MEDIA ADVISORY JULY 24, 2015 APS Kicks Off 2015-16 School Year with Back-to-School Bash July 25 WHO: APS students and families Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Meria J. Carstarphen, Ed.D. Atlanta Board of Education Chair Courtney D. English WHAT: The APS Back-to-School Bash is a one-stop shop for all incoming and returning APS students and their families to learn about everything students will need for the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 5. More than 5,000 backpacks stuffed with school supplies (while supplies last) will be given away during the event. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2015 WHERE: Atlanta Metropolitan State College Easley Conference Center 1630 Metropolitan Pkwy., SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Photo Ops: 12 p.m. Frederick Douglass High School Drumline and other APS students will join Superintendent Carstarphen, Board Chairman English, and members of the Atlanta Board of Education for a festive welcome ceremony. 12:40 p.m. – 1 p.m. – Media interviews with Superintendent Carstarphen Background: The Back-to-School Bash is the first time Atlanta Public Schools has presented a districtwide event focused on preparing students and their families for Day One—the first day of school. With the help of sponsors and 80 exhibitors, families will receive information about the district’s resources and services, afterschool programs, free books (while supplies last), health screenings, and much more. In addition, families are invited to participate in activities such as door prize drawings, Braves Around Town, Fox5 StormChaser, and to sample menu offerings for the upcoming school year from the Sodexo Food Truck. Admission is free for all APS families. Free shuttle bus transportation will be provided to and from the Bash at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. from the Oakland City MARTA Station, located at 1400 Lee St., SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 and the following APS schools: Sutton Middle School, 2875 Northside Dr., NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 Carver High School, 55 McDonough Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30315 Grady High School, 929 Charles Allen Dr., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Jackson High School, 801 Glenwood Ave., SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 Douglass High School, 225 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr., NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 Mays High School, 3450 Benjamin E. Mays Dr., SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 Therrell High School, 3099 Panther Tr., SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 Washington High School, 45 Whitehouse Dr., NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 South Atlanta High School, 800 Hutchens Rd., SE, Atlanta, GA 30354 Current APS students who require special needs transportation to and from the APS Bash may call 404-802-5513 to schedule a pick-up time and location. For more information about the Bash, visit www.apsbacktoschool.com Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print More Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Discover more from APS Today Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe Post navigation PUBLIC HEARING- THE ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION Budget Commission Meeting-THE ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION
