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Santa Fe teacher named as candidate for Regional Teacher of the Year
On June 17, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced the list of Missouri’s 2027 eligible Regional Teacher of the Year candidates.

Santa Fe FFA member attends HYMAX Academy
Santa Fe FFA member Abbie Gielseman recently attended the 2026 HYMAX Leadership Academy.
State Fair Community College announces spring honor rolls
On May 29, 2026, State Fair Community College announced students who were named the President’s, Dean’s and Trustees’ lists for the spring 2026 semester. To qualify for the President’s list, students must earn a semester grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 in 12 or more SFCC GPA credit hours. For the Dean’s list, students must earn a semester SFCC GPA of 3.5-3.99 in 12 or more SFCC GPA credit hours. The Trustees’ list requires students to earn a semester GPA of 3.6-4.0 in six or more SFCC GPA credit hours.
MU announces spring Dean’s List
Academic excellence thrives at the University of Missouri, where students rise to meet challenges with determination and ambition. This spring, 12,207 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors for their exceptional dedication and hard work. Local students named on the list are as follows.
Apply now for Head Start, Early Head Start
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency is now completing Head Start applications for the 2026-2027 school year!

Santa Fe PAT fun in the park
On Sunday, June 14, the Santa Fe School Districts Parents as Teachers Program hosted a summer group event in the Alma City park from 12-2 p.m. Children and their families enjoyed several activity stations, including a corn pit, which the kids loved!
MSHP completes 2026 annual school bus inspections
On June 3, Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program.
Northwest announces spring graduates
On June 4, the Office of the Registrar and the Graduate School at Northwest Missouri State University have released the names of students who completed requirements for degrees at the conclusion of the 2026 spring semester. Undergraduate students graduating with honors are designated with asterisks as follows: *** Summa Cum Laude (cumulative GPA of 3.95 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale) ** Magna Cum Laude (cumulative GPA of 3.75 to 3.94) * Cum Laude (cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.74) Local students named on the list are as follows.
Northwest announces spring honor rolls
On June 4, the Office of the Registrar at Northwest Missouri State University announced students named to the Academic or President’s honor rolls at the end of the 2026 spring semester.

SF teacher wins Interstate Studio contest
Santa Fe science teacher Mrs. Chandra Keuhn was recently announced as a winner of the Interstate Studios 2025/2026 Teacher of the Year contest.
