Monte del Sol Charter School educates and inspires Santa Fe’s diverse population in grades 7 through 12, by building strong relationships and creatively engaging the local and global community.
26
Years of learning
348
Enrolled students
34
Teachers
73%
of teachers
have advanced degrees
Our Pillars
Community
Provide a small school so each individual is known.
Acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of its members and the community.
Connect students with adult community members through the Mentorship program.
Sustainability
Teach the importance of environmental sustainability in our curricula and through participation in the garden.
Global Literacy
Foster awareness of the world through international trips, student exchanges, special events, and curricula.
Arts Integration
Engage students in the arts through events, activities, and curricula.
News + Announcements
Monte Del Sol Charter School awarded $40,000 grant from The New Mexico Economic Development Department to use for Outdoor Education
Monte del Sol was excited to be one of the 61 programs chosen through its Outdoor Equity Fund to provide outdoor education and career training to more than 22,000 youth...
Read MoreMonte in the News: Udell Calzadillas Chavez speaks on Outrageous Love the Podcast: Our Journeys to Responsiveness
What does it mean to be a responsive educator in the 21st century? Our very own Udell Calzadillas Chavez, World Languages Department Chair and teacher joins Dr. Hollie from Culturally and...
Read MoreMonte in the News: With hundreds of students and a multimillion-dollar expansion on the way, Monte del Sol celebrates 25 years
A great article about celebrating our 25th anniversary, on April 25th! Read more.
Read MoreMonte in the News: Hear Founding Faculty, Wendy Leighton on the Big Show with Honey Harris.
Wendy talks about our school’s founding and history and the 25th anniversary celebration of Monte del Sol. Listen here
Read MoreMonte del Sol in the News: Monte del Sol Charter School plans expansion of 22-year-old campus | Santa Fe New Mexican
Monte del Sol Charter School wants a dedicated gymnasium — and more — to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It’s high time to revitalize the school’s 22-year-old campus at 4157 Walking...
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Dragon Highlights
Kudos to the Monte Model UN Club led by World Languages Coordinator and Teacher, Udell Calzadillas Chávez
Another successful Model UN conference so far!
On November 21, our students had the opportunity to represent the United Nations General Assembly, Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC), World Health Organization (WHO), UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
At the UNGA, in the NM House ChambersThailand was represented by Jacob Sullivan, Moises Medrano Jalalon, and Luiz (Ezra) Acuna. Jacob talked to different delegations and built alliances. Moises spoke a couple of times and maintained Thai presence in the body. Ezra was an effective page, distributing messages at the UN body.
At DISEC, Thailand was represented by Santiago Armijo Blay and Diego Luis Ledezma. Santiago represented Thailand well, asking clarifying questions related to resolutions on the use of drones for military purposes in the international community. Diego tirelessly researched Thailand’s stance on space rights at the international level, referring to the 1967 Space Treaty.
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Congratulations, Class of 2025!
We know that you are off following your dreams.
We’d like to especially congratulate these outstanding students.
Academic Excellence– Jada Martinez and Panther English
LANL Scholarship– Jada Martinez, Natalie Fagan and Miguel Quintana
Hagan Scholarship– Miguel Quintana
Gates Finalist– Panther English
Fidelity Finalists– Jayden Barry and Jennifer Rodriguez
Super Scholars- Panther English and Adelina Baca
