Albuquerque Public Schools
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
National Merit Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the five APS students who earned this distinguished honor.
Posted May 13, 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
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
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
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