In 2009, APS began disconnecting fryers in all cafeterias. Every year since then, a dedicated team of chefs, nutritionists and wellness professionals has collaborated on ways to serve healthy – and tasty – meals for student success. For example, although our schools no longer serve Southern fried chicken, they serve Southern baked chicken or a crispy […]
Fifth graders at Toomer Elementary enjoyed an interactive theater workshop called “Play On! Theatre Games to Build Your Classroom” hosted by the Atlanta Shakespeare Company. The energetic fifth graders were thrilled for the opportunity to be expressive and dramatic with their classmates, teachers, and professional actors. The Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s Education Department recently received funding […]
The APS Safety and Security Department started the school year with 26 full-time Atlanta Police Department (APD) School Resource Officers (SROs) assigned in every middle and high school. By January of 2014, 235 part-time SROs will be replaced by 73 full-time SROs assigned to schools. These officers will also support elementary schools within the cluster […]
Centennial Place Elementary School’s PTA hosted a hands on science day for third through fifth graders. The activities included an assembly, presentation from Big Thinkers, and hands on experiments in the classrooms. Students were overflowing with energy as they participated in an air and pressure show by Big Thinkers and tested the scientific method with […]
On August 29th, Benteen Elementary successfully hosted their clothing and school supply drive. The Benteen Gives Campaign supports families in the community with gently used clothing, shoes and school supplies for their children. All items are free of charge to all parents, and were donated by Hunton & Williams, Kroger, and other silent partners. “We […]
This year, students and teachers from Drew Charter School share a building with Kennedy Middle School students. Kennedy students will share their campus with Drew for one year while Drew Charter’s Senior Academy is being constructed. Recently, students at Kennedy Middle School and Drew Charter School participated in student swap day. Student swap day was developed […]
On Friday, August 30th, students at Brown Middle School paraded the halls in their favorite college colors. Students at Brown Middle School are engaged in college and career readiness instruction throughout the year as they visit college campuses, learn about colleges across the country and participate in college fairs. College Colors Day exposes students to […]
Thomasville Heights Elementary School made efforts to ensure that all of its students are prepared for the 2013-2014 school year. With the help of Exalt Integrated Technology, every student at Thomasville Heights received a brand new backpack filled with supplies. The staff began issuing bags and supplies during the school’s open house, where parents and students came […]
Wednesday, August 28th marked the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Students across the district participated in innovative classroom lessons focused on the march, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, and important aspects of the civil rights movement in America. At Mays High School, social studies classes watched documentaries highlighting the […]
This school year, Kimberly Elementary School parents are experiencing a car rider procedure that employs stricter safety measures. Mr. Joseph Salley, who is starting his first full year as principal of Southwest Atlanta’s L.O. Kimberly Elementary School, decided that stricter safety procedures were in order for the car rider pick-up line. During the first week of […]