Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) reaffirms its commitment to prioritizing student welfare. The district is spearheading an initiative to raise funds for programs intended for its learners.
Just before Mother’s Day, APS will hold the inaugural APS Activities Outdoor Craft Market and rummage sale this Saturday, May 9. The event aims to help fund enrichment activities for local students. It will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at APS headquarters, located at 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE.
More than 60 vendors and a variety of food trucks will take part in the market. Attendees can browse woodcrafts, custom apparel, and Mother’s Day gifts in a shaded space.
Vendor booth fees directly support students by funding summer initiatives outside the regular school year. ROTC students attending sail camp and New Mexico Association of Student Councils senate students joining summer workshops will benefit from the activity.
“We are raising funds to support enrichment activities for our students,” said APS Activities Manager Leslie Coe. “The proceeds from those vendors’ booths go right to those programs. So, no money gets held over, it goes right back to our students’ pockets.”
Coe noted that the event also gives students a valuable learning opportunity. They will assist vendors with setup and teardown throughout the day.
For those interested, the market is located near the intersection of Louisiana Boulevard and Indian School Road.
Vendors will keep their individual profits from the event. Meanwhile, organizers will allocate all proceeds from the event infrastructure to student initiatives and district honor cords for community service.
A noble deed, indeed, APS continues its efforts to support students in their academic endeavors. In fact, the district encouraged learners last month to make the most of their craft and talents.
APS Visual and Performing Arts department sponsored a district-wide Art Mart for the second consecutive year. More than 50 APS high school students showcased and sold original art, prints, and a variety of handmade goods.
Through the activity, APS underscored that one’s creative work can serve a practical purpose, including generating income. The initiative reinforces the idea that creativity also has real-world value.