Dear parents and employees, We have received preliminary reports that severe weather is predicted to move into our area between late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The predictions show the possibility for strong tornadoes. Parents and guardians should monitor the weather reports and take precautions as needed for the safety and well-being of their […]
Pearls of Purpose Foundation, Inc., the philanthropic arm of the Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. based in Atlanta, awarded five seniors from Atlanta Public Schools (APS) scholarships for college during its 27th Annual Pink Pearl Mother-Daughter Luncheon held April 26 at the Marriott Marquis Atlanta Hotel. Coretta Scott King […]
Growing up, playing in the NFL was not the only career Sean Weatherspoon envisioned for himself: if his dreams of competing on the gridiron did not pan out, today, Weatherspoon would be teaching high school history and coaching high school football, he told a group of Fain Elementary students last week during a pre-CRCT rally at […]
Summer Registration has begun for the Atlanta Virtual Academy (AVA) Registration for the summer semester is open from April 21, 2014 – June 4, 2014. Classes for the summer session are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 and end on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Approximately 800 students are currently enrolled in one of our Atlanta Virtual Academy programs […]
Maynard Jackson High School’s Lady Jaguars had an impressive performance last week in Rockmart, bringing home the 4AAA Region Championship after placing in all events and winning 11 out of 15. Courtney Jones, who was named both Running Events and All-around MVP, set the tone for Jackson’s performance. Jones won first place in the high […]
Thank you for following our live blog of the April 22, 2014 Board of Education Special Legislative 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. 5:15pm – Meeting called to order Agenda approved. Community members have signed up to speak this evening. Each person […]
The Atlanta Partners for Education (APFE) annually recognizes those heroes who exemplify outstanding business-public education partnerships. The program is sponsored by the Atlanta Partners for Education, a longstanding partnership between the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Atlanta Public Schools. The APFE A+ Awards luncheon was held April 1, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel. Hosted by television news […]
Submitted by Kimberly Elementary School Monday, March 3 was designated as “Read All Day” for students at L.O. Kimberly Elementary School. On this day, students participated in activities designed to encourage reading for information and reading for fun. Students were allowed to come to school dressed in their pajamas or favorite storybook character and teachers […]