4th grader at Corrales Elementary School

As long as students are learning in the red (remotely), classes will continue on time and as scheduled.

Jessica Esquibel was recognized for receiving a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Yvette Kaufman-Bell, the district's out-of-school time coordinator, Nestor Costales, the manager of strategic partnerships, and Daphne Strader, Coordinated School Health Department director were recognized for their extraordinary efforts to ensure childcare availability for school-aged students.

Rosemary Bien, a specialist in the APS Payroll Department; Erika Montano, a special education principal at West Mesa High School; Yvonne Salazar, the dean of students at Jefferson Middle School; and John Suazo, the school counselor at Inez Elementary School were recognized as September Employees of the Month.

Eldorado High School and La Cueva High School JROTC were recognized for receiving a 2020 Naval Honor School Award.

Twenty-eight Albuquerque Public Schools high school seniors were recognized for being named semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.

This month's honorees include an assessment manager, middle school counselor, middle school principal and the district's Senior Director of Nursing.

In his weekly message, Supt. Elder encourages employees to take part in the third annual APS Spirit Day

Students are able to continue playing esports while maintaining safety and distance requirements.

The APS Fine Arts van transports musical instruments to and from the repair shop and will also deliver art supplies, costumes, and portable stages to schools.

Parents and seniors are invited to attend a virtual information night to learn more about preparation for seniors after high school. This will be hosted by Sara Money, College Career Resource Counselor with the Indian Education Department.

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Oct. 9, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez approved Legislation No. CS-74-20 which added more than $49 million to the CARES Fund Hardship Assistance Expenditure Plan and approved Legislation No. CS-73-20 that provides $90 million for Navajo Nation Chapters for additional coronavirus relief aid. Both programs are funded by the $714 million Coronavirus Relief Fund. The Navajo Nation Office of the Controller is ready to help ensure expenditures, monitoring, compliance and reporting of the distributed funds which will provide much-needed relief to members of the Navajo Nation affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bernalillo County commissioners have approved the opening of the Bernalillo County CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act Rental and Utility Assistance grant for qualified county residents.

Put on your spirit wear, post a pic, and show your pride.

APS is considering an August 11 start date for most students; the last day of school would be May 25.

A helpful video by APS Families Connected

7th grader at Cleveland Middle School

This year's Student Handbook includes an addendum that outlines student and staff expectations during learning in the red (remotely) and yellow (a mix of in-person and online).