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• Nex+Gen Academy Celebrates its First Graduating Class
  Videos of commencements from the 13 comprehensive high schools will be posted within 24 hours of the ceremonies; schools of choice graduations are expected to be posted within 48 hours.
  May 14, 2013
• Student of the Week: Kaitlin Mack
  Congratulations to Kaitlin Mack, a 5th grader at Comanche Elementary, for being named the Student of the Week by the New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation.
  May 14, 2013
• Taylor Guitar Ensemble Reprises Washington, D.C., Performances
  The group was invited to the nation’s capital for the second straight year.
  May 14, 2013
• Chamiza Elementary Keeps up the Drive to Feed Infants
  Baby food drive has received national attention and grant funding.
  May 14, 2013
• Sandia Teacher Serenaded as He's Named Teacher of the Month
  Tim Beck receives the final honor of the 2012-13 school year by Pepsi and the APS Education Foundation.
  May 14, 2013
• 16 APS Seniors Receive Sandia National Labs Thunderbird Awards
  Award includes $1,500 to help with higher education costs.
  May 14, 2013
• Celebrate End of School Year at Peter Piper Pizza
  Visit the Peter Piper on San Mateo or Golf Course Road on Tuesday, May 21, or Wednesday, May 22, and support the APS Education Foundation.
  May 14, 2013
• High School Tournament Action Continues
  Follow the state championships in baseball, softball and track and field this week on ProView Networks.
  May 14, 2013
• Todd Resch Named Principal of the Year by NMPTA
  The La Cueva principal was recognized for his visibility, his open-door policy and for always doing what's best for students.
  May 14, 2013
• Operation Kidsafe Fingerprint Stations Coming to Albuquerque
  The free service that captures children's pictures and fingerprints will be located at Mark's Casa Auto Group locations.
  May 14, 2013
• APS Recognizes its Athletes of the Year
  Kevin Barker of Sandia football and Quint Seckler of Eldorado swimming are named coaches of the year.
  May 14, 2013
• Shari Doyon, Zia ES
  May 13, 2013
• Leslie Cork, Van Buren MS
  May 13, 2013
• Antoinette (Toni) Silva-Dunbar, IEP specialist
  May 13, 2013
• Dr. Joseph R. Flippo, school psychologist
  May 13, 2013
• Reyna Vigil, resource teacher
  May 13, 2013
• Horizon Grant Sows Seeds of Health, Nutrition and Culinary Excellence
  Three Valley HS teachers recently planned an afternoon observation of hands-on activities and experiences funded from two Horizon Grants – Nutrition Health: A Focus on Diabetes in 2012 and What’s In My Food from 2010. Knowledge of nutrition as it relates to diseases like diabetes was the focus of the collaboration.
  May 13, 2013
• Non Profit Partner Provides Support to Thousands of APS Students
  The Assistance League® has released final statistics from two programs that directly benefit students and families in APS. The organization, which a few years ago celebrated 50 years of service to the Albuquerque area, is an all volunteer group that improves and enriches life in our community with a myriad of projects and services.
  May 13, 2013
• Superintendent's Cup Golf Tournament Set for July 24
  Reserve your slot for the second annual SuperCup golf tournament benefiting the APS Education Foundation at the UNM Championship course.
  May 13, 2013
• Letter from Supt. Brooks to APS Staff on New High School Programs
  APS is adding three additional high school programs in the fall 2013 including a dual-credit school located on the CNM campus; a virtual high school located at eCADEMY; and an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme located at Sandia High.
  May 9, 2013