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Welcome to Desert Ridge
We, Us, Ours: Together We Achieve!
Supply List
Daily items and class-specific supply requests may be issued by individual teachers once the school year is underway.
APS Handbook for Student Success
The 2026-2027 edition is now available online. Families and APS staff will now be able to recommend changes throughout the year.
Registration
Questions about Registration?
Summer Reading
WEB Training
Welcome Back!
First Day of school:
1st Grade - 12th Grade - August 7, 2026
Pre-K & Kindergarten - August 11, 2026
JumpStart
Upcoming Events
Desert Ridge Calendar
APS First Day of School
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APS SY 2026-2027 District Calendar
First Day of School (1st-12th Grade)
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APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Mobile & Community Health Event
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Van Buren Middle School, 700 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA
APS SY 2026-2027 District Calendar
First Day of School (Pre-K and K)
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Desert Ridge Calendar
6th Grade Open House
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Desert Ridge Calendar
School Pictures
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430-Staff Master.calendar
Desert Ridge Calendar
Science Club - Science Bowl
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Desert Ridge Calendar
Science Club - Science Olympiad
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News & Announcements
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In The Spotlight
Learn more about what is going on at our school!
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