Announcements
Announcements 2.5.26
Sandia High School Announcements
February 5, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parking Passes are issued only at LUNCH in the Activities Office. Make sure to bring a printed copy of your receipt. This was stated on your application.
Seniors: Remember, your parking pass matches the number painted in the Senior Lot. Please only park in your space. Do not park in a different numbered spot. Security is working on supervising this lot and all other vehicles will be stickered and eventually booted and/or towed.
ACTIVITIES
Hey Matadors…Winter Ball is February 7th… get ready for a night of line dancing and disco balls because our theme is “Boots and Bling”! Tickets are on sale for $15 dollars at lunch outside of the Activities office. Get them before they sell out!
Make sure you have your student I.D. or student view.
The dance will be held this Saturday in the Sandia Aux. gym from 7-9:30pm!
Guest forms are no longer being accepted.
Winter Ball Snow Court: Sign-ups in the Activities Office! There will be 6 court representatives from each grade level. Guys and girls will be named our 2026 Snow Court. Voting will take place at the dance. Let’s see which class can have the most court signups! Last day to sign up is TODAY!
Good luck to our Sandia Bowling Team as they compete in the state tournament this Saturday at Silva Lanes. Stop by and support them if you can. Go Matadors!
Attention Seniors: The FINAL time to order your cap and gown has arrived. If you missed the opportunity last semester, you have another chance. Mark February 14th on your calendar as the crucial deadline. Meeting this deadline is essential to ensure a proper fit for your cap and gown. If you miss it, the company can’t guarantee availability in your size. You can complete your purchase online or in person. Contact Campus Specialties!
The Activities Office is taking a second round of orders for your “white” graduation caps to decorate for the Robing assembly.
The cost is only $10 cash.
Please stop by Activities ASAP.
Don’t be left out on this new tradition we are starting with your class…the class of 2026!
Black Student Union (BSU) meets Wednesdays during lunch in the library. All are welcome to join for community, culture, and discussions!
Spanish Honor Society is back! We’re having our first information meeting TODAY, during lunch in Yucca 102.
Pizza will be provided! Come learn what Spanish Honor Society is all about and how you can earn a letter and receive a graduation cord. This opportunity is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of Spanish with a C or higher. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join Senate for the 26-27 school year!
Applications are now available in the Activities Office.
These are due no later than March 13.
COLLEGE & CAREER
Our next Career Seminar will be for those students who might be interested in restauranteering or owning a food truck. If the world of culinary is in your future, Julian Griego, from the Street Food Institute, will be here on February 11th to share his experiences in owning his own food business. If you would like to come to this seminar, please go to the counseling page of the Sandia website in order to sign up.
Attention seniors. If you have four credits of a language with a C or higher in every course and are NOT in a language class this year, you may qualify for the bilingual seal. Please see Ms. Crawford in Yucca 105 ASAP to register for the qualifying proficiency exam.
ATHLETICS
Interested in joining the Boys Track and Field Team? There will be an informational meeting in the library TODAY after school at 3:45. Come learn about the team and events, and meet the coaches. See you there!
Boys and Girls Tennis tryouts start February 9th at 4 p.m. at Jerry Cline. Athletes must have physicals and other required documents uploaded in DragonFly to participate.
See you on the courts!
If there are any girls wanting to participate in our girls track and field team, the official season starts February 9th, we will be meeting at our track.
Good morning everyone! These are your senior class officers speaking. It’s finally time to reveal the results of this year’s Senior Superlatives! These awards recognize the personalities, talents, and memories that make the Class of 2026 so special. Thank you to everyone who voted. Let’s get started and celebrate some of our amazing seniors!
- Academic weapon: Eliza Torres and Wolfgang Meyer
- Best Dressed: Lucy Delegarza and Aedan Tulino
- Best Bromance: Jaelon McDonald and Rio Jones
- Biggest Case of Senioritis: Isaac Pier and November Rowe
- Biggest Glow Up: Jaelon McDonald and Mikayla Archuleta
- Class Clown: Chigekwu Nwagbo
- Class Parents: Emmery Whittaker and Jaelon McDonald
- Dynamic Duo: Natalie Uecker and Liliana Villanueva
- High School Sweethearts: Jaelon McDonald and Liliana Villanueva
- Life Of The Party: Cire Bova and Henry Deacon
- Most Likely To Be President: Gavin Gallegos and Emmery Whittaker
- Most Likely To Win A Nobel Peace Prize: Dang Vo and Eliza Torres
- Most Likely To Win A Grammy: Emmery Whittaker and Henry Deacon
- Super Athlete: Liliana Villanueva and and Junior Hogues
- Vogue Worthy: Greta Klinkman and Gerson Gusdorf
Congratulations to our 2026 Senior Superlative winners! Stay tuned for Yearbook pictures!
Announcements 2.4.26
Sandia High School Announcements
February 4, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parking Passes are issued only at LUNCH in the Activities Office. Make sure to bring a printed copy of your receipt. This was stated on your application.
Seniors: Remember, your parking pass matches the number painted in the Senior Lot. Please only park in your space. Do not park in a different numbered spot. Security is working on supervising this lot and all other vehicles will be stickered and eventually booted and/or towed.
ACTIVITIES
Hey Matadors…Winter Ball is February 7th… get ready for a night of line dancing and disco balls because our theme is “Boots and Bling”! Tickets are on sale for $15 dollars at lunch outside of the Activities office. Get them before they sell out!
Make sure you have your student I.D. or student view.
Guest forms will be available in the Activities Office. You must have this completed before purchasing a ticket for a student from another school.
The dance will be held this Saturday in the Sandia Aux. gym from 7-9:30pm!
Winter Ball Snow Court: Sign-ups in the Activities Office! There will be 6 court representatives from each grade level. Guys and girls will be named our 2026 Snow Court. Voting will take place at the dance. Let’s see which class can have the most court signups! Last day to sign up is this Thursday!
Good luck to our Sandia Bowling Team as they compete in the state tournament this Saturday at Silva Lanes. Stop by and support them if you can. Go Matadors!
Attention Seniors: The FINAL time to order your cap and gown has arrived. If you missed the opportunity last semester, you have another chance. Mark February 14th on your calendar as the crucial deadline. Meeting this deadline is essential to ensure a proper fit for your cap and gown. If you miss it, the company can’t guarantee availability in your size. You can complete your purchase online or in person. Contact Campus Specialties!
The Activities Office is taking a second round of orders for your “white” graduation caps to decorate for the Robing assembly.
The cost is only $10 cash.
Please stop by Activities ASAP.
Don’t be left out on this new tradition we are starting with your class…the class of 2026!
Black Student Union (BSU) meets Wednesdays during lunch in the library. All are welcome to join for community, culture, and discussions!
Spanish Honor Society is back! We’re having our first information meeting on Thursday, February 5th, during lunch in Yucca 102.
Pizza will be provided! Come learn what Spanish Honor Society is all about and how you can earn a letter and receive a graduation cord. This opportunity is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of Spanish with a C or higher. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join Senate for the 26-27 school year!
Applications are now available in the Activities Office.
These are due no later than March 13.
Over the weekend, the Sandia Speech and Debate team competed in the Cottonwood Classic. Eight students entered into a range of events from informative to Lincoln-Douglas debate. All students worked hard and represented Sandia well. Brighton Soliz-Spence made it to the semifinals on their topic of aeroplanes and Alexander Hibbs got second place for their speech on neurodiversity. Great job!
Gamers! We need you! Do you want to earn a letter by the end of this semester? Seniors need that last competitive edge to put on your resume? Want to play games but also have fun and meet new friends? We need to fill 3 smash Player spots, a rocket league spot, Splatoon 3 and one Solo Hearthstone spot! Come by today after school in the upstairs library! We have fun, go on field trips and you can earn a letter at the end of the semester and for seniors going to a NM college a possible scholarship as well. We have won state titles and district championships!
We’ll see you today after school! Let’s gooooooo!
COLLEGE & CAREER
Our next Career Seminar will be for those students who might be interested in restauranteering or owning a food truck. If the world of culinary is in your future, Julian Griego, from the Street Food Institute, will be here on February 11th to share his experiences in owning his own food business. If you would like to come to this seminar, please go to the counseling page of the Sandia website in order to sign up.
Attention seniors. If you have four credits of a language with a C or higher in every course and are NOT in a language class this year, you may qualify for the bilingual seal. Please see Ms. Crawford in Yucca 105 ASAP to register for the qualifying proficiency exam.
ATHLETICS
Interested in joining the Boys Track and Field Team? There will be an informational meeting in the library Thursday, February 5th after school at 3:45. Come learn about the team and events, and meet the coaches. See you there!"
Boys and Girls Tennis tryouts start February 9th at 4 p.m. at Jerry Cline. Athletes must have physicals and other required documents uploaded in DragonFly to participate.
See you on the courts!
Announcements 1.30.26
Sandia High School Announcements
January 30, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parking Passes are issued only at LUNCH in the Activities Office. Make sure to bring a printed copy of your receipt. This was stated on your application.
Seniors: Remember, your parking pass matches the number painted in the Senior Lot. Please only park in your space. Do not park in a different numbered spot. Security is working on supervising this lot and all other vehicles will be stickered and eventually booted and/or towed.
ACTIVITIES
Hey Matadors…Winter Ball is February 7th… get ready for a night of line dancing and disco balls because our theme is “Boots and Bling”! Tickets are on sale for $15 dollars at lunch outside of the Activities office. Get them before they sell out!
Make sure you have your student I.D. or student view.
Guest forms will be available in the Activities Office. You must have this completed before purchasing a ticket for a student from another school.
The dance will be held next Saturday in the Sandia Aux. gym from 7-9:30pm!
Winter Ball Snow Court: Sign-ups in the Activities Office! There will be 6 court representatives from each grade level. Guys and girls will be named our 2026 Snow Court. Voting will take place at the dance. Let’s see which class can have the most court signups! Sign up today!
10th grade students: We are excited to announce that the IB Diploma Program pre-registration is now open. Our graduates continue to confirm our belief that the IB Program provides them with outstanding preparation for entrance into the university of their choice while focusing on critical thinking and a global focus. For more information, or if you need help filling out registration cards, we will have lunchtime meetings all this week in two separate locations: Mr. Maestas’ classroom (M/S 102) and Mrs. Reeves’ classroom (E-2). Light refreshments will be provided.
Attention Seniors: The FINAL time to order your cap and gown has arrived. If you missed the opportunity last semester, you have another chance. Mark February 14th on your calendar as the crucial deadline. Meeting this deadline is essential to ensure a proper fit for your cap and gown. If you miss it, the company can’t guarantee availability in your size.
You can complete your purchase online or in person.
Contact Campus Specialties!
In addition for Seniors: The Activities Office is still taking orders for your “white” graduation caps to decorate for the Robing assembly.
The cost is only $10 cash.
Please stop by Activities before February 1!
Don’t be left out on this new tradition we are starting with your class…the class of 2026!
Black Student Union (BSU) meets Wednesdays during lunch in the library. All are welcome to join for community, culture, and discussions!
Spanish Honor Society is back! We’re having our first information meeting on Thursday, February 5th, during lunch in Yucca 102.
Pizza will be provided! Come learn what Spanish Honor Society is all about and how you can earn a letter and receive a graduation cord. This opportunity is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of Spanish with a C or higher. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join Senate for the 26-27 school year!
Applications are now available in the Activities Office.
These are due no later than March 13.
Anyone who is going to be a sophomore, junior, or senior and is interested in taking drama next year, please stop by the Drama room at lunch so we can find the perfect home for you, regardless of experience. We have a stellar program and am looking for potential students who would like to be a part of a wonderful family. Bring friends with you who are interested, too, as you may end up in a class with your BFF!
The room will be open this Friday, and next Monday Feb. 2nd, and Tuesday Feb. 3rd.
If you can't make it, please email ryan.morris@aps.edu if you have any questions!
COLLEGE & CAREER
Attention Native American Juniors. There will be a Junior Information night for students and parents at City Center on Tuesday, January 27 from 6 to 7 pm. It will help you plan for your senior year and graduation. Let your parents know and plan to attend.
The Indian Education Department is having its first annual Indigenous Architecture Contest. Students can create a traditional home / dwelling. The contest is January 31, 2026 at City Center from 10 AM to noon. Applications must be submitted by January 26. You can email Sara Money, the Indian Education College Career Counselor at sara.money@aps.edu for the link to apply and for more information.
Our next Career Seminar will be for those students who might be interested in restauranteering or owning a food truck. If the world of culinary is in your future, Julian Griego, from the Street Food Institute, will be here on February 11th to share his experiences in owning his own food business. If you would like to come to this seminar, please go to the counseling page of the Sandia website in order to sign up.
Attention seniors. If you have four credits of a language with a C or higher in every course and are NOT in a language class this year, you may qualify for the bilingual seal. Please see Ms. Crawford in Yucca 105 ASAP to register for the qualifying proficiency exam.
ATHLETICS
Interested in joining the Boys Track and Field Team? There will be an informational meeting in the library Thursday, February 5th after school at 3:45. Come learn about the team and events, and meet the coaches. See you there!"
Boys and Girls Tennis tryouts start February 9th at 4 p.m. at Jerry Cline. Athletes must have physicals and other required documents uploaded in DragonFly to participate.
See you on the courts!
Announcements 1.28.26
Sandia High School Announcements
January 29, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parking Passes are issued only at LUNCH in the Activities Office. Make sure to bring a printed copy of your receipt. This was stated on your application.
Seniors: Remember, your parking pass matches the number painted in the Senior Lot. Please only park in your space. Do not park in a different numbered spot. Security is working on supervising this lot and all other vehicles will be stickered and eventually booted and/or towed.
ACTIVITIES
We know you’ve been waiting for it so here it is! Your winter ball info has arrived! Winter Ball is February 7th… get ready for a night of line dancing and disco balls because our theme is “Boots and Bling”! Tickets are on sale for $15 dollars at lunch outside of the Activities office. Get them before they sell out!
Make sure you have your student I.D. or student view.
Guest forms will be available in the Activities Office. You must have this completed before purchasing a ticket for a student from another school.
The dance will be held next Saturday in the Sandia Aux. gym from 7-9:30pm!
Winter Ball Snow Court: Sign-ups in the Activities Office! There will be 6 court representatives from each grade level. Guys and girls will be named our 2026 Snow Court. Voting will take place at the dance. Lets see which class can have the most court signups! Sign up today!
10th grade students: We are excited to announce that the IB Diploma Program pre-registration is now open. Our graduates continue to confirm our belief that the IB Program provides them with outstanding preparation for entrance into the university of their choice while focusing on critical thinking and a global focus. For more information, or if you need help filling out registration cards, we will have lunchtime meetings all this week in two separate locations: Mr. Maestas’ classroom (M/S 102) and Mrs. Reeves’ classroom (E-2). Light refreshments will be provided.
Attention Seniors: The FINAL time to order your cap and gown has arrived. If you missed the opportunity last semester, you have another chance. Mark February 14th on your calendar as the crucial deadline. Meeting this deadline is essential to ensure a proper fit for your cap and gown. If you miss it, the company can’t guarantee availability in your size.
You can complete your purchase online or in person.
Contact Campus Specialties!
In addition for Seniors: The Activities Office is still taking orders for your “white” graduation caps to decorate for the Robing assembly.
The cost is only $10 cash.
Please stop by Activities before February 1!
Don’t be left out on this new tradition we are starting with your class…the class of 2026!
Black Student Union (BSU) meets Wednesdays during lunch in the library. All are welcome to join for community, culture, and discussions!
Spanish Honor Society is back! We’re having our first information meeting on Thursday, February 5th, during lunch in Yucca 102.
Pizza will be provided! Come learn what Spanish Honor Society is all about and how you can earn a letter and receive a graduation cord. This opportunity is open to students who have completed at least 3 semesters of Spanish with a C or higher. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join Senate for the 26-27 school year!
Applications are now available in the Activities Office. These are due no later than March 13.
COLLEGE & CAREER
Attention Native American Juniors. There will be a Junior Information night for students and parents at City Center on Tuesday, January 27 from 6 to 7 pm. It will help you plan for your senior year and graduation. Let your parents know and plan to attend.
The Indian Education Department is having its first annual Indigenous Architecture Contest. Students can create a traditional home / dwelling. The contest is January 31, 2026 at City Center from 10 AM to noon. Applications must be submitted by January 26. You can email Sara Money, the Indian Education College Career Counselor at sara.money@aps.edu for the link to apply and for more information.
Our next Career Seminar will be for those students who might be interested in restauranteering or owning a food truck. If the world of culinary is in your future, Julian Griego, from the Street Food Institute, will be here on February 11th to share his experiences in owning his own food business. If you would like to come to this seminar, please go to the counseling page of the Sandia website in order to sign up.
Attention seniors. If you have four credits of a language with a C or higher in every course and are NOT in a language class this year, you may qualify for the bilingual seal. Please see Ms. Crawford in Yucca 105 ASAP to register for the qualifying proficiency exam.
ATHLETICS
Interested in joining the Boys Track and Field Team? There will be an informational meeting in the library Thursday, February 5th after school at 3:45. Come learn about the team and events, and meet the coaches. See you there!
Boys and Girls Tennis tryouts start February 9th at 4 p.m. at Jerry Cline. Athletes must have physicals and other required documents uploaded in DragonFly to participate.
See you on the courts!
Announcements 1.26.26
Sandia High School Announcements
January 26, 2026
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parking Passes are issued only at LUNCH in the Activities Office. Make sure to bring a printed copy of your receipt. This was stated on your application.
Seniors: Remember, your parking pass matches the number painted in the Senior Lot. Please only park in your space. Do not park in a different numbered spot. Security is working on supervising this lot and all other vehicles will be stickered and eventually booted and/or towed.
ACTIVITIES
We know you’ve been waiting for it so here it is! Your winter ball info has arrived! Winter Ball is February 7th… get ready for a night of line dancing and disco balls because our theme is “Boots and Bling”! Tickets will go on sale for $15 dollars starting TODAY Jan. 20 at lunch outside of the Activities office.
Make sure you have your student id or student view.
Guest forms will be available in the Activities Office. You must have this completed before purchasing a ticket for a student from another school.
The dance will be held in the Sandia Aux. gym from 7-9:30pm!
Winter Ball Snow Court: Sign-ups in the Activities Office! There will be 6 court representatives from each grade level. Guys and girls will be named our 2026 Snow Court. Voting will take place at the dance. Sign up today!
10th grade students: We are excited to announce that the IB Diploma Program pre-registration is now open.
Our graduates continue to confirm our belief that the IB Program provides them with outstanding preparation for entrance into the university of their choice while focusing on critical thinking and a global focus. For more information, or if you need help filling out registration cards, we will have lunchtime meetings all this week in two separate locations: Mr. Maestas’ classroom (M/S 102) and Mrs. Reeves’ classroom (E-2). Light refreshments will be provided.
If you are interested in taking Drama next year, be sure to stop by during the electives fair on Weds to hear more about it! No experience necessary!
If you are going to be an upperclassman and are interested in advanced drama and have prior acting experience Mr. Morris will be available in the Theatre classroom at lunch on Thursday and Friday for any questions you may have about proper placement next year.
No matter your level of experience, we have a home for you!
Attention Seniors: The time to order your cap and gown has arrived once again. If you missed the opportunity last semester, you have another chance. Mark February 14th on your calendar as the crucial deadline. Meeting this deadline is essential to ensure a proper fit for your cap and gown. If you miss it, the company can’t guarantee availability in your size.
You can complete your purchase online or in person.
Contact Campus Specialties!
In addition for Seniors: The Activities Office is still taking orders for your “white” graduation caps to decorate for the Robing assembly.
The cost is only $10 cash.
Please stop by Activities before February 1!
Don’t be left out on this new tradition we are starting with your class…the class of 2026!
Seniors if you missed the Senior picture during Advisory in November, please stop by the Activities Office and scan the QR code on the counter to sign up for your Graduation day pictures!
Hey Seniors, NEXT Wednesday the 28th during Advisory we will be meeting in the Theater for the Senior Celebration! Do you need to fill out the FAFSA? Do you need more money for trade school or college? Want to do some quick scholarship applications? Have you been putting off applying for financial aid? Need help ordering a cap and gown? We'll be doing all of that and MORE during the Senior Celebration on Wednesday. This is a mandatory event for Seniors. If you want help with financial aid, bring your Chromebook and social security number. Remember, financial aid also pays for trades like welding, cosmetology, barbering, and more! See you this Wednesday in the theater for the Senior Celebration! There will be Dion’s Pizza as the event ends too!
Attention Native American Juniors. There will be a Junior Information night for students and parents at City Center on Tuesday, January 27 from 6 to 7 pm. It will help you plan for your senior year and graduation. Let your parents know and plan to attend.
The Indian Education Department is having its first annual Indigenous Architecture Contest. Students can create a traditional home / dwelling. The contest is January 31, 2026 at City Center from 10 AM to noon. Applications must be submitted by January 26. You can email Sara Money, the Indian Education College Career Counselor at sara.money@aps.edu for the link to apply and for more information.