Superintendent's News
Our Selfless Seniors Represent the Very Best of APS
In his Friday message, Superintendent Scott Elder takes a look at the remarkable young women and men who make up this year’s Selfless Seniors class
Posted February 3, 2023
Keeping Our Schools Safe and Gun Free
In his weekly message, Superintendent Elder discusses the disturbing trend of students being caught with guns at school.
Posted January 27, 2023
Helping Students Find Their Passion
In his weekly message, Superintendent Scott Elder discusses the district’s efforts to help students figure out a path forward after graduation.
Posted January 20, 2023
A Road Map for a Brighter Future for Our Students
In his weekly message, Superintendent Scott Elder discusses new goals focused on student outcomes.
Posted January 13, 2023
Making Big Things Happen for the Future
In his weekly message, Superintendent Scott Elder discusses the future and our impact on student success.
Posted January 6, 2023
So Much to Celebrate: A Message From Supt. Elder
In his weekly message, Superintendent Scott Elder shares a video reflecting on the school year and all we have accomplished together.
Posted December 16, 2022
Developing Goals and Plans: A Message From Supt. Elder
In his weekly message, Superintendent Scott Elder follows up on the community conversations and talks about next steps.
Posted December 9, 2022
Building a Calendar: A Message from Supt. Elder
In his weekly message, Superintendent Scott Elder goes through the steps the district takes to create school calendars.
Posted December 2, 2022
So Much To Be Thankful For: A Message from Supt. Elder
Read Superintendent Elder's Thanksgiving message.
Posted November 18, 2022
Supt. Elder Inducted into Anderson Hall of Fame
APS Superintendent School Elder was honored by the UNM Anderson School of Management as an extraordinary alum who has achieved professional success, made significant contributions to the community, and serves as a role model.
Posted November 9, 2022
Join the Conversation: A Message from Supt. Elder
In his weekly message to employees, Superintendent Scott Elder encourages employees to take part in the Board of Education's community conversations.
Posted November 4, 2022
Keep on Learning: A Message From Supt. Elder
In his weekly message, Superintendent Scott Elder encourages employees to take advantage of learning opportunities.
Posted October 28, 2022
#APS Proud: A Message from Supt. Elder
In his weekly message, Superintendent Scott Elder encourages employees to show their APS Spirit and brag about the good things happening in and around schools.
Posted October 21, 2022
Customer Care: A Message from Supt. Elder
In his weekly message to employees, APS Superintendent Scott Elder writes about ways to help students and families find the right fit.
Posted October 14, 2022
Benefits of Working for APS: A Message from Supt. Elder
In his weekly message to employees, Superintendent Scott Elder writes about the excellent benefits APS has to offer its employees.
Posted September 30, 2022
Outdoor Learning: A Message from Supt. Elder
In his weekly message to employees, APS Superintendent Scott Elder writes about the benefits of outdoor learning.
Posted September 23, 2022
Measuring Outcomes: A Message from Supt. Scott Elder
In his weekly message to employees, APS Superintendent Scott Elder writes about using state assessment results to help improve student achievement.
Posted September 16, 2022
Focus on Instruction: A Message from Supt. Elder
In his weekly message to employees, APS Superintendent Scott Elder writes about his plan to improve academic outcomes.
Posted September 9, 2022
Stay Connected, Keep Learning: A Message from Supt. Elder
In his weekly message to employees, APS Superintendent Scott Elder writes about helping students and families overcome attendance barriers.
Posted September 2, 2022
APS Connects: A Message from Supt. Elder
In his weekly message to employees, APS Superintendent Scott Elder writes the connections we make with students, families, colleagues, and the community.
Posted August 26, 2022
Good Impressions: A Message from Supt. Elder
In his weekly message to employees, APS Superintendent Scott Elder writes about first and lasting impressions.
Posted August 19, 2022
First School Bell: A Message from Supt. Elder
Superintendent Scott Elder writes a weekly message to employees, which is also shared with the public on the APS website. This week's topic: the first day of school.
Posted August 12, 2022
APS Stands with Muslim Community
Superintendent Scott Elder offers resources and support.
Posted August 9, 2022
Happy School Year! Video Message from Supt. Elder
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