September 2025 – APS Today

Atlanta Public Schools Elevates Student Entrepreneurship and Supports Minority Businesses for MBO Week

Alicia Lurry30 Sep 20250

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) proudly celebrated Minority Business Opportunity (MBO) Week Sept. 15-19, with a series of events designed to promote student entrepreneurship and highlight local minority business owners. The weeklong events kicked off with a Student Entrepreneurship Forum at Mays High School, followed by a trades internship information session, Minority Women and Business Entrepreneurs […]

Atlanta Falcons Bijan Robinson Hosts Bijan Reads Book Fair for Atlanta Public Schools

Thomas Scott30 Sep 20250

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson welcomed 7,500 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) elementary students to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the first Bijan Reads Book Fair. More than 35 APS elementary schools brought their first, second, and third-grade students to see Bijan, get excited about reading, and receive a gift bag of books and new literary resources. […]

Atlanta Public Schools Graduation Rate Surpasses 90% for First Time

Thomas Scott29 Sep 20250

By: APS Office of Communications and Public Engagement Atlanta Public Schools (APS) achieved a new all-time high graduation rate of 90.5 percent (90.48) for cohort 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Education. This tops last year’s rate of 88.6 – and the district has surpassed the state’s graduation rate (87.2) for the third consecutive […]

Democracy Fest Marks Five Years of Inspiring Atlanta Students

Allison M. Slocum25 Sep 20250

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) marked its fifth year of Democracy Fest, a nonpartisan initiative, with a three-school tour to Maynard H. Jackson High School, Frederick Douglass High School, and Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High Schools that brought music, civic lessons, and peer leadership to students across the district. What began as a capstone project for a […]

Atlanta Braves Mascot Blooper Shares Wellness Tips at Cascade Elementary School

Thomas Scott24 Sep 20250

Cascade Elementary School students had a special visit from Atlanta Braves mascot Blooper, who came to promote wellness and healthy choices with fun and games. The Blooper’s Home Run program had the 317 scholars at Cascade Elementary School excited and engaged with relay races, demonstrations, and fun interactions with Blooper. “This is an opportunity of […]

New Park at M. Agnes Jones Elementary School Blends Play, Learning, and Community

Allison M. Slocum23 Sep 20250

M. Agnes Jones Elementary School Community School Park Ribbon-cutting photo slideshow. Photos: Allison M. Slocum, APS © M. Agnes Jones Elementary School recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its new community school park, playground, and green space for students and the neighboring West End community. The project is part of the Atlanta Community School […]

South Atlanta High School Retires Jersey of Football Legend

Thomas Scott18 Sep 20250

The Atlanta Public Schools all-time leader in career rushing yards and career rushing touchdowns, Keyjuan “Bama” Brown, was celebrated with a jersey retirement ceremony at his alma mater South Atlanta High School. Brown joins a short list of South Atlanta legends to have their jersey retired, and he’s the first football player to be immortalized […]

Atlanta Public Schools Honors Educators and Schools at Inaugural 2025 Alonzo A. Crim Award Celebration

Alicia Lurry15 Sep 20250

An outstanding group of Atlanta Public Schools (APS) educators and schools were recently honored during the inaugural Alonzo A. Crim Award Celebration for their unwavering commitment to advancing equity across the district. Known affectionately as Equity Champions, this year’s honorees were selected by peers, supervisors, and district leaders for their outstanding commitment to actively modeling […]

Benjamin E. Mays High School Cuts Ribbon for New Music Studio

Thomas Scott11 Sep 20250

Benjamin E. Mays High School celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new, state-of-the-art music studio, where students can explore their creativity and get a hands-on learning experience with the brand-new equipment. The new learning space has everything an aspiring musician, producer, or digital creator would need. The studio has podcast equipment, production equipment, a DJ controller, […]

APS Celebrates Alumni Employees All September

Allison M. Slocum9 Sep 20250

Slideshow: APS 2025 Alumni Month September 5 Spotlight Pop-ups, APS © Atlanta Public Schools (APS) reserves September as Alumni Month to honor graduates who now serve as employees. With more than 700 alumni among its staff, the district dedicates this time to highlight their contributions while encouraging them to share their stories and reconnect with […]