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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,
As we close another successful school year, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who makes nex+Gen Academy such a special place.
To our families, thank you for your support throughout the year. Whether you donated food for school events, served as mentors for our students, shared your expertise during Career Fair, or participated as authentic audiences for student presentations, your involvement enriched our learning community.
To our students, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and perseverance this semester. You have challenged yourselves academically, contributed hours of community service, upheld the pillars that define our school culture, and supported one another through both successes and challenges.
A special congratulations goes to the Class of 2026. As you begin the next chapter of your journey, know that we are incredibly proud of all you have accomplished. We wish you success, happiness, and fulfillment in whatever path you choose. While you may be leaving nex+Gen, you will always be part of our community. We hope you will come back to visit and share your stories and accomplishments with future generations of Griffins.
Serving as principal of nex+Gen Academy is both a privilege and an honor. I am thankful every day for the opportunity to work alongside such outstanding students, families, and staff members.
On behalf of the entire nex+Gen staff, I wish you a safe, restful, and well-deserved summer break. We look forward to welcoming many of you back in the fall and celebrating the continued success of our graduates and community members.
With gratitude,
A message from our 2026 Selfless Senior, Naomi Gentzel-Peters.
A message from our 2026 Selfless Senior, Naomi Gentzel-Peters.
Growing up, helping others was exhilarating. I’m an outgoing person, so getting the chance to talk to people and learn about their lives fascinated me. As time passed, I kept doing it. I started small, and gradually, I began to be able to do more. Volunteering has never been about buffing up a resume to make myself look good; it’s been about learning and trying new things with a variety of people. I’ve worked with every age group, from kids to senior citizens, and every one of them has a different story to explore. Those stories are what motivate me to continue to help others and build a better world.
The Class of 2026 Graduates
The Class of 2026 Graduates
Goodbye, Class of 2026
Goodbye, Class of 2026
As we say goodbye to the nex+Gen Academy Class of 2026, we wanted to share a few special senior moments from their final days with us.
From classrooms and projects to celebrations and friendships, this class has left a lasting mark on our school community. We are proud of all they have accomplished and excited to see where their journeys take them next.
Seniors in ESS Present at the 2026 Crawford Symposium
Seniors in ESS Present at the 2026 Crawford Symposium
Seniors in ESS presented their Valle de Oro Arthropods project at the annual Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program (BEMP) Crawford Symposium. This event was hosted by UNM and was a gathering of about 200 scientists, researchers, educators, and students. Thank you to our students' Valle de Oro Project Mentor, Juan Camacho, a BEMP educator, for his support and mentorship.
16th Annual Academy Awards
16th Annual Academy Awards
Last month, nex+Gen Academy High School held its annual Academy Awards celebration. Students were recognized for their academic accomplishments and contributions to our school culture throughout the year. It was wonderful to welcome back Dr. A, who returned to emcee the event and help us celebrate the incredible achievements of our students.
A special shout-out goes to our outstanding Griffen Award winners: Emma Haines, Izabella Rono-Santiago, and Fiona VH Jenson. Your hard work, leadership, and commitment to the nex+Gen community make us proud. Congratulations to all of our award recipients on a fantastic year!
Outstanding Griffin Awards
Outstanding Griffin Awards
Emma Haines
9th Grade
Izabella Rono-Santiago
10th Grade
Fiona VH Jenson
11th Grade
Student Ambassadors Celebrate
Student Ambassadors Celebrate
The nex+Gen Student Ambassadors gathered for one final meeting to close out an outstanding year of service and leadership. Throughout the year, these students welcomed prospective families, represented our school at events, shared their nex+Gen experiences, and helped build a strong sense of community. This final gathering was an opportunity to celebrate a job well done, reflect on a successful year, and recognize the positive impact they have had on our school.
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 voice feedback, input, and suggestions on previous* and upcoming IC meetings. IC is open to all staff, students, families, and partners in our community. IC works to support teaching, learning, and school instructional issues in a collaborative meeting. Please click on the agenda minutes to read meeting details. To provide comments, please complete the nex+Gen IC Voice Form. The meeting agenda minutes will be available for public review. *Comments are open for the previous meeting and the upcoming meeting only.
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