Albuquerque Public Schools
Back-to-School Tips, Info and Resources
Learn more about calendars, online registration, safety, school meals, buses, tools for staying informed
School Calendars
- Teachers and staff at APS schools start on Friday, Aug. 1.
- The first day of school for most APS schools is Thursday, Aug. 7.
- PreK and Kindergarten students start Monday, Aug. 11.
Online Registration
Please register your child for the 2025-2026 school year if you haven't already.
- Register through ParentVUE.
- The student information system can be accessed by computer, mobile phone or tablet.
- If your device has a camera, you can upload photos of required documents, such as proof of residency.
- Register all of your children at the same time.
- If you have problems registering your child, please get in touch with their school. School Directory
Stay Connected
Albuquerque Public Schools connects with its community in a variety of ways:
- APS.edu and School Websites: Link to your school's website from the School Directory.
- E-Newsletter: APS The Core
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
- Robocalls, Email & Texts: We use a system called SchoolMessenger.
- Digital Flyers: We use a distribution system called Peachjar.
- Student Information Systems App: Learn more about ParentVUE & StudentVUE
Check with your child's school to find out what tools they use to stay in touch.
School Safety
Our schools are filled with people who love our kids and are doing their best to watch out for them. And we have protocols in place to keep them safe, from site safety plans, police officers and security guards on campus, safety training, and open lines of communication. Learn more about School Safety
We can't do this alone. We all have a role to play in ensuring our schools remain safe places for learning. Please talk to your children about gun safety, social media threats, and other safety issues that may arise at their school. Remind them that they should tell an adult if they hear about the possibility of a gun at school or if they know about a student who has a weapon. We repeat it all the time, but saying something when you see something truly makes a difference. It has helped prevent potential problems in the past and will help in the future.
Remember: If you see something, say something!
What Bus Do I Ride?
- Find Your Bus Stop
- Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, including who is eligible to ride the bus and what to do if your bus is late.
School Meals
No-Cost Meals
- Free breakfasts and lunches are available to all APS students. State lawmakers and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham enacted a law in 2023 requiring public schools in New Mexico to provide healthy breakfasts and lunches to students at no charge.
What's for Lunch?
- You can also use the MealViewer website or app to find out what's for breakfast or lunch.
School Supplies and Clothing Assistance
The APS Community Clothing Bank and School Supply Barn works with schools to provide students in need with clothes, shoes, undergarments, coats, and school supplies.
Does Your Child Need Clothes or School Supplies?