350 Benjamin E. Mays High School students will watch two of the nation’s top HBCU football teams battle against each other in the 2021 Cricket Celebration Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA! The bowl game featuring Jackson State University vs. South Carolina State University is expected to record its […]
On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Jean Childs Young Middle hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new wraparound services center also known as “The Den”. The Den provides on-site comprehensive holistic support for every child in the following four areas: social emotional well-being, academic success, basic needs supports, and access and exposure. This new feature provides students with mental […]
Atlanta Public Schools partnered with Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) for the third annual Winterfest on Dec. 8, 2021. The celebration was held at Hollis Innovation Academy and Miles Elementary. Special guests such as Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring and Atlanta United FC goalkeeper Brad Guzan were in attendance, along with ambassadors from Mercedes-Benz USA and Safe Kids […]
Do you know a great APS teacher deserving recognition? Nominate them for the Atlanta Hawks and Clorox “Year of the Teacher” recognition here: https://www.nba.com/hawks/teacher Nominations are accepted until Friday, March 4. “Attending a Hawks game is exciting enough, but watching the teams warm up, be able to walk onto the court, and stand in the […]
Congratulations, Carver Panthers! The Panthers have advanced to the GHSA AAA State Championship game. Carver-Atlanta will face off against Cedar Grove at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium, formerly known as Georgia State Stadium. APS families, supporters and Carver fans are invited to cheer the Panthers on to victory! Tickets […]
The Atlanta Public Schools Department of Special Education will proudly celebrate Inclusive Schools Week, Dec. 6-10. This year’s theme is “Rebuilding Our Inclusive Community Together.” Inclusive Schools Week (ISW) activities will vary from school to school. Celebratory activities include daily videos/announcement, SEL lessons, art day, Elbert Einstein Day, Pride Day, a jump rope contest with prizes, […]
Honoring excellence in our classrooms, schools and beyond! Atlanta Public Schools announced Jayla Bailey, a math teacher at Sylvan Hills Middle School, as the 2021-2022 District Excellence in Teaching Award Winner (also known as Teacher of the Year) at the annual APyeS! Awards Gala, held Nov. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Atlanta. As the […]