For many students their morning routine is essential. The way that they start and begin the first few hours of the morning can usually set the course for the rest of the day. That’s one reason why students at Kennedy Middle School participate in “Morning Motivation”. After students eat breakfast, they head into the school’s […]
Varsity Basketball Date Day Teams Time Location 2/12-2/13 Region 4AAA Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Douglass High School- Douglass, CSK, BEST, Maynard Jackson 2/15-2/16 Region 4AAA Varsity Basketball Tournament @ Douglass High School- Douglass, CSK, BEST, Maynard Jackson 13-Feb Wednesday Jackson @ Callaway- Girls 4:00PM Douglass 13-Feb Wednesday Haralson Co. @ Douglass- Girls 7:00PM Douglass 13-Feb […]
Name: Jada Mumphrey Grade: 5th Grade School: M. Agnes Jones Elementary Jada Mumphrey personifies the “Born for Greatness” creed inspired by the principal at M. Agnes Jones, Mrs. Woolfolk. Jada is an exemplary citizen and student. This soft spoken and kindhearted individual excels in all that she does. Jada has been a challenge student since kindergarten. Upon entering […]
The juniors of Carver Early College gathered in December for the third annual Writing Test Celebration program. The juniors of Carver Early College boast a 100% pass rate for the third consecutive year. This year, they had an 18% exceed rate which is 7 points higher than the district’s average. Keith Crawford and Chamondrea Lane […]
The National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) Conference attendees visited Crim Open Campus High School on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Crim is an exemplary model of an alternative school for the state of Georgia and for the nation. Dr. Silvia Hooker, Deputy Superintendent for School Turnaround for the State of Georgia, and approximately 50 guests from […]
Today’s Edition of News Update is a news digest used to inform readers about APS stories and important education-related issues. Articles are chosen from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta television and radio stations, and other local and national news organizations and blogs. APS News Digest – Friday, February 8, 2013 State of the Grady Cluster: Lots accomplished, lots to do (Grady […]
This February, communities across the nation will celebrate National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month. School-based health centers (SBHCs) are redefining health for kids and teens by providing access to mental health services and oral health care, working to prevent obesity, and addressing other issues that affect young people’s lives. There is an ongoing need to […]
February 1st marked the first day of Black History Month. A bit of history also occurred at College and Career Day at W. L. Parks Middle School. The College and Career Day focused on exposing students to the many post-secondary opportunities available to them and how critical it is to prepare for these opportunities now. Over […]
During the month of January, Fickett Elementary participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients Drive. Over a three week period students were asked to collect coins and put them in a classroom collection box. Since 1994, millions of dollars have been raised in pennies and other spare change by more than 10 […]
WWE celebrities visited Hope-Hill Elementary on February 4th, 2013, for Be a STAR rally against bullying. The Anti-Defamation League, which operates No Place for Hate, connected Be a STAR with Hope-Hill and co-sponsored this event. The students were ecstatic to meet the special guests and enlightened by their presentations regarding cyber-bullying, disrespecting others, name-calling, and […]