The Atlanta Public Schools Transition Academy at Phoenix Academy received a $2,300 gift from OxBlue and welcomed volunteers from the partner organization for a day of service projects on Feb. 28. In addition to the monetary donation, volunteers built two raised garden beds at the school and painted a mural of the Phoenix Academy logo […]
Release by Atlanta United Community Fund Soccer-focused grant from AUCF is the largest one-time contribution ever received by APS Athletics ATLANTA (Feb. 20, 2025) — The Atlanta United Community Fund (AUCF) today announced it has granted $345,000 to Atlanta Public Schools (APS) to support all 23 of its soccer programs spanning 12 middle schools and […]
Submitted By: APS Department of Instructional Technology The Department of Instructional Technology is thrilled to recognize the annual District Technology & Innovation Competition winners. Almost 300 students presented over 200 projects on Saturday, Feb. 1, at King Middle School. The students’ projects from grades 3-12 were judged on originality, clarity, documentation, and design. The first, […]
By Allison M. Slocum and Thomas Scott The second annual Benjamin E. Mays High School Brotherhood and Sisterhood Summits. Photo credit: Allison M. Slocum and Thomas Scott, APS © Benjamin E. Mays High School asked its students who they wanted to hear from and delivered with the second annual Brotherhood and Sisterhood Summits. Designed as […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is going ‘Back to the Basics’ and delivering the 2025 State of the District with a different approach. Over the next few weeks, APS students, families, partners, and stakeholders will have access to the 2025 State of the District video series featuring various departments detailing key strategic efforts to bring excellence […]
The new Astronomical Transformations salon at Frederick Douglass High School. Photo Credit: Allison M. Slocum and Brianna Mason, APS © Frederick Douglass High School recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new cosmetology salon, Astronomical Transformations, marking the launch of a comprehensive career pathway in personal care services. The program, a Career Technical Agricultural Education (CTAE) […]
The students at Finch Elementary School were treated to a fun surprise before the Winter Break. HDR Engineering, in partnership with All Kids Bike, gathered the students into the gymnasium to reveal a gift of 26 bicycles (one teacher bike) for their physical education class. Finch Elementary School physical education teacher Regana Hill demonstrated to […]
Written by: Career Development Department Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is reinforcing its commitment to employee development through the Business Fundamentals Certificate Program, an initiative designed to equip non-instructional staff with essential workplace skills. Led by the Human Resources Division, the program provides employees with hands-on training that enhances job performance, fosters career growth, and strengthens […]
Check out what’s been going on around the district with your host, Bri! Stop by Douglass’s new Cosmetology Center, get fancy with Say Yes to the Dress Prom Edition, and learn about Heart Health with our student reporters at Washington!
This slideshow provides just a glimpse into some of the amazing things that happened at Atlanta Public Schools in February. Click through to see the highlights from your school. A new slideshow will be posted at the beginning of each month, so be sure to subscribe to APS Today and look for your scholar or […]