Celebrating the end of fall semester today at Desert Ridge MS with grade-level dances. One more day to go until winter break!

Our Desert Ridge MS boys basketball team played in the championship game of the gold bracket last night. Lost a close game, but played so hard. Great season boys! 🏀

Staff spirit day today — so fun seeing all the high school gear dusted off and reminiscing about old activities/clubs. Many former HS rivals now united in adulthood as Desert Ridge MS colleagues. 🐍

Great job!!! 👏 ⁦Laura Williams⁩ ⁦Albuquerque Public Schools⁩ ⁦⁦@APSMidSchools⁩ ⁦Chris Sanchez⁩ ⁦JoJo Grano⁩

Busy evening at Desert Ridge MS tonight showcasing our talented students — girls and boys soccer games, followed by a joint concert with beginning band and beginning orchestra groups. Way to show off Diamondbacks!

Favorite Desert Ridge MS staff spirit day yet - dress like a student day. #accessoriesarekey

Congratulations to Desert Ridge MS, Eisenhower Middle School and Roosevelt Middle Schools for their “A” ranking!! 📚🎉 abqjournal.com/clickable/top-…

🌖 Students enjoyed safely viewing the eclipse today 🌖JoJo Grano @APSMidSchools Albuquerque Public Schools Chris Sanchez

Every student belongs to all of us. Let's prioritize inclusive education, support diverse learning needs, and create an environment where every student can thrive. #EducationForAll #InclusionMatters APS Special Education

Spent the last two days learning/ planning on how to continue growing our inclusive practices with an awesome team of Desert Ridge MS colleagues. Looking forward to bringing it back to share with our whole staff!

Fun Friday activities at Desert Ridge MS today. Battle Bots in the hallway, followed by Unified Sports hosting lunch games/activities at the field. ☀️ Chris Sanchez @APSMidSchools

The Desert Ridge MS staff appreciation gift this year was a total hit during morning distribution. Trying to keep us (almost) as cool and trendy as our Diamondback students.

One of my very favorite Desert Ridge MS spring concerts. “Just Desserts” Jazz Concert. 🎷🍪 🎺

Celebrating tonight to honor Desert Ridge MS Social Studies teacher, Randy Martin — the 2024 recipient of the World Affairs Council of Albuquerque “Global Educator of the Year” award. Congratulations, Mr. Martin! @APSMidSchools

Packed house in the gym tonight for the last Desert Ridge MS band concert of the 2023-2024 school year. All three groups sound fantastic! @APSMidSchools Chris Sanchez

Congratulations on your retirement Desert Ridge Middle School Principal Saucedo! Thank you for all the time and effort you have put into making DRMS a great place for all.

Congratulations, Principal Saucedo!! Wishing you all the best in retirement. Desert Ridge MS

We had a fantastic morning celebrating our Desert Ridge MS retirees yesterday. These three ladies are leaving very big shoes to fill - 78 years of combined service in public education. Thank you for the impact you’ve had on so many student, families, and colleagues!

When one of your kids would rather read during the second half of the New Mexico United game on Albuquerque Public Schools School’s Night Out. Thanks APS Literacy for the new books! Bonus - Desert Ridge MS & Eisenhower Middle School principal mentor bonding! 🥰⚽️

Two Desert Ridge MS principals celebrating together - one retirement and one with a new job title. Last post here before making the switch to our official school account. Excited for the new adventures ahead! 💚💙