It’s never too early to start saving for the future, and Atlanta Public Schools (APS), in partnership with Operation HOPE and the City of Atlanta, is providing a great way for families to get an early start on saving for college or other career opportunities through the Child Savings Account (CSA) program. “Operation HOPE’s mission […]
If you’ve been wondering how you can make a difference for your APS school or cluster, declare your candidacy and run for a seat on your school’s GO Team. GO Teams are nine-member governance teams that work with students and school leaders to help them solve issues, take on initiatives and focus on the priorities […]
On February 13, 2024, David T. Howard Middle School embraced the spirit of Black History Month with an impactful African American History Program, engaging students in a celebration of influential Atlantans who have made major contributions to the city and beyond.
The young ladies at Howard Middle School were treated to a special assembly on National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a visit from the Atlanta Dream. The city’s WNBA team came bearing gifts and spent the morning inspiring and encouraging the students at Howard Middle School to pursue their goals on and off […]
As Atlanta Public Schools is celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week across the district, Parkside Elementary School held a publishing party for the new, student-authored children’s book about spreading kindness. Seven students at Parkside Elementary School worked together to research, write, and illustrate Parker Panda’s Adventure of Kindness. The book shares the story of Parker […]
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 Mr. and Miss Sylvan, Octavious Porter and […]
APS is ready for baseball season! The APS baseball teams introduced themselves and shared their goals for the upcoming season during the APS Baseball Media Day event at Therrell High School. This year will be an exciting year for APS teams. North Atlanta High School will replace two MLB draft picks and several seniors after […]
Hope-Hill fifth grader Rose Alexander holds up the free sneaker event bag. Photo: Allison M. Slocum, APS © Students at Hope-Hill Elementary School experienced a wonderful surprise on January 26, 2024, when their entire student population received a free pair of sneakers through a collaboration between Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and Soles4Souls. Chosen through a […]
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Adult Education Program is a gateway to a brighter future for adult learners. The program offers free basic reading, writing and math skills, high school equivalency (HSE) preparation classes for both options, GED and HiSET and English as a Second Language (ESL). The program provides a supportive environment for adult […]
This slideshow provides just a glimpse into some of the amazing things that happened at Atlanta Public Schools in January. 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 […]