Congratulations to the Jesters who competed recently at the Wildcat at Winnersville Speech and Debate Tournament, hosted by Valdosta High School. The Jesters had another fantastic showing, having the most students advance and place than any other school. Schools from Georgia, Tennessee and Florida attended the tournament. The Jesters have won the state championship – […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is closely monitoring the current power outages in the metro Atlanta area and the impact on virtual teaching, learning, and teleworking. Given the uncertainty of when power will be restored for many of our students and staff, Friday, October 30, will be a non-instructional day for students and a remote workday […]
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlanta Public Schools has had to lean on generous benefactors and partners in order to provide the highest quality education and support possible for our students and their families. We could not – and have not – addressed these challenges alone. Obstacles remain, and I am proud that our district – […]
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 most from Atlanta Public Schools. While we strive to provide quality teaching and learning in the virtual space, the absence of Atlanta Public Schools buses […]
Submitted by: Lisa Jamison, LCSW, APS Social Worker The Atlanta Public Schools Social Work Department has collaborated with Operation Feed to address food insecurities within the North Atlanta Cluster. On Friday, Oct. 23, this partnership will launch its first food distribution and support fair. The fair will be held at E. Rivers Elementary School from […]
“A Top Reader Lives Here,” says the yard signs delivered to avid readers across Atlanta Public Schools. In the first month of the third annual APS Race2Read Challenge, our top readers have helped log 798,566 minutes of leisurely reading. This year APS is once again partnering with Urban League of Greater Atlanta to challenge students, […]
In partnership with Atlanta Public Schools (APS), goPuff – the go-to platform for consumers’ everyday needs, has donated kid-friendly essential items for families picking up meals at King Middle School.
*This feature is among a series of stories that showcase the outstanding efforts of APS Transportation staff in celebration of National School Bus Safety Week. A proud Atlanta native, Atlanta Public Schools parent, and graduate of Harper Archer High School, Rhonda Bynum is just as proud to call herself an APS bus driver. During National […]
Over the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year, the absence of Atlanta Public Schools buses on our streets stands as one of the most visible differences of school years past. But even amid a pandemic, our dedicated men and women of our Transportation Department continue to find ways to put our students and […]
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy Principal Dr. Diamond Ford has been selected as the 2020 EL Education Silverberg Leadership Award winner. The Silverberg Leadership Award is given to a school leader who has successfully impacted student achievement outcomes through a deep implementation of EL Education practices, inspiring teachers, administrative staff, and students to embrace EL […]