February 25, 2010

Four APS students named 2010 Horatio Alger Georgia Scholars

Only 50 high school seniors have been recognized as 2010 Horatio Alger Georgia Scholars, but four of those students attend Atlanta Public Schools. Please congratulate Kamalia Blunt and Shaeroya Earls of Booker T. Washington High School, as well as LaToria Dixon and Amanda Harrison of Frederick Douglass High. Each student will receive a college scholarship […]

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APS Health Career Fair connects high schoolers with professionals

[gallery link=”file” order=”DESC” orderby=”title”] The APS Health Career Fair was held this week, co-hosted by the APS Department of Career Technology Education and Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta Metropolitan College and Fulton County Department of Health and Human Services. Presenters included representatives from the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness, Planned Parenthood and the Diabetes Association of […]

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Atlanta Hawks honor Dr. Hall as African-American leader for Black History Month

[gallery link=”file” order=”DESC” orderby=”title”] As part of this year’s celebration of Black History Month, the Atlanta Hawks are honoring prominent African-American leaders during home games in February for their civic contributions, accomplishments and leadership. During Wednesday’s night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, APS Superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall and her work to tranform the district were […]

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Falcons help Coan Middle School celebrate Black History Month

[gallery link=”file” order=”DESC” orderby=”title”] Atlanta Falcons players William Moore and Lawrence Sidbury joined some of the Falcons cheerleaders for Coan Middle School’s Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday (Feb. 24), and APS’ Armon Moore was there to capture the moments including a Quiz Bowl hosted by the Falcons reps.

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