Santa Fe Times

Santa Fe Alumni Foundation announces 2026 scholarship recipients
The Santa Fe Alumni Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce four graduates of Santa Fe High School as recipients of the 2026 Santa Fe Alumni Foundation Scholarship. They are: Joel Long, Ethan Finkeldei, Kale Dierker and Brilee Dierking. This year, each student received a scholarship in the amount of $750.
Lafayette County Health Department earns full accreditation through 2030
The Lafayette County Health Department Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the Lafayette County Health Department (LCHD) has earned full accreditation through March 30, 2030, from the Missouri Institute for Community Health (MICH). This achievement reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality public health services and advancing the health and well-being of the community it serves.
Camden man sentenced for robbery
On May 11, Louis Patti, 42, of Camden, appeared before the Honorable Judge Josh Taylor in the Circuit Court of Saline County and was sentenced to serve 20 years for Robbery in the First Degree and 12 years for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

Commencement held for SFHS Class of 2026
On the evening of Friday, May 8, the Santa Fe High School Class of 2026 graduated in a ceremony held in Greg Prather Gymnasium.
Waverly PD partners with LCHD to provide car seats to those in need
The Waverly Police Department is proud to announce a new partnership with the Lafayette County Health Department aimed at improving child passenger safety throughout the community.

SF Horticulture Class holds plant sale
Santa Fe High School horticulture class


Dierking receives Ray-Carroll scholarship
Ray-Carroll County Grain Growers started a scholarship fund in 1981. This year the cooperative awarded 20 scholarships totaling $20,000 for the 20252026 graduating year.

Retirement party held for SF Supt. Derek Lark
Mr. Lark has been with the district for 10 years

SFHS holds Spring Concert
The National School Choral Award to a choir member
