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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,
We have a lot going on this month. Check out all the nex+Gen happenings below:
Election Day: Tomorrow, November 4th, is Election Day. Nex+Gen will be closed. Make your voice heard and vote!!!
APS Bond would Fund $350 Million in School Improvements
On Nov. 4, voters will consider an APS General Obligation Bond.
If approved, this bond would provide $350 million for several projects, including:
Converting 20 schools to refrigerated air
New construction at 13 schools
A new career technical educational student training facility
And a west-side special-needs education facility.
All new construction will feature state-of-the-art security and refrigerated air.
Approval of the bond would not increase taxes.
Picture Make-Up Day: Picture makeups will take place on November 6th. The photographer will be available from 12:10 to 1:10.
Recruitment Open House: Nex+Gen has begun the search for the class of 2030! Admissions to nex+Gen are done through the APS transfer process. Students and families should request a transfer by December 1st for the best chance of admission. To find out more about what nex+Gen Academy has to offer, go to: learnaboutnexgen.com. We invite your family to our campus for our upcoming Enrollment Open House on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM. Click here to inquire about our school and receive a reminder to join us at our upcoming open house.
Veteran’s Day: November 11th is Veteran’s Day. No school.
Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey: This survey will be given to students next week. An opt out form has been sent home with students. If you do not want your student to participate fill out the form and have your student return it to their second period facilitator.
Food Drive: Hello Griffin families! This year, our ambassador team and student government have worked to partner with the RoadRunner Food Bank to bring back a well-loved tradition here at Nex+gen Academy, you called it, a food drive! We ask students to bring in NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ONLY, these can be items like canned goods, dry goods, and even bottled drinks. We ask all items to have a label and nutritional value to make it easier for our partners. This drive will take place throughout the months of October - December, and students can drop items off in their humanities class. Let's bring the spirit of these holidays and help out where we can (pun intended). As always, have a Nex+gen day!
Food Distribution at Del Norte High School: The monthly Roadrunner food distribution at Del Norte is held on the first Thursday of each month from 4:00 PM-5:30 PM in the cafeteria.
Game Night: We have exciting news for all Nex+Gen Gamers! This upcoming November 14th, we are hosting a Game Night. Student Government will be hosting it from 6 pm to 9 pm Nex+Gen students and staff are encouraged to bring any family members or friends, as it is open to all! All night there will be three-game tournaments
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Parent-teacher conferences will be held on November 24th and 25th. This will be an asynchronous day. No in-person classes will be held. All classes will have an agenda posted on Echo with assignments. Your student’s advisor will reach out to you about scheduling a parent-teacher conference.
Thanksgiving Break: This year, Thanksgiving break will be from November 26th- November 30th. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1st.
Nurses Corner: If your child has health conditions, please report them to the health office. The nurse can be reached at emily.butler@aps.edu
Ready, Set, Debate
The Nex+ Gen Speech and Debate team has participated in a multitude of competitions this school year. We kicked off our season with a group of students catching the train to Santa Fe to participate in Capitol Congress. Next, students tackled the role of legal counsel and worked with lawyers from across the city to practice utilizing legal precedent when arguing in court. Finally, our students went back to the world of Congress to debate issues ranging from the United States' role in the International Criminal Court, parking infrastructure, and independent redistricting. For more information about the Nex+ Gen Speech and Debate team, contact April Kinney @ kinney_a@aps.edu.
Science Bowl
We have started a Science Bowl club at nex+Gen! Science Bowl is a fast-paced team trivia competition that tests students' science and math knowledge. We meet every Thursday after school in 202, Dr. Merewether's room, from 3:30 - 4:30. We're preparing to attend the regional competition in March, where we will compete against other high schools from around the state for a chance to go on an all-expenses-paid trip to the national championship in Washington, D.C.! Up to 3 teams of 5 can compete at regionals, and we have many spots still open! Interested students should plan to attend our after-school meetings. For more information, please contact James Goodman at james.goodman@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.
https://sites.google.com/aps.edu/counseling-site/home
Thanksgiving Stress: Staying Mentally Healthy
Tips before Thanksgiving: plan ahead, set realistic expectations, and set healthy boundaries.
Tips during Thanksgiving: practice mindfulness, incorporate physical activity, take breaks, focus on gratitude, and limit social media.
Tips after Thanksgiving: schedule downtime; sleep, stay hydrated, and practice self-care activities.
Griffin League Football Champions
Griffin League Football Champions
Each fall, nex+Gen Academy hosts a lunchtime Flag Football Tournament. GriffinBowl XI brings our students together for some friendly competition and school spirit. This year’s tournament was filled with energy, teamwork, and great sportsmanship from all participants—and plenty of cheering from fans on the sidelines! Congratulations toThe Cavaliers, our 2025 Griffin Bowl XI winners.
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.
2025 Fall Showcase
2025 Fall Showcase
Last week, Nex+Gen Academy held our Fall Student Showcase! Students gave short presentations to community members highlighting the projects they’ve recently completed in their classes. The showcase provided an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate their communication, collaboration, and presentation skills—core components of our project-based learning model.
We’re so proud of our students for sharing their learning and growth with such confidence and professionalism!
Shout-Outs from Families
Shout-Outs from Families
Fall 2025 Showcase Event
Fall 2025 Showcase Event
“Out of all the school’s my grandkids have attended, this has been the BEST. Everyone is very welcoming and full of smiles. The students look happy and eager to learn! Keep up the great job.
~Nanna of 12th grade student (Elliana)
“What makes nex+Gen so unique is how much it values what makes each member of its community unique!”
Rob Rossi, 11th-grade parent
“nex+Gen does such interesting projects and the students present so well.”
~NG Parent
“Thank you for the opportunity to see what they (the students) have been working on. Impressive presentations! They should be proud!”
~NG Parent
“We’ve enjoyed watching the students grow and improve with their presentations and public speaking each year. Thank you!”
~NG Parent
“Wonderful and informative presentations. Well organized. Great to see student knowledge and work showcased.”
“Everyone did an awesome job. I loved the chemistry presentation!”
“Wonderful job presenting! I had a great time learning!”
“Public speaking can be so hard and everyone did such a great job! What a great skill to practice!”
“Your students did an Ahhh-mazing job! Keep working hard and shining bright!”
~9th Grade Parent
“Terrific projects and student presentations - kudos to all!”
Class & Student-Specific Praise
“Emma, Lillian, and Kloie did a great job with their presentation!!”
9th Grade Parent
“Shoutout to physics! Sweet instruments.”
~NG Parent
“Ethan and Ian showed us how their Spanish class was interactive and interesting!”
“Jason was radioactive!!! So was the banana, uranium glass, and fiestaware!”
“Loved discussing gerrymandering.”
“Speech and Debate is really a fun class. I 100% recommend it to anybody who is shy.”
“Enjoyed spontaneous Debate discussion.”
“Everyone’s presentation was enjoyable. All seemed very prepared.”
Event-Specific Feedback
“The schedule was a really good idea. It helped each group get attention (visitors).”
“I don’t recall which student called me to invite me to tonight’s event, but she was very friendly and professional. I hope the calls paid off.”
“Good engagement with parents/guardians. Do MORE of these events.”
“Well put together. I loved the rotation “dings”! The students did a great job!”
Latisha H., parent of 10th-grade parent
Halloween Spirit Week Fun
Halloween Spirit Week Fun
Dressing up for Halloween is a long-standing tradition at Nex+Gen Academy!
This year, our students went all out with their costumes — creativity, laughter, and school spirit were on full display. What a fun and festive day on campus!
Garden Class Composting
Garden Class Composting
The nex+Gen Academy gardening class, called Roots and Shoots, has begun a composting initiative and is asking for your help. Please contact Mr. Schlee at schlee@aps.edu
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