Albuquerque Public Schools
Messages from the Superintendent
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
Creating Opportunities to Hear from Our Community
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey discusses the new family, business, teacher, and principal advisory boards she is creating.
Posted September 20, 2024
The Team Working to Keep Schools Safe
In her weekly message, APS Superintendent Gabriella Blakey delves into a new safety initiative she launched with Chief Steve Gallegos.
Posted September 13, 2024
Going the Extra Mile for Our Community
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey discusses the new Let's Talk platform and efforts to make APS more responsive.
Posted September 6, 2024
Your Hard Work Matters to Our Students Every Day
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey thanks all APS employees for the work they do.
Posted August 29, 2024
Friday Night Lights are Upon Us!
In her weekly message, Superintendent Blakey discusses the importance of extracurricular and co-curricular activities to a well-rounded education.
Posted August 23, 2024
Principals Set the Tone and Culture of Every School
In her weekly message, Superintendent Gabriella Blakey discusses the important role principals play in the success of their schools.
Posted August 16, 2024
We Did It!
In her weekly message, Superintendent Gabriella Blakey celebrates a successful start to the new school year.
Posted August 9, 2024
We Have to Work Together
In her first weekly message as Superintendent, Dr. Gabriella Blakey asks staff to work with her to give students the foundation they need to succeed.
Posted August 2, 2024
Introducing Let's Talk: a new way to ask questions and get answers
A message from incoming Superintendent Gabriella Blakey.
Posted June 11, 2024