Native American Community Academy

🌟 Summer Opportunity for NACA High School Students! 🌟

Interested in mental health, wellness, leadership, or helping your community? Check out the Behavioral Health Summer Bridge Program, a free 4-day experience designed for high school juniors and seniors who want to explore careers in behavioral health and make a difference.

✅ Explore behavioral health careers
✅ Connect with professionals and college pathways
✅ Participate in hands-on workshops and activities
✅ Learn about wellness, self-care, and healing
✅ Visit the NMHU School of Social Work

📅 July 13–16
⏰ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 UNM North Domenici
💲 FREE + earn a $300 stipend upon completion
🍎 Lunch and snacks provided daily
Only 30 students will be selected, so don't wait to apply!

🌟 NACA Alumni Opportunity Alert! 🌟

At NACA, we believe leadership is rooted in service, identity, and community. We are excited to share an opportunity for our alumni and other Native emerging professionals who are ready to continue their leadership journey.

The Indigenous Civic Leadership (ICL) Program through the Native Professional Advancement Center is a paid, three-week workforce and civic leadership experience designed for Native college-aged individuals (18+). Participants will engage in leadership development, mentorship, work experience, and community-focused learning while building skills that can strengthen both personal and professional growth.

This opportunity reflects many of the values we strive to cultivate at NACA: Respect, Responsibility, Culture, Community Service, Perseverance, and Reflection. If you are looking for a way to expand your leadership skills, connect with mentors, and serve Native communities, we encourage you to explore this program.

📍 Locations: Albuquerque & Gallup
📅 Duration: 3 consecutive weeks
💼 Paid Opportunity
🎓 For Native college-aged emerging professionals (18+)

We are proud of the leaders our alumni continue to become, and we hope some of our NACA graduates will take advantage of this opportunity to further their growth and impact.

🦅 Once an Eagle, always an Eagle. Continue leading, learning, and serving.

As we close out the 2025-2026 school year, we do so with full hearts and a great deal of gratitude.

This year was filled with learning, growth, laughter, challenges overcome, and memories that will stay with us for years to come. We watched our students grow academically, strengthen their identities, build lasting friendships, and step into leadership in ways both big and small. From classrooms and cultural experiences to athletics, arts, performances, field trips, celebrations, and everyday moments, our young people continued to remind us of the incredible potential they carry.

What makes NACA special has never been the buildings or programs alone. It is the relationships. It is the connections between students, families, staff, elders, and community members that help create a place where young people feel seen, valued, and supported.

To our students, thank you for bringing your energy, creativity, and spirit each day. To our families, thank you for trusting us with your children and partnering with us throughout the year. To our staff, thank you for your dedication, care, and commitment to our mission.

As we head into summer, we celebrate all that has been accomplished and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead. Have a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer break.
Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle. 🦅

Good Afternoon NACA Families,

We hope you are doing well and enjoying the first official day of summer break. This email is a friendly second reminder to complete your student’s 2026–2027 Returning Student Registration through ParentVUE.

As NACA prepares to transition from APS to our own Student Information System (SIS), it is very important that all returning student registrations are completed before the end of the day today, May 29, 2026. Completing registration on time will help ensure a smooth transfer of student information and avoid delays for the upcoming school year.

To complete registration, please log in to ParentVUE and click on the “2026–2027 Returning Student Registration” tab.

If you are experiencing any issues or need assistance with the registration process, please contact the front office. We are available to help support families through this transition.

For questions regarding your student’s school level, please contact the following staff members:

Elementary School:
Chris and Laniesha

[email protected]

[email protected]

Middle School:
Logan

[email protected]

High School:
Percy

[email protected]

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter and for your continued support of NACA. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable summer.

Respectfully,
NACA Administration

📢 NACA Families: Returning Student Registration is Now Open for 2026–2027!

It’s time to complete your student's registration for the upcoming school year. Please log in to ParentVUE and select the "2026–2027 Returning Student Registration" tab to complete the process.

⚠️ Important: NACA will be transitioning to a new student information system for next school year, so all returning registrations need to be completed before the end of the current school year.

Need help? Our team is here to support you. Please contact your student's school level office if you have questions or need assistance.

📞 Elementary: Chris & Laniesha | 505-266-0992
📞 Middle School: Logan | 505-266-0992 x0
📞 High School: Percy | 505-224-4930

Thank you for helping us prepare for a strong start to the 2026–2027 school year! 🦅

✨Congratulations to our 2026 NACA Elementary Spelling Bee participants! 🐝

We are so proud of all of our Eaglet Scholars for showing courage, perseverance, & academic excellence during NACA Elementary’s very first Spelling Bee!

🏆 Champion Speller: Draven K.
Champion Word: “MAPLE”
🥈 2nd Place: Sakkara K.
🥉 3rd Place: Zane R.

We’re also excited to share that we plan to become a registered participant of the Scripps National Spelling Bee next year!

Thank you to our families and staff for supporting our students every step of the way.

🚨🚨Main Campus UPDATE🚨🚨
Hello NACA Families,
11:54am: NM Gas Company has given the all clear for students to head back to classes. We will resume normal schedule.
Thank you,
-NACA Main

Good morning NACA Families,
This morning at main campus, there was a report of a gas smell in the portables and building. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center maintenance staff were notified as well as NM Gas Company. After an initial sweep by maintenance staff, there were no indication of any leaks. Students were moved to Graves Park while NM Gas Company were dispatched to main campus. At this time, we are waiting on NM Gas Company to confirm that students can move back into the building. We will give an update as soon as information develops.
All students are safe.

-NACA Main Admin Team

🎓✨ Graduation night was a reminder of what makes our community so special. The smiles, hugs, proud families, and moments shared together reflect the journey, hard work, and support that helped carry our students to this milestone. We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and grateful for everyone who helped make this moment meaningful.

We know many of you captured memories throughout the evening, and we would love to see them. Drop your graduation pictures in the comments below and help us continue celebrating our Eagles and their accomplishments! ❤️💛🖤

🎓 Today is the day, Eagles! 🎓

We are excited to celebrate the Native American Community Academy Class of 2026 Graduation this evening at Route 66 Casino – Legends Theater. This is an important milestone for our graduates, families, and community, and we look forward to honoring the hard work, perseverance, and journey that brought our students to this moment.

📍 Location: Route 66 Casino – Legends Theater
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM

To help ensure a smooth experience and comply with venue requirements, please note that balloons, confetti, outside food, and drinks are not permitted inside the theater.

Let’s come together to celebrate our graduates and make this an unforgettable evening. Congratulations to the Class of 2026. We are proud of you and excited for all that lies ahead. 🦅✨