Schools Attention APS Families: Please Complete ‘Intent to Return Declaration’ Form by October 12 28 Sep 2020 Dr. Lisa Herring When I recently announced that Atlanta Public Schools would be starting its return to face-to-face instruction, I told our parents to be ready to provide more input about their intent…
Schools The Week with Dr. Lisa Herring Week of September 21 25 Sep 2020 Dr. Lisa Herring Good day, Atlanta Public Schools! I’m Dr. Lisa Herring, Superintendent. Welcome back to “The Week” where we provide you with a video summary of the news and information you need…
Schools ‘APS Good Trouble Voter Campaign’ Aims to Register 100% of Eligible High School Voters 22 Sep 2020 talkupaps Atlanta Public Schools has partnered with When We All Vote for the APS Good Trouble Voter Campaign, which aims to educate and inspire APS students and families about the importance…
Schools Superintendent Herring: Virtual Attendance Matters! 21 Sep 2020 Dr. Lisa Herring When we returned to school virtually for the start of the 2020-2021 school year, I stated many times that while our students might not be IN our school buildings, they…
Schools Watch Sept. 21 on CBS46: APS Featured in ‘Race & Healing: A Community Conversation’ 18 Sep 2020 talkupaps APS students joined Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring, best-selling authors, and community leaders in Race & Healing: A Community Conversation--a town hall event to promote understanding and justice through literacy. Race…
Schools The Week with Dr. Lisa Herring Week of September 14 18 Sep 2020 Dr. Lisa Herring Good day, Atlanta Public Schools! I’m Dr. Lisa Herring, Superintendent. Welcome back to “The Week” where we provide you with a video summary of the news and information you need…
Schools Tips for a Safe and Supportive Virtual Learning Space 17 Sep 2020 talkupaps The safety, security and well-being of our students and staff remains a top priority in Atlanta Public Schools. As we navigate the virtual learning space, we encourage families to continue…
Schools APS to Provide Free Meals to All Children Throughout the District 16 Sep 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently announced an extended Seamless Summer Option (SSO) waiver, which allows free meals to all children (ages 1-18) in communities designated as areas…
Donation DonorsChoose.org Elementary School hollis innovation academy Schools Extra Yard for Teachers: APS Teacher Awarded $1,000 DonorsChoose Gift Card 15 Sep 2020 talkupaps The College Football Playoff Foundation is honoring teachers in a BIG way! Through their primary platform Extra Yard for Teachers, the foundation and the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl are both giving…
Schools Principal Shares History and Impact of the New David T. Howard Middle School 15 Sep 2020 Guest Blog By: Kevin Maxwell, Principal of David T. Howard Middle School There is excitement across our community and across generations about the opening of the David T. Howard Middle…
