Albuquerque School of Excellence - East

Planning to go to the art show this Saturday? Whether you come early or wrap up after, our PTO will be hosting a Buy One Get One Free sale at a ONE-DAY book fair! Stop by between 9am and 3pm to pick out from our wide selection of books, just in time to get ready for that summer reading! Get the best sales and support our school all at once!

We're only a few days from our big art show of the year! See HUNDREDS of student works this Saturday from 1-3pm in our Mid/High gymnasium! Students also earn 5 PRS for attending! We can't wait to see you there to share and interact with the talents of our community!

A big thanks to everyone who attended our Literary, Musical, and Public Speaking Presentations on May 1st! Special thanks to The City of Albuquerque, Public Charter Schools of New Mexico, Jay C. Block, Shannon Pinto for New Mexico for participating in such an important showcase of our successful programs here at ASE!

We are proud to share that Nicole Briceno Gabauer, an 11th-grade student and Editor-in-Chief of The Phoenix Times at Albuquerque School of Excellence, has been selected to represent the state of New Mexico at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference!

Nicole will have the opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes access to Washington, D.C. newsrooms, connect with fellow high school juniors from across the United States who share her passion for journalism, meet some of the nation’s leading journalists and multimedia storytellers, and explore our nation’s capital. This is a fully funded, five-day summer program that selects one student from each state and Washington, D.C.

Conference benefits for the 51 selected students include:
Guidance and insights from leading journalists, media professionals, digital entrepreneurs, and news influencers
A $1,000 college scholarship
A free five-day trip to Washington, D.C. (June 21–26, 2026), with all expenses covered, including airfare, hotel, and meals
Lifelong connections with 50 fellow students from across the country and professionals in the field
Continued support from a strong alumni network working at organizations such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Apple, ABC News, NBC’s Today Show, USA TODAY, and innovative digital platforms

The Washington, D.C. experience includes:
Networking with alumni journalists and digital entrepreneurs
Attending the Free Expression Awards ceremony honoring champions of the First Amendment
Behind-the-scenes tours of major news organizations (past visits include USA TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, and C-SPAN)
A class commencement ceremony
Visits to iconic sites such as Capitol Hill, Smithsonian museums, national memorials, and a Potomac River dinner cruise

Conference sessions will explore topics such as:
The future of journalism
Media ethics
Photojournalism
Covering politics
Understanding the First Amendment
Multimedia storytelling careers
Investigative reporting
Career pathways of Free Spirit alumni

We are incredibly proud of Nicole’s achievement and representation of our school and state.
Thank you for your continued support of our students!

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An inspiring afternoon of student creativity is coming to ASE on May 1st! Join us at 1:00 PM in the ASE Mid/High Gymnasium for an event where student voices take center stage through storytelling, music, and powerful public speaking.

From heartfelt literary pieces to dynamic performances, this event is all about creativity, confidence, and expression. Come be part of an inspiring experience and support our talented students as they share their work and their voices and personal works! We’d love to see you there. 🎤📚🎶

It's time to put the A in STEAM as we show off all the hard work of our students this year! Over 400 students will have their works featured in our Mid/High gymnasium to celebrate a year of creativity from kindergarten to senior year! Come to the viewing between 1 and 3pm on Saturday, May 16th to dive into a world of imagination and technical skill across a wide array of mediums.

CONGRATULATIONS to our State Science Fair participants! Our students worked hard to earn their way to such high recognition for their projects. These state-level recognitions are a significant accomplishment, and we are incredibly proud of how these students represented our school. Thank you for your continued support in fostering student success.

We're only 2 days away from our Raising Cane's fundraiser for ASE's PTO! Grab a quick and easy dinner from 4-10pm and support the school using code RCFUND96 for online ordering or mention it if ordering in-person!