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  Students Discover the Power of Purposeful Design

  February 18th, 2026

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  A small piece of furniture helped Sandia Prep students make a big difference for families in need.

  During the first semester, students in the Industrial Design class designed and built step stools that were later donated to Saranam, a local organization dedicated to “empowering families to end their homelessness and poverty through housing, education and supportive community.”

  Industrial Design is one of Prep’s Impact Classes, part of the school’s Impact Lab -- an innovative hub for community engagement and real-world learning. Open to students in grades 6-12, the program goes beyond traditional community service by teaching leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration through hands-on projects and partnerships with local organizations.

   

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  Sandia Prep Partners with Stanford’s Challenge Success to Strengthen Student Well-Being

  February 13th, 2026

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  Few issues in schools today are more complicated than cell phone use.

  They distract students, can serve as conduits for bullying, and may aggravate isolation and mental health struggles. At the same time, they can be important tools for safety, connection, and learning support.

  Sandia Prep is one of three schools nationwide selected to partner with Challenge Success, a program from Stanford’s Graduate School of Education, to help develop a toolkit for schools worldwide to create and implement effective cell phone policies.

   

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  Prep’s Head of School Honored by Albuquerque Business First

  February 2nd, 2026

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  Sandia Prep Head of School Heather B. Mock has been named one of Albuquerque Business First's Women Who Mean Business honorees.

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