The North Atlanta High School Philharmonic Orchestra performing at Carnegie Hall on March 30, 2025. North Atlanta High School © On one of the most revered stages in the world, 51 students from North Atlanta High School’s philharmonic orchestra performed a 30-minute set at Carnegie Hall. Led by North Atlanta Fine Arts Department chair and […]
The students at Ralph J. Bunche Middle School spent Earth Day learning about recycling and sustainability, while also getting in some yard work with Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson, Atlanta Board of Education (ABOE) member Alfred “Shivy” Brooks, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. In the morning, students learned about repurposing materials by […]
Slideshow: Photos from the Midtown STEAM Cluster Expo. Photo: Allison M. Slocum, APS © The Midtown Cluster schools have intentionally prioritized STEAM education as a cornerstone of their curriculum. This spring, two major events, the Midtown Cluster STEAM Expo and the Midtown High School STEAM Carnival, brought these subjects to life for students across all […]
By: Dr. Kyra M. Caldwell Templeton, program director of Student Engagement and co-advisor of the Student Advisory Council (SAC) I recently had the pleasure of attending the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition at Cascade Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. I left feeling inspired, hopeful, and truly amazed by the brilliance and empathy of […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recently welcomed families to its annual Summer Experience Expo, a showcase of diverse camps, internships, and academic opportunities available to students this summer. The event brought representatives from programs across the city to one location, allowing parents and students to speak directly with staff, ask questions, and register for offerings on-site. […]
April is National Poetry Month, and the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Library Media Services gave students an opportunity to perform their own original poems at the fourth annual APS Poetry Slam at Frederick Douglass High School. This year’s Poetry Slam featured middle school and high school poets from Benjamin E. Mays High School, South Atlanta […]
South Atlanta High School students joined a variety of vendors to provide an interactive and educational experience at the South Atlanta STEAM Cluster Fest for the elementary and middle school students visiting from around the South Atlanta Cluster. South Atlanta STEAM instructional coach Andrea P. Miller said that the STEAM Cluster Fest is meant to […]
Post written by The Department of Instructional Technology The Department of Instructional Technology is thrilled to announce the State of Georgia Student Technology Competition (GaSTC) winners. This year, Atlanta Public Schools had nine students who earned first, second, or third place in categories including Device Modification, Digital Photo Production, Graphic Design, Internet Applications, Audio Production, […]
Dunbar Elementary School is experiencing a surge in student attendance, thanks to an impactful partnership with Norfolk Southern that is specifically designed to provide students with the supports they need most. Since the beginning of the school year, student attendance at Dunbar has increased from 54% to 72%. The school credits the partnership with Norfolk […]
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 […]