Name: Terrisianna & Terrianna Taylor Grade: 8th Grade School: Crawford W. Long Middle Terrisianna Taylor and Terrianna Taylor are twins who have a variety of interests, but are both very ambitious with their education and careers. They have a younger brother who they love very dearly, and enjoy attending school at Crawford Long Middle School. […]
The South Atlanta Educational Complex, which includes the schools of Computer Animation and Design, Health and Medical Sciences, and Law and Social Justice, exercised their freedom to read during Banned Books Week (BBW) observed September 22-28th. This event was bolstered by a $1,000 grant from the Freedom to Read Foundation’s Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund, […]
APS charter schools KIPP STRIVE Academy and KIPP STRIVE Primary School conducted their first annual 5K Dash on Saturday, September 21, 2013. There were over 150 participants ranging in age from newborn to 83. This event raised more than $1,500 to provide students with an international travel experience. Math teacher Stephanie Jones, a 2012 Atlanta Families’ […]
Jean Childs Young Middle School is excited to announce their school’s new partnership with Fifth Third Bank. Dr. Kelvin L. Griffin, the principal of Young Middle School, is committed to engaging business and community partners to provide opportunities for students and their families. Fifth Third Bank is committed to building partnerships with communities and schools […]
“Which vegetable can’t you take on a boat?” “Leeks!” There were lots of smiles this fall during the launch of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs at Beecher Hills Elementary School and Deerwood Academy. Each week, students at both schools have the opportunity to learn about and taste various fruits and vegetables. The students and […]
Recently, on a sunny Friday morning, Benteen Elementary School students received all the ingredients necessary for a successful garden from the Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation (LHTYF), Inc., as part of their “Gardens are For Kids” initiative. A master gardener taught the students how to plant and nurture their new garden, which now includes spinach, […]
Coan Middle School students were the first from APS to experience the Junior Achievement (JA) and Chick-fil-A Foundation’s, Discovery Center BizTown. JA BizTown is designed as an interactive marketplace representing the local business community, including financial services, media, telecommunications, utilities, manufacturing and more. In this interactive financial literacy program, students received unique job assignments as an employee, […]
ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 2013 COMMITTEE MEETINGS The Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee (SSC) will meet from 4 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 3, 2013. The Policy Review Committee of the Atlanta Board of Education will convene on: Monday, October 7, 2013 at 12:00 pm to discuss potential board policy revisions/additions. The Audit Commission […]
Students, teachers and parents enjoyed a Saturday night filled with touchdowns, cheers, music, and more at the Therrell High School Cluster Football Night. Guests enjoyed a great game of football as Therrell High School competed against North Druid Hills High. The schools of the Therrell Cluster include Therrell High School, Bunche Middle School, Continental Colony […]
Atlanta Public Schools’ Charles L. Gideons Elementary unveiled its newly renovated school library and parent center, sponsored by Target Corp. and The Heart of America Foundation September 24. The renovated library features 2,000 new books, new furniture, an aquarium, and technology upgrades, including new iPads. The parent center was also updated with computers and parent […]