Operation Hope, in partnership with APS and the City of Atlanta, gave the first and second graders at Parkside Elementary an opportunity to start building their financial futures with the first Bank Deposit Day. Operation Hope’s Child Savings Account (CSA) program allowed kindergarten students to receive $50 to start a savings account. Bank Day represents […]
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 Khalilah Womack, owner of iScream Ice Cream […]
Taylor Richardson, a 5th grade teacher at Burgess-Peterson Elementary School, was named the Atlanta Public Schools 2023-2024 APyeS! Awards Teacher of the Year. Photo: Atlanta Public Schools © On a cool and somewhat rainy evening in November, over 800 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) educators and support staff gathered in their formal best, along with family […]
The APS class of 2023 was a special class that made district history by achieving the highest graduation rate and surpassing the state average. APS achieved its all-time high graduation rate (86.6 percent) and exceeded the state graduation rate of 84.4 percent by 2.2 percentage points, according to graduation data released today by the Georgia […]
Atlanta Public Schools, in partnership with Verizon and The Heart of America Foundation, is making sure APS students are prepared to use the tools of the future with the opening of two more Verizon Innovative Learning Labs at Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSK) and Price Middle School. “We’re very excited to be […]
Atlanta Public Schools elementary students were the best fans in the stands at McCamish Pavilion for the Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball home opener against Coastal Carolina. More than 3,000 APS elementary students cheered and waved their gold pom poms all game long to support the Lady Yellow Jackets, who have partnered with APS for at […]
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 Kaydon Sims is an 8th grader at […]
Atlanta Public Schools school psychologists work with students, educators, and families to support the academic achievement, positive behavior, and mental wellness of all students, especially those who struggle with barriers to learning. Every year, in recognition of National School Psychologist Week, APS’ Psychological Services department presents the School Psychologist of the Year award. Last year, […]
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 Shataira Hightower is a Class of 2024 […]
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 Caydence Walker is a Class of 2024 […]