Students from Atlanta Public Schools earned a record number of awards at this year’s International Student Media Festival competition. Of the 32 projects submitted by APS students at the state level, 18 were judged “Outstanding” and advanced to the international competition, where they each earned the “Excellence in Media Production” award. Three projects from that […]
ATLANTA – The renaming ceremony for the athletic field at Grady Stadium is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Monroe Drive and 10thStreet, Atlanta, GA 30309. The field is being named the Eddie S. Henderson, Sr. Athletic Field at Grady Stadium. The athletic field is being renamed in honor of the […]
Another great opportunity to speak with board of education members as well as Atlanta Public School’s new superintendent. Thursday, September 22, 6:30pm, Whitefoord Elementary School.
Communities In Schools of Atlanta staff, APS staff and dedicated volunteers from WalMart and Hands on Atlanta, along with teachers and principals will visit the homes of 700 students in Project GRAD Atlanta high schools this Saturday. The purpose of the Annual Walk for Success is to provide information on the offerings of Project GRAD, and encourage students […]
On Sunday, September 25 the APS Office of High Schools and the Department of K-12 College and Career Readiness will host “Education on the Green: Putting for Students’ Dreams,” the district’s first annual golf tournament. The event will take place at Heritage Golf Links (455 Britt Road, Tucker, GA 30084) from 9:00 am until 3:30 […]
Supplemental Educational Services are research-based tutorial programs designed to increase the academic achievement of students on state tests. These programs include before and after school tutorial assistance in reading, language arts, science, social studies, and/or mathematics. They may be offered through public or private sector providers that are approved by the state. Such agencies include […]
September 12, 2011 BOARD MEETING NOTICE 2:00 PM — BOARD WORK SESSION 6:00 PM — COMMUNITY MEETING 7:00 PM – LEGISLATIVE MEETING* (Action will be taken) *An executive session may take place before, during or at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss any appropriate topics. *Action may be taken ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE OF […]
Please find below your weekly APS sports schedule. Congratulations to Grady High School on their first place win and North Atlanta High School on their second place win during this weekend’s first annual APS Volleyball Invitational! Date Teams Time Location Varsity Football 16-Sep Maynard Jackson @ Decatur 7:30PM Decatur 16-Sep South Atlanta […]
Georgia PROBE College Fair this Friday, September 16, 9am – 1pm at Atlanta Metropolitan College 164 colleges and universities expected. Co-Host – Stephen Woodall, Student Outreach & Access Atlanta Metropolitan College Phone – (404) 756-4635 Co-Host – LaVerne Ware, Counseling & Student Support Services Coordinator Atlanta Public Schools (404) 802-3500
Smiles and laughter filled the air this week at Boyd Elementary School as students in grades Kindergarten through fifth spent time with City of Atlanta police officers and fire fighters. Hands on Atlanta provided a unique opportunity for students to honor First Responders through their Cocoa for Heroes art project. The day of service ended […]