Schools College & Career Ready: Rapper Dee-1 Brings ‘Knowledge For College Tour’ to Grady High School 29 Sep 2017 talkupaps By: Alicia Sands Lurry Hip-hop artist and motivational speaker Dee-1 brought his “Knowledge For College Tour” to Henry W. Grady High School on Wednesday, when he shared useful information with…
Schools All In! Grady High School Receives $50,000 Donation From Atlanta Football Host Committee and College Football Playoff Foundation 25 Sep 2017 talkupaps The gymnasium at Henry W. Grady High School rocked with thunderous applause on Friday, Sept. 22, as students, teachers, and staff gathered to celebrate a $50,000 donation from the College…
Schools Forum Provides B.E.S.T. Academy Students With Tips on Police Interaction 22 Sep 2017 talkupaps By: Alicia Sands Lurry Nearly one dozen police officers, defense attorneys, and prosecutors from across the city of Atlanta joined forces on Sept. 15 to speak with students at B.E.S.T.…
APS Athletics Athletics Department of Athletics Football high school athletics High School Football High Schools Schools Carver Senior Quindarious Monday Receives His Under Armour High School All-American Game Jersey 21 Sep 2017 talkupaps Carver High School senior Quindarious Monday fulfilled one of his dreams on Thursday, when he officially became an all-American football player. In front of a jam-packed auditorium filled with his…
Community Partnerships Fine Arts Middle Schools Music Partnerships Schools Young Middle School Students Learn About the Blues 21 Sep 2017 talkupaps About 200 students at Jean Childs Young Middle School received an unexpected but interesting history lesson on Wednesday, through the use of music. The Atlanta Blues Society’s “Blues in the…
Atlanta Falcons Community Partnerships Elementary Schools Partnerships Schools Atlanta Falcons Bring “Hometown Huddle,” “Play 60” Events to APS 19 Sep 2017 talkupaps The Atlanta Falcons took care of business on the field Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Tuesday morning they showed how much they care about the community, as several…
APS Athletics Athletics Department of Athletics Football high school athletics High School Football High Schools Schools Mays Football Team Ranked Fourth in the State, Carver Senior to Receive National Honor on Thursday 18 Sep 2017 talkupaps The Mays Raiders (3-1) won their third game in a row Saturday, blasting New Manchester of Douglas County, 49-7, at Lakewood Stadium. Mays dominated the game and did not allow…
APS Athletics Athletics Department of Athletics Football high school athletics High School Football Schools softball volleyball Water Polo North Atlanta Leads Huge Winning Weekend for APS Fall Sports 13 Sep 2017 talkupaps FOOTBALL North Atlanta led a great weekend of performances by Atlanta Public Schools teams, as nine of the district’s 11 teams won their games. Of the two that did not…
Schools Slater Elementary Student Gets Walmart Surprise for Being an ‘Everyday Hero’ 7 Sep 2017 talkupaps By: Alicia Sands Lurry Fifth-grader LyNila Cain received a well-deserved surprise on Wednesday when she was recognized as a Walmart “Everyday Hero” in the city of Atlanta. The Slater Elementary…
Schools APS Announces “APS Homecoming” Schedule, Including Venue for 2017-18 State of the District Event 7 Sep 2017 talkupaps Atlanta Public Schools wants its alums, community supporters, parents and students to “come home.” The district will host a weekend of events – Oct. 20-21 – under the theme “APS…
