Albuquerque Public Schools
Messages from the Superintendent
Time to Recharge
In her final weekly message of the 2024-2025 school year, Superintendent Blakey thanks staff for their hard work and challenges them to get to know one another on a personal level.
Posted May 30, 2025
Remembering the Heroes
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey Honors APS Alumni Who Gave their Lives for Our Country.
Posted May 23, 2025
Celebrating our Extraordinary Graduates
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey thanks APS staff for all they did to get this year’s graduating class to the finish line.
Posted May 16, 2025
Recognizing Excellence
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey thanks teachers, principals and school nurses for their hard work.
Posted May 9, 2025
Highlighting the Heroes Who Provide 77,000 Meals a Day
In her weekly message to staff, Superintendent Blakey recognizes Food and Nutrition Services for all they do for our students.
Posted May 2, 2025
Providing Students with Choices for Success
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey highlights the wonderful magnet schools APS offers.
Posted April 25, 2025
Building a Better APS, Together
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey thanks members of her Student Advisory Committee for their valuable input throughout the year.
Posted April 11, 2025
Kudos to NM’s 2025 Art Teacher of the Year!
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey congratulates Albuquerque High’s Elisabeth Gillett and discusses the importance of fine arts in our schools.
Posted April 4, 2025
Unveiling a World of Possibilities
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey discusses the APS Trades Fair and its connection to our college and career readiness goal.
Posted March 28, 2025
A Salute to Those Working Behind the Scenes to Maintain Our Schools
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey thanks the district's Maintenance & Operations staff for all they do to give students the best learning environment possible.
Posted March 17, 2025
The Women Who Changed My World
In her Friday message, Superintendent Blakey celebrates Women’s History Month by reflecting on the women she looks up to.
Posted March 7, 2025
Celebrating the Power of Public Education
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey reflects on the amazing things public schools offer and encourages staff to wear red on Tuesday.
Posted February 28, 2025
Activities Give Kids a Chance to Shine - and Schools to Rise
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey discusses the impact that co-curricular activities have on students.
Posted February 21, 2025
Helping Our Students Thrive
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey thanks school counselors for being a steady, caring presence in students' lives.
Posted February 14, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey challenges educators to highlight modern-day role models for students.
Posted February 7, 2025
Setting our Kids up for Success
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey discusses new high school graduation requirements approved by the Board of Education.
Posted January 31, 2025
A Port in the Storm
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey discusses the importance of giving students a sense of belonging.
Posted January 24, 2025
Remembering an Incredible Man
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Posted January 17, 2025
Ready to Hit the Ground Running
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey welcomes staff back and discusses ongoing efforts to make APS more responsive to students and families.
Posted January 10, 2025
Celebrating Our Stars
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey highlights the many successes students have had this semester.
Posted December 20, 2024
As the First Semester Ends, I'm as Hopeful as Ever
It's been a whirlwind, but there's plenty more to do.
Posted December 13, 2024
Looking Back at the Foundation We've Laid
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey reflects on her first five months leading APS.
Posted December 6, 2024
Grateful for all of You
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey lists the many things for which she's thankful.
Posted November 22, 2024
Using Early Warning Systems to Intervene When Students Are Struggling
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey highlights the innovative work being done at Manzano High School to tackle chronic absenteeism.
Posted November 15, 2024
Thank You, Veterans!
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey introduces the APS community to a veteran who now teaches at Tomasita Elementary School.
Posted November 8, 2024
We Owe it to Our Kids to Vote!
In her weekly message, Dr. Blakey discusses the innovative ways students are getting involved in this year's election, and she urges everyone eligible to vote.
Posted November 1, 2024
Connecting with UNM Makes a Difference
In her weekly message, Dr. Blakey discusses a collaboration with UNM and another round of leadership visits to schools.
Posted October 25, 2024
Help Us Decide What We Should Be Prioritizing
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey invites staff and the community to participate in upcoming public meetings on next year's budget.
Posted October 18, 2024
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey reflects on her Hispanic heritage.
Posted October 4, 2024
A Custodian Who Goes Above and Beyond
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey recognizes the important work of custodians across the district.
Posted September 27, 2024