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From Classroom to Camp: Teachers Make SummerPrep Shine
May 20th, 2025
When the temps rise, Sandia Prep teachers don’t vanish -- they just switch gears and turn up the fun at SummerPrep!
8 minute readPrep Engineering Teacher Receives National Recognition
May 20th, 2025
Sandia Prep engineering and computer science teacher Arren Buck ’04 has been honored as an outstanding educator by the national nonprofit Engineering for Us All (e4usa).
1 minute readDecades of Dedication: Three Beloved Faculty Members Retire
May 13th, 2025
This spring, Sandia Prep is saying goodbye to three dedicated educators whose combined impact spans decades. Here's a look at their remarkable contributions.
3 minute readDestination: Success -- Where the Class of 2025 Is Headed
May 8th, 2025
Sandia Prep’s Class of 2025 is headed out into the world -- and they’re going everywhere. With a wide range of passions, from engineering to the arts, this year’s seniors were accepted to an impressive list of colleges and universities across the country.
1 minute readPrep Celebrates Bus Donation
April 24th, 2025
Last week, our Sandia Prep community gathered at Durán Family Track and Soccer Stadium to celebrate another generous gift from the Durán family -- the donation of a full-sized bus. This addition will enhance our students' experiences, providing safe and reliable transportation for athletic events, field trips, and other extracurricular activities.
1 minute readPrep Hosts Second Adaptive Sports Event
April 24th, 2025
For the second year in a row, Sandia Prep partnered with the University of New Mexico P.E. Department, Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation, and a local educator and advocate to host an Adaptive Sports event on campus to help raise awareness of inclusivity for people with disabilities.
1 minute readEngineering Students Collaborate with City on Nature Engagement Area
April 23rd, 2025
A long-awaited project came to fruition on Earth Day when some Sandia Prep engineering students attended the reopening of a BioPark feature that they helped to design.
1 minute readRemembering and Honoring Mary Field Simms
April 14th, 2025
She was the first student in the school her mother founded and later became known as a visionary in her own right. But mostly, Mary Field Simms was admired as a mother, grandmother, family advocate, neighbor, building manager, and friend.
2 minute readPrep Robotics Team Earns Recognition in National Competition
March 31st, 2025
Sandia Prep’s 9th-grade robotics team has earned an Honorable Mention in the Toshiba/National Science Teaching Association (NTSA) ExploreaVision National Science Competition, the only New Mexico team to make the list.
1 minute readOutdoor Leadership Program Delivers Flurry of Winter Adventures
March 11th, 2025
While the mountains haven’t gotten quite as much snow as we would like, students in Sandia Prep's Outdoor Leadership Program (OLP) embraced an exciting season of outdoor experiences! From backcountry excursions to downhill thrills, here’s a recap of this winter’s adventures.
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