Around APS: September 2023

This slideshow provides just a glimpse at some of the amazing things that happened at Atlanta Public Schools in September. Click through to see the highlights from your school. A new slideshow will be posted at the end of each month, so be sure to subscribe to APS Today and look for your scholar or your school!

The Garden Hills Boosterthon Fun Run raised over $11K for our school. (photo: Katie Carlson)
The Garden Hills Boosterthon Fun Run raised over $11K for our school. (photo: Katie Carlson)
Trees Atlanta Urban Treetrackers program taught 3rd and 4th grade students at Garden Hills Elementary School about the water cycle and engaged their curiosity about our urban forest. (photo: Katie Carlson)
Booker T. Washington High School students met with local entrepreneurs representing minority and female-owned businesses during Minority Enterprise Development Week.
Bunche Middle School opened a new book vending machine on campus.
Deerwood Academy unveiled its new Out Teach outdoor learning space with an outdoor classroom and two raised veggie beds.
Deerwood Academy celebrates National Dot Day.
Heritage Academy celebrating Grandparents Day
Heritage Academy celebrating International Dot Day at Heritage Academy, where people of all ages are encouraged to tap into their creativity.
Student at Heritage Academy on International Dot Day at QuiverVision Augmented Reality station making a dot come to life.
The Dobbs Elementary School APS 5K race team.
Donuts for Dads at Dobbs Elementary School.
Dobbs’ National Grandparents Day Celebration.
Peyton Forest Elementary School students having a fancy tea party.
Peyton Forest Elementary students racing spheres using coding.
Sylvan Hills Middle School Homecoming Court
Grandparents Day at Boyd Elementary School.
Grandparents Day at Boyd Elementary School.
Goodr provided free groceries for the families at Boyd Elementary School.
Student of the Month breakfast sponsored by the West Manor PTO.
Serving breakfast at Grits with Grandparents at West Manor Elementary School.
Newbery Award winning authors Katherine Applegate & Gennifer Choldenko visit Burgess-Peterson Academy.
Dogtown Book Signing at Burgess-Peterson Academy.
Burgess-Peterson Academy had the largest attendance ever at the annual East Atlanta Village Strut Parade.
Dunbar Elementary MAP Masters Celebration.
Dunbar Elementary Grandparent and Caregivers Appreciation Breakfast.
Dunbar Elementary Bring Your Parents To School Day.
STEAM in action at Douglass High School.
STEAM in action at Douglass High School.
Douglass High School
Douglass High School Homecoming court.
Cheerleaders at the Douglass High School football game.
Hope-Hill Assistant Principal McCrary and Principal Gibbons_pop up attendance party where students got to throw water balloons at principal and assistant principal.
Hope-Hill Elementary students Maddy and Kari twinning in our Hope-Hill spirit wear.
Hope-Hill pop up attendance party where students got to throw water balloons at the principal and assistant principal.
Hope-Hill student surveyors making plans for new school playground.
John Lewis Invictus Academy students show their school pride.
APS alumni surprised students at Parkside Elementary.
East Atlanta Kids Club & DTP
Everybody Wins! Reading to our 1st & 2nd graders
Kindergarten Community Helpers at Parkside Elementary.