Atlanta Public Schools Top 10 First Semester Highlights

As January ushers in a new year, Atlanta Public Schools is taking a moment to celebrate the remarkable achievements and milestones from the SY2024-2025 first semester. The district has demonstrated Excellence Everywhere, from the swearing-in of new leadership to groundbreaking initiatives and student-led accomplishments. These highlights reflect the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and community and set the stage for continued success in the months ahead. These are the top 10 moments that defined last semester.

Atlanta Public Schools Top 10 First Semester Highlights of the 2024-2025 School Year:
*Click the titles to learn more about each milestone.

1.
Dr. Bryan Johnson Sworn in as 22nd Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent

2.
Atlanta Public Schools Reaches All-Time Graduation Rate High of 88.4 Percent

3.
19 Atlanta Public Schools Recognized as ‘Literacy Leader Schools’

4.
Twenty Atlanta Public Schools Earn Statewide Recognition for Math Excellence on the Georgia Milestones for the 2023-2024 School Year

5.
Atlanta Public Schools Students Join Next Class of REACH Scholars

6.
Booker T. Washington High School Dedicates Historical Marker, Joins the Georgia Civil Rights Trail

7.
Young Readers Shine in Annual Helen Ruffin Picturebook Reading Bowl

8.
Atlanta Public Schools Celebrates Excellence Everywhere at the 2024 APyeS! Awards Gala

9.
The APS Department of Nutrition Services is Winning Over Students with its New In-House Model

10.
Atlanta Public Schools launched the Student and Family Support Hub