Help Us Create an ASE West PTO!
ASE West families, please take a few moments to complete the PTO Survey using the link below. Your feedback will help us begin creating a Parent-Teacher Organization for the West Campus.
Thank you for helping us strengthen our school community!
📢 U.S. NEWS RANKING UPDATE!
We are pleased to share Albuquerque School of Excellence’s official 2026–2027 U.S. News Best High School rankings:
🏆 No. 5 among Albuquerque, NM Metro Area high schools
🏆 No. 9 among New Mexico high schools
We proudly celebrate this outstanding achievement with our students, families, teachers, staff, leadership, and community partners. Thank you for your dedication and continued support!
One School. Two Campuses. One Community.
ASE RISE to Excellence!
#ASERISE #ASEProud #USNewsBestHighSchools #AcademicExcellence
Join us for K–2 Curriculum Night at ASE West!
Become a “Curriculum Explorer” for an evening filled with learning and discovery!
Kindergarten: Hands-on Science
1st Grade: Interactive Math
2nd Grade: Engaging Reading & Literacy
Students will receive an explorer map, visit each subject station, and turn in their completed map at the end for a prize!
September 3
4:30–6:00 p.m.
ASE West – Red Hall
We look forward to exploring with our K–2 students and families!
There have been some changes to the lunch menu as of today 31st August 2026
Amira Reading Assessment: What Families Should Know
Amira is one of New Mexico’s state-approved K-2 reading screening tools and helps teachers identify areas where students may need additional reading support. During the approximately 20-minute assessment, students read an assigned passage aloud. Amira records only the assessment, encrypts and de-identifies voice recordings, does not create voiceprints, and never sells recordings or provides them to commercial third parties. Schools may request deletion of student data at any time.
We have hired a bus driver for our Ventana Ranch Park and Mariposa Basin stops.
Monday-Friday Pick Up Times
Pick-Up: 7:00am (Ventana Ranch Park)
Pick-Up: 7:20am (Mariposa Basin Park)
Monday-Thursday Drop off Times
Drop-Off Elementary and Middle School: 3:40pm (Mariposa Basin Park)
Drop-Off Elementary and Middle School: 3:55pm (Ventana Ranch Park)
Friday Drop-Off Times
Drop-Off Elementary and Middle School: 2:50pm (Mariposa Basin Park)
Drop-Off Elementary and Middle School: 3:05pm (Ventana Ranch Park)
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Davidson at jdavidson@abqse.org, Mr. Cakir at tcakir@abqse.org or Mr. Yanar at hy111@abqse.org
Be sure to visit the Friday Phoenix to complete the ASE West After-School Clubs and Interests Survey for your student!
Space is limited, so please complete the entire form to ensure your student can be considered for placement. Submitting the survey does not guarantee placement in a club or activity.
Please note that the lunch menu is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Lunch Clerk, Ms. Michel, at vmichel@abqse.org
FREE BOOKS FOR ASE WEST STUDENTS!
New Mexico public-school students can now receive FREE access to more than 50,000 digital books through the amazing Rally Reader app!
This opportunity is funded through NMPED, and strong student participation helps demonstrate the importance of keeping this valuable program available.
Registration takes approximately two minutes, and no credit card is required.
Scan the QR code or visit:
RallyReaderNewMexico.com
Let’s get ASE West reading!
#ASEWest #RallyReader #FreeBooks #LiteracyMatters #NewMexicoStudents #ReadingIsPower #NMPED
Picture Day was all smiles at ASE WEST!
Our students brought their best smiles and plenty of Phoenix pride as they stepped in front of the camera. A special thank-you to MJ Thomas Photography for capturing these wonderful school memories and helping our students look picture-ready!
Creating memories at ASE WEST, one smile at a time!
Picture Day is Tomorrow!
Students, come dressed and ready to show off your best smile!
We can’t wait to see everyone camera-ready!
Mark your calendars, ABQSE West families!
Smith’s and Kroger Health will be hosting a community vaccine clinic at our West Side Building in the cafeteria on Friday, August 28th, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, scan the QR code on the flyer and enter scheduler code SOESVAC26.
Help us spread the word and support a healthy school community!
#ABQSEWest #VaccineClinic #KrogerHealth #SmithsPharmacy #HealthyCommunity #CommunityWellness #StayHealthy #AlbuquerqueFamilies
A smooth morning sets the tone for a successful school day!
Families, please take a moment to review the important morning arrival and tardy procedures included in this post. Thank you for helping us keep morning drop-off safe, organized, and efficient for everyone.
ASE HIGHLIGHT
Sanvi Lathis, an elementary student, and Nicole Briceno Gabauer, a senior and Editor-in-Chief, are both student journalists of The Phoenix Times, the student newspaper of Albuquerque School of Excellence. Together, they interviewed NMPBS correspondents, Gwyneth Doland and Russell Contreras, co-hosts of New Mexico in Focus.
The two ASE student journalists gained firsthand insight into ethical journalism, storytelling, and the vital role the media plays in informing communities while proudly representing Albuquerque School of Excellence with confidence and professionalism. Watch their interview here: YOUTUBE INTERVIEW
Follow these instructions to locate the breakfast and lunch menu for the month of August
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Albuquerque School of Excellence proudly celebrates Nicole Briceno Gabauer, Editor-in-Chief of The Phoenix Times, for representing New Mexico as its sole delegate at the prestigious 25th Annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Freedom Forum, the six-day program selected only 51 exceptional high school journalists - one from each state and the District of Columbia to participate in immersive leadership experiences focused on journalism, the First Amendment, media ethics, investigative reporting, and the future of news. Nicole also received a $1,000 college scholarship in recognition of her achievement and dedication to journalism. During the conference, she learned from nationally renowned journalists, including CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa, and reporters and editors from The Washington Post, The New York Times, HuffPost, and other leading media organizations. Nicole's remarkable accomplishment reflects not only her passion for journalism but also Albuquerque School of Excellence's commitment to developing student leaders who excel beyond the classroom and proudly represent both their school and the State of New Mexico on the national stage. Read Nicole's complete story and more inspiring features in the first issue of The Phoenix Times for the 2026–2027 school year, available in our interactive digital edition here: https://app.smore.com/n/7qwxf
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