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David Lynch, Principal
David Lynch, Principal
nex+Gen Academy High School
nex+Gen Academy High School
5325 Montgomery Blvd. NE Phone: 505-878-6400
Albuquerque, NM 87109 email: lynch_d@aps.edu
Dear nex+Gen community,
Winter Ball: Our annual Winter Ball is tomorrow night!!! We are also very excited to be collaborating with the Albuquerque Institute of Math and Science, so be ready to meet new friends from AIMS High School! The theme is Alice in Wonderland. The prices are going to be $15 before the door and $20 at the door, and will be from 7-10 pm. Please park in the student lot. Bring your ID! We are hoping to see you guys there!
Food Donations for Alumni Day: Our annual Alumni Day is coming up on March 20th. This special event gives our alumni the opportunity to reconnect with nex+Gen, share their career experiences with current students, enjoy some friendly games, and celebrate together.The day concludes with a banquet honoring our alumni, and we are currently seeking food donations to help make this event a success. If you are interested in donating or would like more information, please reach out to me directly at lynch_d@aps.edu. Thank you for supporting our students and alumni community. Events like this are only possible because of your generosity!
Budget Season: Like many schools across APS, nex+Gen Academy High School will experience significant staffing reductions for the 2026–2027 school year. As a result, we will be reducing our overall enrollment capacity from 300 students to 200 students.
While this is a substantial adjustment, we are working to minimize the impact on students. Fortunately, we anticipate very little change to our core course offerings and academic programming. Our focus remains on maintaining the innovative, small-school experience and strong relationships that define nex+Gen Academy.
We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your ongoing support of our school community.
Online Registration for 2026-2027: Online Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is open. If you need assistance with ParentVUE, please contact Ms.Granone at nicole.granone@aps.edu.
Pet Essentials Drive: Student government is holding a Pet Essentials Drive from February 2nd to April 22nd! We are partnering with Watermelon Ranch to provide cats and dogs the things they need. There will be a donation box located on the stage in the cyberhall. We are accepting: shelf-stable cat/dog food, blankets, cat litter, and toys. Also! There will be fliers posted around the school for anyone interested in volunteering at Watermelon ranch
Individual Learning Showcase- (Conferences) March 26th and 27th
Spring Project Showcase- Save the date!!!! April 23rd
Summer School: See below for important summer school information.
Objection! Mock Trial Competition a Success for nex+Gen
Objection! Mock Trial Competition a Success for nex+Gen
Seven students from Nex+ Gen spent months preparing for the District Mock Trial competition. These students took an 80+ page packet, prepared by the Center for Civic Values, to create witness statements, attorney questions, opening and closing statements for both Prosecution and Defense, and learned key objections and rules of evidence to support their cases. Students were able to use all Nex+ Gen learning outcomes to create compelling arguments for both sides and walked away with two wins! All attorneys (Amy Klump, Jacob Klump, Autumn Ringia, and Brooklynn Rogers) walked away with “Best Attorney” awards confirming their hard work and collaboration. Autumn Ringia and Brooklynn Rogers were awarded “Best Witness” in their respective rounds, while Kai Schwartz De Rossi played expert witnesses in GPS technology and incorporated what he has learned from his current Physics course with Dr. Merewether to inform some of his testimony. Josh Trujillo was the team's only freshmen who jumped right in and learned the key role of Harper Van Zant to show his cool, calm demeanor in explaining the events of the robbery that was the central focus of the trial. Senior, Augustine Escarcega earned an honor cord which he will sport at this year’s graduation ceremony. All members of the team would like to give a huge shout out to Lily Allison for committing her time and attention to this year’s tedious time-keeper role and look forward to her participation as an attorney next year. We would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Klump for donating their time and expertise in helping students hone their understanding of objections and courtroom procedure.
Courtroom Journalist Goes to State
Leah Allison took fifth place in the District Qualifier for the Courtroom Journalism Competition on February 20-21. She spent Friday observing and taking notes about the trials and then had less than 24 hours to generate her article. The writing was objective, creative, insightful, and informative enough to secure a spot at the State competition in March. Please wish Leah good luck in her next writing endeavors!
Run for the Zoo
Run for the Zoo
Use our school Link bit.ly/RFTZNEXGEN to receive the student discounts on registration fees. You can register your entire family and friends with our discount link! Discount Registration closes March 28th.
This is a yearly tradition for our school and PE program. We are competing against other highschools to support the Biopark. If you prefer to register with a paper, they are available from Coach Smo.
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
This week, seven students were inducted into the Nex+Gen Chapter of the National Honor Society. These students have been recognised for their academic performance, maintaining a 3.5 GPA for three consecutive semesters. National Honor Society members represent our school by volunteering with local community organizations and act as role models within our school, upholding the NHS pillars of Scholarship, Service, Leadership and Character. We are proud to welcome the following members into the NHS:
Fletcher Dawson
Teresa Gonzalez
Demetrius Archambault
Isabella Rono-Santiago
Jonathon Ortley
Brooklyn Rogers
Environmental Science & Stats Students Explore What it Takes to Become a Sustainable Society
Environmental Science & Stats Students Explore What it Takes to Become a Sustainable Society
In the current ESS project - Sustainable Society - seniors are taking action! They’re doing everything from interviewing experts, testing hydrogen fuel cell cars, building wind turbines, using sustainable architecture to build sustainable model homes, and more.
Art I & II -
The Art 1 and Art 2 students have officially had their artwork digitally submitted to the Metro Youth Art Exhibit 2026! We are incredibly proud of the creativity, dedication, and effort they poured into their pieces.
All Art 1and 2 students' artwork is currently on display outside the art room and near the office—please take a moment to stop by and celebrate their hard work. Seeing their growth and artistic courage on display is truly inspiring.
The following students had their artwork digitally submitted to the Youth Metro Art Show. Congratulations to each of them for creating such thoughtful, expressive, and impressive works of art. Your talent, risk-taking, and commitment to your craft make our art community stronger.
Rayden Elks, Cara Flores, Ian Villalpando, Abbie Flores, Michelle Pino, Kia Perry/Santi Rojas (combined work), Imp Valenzula, Nathan Ward, Teresa Gonzales, Elise Allison, Raelyn Huller, Micheal Media, Autumn Ringia, Adan Artalejo, Oscar Prospero, Carla Salazar, Robin Torres, Dalton Lind, Santiago Sierra
We are so proud of you! Good luck moving forward to getting your work selected for the Art show.
(See pictures below of Metro Art)
Calling all nex+Gen alumni. We would love to reconnect. RSVP for our alumni day here: RSVP form
CNN SHOUT OUT FOR Ms. XIMENA SOTO
CNN SHOUT OUT FOR Ms. XIMENA SOTO
Important Updates for Seniors
Important Updates for Seniors
Caps and Gowns will be distributed in May, the exact date is TBD. If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown PLEASE do so asap through Campus Specialties. The final deadline is Saturday February 14.
Senior Sunset is Monday May 18 at 6:00 pm at nex+Gen. This is a final informal gathering for just seniors, and is a potluck. If you have a grill and a way to transport a grill, please let me know. We’d appreciate having 2-3 grills to cook out with this special evening!
Senior Honors Ceremony is Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00 pm at nex+Gen. This very special event is for ALL seniors and their families! We honor each senior and this is a more personalized ceremony than graduation. More details about this event are forthcoming.
Graduation is on Thursday May 21 at 12:30 pm at Berna Facio. Doors will open to the public at 12:00 pm. There will be no tickets - you can bring as many family members as you’d like, but saving seats is not permitted. There will be a clear backpack policy in place. More details about this event are forthcoming!
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Laura Ornelas laura.ornelas@aps.edu
Counseling Center
Counseling Center
Visit the Counseling Google Site for upcoming events, scholarship information, career goals, information about how to write a business plan, student and parent resources, and mental health resources. You can also contact the counselor hastings_c@aps.edu and set up an appointment to meet.
Make your voice heard on the Instructional Council (IC)
Make your voice heard on the Instructional Council (IC)
Family and Community Partner Instructional Council (IC) Voice Form is now available. We are happy to launch a new system for our families and community partners to have an opportunity to voice feedback, input, and suggestions on previous* and upcoming IC meetings. To read the IC agenda meeting minutes, please click on the link here. To enter comments, please complete the Google Form linked here. The meeting agenda minutes will be available for public review. *Comments are open for the previous meeting and upcoming meeting only.
*Comments open for the previous & upcoming meeting only.
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