Up for some summer fun? This one’s for you.
New Mexico United, the state’s professional soccer team, is once again inviting the Albuquerque Public Schools community to come together. Join the celebration as the school year ends and summer begins.
APS Education Appreciation Night 2026 with New Mexico United happens on Saturday, May 23. Each ticket purchased through this link donates $4 to the APS Education Foundation, supporting innovative programs for students.
The match against Charleston Battery begins at 7 p.m. at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. APS families can arrive early for a College & Career Fair starting at 5:30 p.m. This is the first-ever College and Career Fair at a United game.
The career fair showcases Goal 3. It ensures students explore post-high school options and graduate ready for the college or career of their choice.
Through the activity, students can explore opportunities and job seekers can connect with Albuquerque’s largest employers.
More than 20 educational and business representatives will be on hand. These include UNM, CNM, Sandia National Labs, APS Human Resources, Dion’s, and trade unions.
APS students can win prizes by visiting college, business, and union representatives and collecting signatures on their passport. APS board members will be there to hand out the passports and connect with families.
The district will highlight students and staff throughout the night. Students from East San Jose Elementary and Washington Middle School will receive recognition for earning bilingual seals.