There will be no school next week for Thanksgiving Break, from November 24th through November 28th.
Please note that all school offices will also be closed during this time.
Classes and office operations will resume on Monday, December 1st.
We hope you enjoy a safe, restful, and wonderful holiday with your families! 🦃🍁
If you have any questions before the break, please contact the school office.
If you have any questions before the break, please contact the school office.
Seniors and parents of seniors — need help completing the FAFSA? Join us for our FAFSA Workshop on Tuesday, December 9th from 9–11 AM at School of Dreams Academy!
✔️ Spanish-speaking staff will be available
✔️ Sign in at Building 18, and you’ll be directed to the workshop
✔️ Bring your tax statements and Social Security numbers
Don’t miss this chance to get one-on-one support with your financial aid application. We hope to see you there!
SODA Council approves contract to update master plan! Check out the article from the Valencia County News Bulletin by clicking HERE!
📸 REMINDER! Picture Retake Day & Senior Photos are coming up! 🎓
If your student missed picture day or you’d like a retake, mark your calendars for December 3rd! Senior photos will also be taken on this day as well as the senior class photo.
Make sure students come ready with their best smiles! 😄✨
We can’t wait to capture these memories!
Dear SODA Families,
Just a quick reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day!
Let’s take this time to honor and thank all the amazing men and women who have served our country. 💙❤️🤍
We hope everyone enjoys the day off and we’ll see you back at school on Wednesday, November 12th! 📚✨
📅 Governing Council Meeting Update:
Our Governing Council meeting has been postponed from November 10th to November 17th, 2025.
Budget & Finance Committee: 5:00 PM
Governing Council Meeting: 6:00 PM
Thank you for your understanding!
Dear Parents and Students,
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 10th due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.
We encourage all parents and guardians to take this opportunity to meet with teachers and discuss student progress.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at conferences!
November Attendance Challenge!
Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable night of mystery and intrigue as the SODA High School Drama Club presents Sherlock Holmes!
📅 Date: November 21
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Los Lunas Auditorium
Come support our talented students as they bring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective to life on stage. You won’t want to miss this thrilling performance filled with suspense, clever twists, and classic detective flair!🎭
#SherlockHolmes #Theater #DramaClub #LosLunas #SODAHS #LivePerformance
This is a reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5th, in observance of Election Day.
Classes will resume as normal on Wednesday, November 6th.
Today at the School of Dreams Academy, we celebrated with a spooktacular Halloween parade! 🕸️✨ Students and staff showed off their amazing costumes — from cute to creepy, the creativity was off the charts! What a fantastic way to celebrate the spirit of Halloween together! 🎭🧡
Dear SODA Families,
Just a quick reminder from KB Photography — all photo order forms are due by Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.
Please make sure all orders are turned in to Ms. Abbey or Ms. Tina in the front office (Building 18).
⚠️ Orders received after November 5th will be directed online -- Families can still place late orders online directly through KB Photography. 🌟
Today, our PreK class had the most incredible field trip to Big Jim's Farms, and what a day it was! From exploring how chilis are grown and roasted to getting hands-on with nature, our little adventurers had a blast!
We planted sunflowers🌻 had fun at the petting zoo, and everyone found the perfect pumpkin to take home! 🎃 We also got a chance to see how bees make honey and touch real beeswax! What an experience!
A huge thank you and shout-out to Mrs. Ogas and our amazing PreK team for making this such a fun and memorable day! ❤️
#FieldTripFun #BigJimsFarms #PreKAdventures #FarmLife #PumpkinPicking #BeesAndHoney #Thankful
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 29th, 2025!
We want everyone to BE HERE from bell to bell — every class, all day long!
🏆 The grade level with the highest attendance will win a special celebration!
Let’s show our school spirit and make every day count! 💪
📅 #NMBEHereDay
✨ Attendance Matters! ✨
Our Full STEAM Ahead Night was a huge success! Thank you so much to everyone who joined us! We are still feeling the after-effects of such an electric night!— every part of the night truly showcased the talent, hard work, and passion of our SODA students and staff. 💙💛
A big thank you and HUGE shoutout to all our families, community partners, and volunteers who helped make this night possible. Your support keeps our school spirit burning bright!
Check out some of our favorite moments from this unforgettable night below. SODA is definitely moving Full STEAM Ahead! 🚀
#SchoolOfDreamsAcademy #FullSTEAMAhead #SODAStrong #STEAMNight #CommunityPride
🍂🦃 You're Invited! 🦃🍂
Join us for a Thanksgiving Family Lunch on Friday, November 14th!
$5 per adult (limit 2 adults per family)
Families must RSVP by November 4th
Delicious Thanksgiving meal included!
🔗 RSVP HERE
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this special time of gratitude and togetherness! 🧡
#thankful #SODA #GOBBLEGOBBLE #Thanksgiving
📅 October 24, 2025
Join us for an evening packed with creativity, innovation, and fun as we celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Music!
✨ Highlights Include:
🎨 Art Show (Portable 11) — Starts at 5:05 PM
🎭 Performing Arts (Portable 28) — Music, Drama, and Dance from Elementary through High School starting at 5:10 PM
🤖 TSA (Portable 12) — Robots on display 5:00–6:15 PM
🔬 Science Projects — View amazing student projects from 5:00–6:15 PM, with winners announced by the bonfire at 6:30 PM!
🍫 Cafeteria Fun — Basket raffle, s’mores kits, and digital art on display!
🎶 6:15 PM — Don’t miss the grand finale: Stomp at the Tent and the 5th & Secondary Music Performance!
A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors for making this event possible:
🌳 The Apricot Tree
❤️ Heart & Soul of NM Inc.
🔥 Sierra Lumbre LLC
Come support our talented students and enjoy an inspiring night at the School of Dreams Academy! 🌟
📍 School of Dreams Academy
📅 Friday, October 24th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Come celebrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) with a night full of fun, creativity, and community!
Event Highlights:
🔥 Cozy Bonfire
🎨 Student Art Displays
🎭 Theater Show
🚘 Show & Shine
🎟 Basket Raffles
🎶 Music Performances
🔬 Science Fair
🤖 TSA Demonstrations
🍿 Free Food
❤️ Community Resources
Bring the whole family and experience a night of innovation, learning, and entertainment! Don’t miss out!
#FullSTEAMAhead #SODAEvents #STEAMNight #CommunityFun #SchoolOfDreamsAcademy
Last Friday, School of Dreams Academy celebrated our 1st Quarterly Secondary Awards Assembly—and what an amazing day it was! Held outside under the beautiful sky, the energy was electric as we recognized our incredible middle and high school students for their academic achievements, positive behavior, and outstanding attendance. 💪📚✨
We’re so proud to share that our Spartans earned:
✅ Perfect Attendance: 23
✅ Spartan Awards: 43
✅ Honor Roll & Superintendent’s Awards: 87 total!
👏 A huge thank-you to our dedicated staff who made this celebration possible, and to all the families who came out to cheer on their Spartans! Your support and enthusiasm made the event even more special.
💙 And most importantly, thank you to our amazing students for your hard work, and commitment to excellence. You continue to make us proud and show what it truly means to be SODA Strong! 💛
#SpartanPride #SODAStrong #StudentSuccess #SchoolOfDreamsAcademy
🏆 SODA Robotics Team Heads to Regionals! 🤖
Good day, SODA family!
On Saturday, a few of our TSA students proudly represented School of Dreams Academy at the BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) Robotics State Competition at New Mexico State University.
After finishing 8th in the seeding matches, our students fought hard in a wildcard match for the last semifinal spot—and they won it in thrilling fashion! It was such an exciting moment.
Although they didn’t advance to the finals, their strong placement and impressive engineering notebook score have officially qualified them for Regionals in Texas! 🤠🎉
Please join us in congratulating these amazing students for their hard work, teamwork, and perseverance:
✨ Nathan Depala
✨ Nathaniel Rodriguez
✨ Ayden Ingram
✨ Hunter Fawver
✨ Alex Tinker
A HUGE thank you to Mr. Viera, our incredible TSA teacher, for helping our students get there and for all his dedication and support along the way! 🙏👏
We’re so proud of all of you — way to represent SODA! 💙💛 #SpartanPride #SODA
