News from the Foundation
Nearly Half a Million Dollars Has Gone into Classrooms via Horizon Awards
Applications for the latest round of Horizon Awards sponsored by the APS Education Foundation are now available. Deadline is March 7.
Posted February 13, 2014
"Funny, Smart, Nice" Teacher Honored
Brenda Schneider, a second grade teacher at Painted Sky Elementary School, is the Pepsi/APS Education Foundation Teacher of the Month.
Posted February 13, 2014
Show Teachers a Little Love This Valentine's Day
Help teachers raise money for their classrooms through SupportAPS.org.
Posted February 11, 2014
Student of the Week: Tyler Morris
Congratulations to Tyler Morris, a senior at La Cueva High School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation!
Posted February 11, 2014
Teachers Can Now Apply for Horizon Awards
The application deadline for the awards sponsored by the APS Education Foundation is Friday, March 7.
Posted February 6, 2014
Student of the Week: Liani Perez
Congratulations to Liani Perez, a fifth grader at Wherry Elementary School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation!
Posted January 31, 2014
Use Your Smith's Rewards Card to Help APS Students, Teachers
You can now designate the APS Education Foundation as the recipient of donations through Smith's Earn & Learn rewards program.
Posted January 28, 2014
Buy 'Wicked' Tickets through APS, Help our Kids
The APS Education Foundation is making it possible for our employees and families to purchase tickets for the New Mexico debut of the fabulous Broadway musical.
Posted January 28, 2014
Student of the Week: Madison Diethorn
Congratulations to Madison Diethorn, a senior at Freedom High School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation!
Posted January 28, 2014
First-Grade Teacher Finds Creative Ways to Teach with Technology
Molly Rice of Montezuma Elementary is this month's TIG/APS Education Foundation Innovation Award winner.
Posted January 23, 2014
Spring 2014 Horizon Awards Application Available Feb. 3
The deadline for the online application is March 7.
Posted January 23, 2014
Student of the Week: Janize Castillo
Congratulations to Janize Castillo, a fourth grader at La Luz Elementary School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation!
Posted January 21, 2014
Student of the Week: Viane Cumber
Congratulations to Viane Cumber, a fifth grader at Sombra Del Monte ES, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation!
Posted January 14, 2014
Hundreds of Pairs of Socks, Underwear Collected
Employees and the community gave generously to the APS Community Clothing Bank during an undergarment drive at City Centre before the winter break.
Posted January 9, 2014
Veteran Teacher Keeps on Learning
Emerson fifth-grade teacher Clara Gonzales-Espinoza is this month's Pepsi/APS Education Foundation Teacher of the Month.
Posted January 7, 2014
Student of the Week: Zachary Nunez
Congratulations to Zachary Nunez, a seventh grader at John Adams MS, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation!
Posted January 7, 2014
Chaparral Teacher Uses Promethean Board All Day Long
First-grade teacher Heather Ortiz is this month's TIG/APS Education Foundation Innovation Award winner.
Posted December 19, 2013
ABCWUA Presentations Connect Students to STEM Standards In An Entertaining Way
The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority partnership provides a variety of activities and science enhancements for students through wastewater reclamation, groundwater protection, and water conservation presentations.
Posted December 16, 2013
Show Teachers a Little Love This Holiday Season through SupportAPS.org
The online donation tool continues to raise much needed funds for APS teachers and classrooms.
Posted December 16, 2013
Chaparral Gifted Students Embrace Robotics Challenges through Spring 2013 Horizon Award
Project allows high potential students to develop expertise with sophisticated materials that will help them in future studies in science, technology, engineering and math. They also benefit from a cooperative learning environment that develops skills in communication and working with peers.
Posted December 16, 2013
Student of the Week: Adriana Lopez
Congratulations to Adriana Lopez, a senior at Highland HS, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation!
Posted December 16, 2013
Student of the Week: Melina Luna
Congratulations to Melina Luna, a fifth grader at Longfellow Elementary School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation!
Posted December 10, 2013
City Centre Book Fair Continues Through Tuesday
APS is hosting a public book fair at its administration building Monday and Tuesday in early December to raise money for an elementary summer reading program.
Posted December 9, 2013
7th Annual Selfless Seniors Recognizes 27 Students
More than 120 APS high school seniors were nominated for the program that recognizes students who give back to their community.
Posted December 3, 2013
Two Students to be Added to the APS Education Foundation Board
Hailey Fortin of La Cueva will join the board later this month, and Jonathan Salazar of Atrisco Heritage Academy will take his seat in May.
Posted December 3, 2013
Gift Idea from the APS Education Foundation
War Horse tickets make great presents and help our kids, too.
Posted December 3, 2013
Student of the Week: Meadow Weidner
Congratulations to Meadow Weidner, a second grader at Inez Elementary School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation!
Posted December 3, 2013
Student of the Week: Clara M. Aguirre
Congratulations to Clara Aguirre, an eighth grader at Van Buren Middle School, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation!
Posted November 26, 2013
IHOP Offering Discount to APS Employees
The restaurant chain is partnering with the APS Education Foundation to help spur fundraising for schools, clubs and activities.
Posted November 21, 2013
Employees Have Just a Few More Days to Pledge to United Way
The deadline for turning in the forms is Wednesday.
Posted November 21, 2013
