I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. #IamAPS If you visit North Atlanta High School […]
The students at B.E.S.T. Academy with aspirations to join the music industry now have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills inside the new, state-of-the-art Ric Ross Studio on campus. Through its partnership with 100 Black Men of Atlanta and the Music Education Group (MEG), B.E.S.T. Academy now has a fully functional recording studio equipped […]
I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. #IamAPS September is Alumni Month at Atlanta Public […]
The students at Deerwood Academy were excited to explore the school’s new outdoor learning space as soon as the opening ribbon was cut. The new Out Teach outdoor learning space includes a weather station, an outdoor whiteboard, seating for a full class and two raised vegetable beds. The vegetable beds have already shown signs of […]
I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. #IamAPS APS went down memory lane with a […]
Atlanta Public Schools ignited the spirit of young minds by kicking off Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED) with an enlightening panel discussion for students at Booker T. Washington High School. Every year, during MED Week, APS highlights and celebrates minority and female-owned businesses, and this year’s kickoff event aimed to empower and uplift students by […]
Amid the bustling gymnasiums of eight Atlanta Public Schools (APS) high schools, a sense of civic enthusiasm blossomed within the junior and senior classes through an initiative designed to inspire civic engagement and encourage voter registration. The 2023 Delivering Democracy Tour took place from September 7 – 19 and garnered the participation of some 3,000 […]
Atlanta Public Schools was presented with new CPR and First Aid Anytime Training kits from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and the American Heart Association for all 17 high schools (11 traditional, 6 charter or partner schools) to help fulfill the CPR in Schools graduation requirement and create a new generation of lifesavers. “This is […]
For 150 years, Atlanta Public Schools has taught, nurtured, employed and cultivated generations of citizens who contribute to society, both locally and globally. Throughout this school year, we will highlight students, faculty, alumni, and many others through our I am APS campaign to celebrate the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions of the Atlanta […]
On her third day as the Interim Superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools (APS), Dr. Danielle S. Battle was on a school bus making the rounds to reconnect with APS schools. An early morning greeting from the Douglass High School drum line and cheerleaders welcomed her and the new members of the district’s senior leadership team […]