Don’t want your child to have idle moments this summer? This program helps keep young minds active and ensure learning continues even during the break.
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is offering a free and comprehensive summer reading program for all students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The district has partnered with the New Mexico Public Education Department for the initiative.
The program aims to empower participating students. It has three simple goals: enhance literacy, track reading progress, and boost confidence and skills in literacy.
This high-impact opportunity helps students who may be struggling to catch up in reading. It also provides focused instruction for those who want to get further ahead. APS said it is one of the several summer learning programs available to students.
The NMPED/APS Summer Reading Program offers structured literacy instruction in small groups. It maintains a ratio of four students to one instructor. This focused approach ensures students receive the attention necessary to enhance their reading skills.
Attendance Policy
The program runs Monday through Friday from June 8 to July 17, 2026. It will not hold sessions on June 19 or during the week of June 29 through July 3. Instruction takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
APS will provide free transportation, breakfast, and lunch to all participating students to ensure accessibility. Additionally, the district will offer free Out-of-School Time at all sites from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Students must attend the entire six weeks of the program. If your student misses more than three days in a row, APS will automatically disenroll them from the program. This includes consistent late arrivals and early pick up.
APS said student attendance is crucial because the program implements multiple literacy components that participants work on each day. If a student misses part or all of a program day, they will find it significantly more difficult to keep up with the program.
Participating Schools
More than a dozen elementary and middle schools will host the program:
- Alamosa Elementary School
- Arroyo del Oso Elementary School
- Bellehaven Elementary School
- Chamiza Elementary School
- Chaparral Elementary School
- Emerson Elementary School
- Hodgin Elementary School
- John Adams Middle School
- Kirtland Elementary School
- Lavaland Elementary School
- LBJ Middle School
- Mary Ann Binford Elementary School
- San Antonito Elementary School
- Tomasita ES
How to Register
Registration for summer of 2026 is now open. Click here to register your student. All APS, charter, private, and home school incoming kindergarten through 8th grade students are eligible to register at any of the sites according to grade.
The registration process includes the following:
- Create an account if you do not already have one.
- Create and add a student profile for each student you are enrolling.
- Choose Summer Reading Program site (All sites operate on a first-come first-served basis. The Extended Learning Department will notify you once they accept your student.)
- School Site is based on grade. Elementary students may attend elementary schools only, and middle school students may attend middle schools only.
APS will keep registration open until each site reaches capacity. For questions about your student’s registration, email NMPED at [email protected]. or call 833-550-4300.