R.N. Fickett Elementary School (FES) recently transformed into a sea of pink as students and teachers participated in the school’s inaugural Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, “Pink Socks and Walk It Out.” Organized by the FES Trojan Cheer Squad, students proudly sported pink apparel as they walked in support of breast cancer awareness. The walk, which […]
Sana Ali-Jackson, the Homeless Liaison education social worker for Atlanta Public Schools (APS), has been selected as the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) 2023-2024 McKinney-Vento (MKV) Program Liaison of the Year for her dedication and passion in supporting APS students. Praised for her tireless advocacy, contributions, and continuous service to the community, Ali-Jackson was honored […]
By: APS Human Resources The Human Resources Division successfully launched a newly designed Business Fundamentals Certificate Program with an inaugural cohort on District Professional Day, October 14. The program offers a full day of targeted workshops, developed with input from the Human Resources (HR) districtwide career development needs assessment survey. Cohort 1 comprised 17 employees […]
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Atlanta Public Schools is proud to highlight the stories of survivors who continue to serve students and their school communities. Jalysa Stewart is a 4th- and 5th-grade teacher at Kimberly Elementary School, and this is her story: In 2022, I felt a lump in my right breast, and […]
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Atlanta Public Schools is proud to highlight the stories of survivors who continue to serve students and their school communities. Angela C. Rivers is a third-grade teacher at West Manor Elementary School who joined Atlanta Public Schools (APS) eight years ago. She is currently serving her 24th year […]
Want to know what’s been happening around the District? This week Bri gives us updates about Atlanta Pride, Sight For Kids at Bolton, our new Student and Family Support Hub and more!
The students at the Barack and Michelle Obama Academy (BAMO) saw their vision for a new playspace built in a day thanks to some help from school partners KABOOM!, The CarMax Foundation, Children & Nature Network, and an army of volunteers. BAMO students met weekly with The CarMax Foundation to design what they wanted for […]
Beecher Hills Elementary School gave its first, second, and third-grade students an opportunity to invest in their future on Bank Day with Operation HOPE. Students had the opportunity to make their first deposit into the Operation HOPE Child Savings Account and walk through a real banking experience. “They are super excited,” Beecher Hill Elementary School […]
Today, October 21, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) joins schools across the state in celebrating Georgia Bus Driver and Monitor Appreciation Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the unsung heroes who transport students safely to and from school each day. For nearly three decades, APS school bus driver Trenton Dale has devoted himself to ensuring that APS […]
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Atlanta Public Schools is proud to highlight the stories of survivors who continue to serve students and their school communities. Alisa Boyd is the school administrator at The Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy, and this is her story: I am Alisa Boyd, and my medical journey […]