Albuquerque Public Schools
News from 2021-2022
Public May Rent APS Facilities After July 1
Those who aren't fully vaccinated are required to wear masks.
Posted June 24, 2021
APS Class of 2022 to Graduate Week of May 9
Ceremonies will be held at Tingley Coliseum and the Berna Facio Professional Development Complex.
Posted August 13, 2021
Letter on Tragic Shooting at Washington Middle School
From APS Superintendent Scott Elder and Washington Principal Modesta Hernandez
Posted August 13, 2021
APS Statement on Situation in Afghanistan
Albuquerque Public Schools has more than 100 refugees from Afghanistan
Posted August 20, 2021
Congrats to Our National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
32 APS seniors are among the nation's top academically talented high school students.
Posted September 15, 2021
Attendance Tips for Families
Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success.
Posted September 21, 2021
For the Fourth Straight Year, APS Recognizes Outstanding Employees
October's outstanding employees include an elementary school principal, school scheduling coordinator, custodian, and educational assistant.
Posted October 1, 2021
Attendance Tips for Teachers
Attendance should be taken during the first 10 minutes of class.
Posted October 11, 2021
1,600 Students in 24 Bands Compete in Annual Pageant of Bands
Congratulations to all APS bands including first-place winners West Mesa and Volcano Vista high schools.
Posted October 19, 2021
Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
A reminder that every person in New Mexico has an obligation to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child.
Posted October 26, 2021
Lunchtime Club Celebrates Native American Heritage
The newly formed Native American Club at Hoover Middle School connects students to cultural activities, learning materials, and positive Native role models.
Posted November 1, 2021
Voters Approve Bond and Mill Levy Measures and Elect Four New Board Members
Results of the just-completed election mean Albuquerque Public Schools will have the critical funds necessary to begin or complete school improvements across the city.
Posted November 3, 2021
We Are APS
APS students speak more than 80 languages. Watch this delightful video featuring some of those students sharing their language backgrounds.
Posted September 3, 2021
November's Outstanding Employees
November's honorees include an NM DASH coordinator, middle school secretary, elementary school counselor, and middle school educational assistant.
Posted November 10, 2021
Quick Tips for Entering Leave Requests
Employees are required to enter their absences.
Posted November 10, 2021
APS Teachers Take Learning Outside
The APS Education Foundation awards grants to teachers and programs that support outdoor learning.
Posted November 28, 2021
Arts Integration Puts the "Art" in "Smart"
The goal of schools like Janet Kahn School of Integrated Arts is to help kids advocate for themselves, think for themselves, and question.
Posted December 8, 2021
Thanks ABQ for School Supply Donations
Members of the Corporate Volunteer Council of New Mexico raised more than $40,000 for school supplies for APS students.
Posted August 30, 2021
APS is Hiring
We have openings for teachers, nurses, kitchen staff, bus drivers, and more.
Posted June 30, 2021
More National Merit Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the recent graduates who received scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.
Posted July 13, 2021
Manzano Graduate Heads to the Olympics in Tokyo
Mariah Duran is a member of the USA Skateboarding Olympic Team. The sport debuts at the Tokyo Olympics this summer.
Posted June 25, 2021
December's Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include a head custodian, district executive director, high school assistant principal, and elementary school principal.
Posted December 13, 2021
Board Approves 2022-2023 Calendars
The first day of school for most APS students will be Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. Schools on the extended school-year calendar will start two weeks earlier on Wednesday, July 27.
Posted December 8, 2021
Update Your Personal Contact Information
You will need to be at work to review your contact information and make changes.
Posted December 15, 2021
Plan for Enhanced COVID Safe Practices
Albuquerque Public Schools is doing all it can to keep students safe and in school even as the number of COVID cases in New Mexico remains high.
Posted January 3, 2022
New APS Board Members Take the Oath of Office
The swearing-in ceremony occurred at the beginning of a regular board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 5.
Posted January 4, 2022
January Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include an educational assistant, family liaison, registrar, and elementary school principal.
Posted January 20, 2022
Helping Your Child Set a Schedule for Success
Building a schedule can help reduce stress.
Posted January 7, 2022
Manzano's College-Bound and Career-Ready Culture
The high school is providing innovative programs, internships, resources, and even a "human library."
Posted January 5, 2022
Harrison Middle School is AVID About Learning
The program is helping develop leadership skills that will help students in high school, later in college, and hopefully in life.
Posted January 5, 2022
Employee Proof of COVID Vaccination, Including Booster
Employees should update the COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Exemption Survey.
Posted January 18, 2022
APS Resolves Ransomware Attack
The district continues to work with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate the attack that shut down schools for two days.
Posted January 19, 2022
San Antonito Named National Magnet School of Distinction
The East Mountain elementary school was named a Magnet School of Distinction by the Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools
Posted January 28, 2022
February's Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include a roofer, mailroom supervisor, custodian and nurse.
Posted February 4, 2022
BSU at AHS Prepares Students for Diverse, Changing World
The Black Student Union at Albuquerque High School, like BSUs in other APS schools, is open to anyone who wants to join.
Posted February 17, 2022
APS Principal Gets National Recognition
Patricia Gallegos of San Antonito STEM Magnet School Elementary School was named a principal of the year by Magnet Schools of America.
Posted February 23, 2022
Talking to Kids About the War in Ukraine
After two years of helping students cope with the challenges and complexities of the pandemic comes a new hurdle for educators and families: Supporting our young people through the biggest attack on a European state since World War II.
Posted March 3, 2022
APS Families: Please Update Emergency Contacts
Use ParentVUE to make any needed changes.
Posted March 11, 2022
March's Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include a speech and language liaison, CSA, head custodian, and media center manager.
Posted March 9, 2022
APS Graduation Rate Increases Again
The Albuquerque Public Schools graduation rate for the Class of 2021 was 75.7%, an increase of one percentage point in a year and 14 percentage points in seven years.
Posted March 17, 2022
Metro Youth Art Exhibit Winners and Video
Hundreds of APS middle and high school students participated in the annual event.
Posted March 18, 2022
AHA Students Collect Items for Ukrainian Refugees
Atrisco Heritage Academy partnered with a local humanitarian organization to collect food and other items for Ukrainian families displaced by the war in their country.
Posted April 5, 2022
Art is Elementary
Opening reception is Thursday, April 28. The exhibit runs through Tuesday, May 17.
Posted April 25, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Education Visits APS
Secretary Miguel Cardona joined U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury on a tour of Atrisco Heritage Academy, where they learned more about the community school model and wrap-around services offered to students and families.
Posted April 22, 2022
May's Outstanding Employees
This month's honorees include a head custodian, senior benefits analyst, building manager, and elementary school principal
Posted May 4, 2022
9 More APS Schools Choose a Longer School Year
A third of APS elementary schools will spend more time in the classroom in 2022-2023.
Posted May 5, 2022
APS Named Among the Best Communities for Music Education
For the sixth time, Albuquerque Public Schools was recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
Posted May 18, 2022
Five APS Schools Receive Library Grants from Laura Bush Foundation
The $5,000 grant can be used to update and diversify library collections.
Posted May 19, 2022
Del Norte History Teacher Recognized as Outstanding
Karen Dziurzynski Cox was named the state's Outstanding American History Teacher by the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution of New Mexico.
Posted May 18, 2022
Educators Night at NM United on June 22
Get discounted tickets and support the APS Education Foundation
Posted May 24, 2022
Congrats Merit Scholarship Winners
Five recent APS graduates are National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners. Five additional graduates of the APS Class of 2022 received National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.
Posted June 1, 2022