Albuquerque Public Schools
Update: School Cancelled at Washington MS - Monday, August 16
Update as of 4:11 p.m.: Classes are canceled for students at Washington Middle School Monday, but grief counselors will be at the school from 10 a.m. to noon. Parents will need to accompany students and will need to remain with them the whole time. Grief counselors will remain on campus throughout the week. The school also will have an increased police presence. Students will return to school on Tuesday.
Update as of 1:56 p.m.: Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the campus of Washington Middle School this afternoon. The campus is secure at this time. Due to the ongoing investigation, we are asking that parents pick up their children as soon as they can.
As of 12:52 p.m.: Washington Middle school is in a Shelter in Place due to police activity in the area