By the very essence of what they do, football kickers have to become comfortable performing under pressure. For some, it’s too much. But not Mays’ Chloe Robinson. Not only does she stare down the pressure of being a first-year football player and a female on a team ranked in the top 10 in the state, […]
By: Alicia Sands Lurry Alexandra Huguelet, Ed.S., school counselor at Mary Lin Elementary School, has been named 2016 Georgia School Counselor of the Year (GSCY) by the Georgia School Counselor Association. Known for her positive attitude, love of children, and commitment to improving school climate and culture, Huguelet was nominated for the award by former […]
By: Alicia Sands Lurry Aspiring filmmaker and North Atlanta High School senior William Thomason recently attended the first-ever South by South Lawn event at the White House, where his three-minute film, “LEGO: Education For Her,” was screened as part of the 2016 White House Student Film Festival. Thomason’s film was one of three selected out of 700 […]
Chevron Corporation hopes to grow the next generation of scientist, engineers and chemists by cultivating a love for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in today’s youth. Thanks to the company’s “Fuel Your School” initiative, they may have found several at West Manor Elementary School. Three teachers at West Manor received awards from Chevron Corporation […]
In its second year, students from Atlanta Public Schools and their French counterparts will participate in a College and Career Exchange Enrichment Program. Interested students are invited to apply for the unique experience. Qualifying APS students will travel to France May 19 – June 9, 2017. Designed to strengthen technical education and training, the exchange […]
Mays rose to No. 7 in this week’s Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC)/Georgia High School Football Daily (GHSFD) Class AAAAAA Top 10 poll, after blasting Douglas County 55-0 on Friday. A host of Raiders (5-1 overall, 4-0 in Class AAAAAA-Region 5) played a role in the blowout win, including senior quarterback Bardenie “B.J.” Phillips, who completed […]
The Atlanta Public Schools 5th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held at the prestigious East Lake Golf Club, home of the PGA Tour Championship, on Tuesday, November 15th. Net proceeds from the tournament will be used to support students in the APS Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program. Student support includes college scholarships, […]
By: Donovan M. Harris Atlanta Public Schools celebrated the official unveiling of the Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy on Thursday, October 6 in the former Kennedy Middle School building. The school serves students from the former Bethune Elementary School in the revitalizing west side of Atlanta. The school features both an EL curriculum and innovative STEM-focused […]
Atlanta Public Schools softball teams claimed all four state playoff spots this week in the Georgia High School Association’s (GHSA) Class AA-Region 6. The teams are South Atlanta, Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSKYWLA), Therrell and Washington. The group is led by South Atlanta (14-5 overall, 8-2 in Class AA-Region 6), which won […]
Grady (top) and Mays are both ranked in Atlanta Journal Constitution/Georgia High School Football Daily Top 10 polls. Mays in the Class AAAAAA poll and Grady in the Class AAAAA poll. There are now two Atlanta Public Schools ranked in the Atlanta Journal Constitution/Georgia High School Football Daily Top 10 polls: Grady and Mays. […]