APS Offering Free Summer Reading Program for K-8 Students

It's one of several learning opportunities available for students this summer.

Albuquerque Public Schools has partnered with the State Public Education Department to offer a free and comprehensive summer reading program aimed at boosting literacy for all students in kindergarten through eighth grade. 

This high-impact opportunity is designed to help students who may be struggling to get caught up, while also providing focused instruction for those who want to get further ahead in their reading skills. It's one of several summer learning programs available to APS students. 

The NMPED/APS Summer Reading Program offers structured literacy instruction in small groups, maintaining a ratio of four students to one instructor. This focused approach ensures students receive the attention necessary to enhance their literacy, track progress and gain the confidence needed to succeed in all school subjects.

The program runs Monday through Friday, from June 8 to July 17, 2026, with no program on June 19 or the week of June 29 through July 3. Instruction takes place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

To ensure accessibility, APS will provide free transportation, breakfast and lunch to all participating students. Additionally, free Out-of-School Time will be provided at all sites from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m..

The program will be hosted at more than a dozen elementary and middle schools:

• Alamosa Elementary School
• Arroyo del Oso Elementary School
• Bellehaven Elementary School
• Chamiza Elementary School
• Chaparral Elementary School
• Emerson Elementary School
• Hodgin Elementary School
• John Adams Middle School
• Kirtland Elementary School
• Lavaland Elementary School
• LBJ Middle School
• Mary Ann Binford Elementary School
• San Antonito Elementary School
• Tomasita ES

For questions, parents can contact extendedlearning@aps.edu

Other learning opportunities available for APS students this summer include:

• The APS Refugee & Newcomer Summer Program is hosting its fifth annual Newcomer Summer Program. You can visit the department's webpage for more information or the flyer, including how to refer students. Students must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for the Program: 1. Enrolled in APS in grades 5th grade-12th grade in SY25/26, 2. English learner, 3. In U.S. schools for less than four full academic school years and 4. ACCESS/WIDA scores at 3.0 or below. If you have questions, please contact Antonio Baca, brandon.baca@aps.edu or 505-803-7781.

• The Albuquerque Public Schools Office of Innovation and School Choice partners with innovative leaders and community to empower educators and students, elevate learning and transform education to equip all students with the knowledge, skills and capacities for success in a rapidly changing world to grow Albuquerque's talented workforce. This summer the Office of Innovation will offer a free Eco-Makers Summer Camp for current Albuquerque Public School students K-5 that will consist of: Gardening, Robotics, Composting 3D Modeling, Game Design, Nature Crafts, Drones, Circuits and more  Sustaining the Future Flyer

• Indian Education: Provides a variety of summer courses. See flyers linked IED Summer Classes, Dine Summer Immersion Program and K-8 Summer Enrichment Camp