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Welcome to Polk Middle School!
Established in 1968, Polk Middle School is located in the heart of Albuquerque’s South Valley.
Polk: Proud to be a Magnet School
Polk MS is a proud member of the Magnet Schools of America. Magnet schools are open to all students in a district, regardless of their zip code.
Polk Academy of Agricultural Science
A community school with bilingual education and inquiry-based learning.
Environmental STEM Pathway
As part of the Environmental STEM pathway, Polk is committed to preparing students for success in high school and beyond.
Sustaining the Future School Tours
Our pathway schools include:
- Rio Grande High School
- Polk Middle School
- Mountain View Elementary
- Los Padillas Elementary
Attendance Counts
September's Attendance Awareness Month serves as a reminder that every school day matters and that improving attendance is a shared responsibility.
Every school day is an opportunity for your student to learn, grow, and connect.
Family & Community Partnerships
These partnerships are key for a supportive, caring environment where families, schools, and the community work together.
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View school menus, make online payments and submit an application for free and reduced meals.
ParentVUE / StudentVUE
Check grades, assignments, attendance and more.
Schools Closed for Fall Break
Fall Break - No school October, 9th 2026
Polk Academy of Agricultural Science
Dig into real-world learning through our Sustaining the Future Environmental STEM Pathway.
Upcoming Events
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Virtual Service Academy Information Session
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APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
New Mexico Children's Book Fair
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Berna Facio Professional Development Center, 3315 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Taos Pueblo Feast Day
all day
APS SY 2026-2027 District Calendar
End of Quarter 1 for K-8, Middle, and High Schools
all day
APS SY 2026-2027 District Calendar
Fall Break - Schools Closed
all day
APS SY 2026-2027 District Calendar
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools Closed
all day
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Board of Education Budget Community Conversation
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6400 Uptown Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Board of Education Budget Community Conversation
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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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