MEMORANDUM
TO: All Faculty, Staff, and School Community Stakeholders
FROM: The Wiley Board of Education
DATE: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: Announcement of Administrative Restructuring
Superintendent Brophy and Principal Thompson have announced they will retire at the end of this school year. The Board of Education is incredibly thankful and grateful for their generous gift of a one-year notice. This early announcement has allowed the Board to review the current organizational structure and take steps to create an administrative system that supports Wiley School District.
Our primary goal is to ensure that our school receives the highest level of administrative support while fostering a cohesive, well-aligned learning environment for students across all grade levels. The Board is confident that this streamlined administrative design will maximize resources while providing cohesive leadership for staff, students, and parents alike.
The Board of Education has conducted a comprehensive review of our district’s organizational structure, operational efficiency, and leadership needs. Following extensive deliberation, the Board has voted to transition to a single, PreK-12 Principal with the support of our new Dean of Students/Athletic Director position.
The search process to fill the PreK-12 Principal position will begin in October with a target hiring announcement in November. The search process to fill the Superintendent position will begin in November with a target hiring announcement in February.
A heartfelt thanks goes to Ms. Brophy and Mr. Thompson for their dedicated service to Wiley School. Your openness and transparency has allowed for meaningful succession planning. Your commitment, professionalism, and insight has been, and will continue to be invaluable as we prepare for the 2027-2028 school year.
TO: All Faculty, Staff, and School Community Stakeholders
FROM: The Wiley Board of Education
DATE: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: Announcement of Administrative Restructuring
Superintendent Brophy and Principal Thompson have announced they will retire at the end of this school year. The Board of Education is incredibly thankful and grateful for their generous gift of a one-year notice. This early announcement has allowed the Board to review the current organizational structure and take steps to create an administrative system that supports Wiley School District.
Our primary goal is to ensure that our school receives the highest level of administrative support while fostering a cohesive, well-aligned learning environment for students across all grade levels. The Board is confident that this streamlined administrative design will maximize resources while providing cohesive leadership for staff, students, and parents alike.
The Board of Education has conducted a comprehensive review of our district’s organizational structure, operational efficiency, and leadership needs. Following extensive deliberation, the Board has voted to transition to a single, PreK-12 Principal with the support of our new Dean of Students/Athletic Director position.
The search process to fill the PreK-12 Principal position will begin in October with a target hiring announcement in November. The search process to fill the Superintendent position will begin in November with a target hiring announcement in February.
A heartfelt thanks goes to Ms. Brophy and Mr. Thompson for their dedicated service to Wiley School. Your openness and transparency has allowed for meaningful succession planning. Your commitment, professionalism, and insight has been, and will continue to be invaluable as we prepare for the 2027-2028 school year.
MEMORANDUM
TO: All Faculty, Staff, and School Community Stakeholders
FROM: The Wiley Board of Education
DATE: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: Announcement of Administrative Restructuring
Superintendent Brophy and Principal Thompson have announced they will retire at the end of this school year. The Board of Education is incredibly thankful and grateful for their generous gift of a one-year notice. This early announcement has allowed the Board to review the current organizational structure and take steps to create an administrative system that supports Wiley School District.
Our primary goal is to ensure that our school receives the highest level of administrative support while fostering a cohesive, well-aligned learning environment for students across all grade levels. The Board is confident that this streamlined administrative design will maximize resources while providing cohesive leadership for staff, students, and parents alike.
The Board of Education has conducted a comprehensive review of our district’s organizational structure, operational efficiency, and leadership needs. Following extensive deliberation, the Board has voted to transition to a single, PreK-12 Principal with the support of our new Dean of Students/Athletic Director position.
The search process to fill the PreK-12 Principal position will begin in October with a target hiring announcement in November. The search process to fill the Superintendent position will begin in November with a target hiring announcement in February.
A heartfelt thanks goes to Ms. Brophy and Mr. Thompson for their dedicated service to Wiley School. Your openness and transparency has allowed for meaningful succession planning. Your commitment, professionalism, and insight has been, and will continue to be invaluable as we prepare for the 2027-2028 school year.
TO: All Faculty, Staff, and School Community Stakeholders
FROM: The Wiley Board of Education
DATE: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: Announcement of Administrative Restructuring
Superintendent Brophy and Principal Thompson have announced they will retire at the end of this school year. The Board of Education is incredibly thankful and grateful for their generous gift of a one-year notice. This early announcement has allowed the Board to review the current organizational structure and take steps to create an administrative system that supports Wiley School District.
Our primary goal is to ensure that our school receives the highest level of administrative support while fostering a cohesive, well-aligned learning environment for students across all grade levels. The Board is confident that this streamlined administrative design will maximize resources while providing cohesive leadership for staff, students, and parents alike.
The Board of Education has conducted a comprehensive review of our district’s organizational structure, operational efficiency, and leadership needs. Following extensive deliberation, the Board has voted to transition to a single, PreK-12 Principal with the support of our new Dean of Students/Athletic Director position.
The search process to fill the PreK-12 Principal position will begin in October with a target hiring announcement in November. The search process to fill the Superintendent position will begin in November with a target hiring announcement in February.
A heartfelt thanks goes to Ms. Brophy and Mr. Thompson for their dedicated service to Wiley School. Your openness and transparency has allowed for meaningful succession planning. Your commitment, professionalism, and insight has been, and will continue to be invaluable as we prepare for the 2027-2028 school year.
Small Bus Route Afternoon Update:
Parents,
If your child rides Ms. Pryor or Ms. Sheilah's bus, those routes will NOT run this afternoon due to road conditions. Please plan accordingly.
Parents,
If your child rides Ms. Pryor or Ms. Sheilah's bus, those routes will NOT run this afternoon due to road conditions. Please plan accordingly.
We welcome the moisture, but it wreaks havoc with our schedules!
3rd Grade Culture Day:
Mrs. Forgey and Mrs. Mason's 3rd grade classrooms have been studying a variety of cultures around the world. Students partnered up and did a little research on a country. Students then created a presentation poster and presented their finding to their class. To wrap it up and one of the most exciting parts, was the opportunity to partner with LCC and have a few of their students come out and speak to the students about their cultures. "Thank you" to the LCC staff and students for making your way out to Wiley. Our students truly enjoyed the experience and we cannot wait to partner again.
Mrs. Forgey and Mrs. Mason's 3rd grade classrooms have been studying a variety of cultures around the world. Students partnered up and did a little research on a country. Students then created a presentation poster and presented their finding to their class. To wrap it up and one of the most exciting parts, was the opportunity to partner with LCC and have a few of their students come out and speak to the students about their cultures. "Thank you" to the LCC staff and students for making your way out to Wiley. Our students truly enjoyed the experience and we cannot wait to partner again.
Granada will be hosting a Slopper Dinner on Friday. The dinner will be available inside during the volleyball game and outside during the football game.
Another busy week for athletes!
****Wiley Accountability Committee****
Wiley Accountability Committee is looking for additional members. Please see the attached flyer for details. If you're interested, please contact Mr. Thompson for more information.
Wiley Accountability Committee is looking for additional members. Please see the attached flyer for details. If you're interested, please contact Mr. Thompson for more information.
Unfortunately due to field conditions and predicted weather at Wellington we will not be able to play tomorrow.
****The Cooks are Cooking for Homecoming Dinner****
As you come out on Friday, September 18th for all the Homecoming Activities, the Wiley Sophomore Class of 2029 has your dinner planned. Please see the attached flyer for all the details.
As you come out on Friday, September 18th for all the Homecoming Activities, the Wiley Sophomore Class of 2029 has your dinner planned. Please see the attached flyer for all the details.
Go Panthers!
****Wiley Community****
We are so excited for this upcoming Homecoming Week. Please come out and enjoy the many fun activities and events. I've attached a summary of student dress-up days and activities. Thank you to the Student Council, Class Sponsors, Cheerleaders, Booster Club, and all who make this week a success. We look forward to all the excitement to come.
Food:
* The Booster Club will serve a chili dinner at the bonfire on Thursday.
* The Class of 2029 will serve a dinner on Friday during the games.
We are so excited for this upcoming Homecoming Week. Please come out and enjoy the many fun activities and events. I've attached a summary of student dress-up days and activities. Thank you to the Student Council, Class Sponsors, Cheerleaders, Booster Club, and all who make this week a success. We look forward to all the excitement to come.
Food:
* The Booster Club will serve a chili dinner at the bonfire on Thursday.
* The Class of 2029 will serve a dinner on Friday during the games.
The Panthers swag shop is now open. Get outfitted for the season by clicking the link below!
https://small-town-graphix.printavo.com/merch/wiley-fall-sports2026
💙 **In Remembrance — Xander, Martin, Cait, Hunter & Braden** 💙
It is hard to believe that five years have passed since September 8th 2021, a day that changed so many lives forever. The loss felt by families, friends, classmates, and our entire community remains deeply felt, and Wiley School District will forever be changed.
With love, we remember Xander, Martin, Cait, Hunter, and Braden—their smiles, their friendships, the memories they created, and the lasting impact they had on so many.
We continue to send our love, comfort, and support to their families, classmates, friends, and everyone who was fortunate enough to have been touched by the lives of these five very special people.
💙**XMCHB**💙
It is hard to believe that five years have passed since September 8th 2021, a day that changed so many lives forever. The loss felt by families, friends, classmates, and our entire community remains deeply felt, and Wiley School District will forever be changed.
With love, we remember Xander, Martin, Cait, Hunter, and Braden—their smiles, their friendships, the memories they created, and the lasting impact they had on so many.
We continue to send our love, comfort, and support to their families, classmates, friends, and everyone who was fortunate enough to have been touched by the lives of these five very special people.
💙**XMCHB**💙
Go Panthers!
If you plan to attend the volleyball games today vs Las Animas, you will have the opportunity to take home some homemade baked goods from the silent auction. The lucky winners of each item will be announced during the varsity match of the high school game.
September Counseling Newsletters
Mrs. Batson’s September Counseling Corner newsletters are now available for K–5, grades 6–8, and grades 9–12! This month’s newsletters highlight age-appropriate counseling and student-success topics, including feelings and coping skills in elementary school, executive-functioning and academic skills in middle school, and college and career pathway planning in high school.
Families are encouraged to review the newsletter for their student’s grade level for helpful information, at-home tips, and important September dates.
Thank you!
Mrs. Batson’s September Counseling Corner newsletters are now available for K–5, grades 6–8, and grades 9–12! This month’s newsletters highlight age-appropriate counseling and student-success topics, including feelings and coping skills in elementary school, executive-functioning and academic skills in middle school, and college and career pathway planning in high school.
Families are encouraged to review the newsletter for their student’s grade level for helpful information, at-home tips, and important September dates.
Thank you!
Wiley Panther Community,
We added an additional stop sign at the bus parking area, which serves as a crossing between the south door and the Ag/Preschool crossing area.
Please honor both stop signs when driving through this area. Your cooperation helps keep our students, staff, and families safe.
Thank you for helping keep Wiley School safe!
We added an additional stop sign at the bus parking area, which serves as a crossing between the south door and the Ag/Preschool crossing area.
Please honor both stop signs when driving through this area. Your cooperation helps keep our students, staff, and families safe.
Thank you for helping keep Wiley School safe!
Happy September!
As the new school year gets into full swing, taking care of mental and physical health is more important than ever.
The Sante Fe Trail BOCES September Student Health and Wellness Newsletter is officially live!
Read the full newsletter! (Click Here)
#StudentWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters #BackToSchool #SelfCareForStudents #HealthyHabits
Week of August 31
