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Tickets for Spring Dance Concert 2026 will go on sale Friday, February 13, 2026 on the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) website: https://my.nmculture.org/overview/53633 Ticket prices will be $10, $20, and $30. Please note that beginning students will perform in only one show. It is important to purchase tickets for the correct performance date, as each show features […]
We are now accepting nominations for the Dayana Diaz Award. Staff, students, or community members can nominate students for this award. A committee assigned by administration will determine the award recipients. In addition to serving as a student ambassador in at least one PAPA event during the school year, the recipient of this award […]
Winter Ball ✨❄️ Attention students! ❄️✨ Mark your calendars! Winter Ball: A Night Under the Aurora is happening on January 31, 2026 in the Café. 🌌 Join us for a magical night of music, dancing, and memories. Winter Ball Court voting will take place at the dance, and court winners will be announced between 8:30–9:00 […]
Please see below for the list of performing arts events for Spring semester. You can also download and print a copy Spring 2026 Performing Arts Events.
Dear PAPA Families, This is a reminder that students may not be dropped off or enter the building before 7:30 a.m. per our Student Handbook. This expectation is essential to ensuring student safety on campus, as there is no supervision before 7:30 a.m. Beginning Monday, December 1st, the building will remain locked until 7:30 a.m. Students arriving early will […]
Winter 2025 Final Exam Schedule
This week is Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign that encourages students to live drug-free and make healthy choices. Red Ribbon Week began in 1985 in honor of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, whose dedication to keeping communities safe inspired millions of people to take a stand against drug misuse. Today, Red Ribbon Week is […]
The School-Based Health Center is a collaboration between Manzano HS, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. We provide confidential, low cost / no cost services to all APS students and APS Charter School students. Services: We offer comprehensive services for students including health assessments, immunizations, sports […]
PAPA PTSO has been active for more than 15 years, focused on bringing parents, teachers, and students together to facilitate connections, increase engagement, and promote meaningful discussions to make PAPA the best it can be! Our first meeting is August 28, 2025 at 6:45pm. Zoom information to follow! The PTSO is organized for the purpose […]