Santa Fe Elementary School

Tomorrow, July 31, Peoria Unified will be closed as all staff are on a furlough day. During a furlough day, all district schools and worksites are closed to the public, employees do not work and are not paid.

Last November, the community did not approve the override funding for our schools, resulting in a loss of approximately $11 million from this year's operating budget, or our maintenance and operations fund. This, coupled with declining enrollment has caused the district to cut a total of $21 million from our current budget. One way the budget shortfall will be addressed is with three furlough days this school year: July 31, February 12 and May 12. These furlough days will result in an average pay decrease of 1.5 to 1.7% for all staff members.

All school and district offices will reopen for normal hours on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, for the first day of school.

Learn more about Peoria Unified's fiscal reality at peoriaunified.org/fiscalrealities.

We are back! Our staff is getting ready and prepping for this upcoming school year. Today we had some Missions for our staff and here they are showcasing their Santa Fe spirit☀️

We hope to see you this Thursday 7/30 from 4:30PM - 6:30PM for meet the teacher night!

Happy birthday to America! 250 years ago, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence forming the United States of America. From learning about the three branches of government to understanding the importance of voting, Peoria Unified is committed to educating our students to be civic-minded, responsible citizens.

Be sure to register, verify and update your voter registration status by visiting peoriaunified.org/vote.

Elections might not be as exciting as a grand opening, but they do serve as an important opportunity for you to make your voice heard on local, state and federal ballot initiatives. Register to vote today at peoriaunified.org/vote.

Is your child ready to leap into kindergarten? Early education is more than just learning the ABCs – it's where your child will build early literacy and math skills, and explore creativity through art, music and physical education. Ready to dive in? Visit www.peoriaunified.org/startstrong to learn more!

✂️📓🖍️ Back-to-school shopping made easy! Want to skip back-to-school shopping this summer while saving up to 20% compared to most major retailers? These affordable kits will be delivered right to the school. Be sure to purchase before the deadline of June 30. If you donate at checkout, our school supply partner, Impacks, will match the first $5!

Order today: https://shop.myimpacks.com/pages/school/santa-fe-elementary-school

Today is Memorial Day, a day dedicated to honoring those we lost who served in the U.S. military. All schools and offices are closed and will reopen for normal hours tomorrow.

The countdown is over, Santa Fe; today is the last day of school! Don’t forget, we will release today at 11a.m. Thank you for another memorable school year. Have a safe and fun Summer Break!

Yesterday was our Senior Walk, and we are so proud of our Santa Fe Suns and all they have accomplished. Graduating high school is such an incredible milestone, and we know they will continue to shine in their next adventure. ☀️🎓