5:00 - 7:00. If you are wanting to purchase tickets contact the high school. Coronation of the 2019 HS Homecoming Queen and King, along with the JH... READ MORE >

Catherine Miller, PreschoolHometown: Carrollton, MissouriCollege: Missouri Valley CollegeExperience: Pettis County Early Childhood - 4 years; Santa Fe - 9 years SPED/3 years Preschool READ MORE >

Jeremy Hobbs, Social Studies Hometown: Kingsville, MissouriCollege: CMSU (Central Missouri State University)Experience: Gallatin HS - 5 years; Santa Fe R-X - 12 years READ MORE >

Workers have been taking advantage of the dry weather this week and are putting finishing touches on the metal siding and installing gutters. Things are looking great here! READ MORE >

Work continues to bring fresh air into our building today. READ MORE >

Santa Fe R-X is excited to share the renderings that will take place this summer. Watch for updates on the upcoming renovations. READ MORE >

The MU Extension has a network of weather stations under the umbrella of the Missouri Mesonet. They have almost 30 stations around the state, all of them are installed and operated in a way that meets the standards of the National Weather service; which in turn gives them more weather information that they can use with forecasts and tracking storms. The weather... READ MORE >