The IBM Corporation and Price Middle School have cultivated a rewarding partnership over the past six years. Through the partnership, IBM employees offer various opportunities for Price students to explore science and technology. IBM employees recently held an IGNITE (Igniting Interest in Technology and Engineering) technology academy for seventh and eighth grade boys at Price. This […]
This school year, the Logan Wilkes Foundation developed a new component to their partnership with Kennedy Middle School. The Logan Wilkes Foundation, in conjunction with GPAN (Georgia Coalition for Physical Activity and Nutrition), is currently offering a Cooking Matters class for Kennedy Middle students. Cooking Matters plays a critical role in the Share Our Strength’s No Kid […]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ETkI0HP4c&w=420&h=315%5D What do you get when you combine science, students and robots? S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)! Students at Adamsville Primary and Miles Intermediate recently participated in a robot exhibit sponsored by students from Mays High School. The Mays High School robotics team developed and ran the exhibit on site for the younger […]
On October 5th, South Atlanta High School’s “Marching Hornets” band and JROTC represented the district well in the 100 Black Men Parade of Excellence. This prestigious event allowed students in our program to display the many talents found in the school. The band was one of only a few organizations selected to perform from an extensive list […]
During the month of October, 9th grade students from the Eagle Academy at Alonzo A. Crim Open Campus High School took a step toward improving their daily dining experience. Through the youth orientated ZHOPE (Zetas Helping Other People Excel) initiative, which focuses on the proper way to set a table as well as the purpose of […]
Students at Humphries Elementary School enjoyed a Mexican hat dance, a video of De Colores and a school lunch consisting of popular Hispanic food during a recent celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month was established in 1968 when President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a week in September as National Week of Hispanic […]
Atlanta Public Schools joins the nation in celebrating National School Bus Safety Week from October 21-25, and National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day on October 23! This year’s theme, ”Stand Back From the Yellow and Black!” reminds students to be cautious when they cross the street. Students should cross the street where they are visible […]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFlPJJmyPow&w=420&h=315%5D After receiving hundreds of votes and exhibiting stellar athletic ability on the field, the Washington High School bulldogs were recently selected as Fox 5’s High 5 Sports Team of the Week during the month of October. “We are excited,” said Coach Rodney Hackney. “The entire community is behind us.” Good Day Atlanta’s Paul […]
This summer, Delta North Companies and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport showcased artwork titled“ Phoenix Rising from Peach” created by Maynard H. Jackson High School students during the completion of the company’s construction project in the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal. The painting sold for $450, and Delta North Companies provided an additional $500 to support Maynard H. […]
Earlier this school year, Fickett Elementary held its annual United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) mentoring program kick-off to celebrate a continuing partnership between the APS school and its internationally known partner. This program was originally developed to provide mentors and guidance for girls, but this year the program was extended to also include male students at […]