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Awards Ceremony Celebrates Student Achievements
May 20th, 2026
Sandia Prep held its 2026 awards ceremony last Friday and celebrated the accomplishments of an impressive number of students. Here is a rundown of the award winners.
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Prep Robotics Program Rockets to International Success in Just Two Years
May 20th, 2026
What began as a new robotics initiative has quickly accelerated into one of Sandia Prep’s fastest-growing success stories, with students earning awards at state, national and international competitions within the program’s first two years.
This summer, Prep’s middle school robotics team will travel to Ontario, Canada, to represent New Mexico in the Canada Cup of Robotics First Lego League International Finals.
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Prep Alum Makes Hockey History
May 11th, 2026
Sandia Prep alum Stanley Hubbard II ’23 recently became the first men’s hockey player developed entirely in New Mexico to commit to an NCAA school at any level.
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Prep Hires New Director of Enrollment
May 4th, 2026
Sandia Prep is happy to introduce Adrian Wallen as its new Director of Enrollment.
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Prep Student Admitted to Prestigious University of New Mexico's BA-MD program
April 30th, 2026
Prep senior Hannah Leng ''26 has been admitted to the University of New Mexico's highly competitive BA-MD program, which accepts only 28 students each year.
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Sandia Prep Team Claims First Place at NMSU Innoventure Challenge
April 21st, 2026
A team of Sandia Prep Design & Innovation students took first place at the New Mexico State University Innoventure Challenge.
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Prep Alum Signs with Pro Soccer Team
March 16th, 2026
Sandia Prep alum Miles Merritt ’23 recently signed with the Ventura County Fusion professional soccer team. Merritt will play with the team for the summer and then return to Michigan State for his senior season.
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Sandia Prep Collaborates with Landmark Musicals on Mary Poppins
March 9th, 2026
Sandia Prep is once again collaborating with Landmark Musicals on a "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" production. Disney's Mary Poppins begins this weekend and stars numerous Prep students, faculty and alumni.1 minute read
Students Discover the Power of Purposeful Design
February 18th, 2026
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
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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