Superintendent's News
Happy School Year!
Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Scott Elder welcomes staff to the start of the 2022-2023 school year.
Posted August 3, 2022
End of School Year
Superintendent Elder looks back on 2021-2022 as he wishes the APS community a happy summer.
Posted May 20, 2022
Proof of Success
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder points to evidence of success in APS schools.
Posted May 13, 2022
Appreciation Days
"I don’t need a designated day or week to remind me how extraordinary Albuquerque Public Schools employees are," Supt. Elder writes in his weekly message.
Posted April 29, 2022
Home Stretch
In his weekly message to employees, Supt. Elder writes about comfortably familiar end-of-year traditions.
Posted April 22, 2022
Well-Deserved Raises
In his weekly message to employees, Supt. Elder explains how the recently-approved raises for public education employees will work.
Posted April 8, 2022
Registration, Retention, Recruitment
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder writes about Operation Connect and efforts to help families enroll for the 2022-2023 school year.
Posted April 1, 2022
Come Rain or Shine, Enjoy Spring Break!
Supt. Elder writes about a well-earned spring break for staff and students.
Posted March 18, 2022
COVID 19: Then & Now
Supt. Elder shares a video commemorating the second anniversary of the pandemic.
Posted March 11, 2022
March is National Procurement Month
Supt. Elder writes about steps the APS Procurement Department has taken to assure tax dollars are spent appropriately and efficiently.
Posted March 4, 2022
Message on Tragic Shooting Near West Mesa
From APS Superintendent Scott Elder and the Board of Education
Posted February 25, 2022
Thinking About What Others Are Trying to Say
"Engaging in a conversation with someone you disagree with can expose you to new ideas and potential experiences," Supt. Elder wrote in his weekly message.
Posted February 25, 2022
Loving the Job
Superintendent Elder points out the many benefits of being a public educator.
Posted February 18, 2022
Follow-Through
"In golf as in life, the follow-through makes the difference," writes Superintendent Elder in his weekly message.
Posted February 11, 2022
Budget Overview
In his weekly message to employees, Supt. Elder writes about planning for the 2023 fiscal budget.
Posted February 4, 2022
Shining In and Out of the Spotlight
In his weekly message to employees, Superintendent Scott Elder highlights a few of many examples of innovative teaching in APS.
Posted January 28, 2022
Education in the Legislature
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder writes about the 2022 legislative session.
Posted January 21, 2022
Cyberattack Closes Schools: A Message from Supt. Elder
In a video to families and employees, Superintendent Scott Elder addresses the cyberattack that shut down APS schools.
Posted January 13, 2022
New Year, New Board
Superintendent Scott Elder welcomes the four new members of the APS Board of Education.
Posted January 7, 2022
Kindness is Always in Season
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder share a video featuring students and staff describing how they spread kindness.
Posted December 17, 2021
Make Merry and Stay Well
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder encourages employees to take care of themselves during the winter break.
Posted December 10, 2021
Keeping the Doors Open
Supt. Elder writes about taking a proactive approach to keeping schools and offices open during the COVID surge.
Posted December 3, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving!
In his weekly message to employees, Supt. Elder thanks them for all they have done during this unusual school year.
Posted November 19, 2021
Engaging Families
Supt. Elder writes about the important role families play in the education of their children.
Posted November 12, 2021
Feeling Grateful
In his weekly message, Supt. Elder expresses his appreciation for those who supported APS in the election.
Posted November 5, 2021
Letter on Washington MS Video
Read the letter from Supt. Elder concerning the release of video of the tragic shooting death of a Washington Middle School student.
Posted November 2, 2021
Stepping Up During National Labor Shortage
Supt. Elder outlines some district efforts to hire much-needed staff.
Posted October 29, 2021
Fall is in the Air
In his weekly message to employees, Supt. Elder writes about the annual United Way campaign and this year's door and workspace decorating contest.
Posted October 22, 2021