The Concerned Black Clergy recently invited Sylvia Hall, principal of Cascade Elementary School, to its board meeting on September 6th. During the board meeting, members of the Concerned Black Clergy presented Cascade Elementary with 500 backpacks and a check for one thousand dollars to ensure that students are prepared for instruction for the 2013-14 school […]
On September 27th, Medal-winning Olympians and Paralympians gathered at Maynard Jackson High School to address students in the cluster about overcoming adversity and achieving goals as part of Graduation Generation. Graduation Generation is a collaborative initiative designed to improve student academic performance and increase students’ chances for success in high school and beyond. A partnership […]
Grady High School students recently visited V-103, The People’s Station, for Greg Street’s Top 8 at 8 Show as student guests. They promoted their football game against Lithonia High School, their new Officers Club program, and had a great experience showcasing their personalities and talents. The students were football players, band leaders, cheerleaders, track athletes, and […]
Atlanta Public School’s newest addition, Westside Atlanta Charter School, held their official ribbon cutting ceremony earlier this school year, led to their ceremony by the Georgia Tech Marching Band. Guest speaker Joy Fitzgerald, CEO and President of the Atlanta Housing Authority, expressed her joy and excitement at the growth of the neighborhood and looks forward […]
Name: Sir Amos Grade: 4th Grade School: Bethune Elementary Sir Amos is a hardworking fourth grader at Bethune Elementary School. Sir has a distinct passion for science, and he enjoys learning new things each day. Sir was recently awarded the Citizenship Award at Bethune Elementary. He always exhibits good citizenship skills and serves as a productive and caring student. Sir is currently […]
Thank you for following our live blog of the October Board of Education Meeting for Atlanta Public Schools. View today’s agenda here:http://www.boarddocs.com/ga/aps/Board.nsf/Public REFRESH your browser often for updates. The meeting will begin soon. 2:11pm – Board meeting called to order. BOARD PRESENTATIONS: APS Strategic Plan Update by Dr. Alexis Kirijan – Mr. Chairman, members of […]
What do sight words and balloons have in common? In Ms. Towns’ kindergarten class at Perkerson Elementary School these two things go hand in hand. Kindergarten students at Perkerson Elementary recently participated in an engaging lesson about sight words. Sight words are commonly used words that students are encouraged to memorize by sight, allowing them to […]
by Jennifer Saunders [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL7Ig_9znmw&w=420&h=315%5D Third grade science standards require students to participate in investigations, observe results and offer reasons for findings. In Mrs. Julien’s third grade science class at Kimberly Elementary, the students utilized these scientific processes as they investigated the factors that allow plants to live and thrive in different regions of Georgia. […]
Students in grades 5-12 can apply for a 2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Award for the opportunity to win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. next May! Over the past 18 years, Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have been given to more than 100,000 middle and high school students across the country for helping the […]