[gallery type=”rectangular” columns=”2″ ids=”21548,21550″] The Atlanta Public Schools Transportation Department accepted Georgia’s Blue Sky Award on Monday August 25, 2014 for its outstanding work in reducing emissions. “There isn’t anything more that we can do to help you guys to get cleaner buses. You’ve got the cleanest on the road today,” said William Cook, Engines & Fuels […]
Top 10 questions about the new Georgia Milestones tests What is the Georgia Milestones Assessment System? Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, the Georgia Department of Education will use a new testing system to replace the End-of-Course tests (EOCT) and Criterion-Referenced Competency tests (CRCT). The new testing system, developed by the state of Georgia, is […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) wants to engage parents, employees, and community members in determining a long-term vision for building stronger schools for our students. Additionally, the Georgia General Assembly has established June 30, 2015 as the deadline for each school system to inform the Georgia Department of Education of any intention to seek flexibility options […]
Earlier this summer, APS football players and coaches rallied to talk football during the 4th Annual APS Football Media Day at Maynard Jackson High School. Interim Director of Athletics for Atlanta Public Schools, Jasper Jewell explained the significance of this exciting event. “The purpose of Media Day is to give light and recognition to our young […]
Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen introduced the 22 new elementary, middle and high school principals hired for the 2014-15 school year during the Atlanta Board of Education meeting held Monday night. The following principals were appointed to lead APS schools: Tracie Astin South Atlanta High School of Computer Animation & Design Jesse Berger […]
Thank you for following our live blog of the August 11, 2014 Board of Education Meeting for Atlanta Public Schools. View today’s agenda here: http://www.boarddocs.com/ga/aps/Board.nsf/Public Watch the Board of Education meeting here: http://new.livestream.com/k12aps/events/3195935 The public can now follow the Committee of the Whole and Legislative meetings via the LIVESTREAM link above. REFRESH your browser often […]
ATLANTA – Due to current inclement weather conditions, and for the safety of our students and employees, all after-school activities for Atlanta Public Schools have been cancelled.
Media Advisory August 8, 2014 Bomb Threat at Crawford W. Long Middle School As of 11 a.m., the Crawford Long Middle School was cleared by the Atlanta Police Department and students began re-boarding buses to return to campus. Students are expected to arrive at 11:30 a.m., and classes will resume as normal. ###
Media Advisory August 8, 2014 Bomb Threat at Crawford W. Long Middle School This morning we received a bomb threat at Long Middle School. The school has been evacuated and students have been taken to South Atlanta educational complex. Atlanta Public Schools security staff and Atlanta Police Department are managing the situation. A bomb sweep […]
A message from superintendent Meria Carstarphen Dear Students and Families of Atlanta Public Schools, We’re only a few days away from the first day of the 2014-15 academic year! We want to make sure you know that Monday, August 4 is not only the first day of school; it’s the first day of instruction. We’re […]