When Laura Henderson brought her class at Deerwood Academy Elementary School down to the gym for a “special assembly” on the last day of the first semester, she had no idea it was all for her. The third grade teacher was about to be announced as a winner in the Symetra “Heroes in the Classroom” […]
Throughout the month of December, student groups in Atlanta Public Schools displayed their artistic talents for their families and the community. Concerts, visual arts shows and performances were just a few ways students showcased their talents and spread joy to others. The Dunbar Choir from Dunbar Elementary School were one of those groups. Enjoy the […]
For the third consecutive year, every student in an Atlanta Public Schools elementary school received a new book before heading home for the Winter Break, thanks to Passion City Church’s “Christmas Smile” initiative. “We think education is a key to success in life, and reading is an essential part of learning,” said WAGA-TV (FOX5) Meteorologist […]
Atlanta Public Schools Communications and Public Engagement Officer Erica Fatima assists a client with the registration process at Santa’s Village. During this season of sharing and giving, many Atlanta Public Schools employees and JROTC students assisted The Empty Stocking Fund by providing donations and volunteering at its annual Santa’s Village. Nearly 90 APS employees and […]
“Teachers at my student’s school have high standards for achievement.” “Teachers at my student’s school work hard to make sure that students do well.” These are two of the 24 statements parents are asked to consider on the 2015-2016 Georgia Parent Survey. All Atlanta Public Schools parents are encouraged to complete the online survey from […]
The message on the back of Humphries Elementary School t-shirts is simple and concise: “Attendance Matters. Every Student. Every Day.” On Thursday, with a big boost from community partner Cigna Healthcare of Atlanta, the administration, faculty and staff at Humphries rewarded those students who not only wore the message on their backs this semester, but […]
Dear APS Parents and Guardians: None of us can control Mother Nature but we can do our best to plan for inclement weather. My number one priority is to make sure Atlanta Public Schools students are safe and ready to learn. As we prepare for the holidays and winter break, I want to remind you […]
Inman Middle School student Bianca Weber was among the handful of students who were honored at the Georgia State Capitol for their essays in the 2015 Water Essay Contest, sponsored by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. The Water Essay Contest is one of the many initiatives conducted by the Metro Water District to […]
Inman Middle School students Safia Read and Annie Laster will be honored at the Georgia Institute of Techonology and University of Alabama’s game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 at 7 pm for winning Georgia Institute of Technology’s Jacket 2 Jacket reading program. The Jacket 2 Jacket month long reading program, sponsored by the Georgia Institute of […]
Four Atlanta Public Schools students have been selected as winners of the APS Winter Card Contest, and were honored recently by the Atlanta Board of Education and APS Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen. More than 100 students throughout the school district submitted drawings and paintings, and Dr. Carstarphen and her senior staff narrowed the list […]