Dear nex+Gen Community,

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, we want to take a moment to recognize an important milestone—today was the last day for our seniors! We congratulate them on reaching this significant point in their journey and look forward to celebrating their achievements at graduation.

For the rest of our students, just three weeks remain. This is a critical time to stay focused and finish strong. Final exams are approaching, and we encourage you to support your student in staying organized, maintaining good study habits, and giving their best effort.

Let’s work together to ensure a successful and positive end to the school year for all

see all the important announcements below:

• Graduation Day: We will hold graduation on Friday, May 16th, at 12:30 p.m. at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center. No in-person classes will be held on graduation day, which will be an asynchronous day. 

• End of Year: 

• Monday, 5/26 -Memorial Day, Schools are closed

Tuesday, 5/27 - B Day exams 

Wednesday, 5/28 - A Day Exams

Thursday, 5/29 - Make-up Day/Student should make an appointment with their teacher/ Last day of school 

• Summer School - Credit Recovery: APS will be offering credit recovery and transfer make-up credits this summer through in-person summer school and eCademy.  The three in-person sites are La Cueva HS, Valley HS, and Rio Grande HS, with one term in June and one term in July.  Registration begins on March 31, so please reach out to Mrs. Headley to talk about credit recovery and to get registered as soon as possible.  It is important to remember that this year the fees have been added back to summer school, to both in-person and eCademy classes.  It is $250.00 for a half credit unless you qualify for the reduced price of $62.50. Please call Ms. Headley with any questions at NexGen, ex 43256.  

• On-Line Registration: The online registration window for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Parents should log on to ParentVUE and complete the 2025-2026 School Year Online Registration. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Granone at (505)878-6400  

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• Important Information for Seniors: See Below  

The Last Day for Seniors

Senior Sendoff Celebration

Last week, we bid a fond and festive farewell to the amazing Class of 2025 with a day full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

The celebration kicked off early in the morning as seniors arrived for the time-honored tradition of the senior prank. With creativity and humor, they "decorated" the school one last time, leaving their playful mark and plenty of smiles behind.

Later in the day, the entire school community came together to officially send off our seniors in style. Students enjoyed jumpies, water games, dodgeball, and more. 

And of course, no celebration would be complete without great food! A lineup of food trucks served up tasty treats to keep the fun going all afternoon.

This day wasn’t just a sendoff — it was a celebration of all the hard work, friendships, and memories the Class of 2025 has built over the years. We’re proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what they’ll achieve next.

Congratulations, Class of 2025! You’ll always be a part of our school family