APS Good News
"Schools Out" Night a Success
Annual event with New Mexico United brings families together and raises funds for the APS Education Foundation.
Posted June 12, 2025
Students Map Learning Journey with Mural
Chaparral Elementary students just completed a vibrant mural mapping their learning journey from 3rd to 4th grade—highlighting math, science, art, and music along the way.
Posted June 11, 2025
From Tech to STEAM at Manzano Mesa
Manzano Mesa Elementary made the leap from a traditional tech class to a full STEAM program this year.
Posted June 9, 2025
East San José Elementary Champions
Elementary soccer program brings home championship title.
Posted May 28, 2025
Celebrating Bilingual Brilliance
East San José Elementary 5th graders celebrated in dual language program.
Posted May 27, 2025
Eldorado Junior Selected for National Conference
Peyton Jackson has been selected to represent New Mexico at the prestigious Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington, D.C.
Posted May 21, 2025
Field Day Fun at Alameda
Support from Bernalillo Fire & Rescue and APS Food & Nutrition Services make the Alameda Elementary event memorable.
Posted May 21, 2025
DRMS Student Awarded at Earth Day Festival
Desert Ridge Middle School 6th Grader Claire Lee has been awarded 1st place in the middle school visual art category at the Earth Day Festival.
Posted April 15, 2025
Atrisco Heritage Drama Club Hosts Skit
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Drama Club hosts a successful event thanks to support from teachers.
Posted March 12, 2025
Volcano Vista Places at the Mock Trial Competition
Volcano Vista High School represented New Mexico at the National High School Mock Trial Competition and placed in the top ten.
Posted May 20, 2025
La Mesa Elementary Principal Saves Student
La Mesa Elementary Principal Aura Acabal jumped into action to help a choking student.
Posted May 20, 2025
Mission Avenue Hosts Spring Showcase
Mission Avenue Elementary School’s Spring Showcase provided an interactive experience for students, families and the community.
Posted May 19, 2025
APS Esports District Manager Honored with Award
Laurie Lehman, APS Esports District Manager and Budget & Project Supervisor, honored with the Impact Through Education award by the*gamehers!
Posted May 21, 2025
Ventana Ranch Hosts Mission to Mars Showcase
Ventana Ranch Elementary 5th graders host Mission to Mars showcase.
Posted May 19, 2025
Hawthorne Celebrates First Graduating Class of Adult ESL Students
Hawthorne Elementary recently celebrated its first graduating class of adult ESL students.
Posted May 19, 2025
East San Jose Math Interventionist Honored by the US Math Recovery Council
Kory Obenshain, math interventionist at East San Jose Elementary, was honored by the US Math Recovery Council.
Posted May 19, 2025
APS Recognized as 2025 Best Communities for Music Education
APS Fine Arts Music has been recognized by NAMM Foundation for 2025 Best Communities for Music Education.
Posted May 13, 2025
Middle School Soccer Program Cultivates Growth and Community
The 2024-2025 Middle School Soccer Program had over 1,000 students from 27 middle schools engaging in a season that emphasized both athletic development and vital social-emotional learning.
Posted May 8, 2025
A. Montoya Teacher Featured in Magazine
A. Montoya Elementary Fourth Grade Teacher Faye Richards was featured in New Mexico Farm & Ranch magazine.
Posted May 8, 2025
Egg-cellent Test Prep at Inez
Inez Elementary Principal Casey Reid-Kadlec, teachers and support staff surprised students with an interactive egg hunt to help students feel relaxed, focused and ready for state testing season.
Posted May 8, 2025