March 4, 2013 BOARD MEETING NOTICE 2:00 PM: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE* Special Presentation Ms. Sis Henry, Executive Director, Georgia School Board Association Dr. Mary Kay Murphy, Georgia School Board Association District 5 Director Board Work Session Work Session Presentations: Chuck Burbridge, Chief Financial Officer · Financial Forecast Stakeholders are welcome to provide comments at […]
The South Atlanta Hornets are going on to the Final Four! Coach Reddick and his Hornets stood firm and rallied against Alexander High School for a 78-68 win for the Hornets, who advance to the Class AAAA semi finals on Saturday March 2 against Eagles Landing (26-5). “We adjusted our defense at the end of […]
Atlanta Public Schools Safety and Security, along with the Atlanta Police Department, report that at approximately 9:45am, an Atlanta Public Schools student entered the Grady High School campus clinic, with a self-inflicted, non-life threatening gunshot injury and was transported by ambulance to Grady Hospital. The shooting occurred in a courtyard near the school gym. Grady […]
The Capture Project is a technology – based education program with a focus on language arts enrichment and social responsibility via the documentary arts. The visual media outreach program developed within The Creatives Project umbrella will also stimulate youth empowerment and community enrichment. The program will be customized to provide Perkerson Elementary School students with […]
The City of Atlanta and APS Officials held a press conference on February 22nd to announce the opening of Martin Luther King’s natatorium at King Middle School. The Martin Luther King natatorium recently closed due to public safety issues, which led to a partnership between the City of Atlanta and Atlanta Public Schools. King Middle […]
Carmen Agra Deedy, an internationally recognized, award-winning author of children’s literature and storyteller, made a special visit to Morningside Elementary. She shared her insights behind storytelling, read her exclusive new book, and told an interactive, engaging story to the children. Carmen captivated the children with her liveliness, excitement, and animation. They were full of laughter […]
Name: Bianca McCrary Grade: 8th Grade School: Coan Middle Bianca is a cheerful 8th grader who loves to share her talent in music. She started learning violin in 3rd grade, and has been inseparable with her instrument ever since. “I love playing the violin because it helps me express my emotions, relieves stress, and helps […]
Strong4Life, a children’s healthcare of Atlanta movement, hosted a pep rally at Whitefoord Elementary on February 15th. The gymnasium was full of energy and excitement as the host and DJ encouraged students to be strong for life by following the 4 Healthy Habits. The 4 Healthy Habits include: 1. Drinking Water 2. Eating fruits and […]
Congratulations to the 2013 National Merit Corporation finalists from APS! Six seniors from Grady High School and one senior from North Atlanta High School achieved this significant honor. Grady’s 2013 National Merit Corporation finalists are: Deborah Harris Troy Kleber Olivia Kleinman Jennifer Moody Isabelle Taft Patrick Wise North Atlanta’s 2013 National Merit Corporation finalist is: Ian […]
Notice of Public Hearing – Carver High School Campus The Atlanta Board of Education will hold two public hearings on February 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. and February 26, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. Atlanta Public Schools staff will discuss the transition of the Carver School of the Arts, Carver School of Health Sciences & Research and […]