We have a special privilege to honor Benny Shendo Sr. In 1953, Benny, from Jemez Pueblo, starred in track for Bernalillo High School. That year, in a time when there were no classifications, and all schools competed with each other, Benny won the state final in the mile with a time of 4.44. Benny was the first state champion for Bernalillo High School, and also the state champion in this event for all schools regardless of size.
Later that spring, he lost his grandfather who raised him, Benny needed to leave school to help support the family and the farm. He was subsequently drafted into the military during the Korean war and was never able to return to BHS to finish his diploma.
On behalf of the Board of Education of the THE DISTRICT of Bernalillo Public Schools, we proudly recognize Benny Shendo Sr. as the first state champion in our history, and we also honor him posthumously with an honorary diploma.
#THEDISTRICT #community #FirstStateChampion #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan #SpartanEmpire
The 2023-2024 registration portal is open. Please visit the district webpage www.bernalillo-schools.org.
If your child is currently enrolled in a school within BPS, please use the 23-24 RETURNING REGISTRATION.
If your child has never attended our district, please use the 23-24 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION.
Both links are available on the district webpage in the red bar that is located in the middle of the page.
Currently, only 10% of returning students have been registered for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Please complete your student's registration before the end of the current school year.
If you have any questions or need assistance creating your parent portal account, please contact your child's school.
THE DISTRICT of Bernalillo Public Schools has created a district YouTube channel. Please subscribe at @bernalillopublicschools8100.
I want to thank the entire community for the wonderful celebration we were able to share with the Bernalillo High School class of 2023. The evening started out with challenges, but through a true community effort, we were able to appropriately honor our class of 2023, along with our BHS legacy honoree, Benny Shendo, Sr.
A special thanks to the class of 2023 sponsor, Miranda Apodaca, our activities coordinator, Jennifer Jaramillo for planning this event well enough that the quick change was still possible for us to make this happen.
For all of us, rain is a special blessing, even if it causes inconvenience. I was humbled by so many of our Pueblo families who reminded me of the powerful importance of rain in their traditions. They regarded the entire unfolding of the event as a special celebration especially because of the rain. In fact, one parent this morning let me know that by us having to move the event at the last minute, the rain became part of this celebration and that brought her gratitude.
Our communities are widespread, but we are also together as ONE, just as Representative Lente said in his inspiring speech.
I thank each of you that attended for your patience, but also for the enthusiasm you shared with our graduates. What started out as a challenge was a special night for all.
Best,
Matt
#THEDISTRICT #community #BPS4kids #ClassOf2023 #SpartanEmpire
The Class of 2023 will be live streaming the Graduation Ceremony. The live stream will begin at 5:50 pm.
Click the link below to access the live stream.
youtube.com/@bernalillohighschool675/streams
FREE Summer Meals Available to Children and Teens, Ages 18 and under
Comidas de verano GRATIS disponibles para niños y adolescentes, menores de 18 años
Distribution Sites are Town of Bernalillo Rotary Park and Pena Blanca Community
https://5il.co/1uml0
S.P.A.R.K. STEM & Robotics Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Grades K - 12th
This camp is FREE and students will be served breakfast and lunch
July 24-28, 2023
8 am to 1 pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFizpmWYBtI9a6iVt0i_U1b3yXvLZ0C1lqtBYfcjR_swivIQ/viewform
S.P.A.R.K. Campamento de verano de STEM y robótica ¡La inscripción está abierta!
Grados K - 12
Este campamento es GRATIS y a los estudiantes se les servirá desayuno y almuerzo.
24-28 de julio de 2023
8 am a 1 pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDqDalR_4T-9pRD2vdydMMsfJ5FeSP_wksR79904yjh2yf7g/viewform
THE DISTRICT of Bernalillo Public Schools' Spring Literacy and Wellness Event Car Show 2022-2023.
https://youtu.be/F8tLNFxURTs
#THEDISTRICT #community #carshow #literacy #wellness
THE DISTRICT of Bernalillo Public Schools will be hosting the SPARK summer camp.
This camp is designed to support students who are interested in STEM and Robotics activities K-12th grade.
The camp will take place at Bernalillo High School July 24 through July 28, from 8 am - 1 pm.
For more information email Nina Quintana at nquintana@bernalillops.org.
THE DISTRICT of Bernalillo Public Schools would like to congratulate the 2022-23 BPS staff members who are retiring at the end of this school year. Together, this groups has a combined 95 years of service to the students of Bernalillo Public Schools.
https://www.bernalillo-schools.org/page/retirement
THE DISTRICT of Bernalillo Public Schools Alumni Spotlight
https://www.bernalillo-schools.org/page/bps-alumni-spotlight
#THEDISTRICT #community #alumni #Classof2001
2023-2024 School K-12 Calendar and Pre-K Calendar
https://www.bernalillo-schools.org/documents/district-calendars/2023-24/448183
THE DISTRICT of Bernalillo Public Schools and the Department of Language, Culture and Family Engagement invite you to celebrate Cultural Day at Carroll Elementary on Friday, May 12th. We start at 8:30 am with presentations of the Dual Language Program. There will be music and performances by students from across the school.
We hope to see you there!
EL DISTRITO de las Escuelas Públicas de Bernalillo y el Departamento de Idioma, Cultura y Participación Familiar lo invitan a celebrar el Día Cultural en la Escuela Primaria Carroll el viernes 12 de mayo. Empezamos a las 8:30 am con presentaciones del Programa de Lenguaje Dual. Habrá música y presentaciones de estudiantes de toda la escuela.
¡Esperamos verte ahí!
ICYMI
KRQE Cares Shoe Distribution at W.D. Carroll Elementary School.
https://www.krqe.com/video/krqe-cares-visits-w-d-caroll-elementary-in-bernalillo-to-give-out-shoes-to-kids-in-need/8624792/
THE DISTRICT of Bernalillo Public Schools would like to thank everyone who participated in the Spring Community Learning and Wellness event.
https://youtu.be/NRX4s28TAuc
It was a GREAT day at La Escuelita and Carroll Elementary! Every student received a new pair on athletic shoes, a new pair of socks, a new book, a new toothbrush and a snack.
Thank you to KRQE, Assistance League, Shoe Dept. Encore, Molina Healthcare, Wise Pies, Glasheen, Valles & Inderman, LLP Injury Lawyers, and Kirtland Federal Credit Union.
Thank you Krystal Candelaria for arranging this amazing event! Your kindness and love for the students of THE DISTRICT is never ending.
Check out the La Escuelita Car Show!
https://youtu.be/K8DaQNyLjdI part 1
https://youtu.be/yl_u3e41mc0 part 2
BPS Families, If you have a child whose birthday falls between 9/1/2019 and 8/31/2020, and they are a Bernalillo Resident, they are eligible for the 3y program at La Escuelita Preschool for the 2023-2024 school year. Our 3y program students are chosen through a Lottery selection. To be entered into the lottery please fill out the application here. click here. The lottery will close on May 19th.
Familias de BPS, si tienen un hijo cuyo cumpleaños cae entre el 1 de septiembre de 2019 y el 31 de agosto de 2020, y son residentes de Bernalillo, son elegibles para el programa de 3 años en el preescolar La Escuelita para el año escolar 2023-2024. Nuestros estudiantes del programa de 3 años son elegidos a través de una selección de Lotería. Para participar en la lotería, complete la solicitud aquí. haga clic aquí. La lotería se cerrará el 19 de mayo.
The BHS Cultural Student Union, with their sponsor Ms. Alma Salinas, enjoyed a day of Spanish reading to the Dual Language students at Carroll Elementary.
