News from 2020-2021
Program Pays, Supports Special Ed Teachers in Training
SETT is an alternative pathway to becoming a special education teacher while earning a living and working alongside professionals. Application deadline is March 15, 2021.
Posted March 1, 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
The Passing of Las Cruces Superintendent Karen Trujillo
A statement from the APS Board of Education and Interim Superintendent Scott Elder
Posted February 26, 2021
In-Person Graduation Ceremonies Planned for the Week of May 10th
Comprehensive high schools will hold ceremonies at their schools. Magnet school ceremonies will be held at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center.
Posted February 23, 2021
Input Sought for APS Student Handbook
Deadline to submit suggested changes is March 15.
Posted February 22, 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
Nominate Outstanding APS Volunteers
The deadline for nominations is March 19.
Posted February 22, 2021
February's Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include an elementary school principal, nurse, and librarian, and the manager of Translation Services.
Posted February 19, 2021
Spelling Bee Champions
7th-grader Garrick Tam of Cleveland Middle School, 8th-grader Christabel Thiel-Hadjilambrinos of Desert Ridge Middle School, and 8th-grader Makayla Lovato of Jefferson Middle School will represent APS at the state competition.
Posted February 16, 2021
15 APS Students are Candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Congratulations to the Albuquerque Public Schools high school seniors for achieving this national honor.
Posted February 16, 2021
"Mobile Librarians" Help Connect APS Students with Other Cultures
Watch the KRQE story on the APS Books on Buses free book giveaway.
Posted January 21, 2021
January's Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include a high school principal, campus security aide, administrative assistant and school clerk.
Posted January 19, 2021
Coveted Military Scholarship Awarded to APS Students
The two high school juniors are among only a couple of hundred worldwide to receive the Air Force JROTC Flight Academy award.
Posted January 13, 2021
2021-2022 School Year Calendar
The traditional and extended year calendars were approved by the APS Board of Education.
Posted January 3, 2021
December's Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include a school secretary, help desk technician, behavior redirector, and dean of students
Posted December 14, 2020
Congratulations to the 2021 Selfless Seniors
Fourteen of the most giving and impressive students in Albuquerque Public Schools have been selected as 2021 Selfless Seniors by the APS Education Foundation.
Posted December 11, 2020