On Sept. 17, Atlanta Public Schools was honored with a platinum award for excellence in farm to school at the 2019 Golden Radish Awards at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. APS was among 90 Georgia school districts recognized at this year’s awards ceremony. Collectively, APS and other districts served over 2 million meals featuring local food and tended […]
FAM-U! FAM-U! I love theeI’ll fight and win what’er the battle beThe Orange and the Green thy Sons shall e’er defendAnd loyal to thy voice of love attendFAM-U! FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee! Alumni of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) sported their orange and green attire as the rattlers struck the campus of Cleveland Avenue […]
For the fifth year in a row, E. Rivers Elementary School has been designated with platinum status – the highest level – as part of the Georgia Student Health and Physical Education (SHAPE) Governor’s Honor Roll Award program. The award recognizes outstanding health, physical education and wellness programs. On Sept. 25, students, teachers and staff […]
It’s official! Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School and Maynard Jackson High School are now authorized to offer the Middle Years Programme! The programming is a result of hard work and collaboration between Maynard Jackson High School and Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School to prepare the Jackson Cluster for full IB implementation. “Martin Luther […]
The neighborhood barbershop has long been a place for open dialogue. Now, Atlanta police are joining the conversation in a monthly series called “Clippers and Cops.” Founded a year ago by veteran Atlanta Police Department Detective Tyrone Dennis, Clippers and Cops aims to dismantle the disconnect between law enforcement and the community it serves. Monthly meetings […]
More Atlanta Public Schools students will soon have access to exposure and training to emerging, high-demand technical careers in the Atlanta region. The Atlanta College & Career Academy (ACCA) will provide more access to career pathways and prepare APS students for high-demand technical careers aligned with the economic and workforce needs of Atlanta and across […]
Freddie Falcon, the official mascot of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, surprised students at two Atlanta Public Schools for a special pep rally and presentation on Sept. 13. The first stop: Boyd Elementary School in the Douglass Cluster! At Boyd, Freddie Falcon recognized fifth grade teacher Jenithia Forte’ as the teacher of the week, as well […]
Brown Middle School is among a select group of 28 schools from across the U.S. and Ireland to be named Schools of Distinction by CFES Brilliant Pathways for its exemplary efforts in helping students become college and career ready. CFES is short for College for Every Student. The award given by CFES Brilliant Pathways – […]
There is nothing Lisa Whittington loves more than creative expression. A veteran art educator and artist, Whittington enjoys sharing her knowledge as a visual arts teacher at Drew Charter Academy, while creating meaningful art that speaks powerful truth and connects community. A proud Harlem native, Dr. Whittington began her APS career in 1991, and over […]
Anthony Cochran, a senior and battalion commander with the 6th Brigade JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) at Henry W. Grady High School, has been awarded the 2019 Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Award of the United States of America. Anthony is one of only two cadets in the state of Georgia to receive the […]