February 2015

APS Counselors Empower Our Students

Please join Atlanta Public Schools in celebrating school counselors February 2 – 6, 2015. National School Counseling Week is a time to honor the unique contributions of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems. This recognition is sponsored by the American School Counselor Association and highlights the impact school counselors can have in helping students […]

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Students show-off their literacy skills at the 10th Annual APS Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl

by Britney Morgan Saturday, January 31, 2015 marked Atlanta Public Schools’ 10th year participating in the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, a statewide competition with a quick-action game format that tests knowledge on selected, award-winning books. Created for students in grades four through twelve, the scholastic competition was started several years ago by former DeKalb County […]

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HEALTH ALERT: 2015 Measles Cases and Outbreaks

HEALTH ALERT:  2015 Measles Cases and Outbreaks The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director has warned that the U.S. could see a “large outbreak” of measles cases.  Statistics show that there are at least 102 reported cases across 14 states, however there are no cases reported in Georgia. The best way to prevent Measles […]

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