Around APS: November 2023

by Thomas Scott 4 Dec 2023

This slideshow provides just a glimpse at some of the amazing things that happened at Atlanta Public Schools in November. 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 Music Studio Atlanta’s Cafe Jam Band performed for Warren T. Jackson Elementary students
Warren T. Jackson was recognized as a Georgia Literacy Leader for Achievement by GADOE (90% or higher literacy rate).
WT Jackson students had author Kevin Poplawski visit our students.
Sylvan Hills Middle School’s community project at Perkerson Elementary School.
Sylvan Hills Middle School’s community project at Perkerson Elementary School.
Springdale Park Elementary School Thanksgiving Luncheon.
One Fair at Heritage Academy Nov 16, 2023 Brayan Bonilla and Lola Shy.
Messiah and Khloe Huey present their project at the One Fair at Heritage Academy.
Hutchinson Students at the Georgia Tech Lady Jackets basketball game.
Hutchinson Spellingbee winner and runner-up.
Hutchinson Students with the Lady Jackets after their victory against Costal Carolina.
J.W. Dobbs Elementary at the APyeS! Awards Gala.
The regional meeting with Dr. Battle at Dobbs Elementary School.
J. W. Dobbs Elementary School 2023 Spelling Bee winners.
Student at Jean Childs Young Middle School receiving hair care in The Den.
The Jean Childs Young Middle School Academic Bowl team placedsecond overall at the PAGE Middle School Scrimmage.
Long Middle School at the APyeS! Awards Gala.
Long Middle School students participated in the Level Up Minecraft Student Build Challenge.
Long Middle School in the APS Middle School Football Championship Game.
Parkside Elementary staff supports Pandarettes performance at Georgia Festival of Trees.
Peyton Forest Elementary School Thanksgiving Luncheon.
Triple A Readers at Peyton Forest Elementary School had their final readers theatre performance of the book “Show Way!”
South Atlanta High School’s 2023 graduation rate was 87.7%
South Atlanta High School Hornets Renaissance.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration at South Atlanta High School.
Springdale Park Elementary School’s Book Fair.
Literacy Night at Springdale Park Elementary School.
Page Turners Book Club at Miles Elementary School.
IB Caring Profilers of the Month at Miles Elementary School.
Garden Hills Chew Crew sampling new lunch items.
Garden Hills second grader making a model of Abraham Lincoln to scale.
Garden Hills kindergarten student as drill leader during Fundations lesson.
Dunbar’s Band performs at APyeS! Awards Gala.
Nordstrom and Operation Warm Winter Coat Giveaway at Dunbar Elementary School.
Dunbar Elementary School Thanksgiving Luncheon.
Deerwood Media Specialist, Deedre Rice escorts top overall Buzzer Reader winner, Jordan Thompson and top 5th Grade winner, Malik Bell, to the court to be recognized at Georgia Tech’s Women’s Basketball Game.
Deerwood Academy takes top spots in Georgia Tech Buzzer Reader Competition and attends GT Womens Basketball Game.
Boyd Elementary School’s Thanksgiving luncheon.
Literacy Week at Boyd Elementary School.
South Atlanta received a check from Hibbett and Nike to be used by our Athletics Department.
South Atlanta Lady Hornets who are in the BuildHer program went on a field trip to visit the BuildHer Studios in downtown Atlanta.
South Atlanta High School is excited to partner with Empowr in providing students an opportunity to learn how to build apps.