Photo slideshow of the Atlanta Public Schools class of 2025 Summer Commencement. Photo credit: Sharod Fields, APS ©
Sixty-four high school seniors received their diplomas at the class of 2025 Summer Commencement on July 24, at the Georgia World Congress Center’s Sidney Marcus Auditorium.
The district-wide celebration honored students from multiple high schools who completed summer coursework to fulfill their graduation requirements.
Families, friends, and educators gathered to acknowledge their hard work and to proudly send them into the next chapter of their lives.
Family and friends congratulate the Atlanta Public Schools class of 2025 summer graduates. Photo credit: Sharod Fields, APS ©
Atlanta Board of Education Chair Erika Mitchell spoke to the graduates, imparting encouragement and advice for the future.
“Show up. On purpose and with purpose,” Mitchell said. “As you move forward into whatever comes next: college, a career, service, creativity, or exploration, remember to show up on purpose and with purpose.”
The class of 2025 joins a rich legacy of Atlanta Public Schools graduates who have gone on to pursue higher education, launch careers, serve their communities, and make meaningful contributions worldwide.