Albuquerque Public Schools
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Recognitions at APS
- Nusenda Student of the Week: Dozens of students from across the district are recognized every school year thanks to Nusenda Credit Union and the APS Education Foundation. Learn more about Nusenda Student of the Week.
- APS/Pepsi Teacher of the Month: Pepsi and the APS Education Foundation have partnered for the past decade to recognize a few of the district’s outstanding teachers for their contributions to the classroom, school, and community. Learn more about APS/Pepsi Teacher of the Month.
- Employee Recognition: Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has amazing employees who consistently go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students and schools. Learn about more about employee recognition.
Who Has Been Recognized?
Four APS Teachers Honored by President
Receive highest honor U.S. government bestows on math, science educators.
Posted January 15, 2025
Student of the Week: Desmond "Desi" Simms
Fourth-grader at Comanche Elementary School.
Posted January 13, 2025
December Teacher of the Month: Lee Quintana
The December 2024 Pepsi Teacher of the Month is Lee Quintana of Emerson Elementary School
Posted December 19, 2024
More Than 200 APS Students Make All-State Music Ensembles
Students selected by the New Mexico Music Educators Association.
Posted December 17, 2024
Student of the Week: Ethan Apodaca
Fifth-grader at Bellehaven Elementary School
Posted December 16, 2024
Student of the Week: Solomon Torres-Moss
Fifth-grader at Tomasita Elementary School
Posted December 9, 2024
Student of the Week: Mustafa Alhameedi
Fourth-grader at Carlos Rey Elementary School
Posted December 2, 2024
Outstanding November Employees
This month's honorees include a nurse, a custodian, a community partner coordinator, and an athletic trainer.
Posted November 25, 2024
November Teacher of the Month: Alejandra Padilla
The November 2024 Pepsi Teacher of the Month is Alejandra Padilla of Jackson Middle School
Posted November 18, 2024
Student of the Week: Zariah R. Zamora
Third-grader at Bandelier Elementary School
Posted November 18, 2024
Student of the Week: Isaac Espino Ortiz
Eighth-grader at Truman Middle School
Posted November 12, 2024
Student of the Week: Hope Lammers
Eighth-grader at George I. Sanchez Middle School
Posted November 5, 2024
APS Risk Management Team Wins National Award
'Theo' honor recognizes effort to modernize job descriptions, which has helped prevent injuries at the workplace.
Posted November 4, 2024
Student of the Week: Maddilyn Apodaca
Third-grader at Adobe Acres Elementary School
Posted October 29, 2024
Two APS Students Participate in Community Foundation 'Fireside Chat'
Albuquerque High, Cibola seniors discuss giving back during prestigious speaker series.
Posted October 25, 2024
Student of the Week: Sophia Renae Torres
Seventh-grader at Tony Hillerman Middle School
Posted October 21, 2024
Two Eldorado Students Take National Stage
Senior, sophomore among panelists at town hall in Dallas exploring issues important to young people ahead of the presidential election.
Posted October 18, 2024
October Teacher of the Month: Monica Gomez
The October 2024 Pepsi Teacher of the Month is Monica Gomez of Lavaland Elementary School
Posted October 17, 2024
Student of the Week: Lincoln McCrea
Fifth-grader at Corrales Elementary School
Posted October 15, 2024