News from 2020-2021
More National Merit Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the recent graduates who received scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.
Posted June 4, 2021
School Nurse of the Year
A dozen school nurses were nominated for the annual honor.
Posted May 24, 2021
Masks Are Still Required at Schools
Employees and visitors to administrative offices may choose not to wear masks if they are fully vaccinated.
Posted May 17, 2021
National Merit Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the five APS students who earned this distinguished honor.
Posted May 13, 2021
Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremonies
The district's 13 comprehensive high schools and eCademy are planning outdoor ceremonies at Nusenda Community Stadium; magnet schools plan to hold their ceremonies at Civic Plaza. Ceremonies will be live-streamed, recorded and posted.
Posted May 7, 2021
3 APS Teachers Are Finalists for Prestigious National Award
Two math and one science teacher are state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Posted May 6, 2021
May's Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include an educational assistant, principal, counselor and school secretary.
Posted May 4, 2021
April's Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include a speech therapist, yardman, program manager and educational assistant.
Posted April 14, 2021
APS Named Among the Best Communities for Music Education
By the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation
Posted April 14, 2021
AHS Student Accepted Into Two Ivy League, Two Other Prestigious Schools
Nena Dorame is choosing among Yale, Harvard, Stanford, plus the historic women's college Mount Holyoke.
Posted April 9, 2021
Desert Ridge Student is State Spelling Bee Champ
Christabel Thiel-Hajilambrinos will compete in the national semifinals later this spring.
Posted April 1, 2021
APS High School Breaks With Tradition to Promote Inclusivity and Diversity
The tradition of voting for a prom king and queen is transitioning to a more inclusive and diverse model at Atrisco Heritage Academy.
Posted March 29, 2021
Slain Boulder Police Officer was Highland Graduate
Read the statement by Superintendent Scott Elder on the mass shooting that took Police Officer Eric Talley's life.
Posted March 23, 2021
Metro Youth Art Virtual Showcase
The exhibit features the artwork of high school and middle school students.
Posted March 19, 2021
March's Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include a principal, counselor, and assistant principal
Posted March 17, 2021
APS Makes Significant Gains in Graduation Rates
The Albuquerque Public Schools graduation rate for the Class of 2020 was 74.6 percent, an increase of nearly 5 percentage points in a year and 13 percentage points in six years.
Posted February 26, 2021
APS Students Empowered to Use Preferred Name
A preferred name can be different from the student's legal name such as nicknames or names that reflect gender identity.
Posted February 22, 2021
Board Seeks Prioritization of Vaccines for School Employees
Read the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education resolution.
Posted February 22, 2021