Albuquerque Public Schools
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Student of the Week: Leyla Guillermo
Third-grader at Eugene Field Elementary School
Posted April 17, 2025
April Teacher of the Month: Amaal Bahraq
The April 2025 Pepsi Teacher of the Month is Amaal Bahraq of Mountain View Elementary School
Posted April 9, 2025
APS Education Foundation Awards Over $250,000 in Grants
Foundation initially planned to award 30 grants but expanded to 73 due to overwhelming response.
Posted April 7, 2025
Foundation Executive Director Earns Prestigious Certification
Shannon Barnhill’s designation as Certified Education Foundation Leader is a first in N.M.
Posted April 7, 2025
Exceptional Employees for April
This month's honorees include a principal, an extended leave specialist, a clerk and a special programs educational assistant.
Posted April 1, 2025
Student of the Week: Rubi A. Armendariz
First-grader at Griegos Elementary School
Posted March 31, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: March Employees of the Month
This month's honorees include a librarian, an assistant principal, a head custodian and a school police officer.
Posted March 19, 2025
March Teacher of the Month: DeAnna Sherred
The March 2025 Pepsi Teacher of the Month is Deanna Sherred
Posted March 13, 2025
Foundation Announces 2025 Best In Class Nominees
Contenders will be celebrated and the winner will be announced at Gold Bar on May 2 at Sandia Resort and Casino.
Posted March 13, 2025
Student of the Week: Kamil Oliver
Third-grader at Lew Wallace Elementary School
Posted March 10, 2025
Student of the Week: Alyssa Herrera
Third-grader at Seven Bar Elementary School
Posted March 3, 2025
Student of the Week: Jinan Marwan
Fifth-grader at Sunset View Elementary School
Posted February 25, 2025
Student of the Week: Arabella Rivera
Twelfth-grader at Volcano Vista High School
Posted February 17, 2025
February Teacher of the Month: Rachel Kilman
The February 2025 Pepsi Teacher of the Month is Rachel Kilman of New Futures High School
Posted February 13, 2025
February's Exceptional Employees
This month's honorees include a bookkeeper, a director of student services, an assistant principal and a transition specialist.
Posted February 11, 2025
High School Grades 2 Trade Skills Career Fair March 25, 2025!
Are you ready to build a promising future with your hands? Join us at our career fair and explore exciting opportunities in the world of trades, where your skills can take you places.
Posted February 7, 2025
January Teacher of the Month: Beatrice Salazar
The January 2025 Pepsi Teacher of the Month is Beatrice Salazar of Los Ranchos Elementary School
Posted January 31, 2025
Student of the Week: Florencia Antonia Paz Trigo
Senior at Volcano Vista High School
Posted January 28, 2025
2025 Selfless Senior Spotlight: Noah Chavez
Meet Noah Chavez, the 2025 Selfless Senior of West Mesa High School.
Posted January 24, 2025
2025 Selfless Senior Spotlight: Elecia Padilla
Meet Elecia Padilla, the 2025 Selfless Senior of Valley High School.
Posted January 24, 2025
2025 Selfless Senior Spotlight: Kailyn Montoya
Meet Kailyn Montoya, the 2025 Selfless Senior of Volcano Vista High School.
Posted January 24, 2025
2025 Selfless Senior Spotlight: Robert Mendoza
Meet Robert Mendoza, the 2025 Selfless Senior of Rio Grande High School.
Posted January 24, 2025
2025 Selfless Senior Spotlight: Eli Crowley
Meet Eli Crowley, the 2025 Selfless Senior of Sandia High School.
Posted January 24, 2025
2025 Selfless Senior Spotlight: Dani Figueroa
Meet Dani Figueroa, the 2025 Selfless Senior of Nex+Gen Academy High School.
Posted January 24, 2025
2025 Selfless Senior Spotlight: Amari Solomon-Iule
Meet Amari Solomon-Iule, the 2025 Selfless Senior of New Futures High School.
Posted January 24, 2025
2025 Selfless Senior Spotlight: Mattie Espinosa
Meet Mattie Espinosa, the 2025 Selfless Senior of Manzano High School.
Posted January 24, 2025