Class of 2024
Congratulations!
Click below to access Graduation Resources.
Thank you to everyone who attended the ceremony at Tingley Coliseum. Below is a link to a PDF of the graduation program for you to print out at your convenience.
Also, below is a link to find the graduation video - however please give 24-48 hours for it to be updated from 2023.
Best of luck to you in your upcoming ventures but always remember... GO BEARS!
Graduation Video (please check back after May 24th to find the Class of 2024 video)
Welcome to Your Senior Year!
Welcome to the Class of 2024 website! We will us this site to share resources and keep you up-to-date with information from now until graduation.
Upcoming Dates & Scholarship List
This link is a live Google Sheet that will be updated throughout the school year. Check back often for new scholarships and important dates.
2024 Upcoming Dates & Scholarships
- Senior Graduation Meeting Slides (4/8/24)
- Senior Parent Graduation Meeting Slides (4/8/24)
- 2024 Graduation Information
- NM State Fairgrounds Map and Parking Information
- Tingley Coliseum Graduation Ceremony Layout
- Post Commencement Meet & Greet Site
- Senior Celebrations Dress Code (see below for APS Procedural Directive Graduation Dress)
May 7th | Deadline to apply for the PTA Senior Art Award* |
May 8th | Mandatory Senior Exit Survey, Final Next Step Plan and Final Transcript Order Due (see Google Classroom for links) |
May 9th & 10th | Senior Finals |
May 14th | Senior Fines and Fees Due |
May 16th 12:00 - 3:00pm | Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal & Cap and Gown Distribution |
May 17th (time TBD) | Grad Walks at Elementary Schools |
May 17th 6:00pm | Honors Ceremony (mandatory attendance by all graduates) |
May 20th 6:30pm | Graduation at Tingley Coliseum |
May 20th 11pm-3am | RAD Grad at Hinkle Family Fun Center- tickets online |
*Scholarship only for La Cueva Seniors
Graduation Information
GRADUATION - Monday, May 20th 6:30pm at Tingley Coliseum
There are no tickets required for graduation (no seating limit)
Spectators will go through Metal Detectors and there will be a Clear Bag only policy
RAD GRAD (Party for La Cueva Seniors)
The La Cueva PTA is planning a RAD GRAD graduation event for seniors! The RAD GRAD party will be at Hinkle Family Fun Center on the night of graduation, Monday, May 20th from 11 pm - 3 am.
Events at RAD GRAD include access to all of Hinkle Family Fun Center's attractions (mini golf, go carts, laser tag, arcade games, etc.), casino games, a spin on the prize wheel (every student wins a prize!), cash cube (first 100 ticket buyers only!), lots of raffle prizes, and our amazing hypnotist.
Visit the PTA RAD Grad website for more information.
Questions? Email our PTA at lacuevapta@gmail.com
APS Procedural Directive (Jan 2024)
Graduation Dress
APS Sponsored Graduation
The purpose of APS-sponsored commencement ceremonies is to honor the academic achievements of members of the graduating class. During participation in district sponsored graduation ceremonies, the graduates of all comprehensive high schools and APS schools of choice will comply with the district's dress code supplemented by the standards for graduation dress in this procedural directive. It is the responsibility of school principals and activities directors to promulgate and enforce this procedural directive to students and the community.
Standards for Student Apparel and Graduate Regalia
All graduating seniors will be required to wear a uniform graduation cap and gown to participate in a district-sponsored graduation ceremony. Graduation caps may not be decorated, with the exception of Eagle Feathers awarded to the graduate by tribal leadership. Students who can appropriately wear an eagle feather will notify the principal or activities director at least one week prior to the graduation ceremony. Regalia, including, but not limited to, non-APS awarded cords, stoles, leis, religious items, “in memory of items,” and flags worn as regalia are not permitted at APS-sponsored GRADUATION ceremonies- however they may be worn to the La Cueva HONORS Ceremony.
Students are encouraged to wear cultural attire under the standard cap and gown during the district-sponsored commencement ceremony and school honors assemblies.
Students wishing to wear cultural attire under their gowns shall notify their school administration prior to their graduation ceremony.
The following regalia are permitted at both APS sponsored Graduation ceremonies and school honors assemblies:
- The following district-approved regalia will be allowed by all schools during both district graduation and school honors assemblies:
- Stoles distributed by the Indian Education Department
- Stoles distributed by the Black Student Unions (Kente Cloths)
- Stoles distributed by Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MECHA)
- Stoles distributed by the American Asian and Pacific Islander Student Unions (AAPI)
- Stoles distributed by the Genders Sexuality Alliance (GSAs)
- Stoles distributed by military organizations
Athletic/Activity Medals
Students may wear the following athletic/activity medals to both APS-sponsored graduation ceremonies and school honors assemblies:
- NMAA Athletic State Championship Medal
- NMAA Activity State Championship Medal
- School awarded Male or Female Athlete of the Year Medal
Cultural Awards as listed below:
- Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Student Union:
- Genders Sexuality Alliance Regalia
- Black Student Unions (Kente Cloths)
- Indian Education Tribal Seal
- Distinguished Learning Seal
- Native American APS Bilingual Seal
- Native American State Bilingual Seal
La Cueva specific Graduation Dress Code
DRESS CODE: It is the expectation that at all mandatory events, with the exception of rehearsal and gown distribution, Seniors will wear Business Attire.
- All male students need to be in a collared shirt and dress pants. There should be NO T-shirts, NO jeans, NO shorts, and NO Flip Flops.
- All female students should be dressed in office appropriate attire. There should be NO T-shirts, NO jeans, NO shorts, and NO Flip Flops.
- All shoes, regardless of student gender, should be clean and one of the following colors: Black, Brown, Tan, Navy, Silver, White/Off White.
If a student chooses to wear heels, it is advised that they be of practical height, as standing for long periods of time and stairs will be a factor at both the Senior Honor Ceremony and the Commencement Ceremony.
School Honors Ceremonies
Individual schools must adhere to the standards articulated above for district-sponsored graduation ceremonies and may establish standards of appropriate graduate attire to be worn under the cap and gown at the school-sponsored honors or robing assemblies in alignment with the school's dress code, including allowable accessories and regalia.
Paying for College Presentation Resources
Below are the slides Mrs. Chandler presented at the Paying for College presentation on 11/4/23. The slides include step-by-step instructions for the FAFSA as well as information on scholarships and resources to help you all navigate the process to pay for college.
Paying for College Slides (Google Slides version)
Paying for College Slides (PDF version)
FSA ID Website - this is where you set up your username and password for the FAFSA application (you can do this now)
FAFSA Application Website (open now)
Senior Meeting Resources
Below are the slides and handouts from the Senior Meetings held on August 21st
- Senior Information Handout (Senior Year Dates and Deadlines)
- Student Senior Meeting Slides
- Parent Senior Meeting Slides
Senior Pictures
The FINAL Senior photo day will be Monday, November 13th.
Session includes - Yearbook photo and Cap & Gown Photo
- When: Monday, November 13th 2023
- Where: La Cueva HS (In the gym, behind the bleachers)
- How: You MUST sign up for a time online!!
Outfit Requirements for Yearbook Photos:
- Girls: Black dressy blouse
- Boys: White collared shirt with a black jacket and black tie
- Campos Photography will provide caps & gowns
If you have any questions, please call our office at (505) 293-4969.
To schedule your time, visit our the Campos Photography website. Click on the ‘Schedule Photos’ tab and follow the instructions.
Upcoming Events
Visit our new College Visits website for a list of upcoming college rep visits to La Cueva and Albuquerque.
Communication Through Remind
One of the primary ways we communicate with students is through Remind.com. Parents and students can sign up to receive messages by following the instructions below. We do not see your phone number or email address and the messages will be regarding important school announcements, activities, and college and career information.
Simply send a text to 81010 with the following code based on the first letter of your last name
Last Name | Code |
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A-B | @lacueva24a |
C-F | @lacueva24b |
G-K | @lacueva24c |
L-P | @lacueva24d |
Q-Z | @lacueva24f |
Scholarship Search Sites
- APS Scholarship List
- UNM’s General Scholarship Resource (general list, don’t have to be going to UNM)
- NMSU's General Scholarship List (general list, don't have to be going to NMSU)
- Scholarships.com
- Fastweb.com
- Finaid.org
ACT/SAT
We recommend that students plan to take their ACT or SAT in the spring of their junior year. All schools across the nation accept either the ACT or SAT so it is your choice which one you want to take. You will need to sign up on your own. If you are on Free or Reduced Price Lunch you can get a fee waiver from the Counseling Office.
- Link your PSAT scores to the Khan Academy
- Khan Academy & SAT Prep Program
- SAT Practice Tests
- SAT Registration Site
- ACT Registration Site
- ACT Test Prep and Practice Tests
- ACT Academy - Test Prep
- ACT Kaplan Test Prep
Research Colleges
The College Board's BigFuture website is a great way to start your college search.
College Research Worksheet
Below is a link for a generic College Research Worksheet. I encourage you to make a copy of it and change it to make it your own. For instance, you can add a section or delete a question to list what is important to you. It is often hard to remember what each college offers when you are researching and it helps to write it down as you go.
NM College Guide
The link below will take you to a NM College Guide. It gives details for all of our NM colleges including costs, admissions information and fast facts.
Career Information
Below are some links you might find helpful if you are interested in exploring careers, looking for a job or creating a resume.
Tip: If you go to Google Docs and click on Template Gallery at the top of the page, you can click on the General tab and scroll down to Resume. These are templates that make it a lot easier to get started with a new Resume.
- NM Career Solutions - information on Career Exploration, internships, jobs and more
- Apprenticeship Information
NCAA Information
If you think you want to play a sport in college, it is your responsibility to make sure you are going to meet the eligibility criteria.
You must:
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Make sure you are familiar with the NCAA Requirements
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Let your counselor know so they can advise you as to the appropriate courses needed for eligibility
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Visit the following links for more information and FAQs
- Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
Get Ready To Apply Presentation
Below are the slides from the Get Ready to Apply presentation held in February 2023.
- Parent Presentation 2/16: Get Ready to Apply Presentation Slides
- Junior Meeting 2/27: Get Ready to Apply Presentation Slides