Early College Opportunities School, 2301 West Zia Road, Santa Fe, NM (2026)

09/18/2026

Good afternoon,

I am excited to share some great news and recognize George with a Positive Office Referral!

George was nominated by Ms. Kolbye, who shared that George demonstrated care and compassion for a peer.

This is what being an ECO Eagle is all about! Showing compassion, looking out for others, and being willing to advocate for someone else are powerful examples of leadership.

George, thank you for showing kindness and compassion and for being the kind of person who looks out for others. Your actions make our ECO community stronger and are a great example of what it means to SOAR!

I am incredibly proud of you, George! Keep looking out for others, keep making a difference, and keep being the great ECO Eagle you are!

09/11/2026

ECO Spotlight!

Each month, we will highlight one of our current or former students and celebrate what they are doing beyond the classroom.

At ECO, our goal is to give students real world skills, experiences and opportunities that prepare them for what comes next. It is rewarding to see our Eagles take the knowledge and skills they gained at ECO and put them to work in college, careers, trades, the military, and their communities.

Our current and former students are doing great things, and we want to celebrate them!

Stay tuned each month as we shine a spotlight on an ECO Eagle and share their story.

Once an ECO Eagle, always an ECO Eagle!

Go Eagles!

Kathryn Monroe, ECO sophomore, is a master juggler. She not only has a full high
school class load but plays this fall on a high school volleyball team. Plus she finds time
to work as a skating coach. As a freshman, she earned the highly sought after 6G pipe
welding certificate. She also was selected last summer and this fall to attend a
specialized welding camp in Arizona. Here is an interview with the ECO superstar:

Why were you drawn to enroll in ECO?

I like the trades schedule. I’m currently enrolled in auto tech. I like working on cars. My
sister races her red and black Camero. My dad and I work on our truck and other
vehicles.

What’s the best part about attending ECO?

I like the environment. I’m not treated like I’m a little kid.
Describe the welding camp you attended this summer.
I went to the Vocational Training Institute in Phoenix for MIG and TIG welding. I was
pretty proud that I earned a groove welding (1G) certificate the first day I was there. It
was a lot of long hours, and it was hot.

What has been your favorite welding project so far?

I made a vase with flowers and lilies for a Mother’s Day gift. You definitely have to pay a
lot of attention to detail in welding.

Who has influenced you the most at ECO?

Jeremy Lamesa, the welding instructor, has helped me a lot. He got me started in
welding when I came here.

With ECO’s different schedule, how do you handle also playing volleyball?

I play for the team I’m zoned for. We practice after school. It’s hard but not impossible.

How do you see your career unfolding?

I’m still testing the waters. I’d like to explore internships, possibly with the Los Alamos
National Laboratory.

What do you do out of school for fun?

My mom got me into ice skating at the Chavez center 10 years ago. Now I teach 5-12
year olds in the Learn to Skate program. I love it.

09/10/2026

Good afternoon,

I am excited to share some great news about Justin!

Justin is receiving a Positive Office Referral, and Mr. Henderson had some wonderful things to say about him:

“Justin is always on time, organized, accountable, and respectful every day, every period! He tries his best in both classes and has helped others in class with their coursework.”

This is exactly what it means to SOAR at ECO! Justin consistently demonstrates that he is Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. His effort, consistency, positive attitude, and willingness to help others make him a great example of an ECO Eagle.

Justin, we are proud of you! Keep bringing that same energy, effort, and leadership to school every day. Your hard work is being noticed, and you are making a difference for those around you.

Justin’s family, you should be very proud of the young man he is becoming. We are excited to celebrate his success and recognize the positive example he is setting for others.

Keep SOARING, Justin! We are proud to have you as an ECO Eagle!

We Are the ECO Eagles!
We SOAR!

09/10/2026

Good afternoon,

I am extremely proud and excited to share some wonderful news about Victor!

Victor is receiving a Positive Office Referral for demonstrating what it truly means to SOAR at ECO. Ms. Koroneos, our Dean of Students, shared this incredible example of Victor’s character:

“Victor came across another student who needed help and selflessly gave her his shoes.”

Victor, this is what being an ECO Eagle is all about. You saw someone who needed help, and without hesitation, you stepped up and helped. Your selflessness, kindness, and willingness to put someone else’s needs before your own is something to be incredibly proud of.

Being Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful is important, but being willing to care for and support the people around us is what makes our ECO community special.

Victor, we are honored to have you as an ECO Eagle. Your actions speak louder than words, and today you showed everyone what it means to SOAR.

Victor’s family, we hope you know how proud we are of him. His actions made a difference for another student, and that is something worth celebrating!

Keep SOARING, Victor! We are proud of you!

We Are the ECO Eagles!
We SOAR!

09/04/2026

Good morning,

I am excited to share some great news and recognize Josiah with a Positive Office Referral!

Josiah was nominated by Mr. Haack, who shared:

“Josiah started class horse playing, but accepted redirection and by the end of class was taking a leadership role in advanced mathematical modeling of Zeno’s Paradox. This ties into the Freshman Seminar standard of modeling in mathematics. He was able to accurately state and explain the Tortoise’s rate of travel and initial value or starting point.”

That is what SOARING is all about! Josiah showed that one choice can change the entire direction of a class. He accepted feedback, refocused, and finished the class not only engaged in his learning, but stepping into a leadership role.

Josiah, thank you for showing that being redirected is not a setback. It is an opportunity to reset, get focused, and finish strong. Your ability to turn things around and help lead others is something worth celebrating!

I am incredibly proud of you, Josiah! Keep making those positive choices, keep challenging yourself, and keep showing everyone what an ECO Eagle can do when they SOAR!

Go Eagles!

09/04/2026

Good morning,

I am excited to share some great news and recognize Lucas with a Positive Office Referral!

Lucas was nominated by Mr. Henderson, who shared:

“For PE, Lucas is setting an example by following procedures. He comes into class, changes his shoes, waits for roll, and then he is off and jogging! He exemplifies what a student here at ECO looks like when they SOAR!”

This is exactly the kind of consistency and positive attitude that makes a difference. Lucas comes to class prepared, follows procedures, gets right to work, and sets a great example for those around him.

Lucas, thank you for showing us what it means to be Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. Your effort and attitude are a great example of what it means to SOAR as an ECO Eagle!

I am incredibly proud of you, Lucas! Keep setting the example and keep SOARING!

Go Eagles!

09/04/2026

Good morning,

I am excited to share some great news about Nikko!

Today, I had the pleasure of giving Nikko a Positive Office Referral. He was nominated by our Dean of Students, Ms. Koroneos, who shared:

“Thank you for volunteering your time to support our families during Back to School Night. Your willingness to help made a meaningful difference and contributed to a welcoming and successful evening for our students, families, and staff.”

This is exactly what we want to see from our ECO Eagles! Nikko stepped up, helped others, and demonstrated what it means to SOAR. We are incredibly proud of him!

In recognition of his positive behavior, Nikko received a certificate that he will be bringing home today. We also took a picture with him so we could celebrate and share this special moment with you.

Nikko, great job! Keep bringing that positive attitude, getting involved, and showing others what it means to be Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. Your contributions matter, and we are excited to see all that you accomplish this year!

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us build a school culture where we recognize, encourage, and celebrate our students when they do great things.

We Are the ECO Eagles. We SOAR!

Congratulations, Nikko! We are proud of you!

09/04/2026

Good morning,

I am excited to share some great news about Aubree!

Today, I had the pleasure of giving Aubree a Positive Office Referral. She was nominated by our Dean of Students, Ms. Koroneos, who shared:

“Thank you for volunteering your time to support our families during Back to School Night. Your willingness to help made a meaningful difference and contributed to a welcoming and successful evening for our students, families, and staff.”

This is exactly what we want to see from our ECO Eagles! Aubree stepped up, helped others, and demonstrated what it means to SOAR. We are incredibly proud of her!

In recognition of her positive behavior, Aubree received a certificate that she will be bringing home today. We also took a picture with her so we could celebrate and share this special moment with you.

Aubree, great job! Keep bringing that positive attitude, getting involved, and showing others what it means to be Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful. Your contributions matter, and we are excited to see all that you accomplish this year!

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us build a school culture where we recognize, encourage, and celebrate our students when they do great things.

We Are the ECO Eagles. We SOAR!

Congratulations, Aubree! We are proud of you!

09/03/2026

I am excited to share some great news about Christan!

Today, I had the pleasure of recognizing Christan with a Positive Office Referral for stepping up and volunteering to be part of our new Rise and Grind Coffee Shop.

Christan has been willing to give time and energy to help get the coffee shop up and running. By volunteering, Christan is helping create something that is much bigger than just a place to grab coffee. Rise and Grind is helping encourage students to get to school on time, improve attendance, and begin their day ready to learn.

What I appreciate most is that Christan saw an opportunity to be involved and stepped up. That kind of leadership and willingness to help others is exactly what makes our ECO community special.

Christan, thank you for being willing to help, for supporting your classmates, and for helping us build something that benefits our entire school. I am incredibly proud of you and appreciate everything you are doing to help make Rise and Grind a success!

Keep stepping up, keep making a difference, and keep helping us RISE, GRIND, and SOAR!

We Are the ECO Eagles. We SOAR!

Congratulations, Christan! We are proud of you!

09/03/2026

I am excited to share some great news about Logan!

Today, I had the opportunity to recognize Logan with a Positive Office Referral for stepping up and helping with our ECO Water Drive.

Logan took the time to help the firefighters load the water when they arrived to pick up our donations. It may seem like a small thing, but those moments matter. Logan saw that help was needed and was willing to jump in and lend a hand.

That kind of initiative, kindness, and willingness to help others is exactly what we want to see from our ECO Eagles. Logan represented our school well and showed what it means to be part of a community that looks out for others.

Logan, thank you for stepping up and making a difference. I am proud of you and grateful for the positive example you are setting for others.

Keep making a difference, keep helping others, and keep showing us how you SOAR!

Go Eagles!

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