Beecher Hills Elementary School principal Dr. Tiffany Franklin had just finished reading to one of her third-grade classes in the school’s media center when a special guest came in to surprise her students. The students erupted with cheers when they realized Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson visited their school for Bijan Reads Day. Photos […]
Written by William Powell Atlanta Public Schools 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, Nichole Bennett. Photo credit: Jessica Mynatt, APS © Over 800 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) educators and support staff gathered at The Starling Atlanta Midtown on October 24 for one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year, the 2026-2027 APyeS! Awards. It was […]
There is Excellence Everywhere in Atlanta Public Schools, and we are excited to spotlight our exceptional student-athletes who are making plays both on and off the field! Join us in celebrating our APS Athletes of the Month for September 2026! BEST Academy Boys Athlete of the Month: Caden Houston Sports: Football Grade: 9th Hudl Highlights: […]
Highlights Around the District: Photos By: Thomas Scott and Jessica Mynatt Football Scores Week Ten: No. 7 Mays (8-0) def. SW DeKalb 34-31 2OT No. 6 Douglass (6-2) def. Pace Academy 50-19 Bowdon def. BEST Academy (5-3) 44-0 Hillgrove def. North Atlanta (4-4) 35-31 Miller Grove def. South Atlanta (4-4) 24-14 Eagles Landing def. Washington […]
Halftime is showtime for Atlanta Public Schools (APS) marching bands, and every school in the district has its own unique performance style, music selection, and dance team ready to entertain fans in the stands every game day. However, if you’ve attended a The B.E.S.T. Academy at The Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Institute (B.E.S.T. Academy) football […]
Written By: Dr. Margaret McKenzie, Director APS Multilingual Programs and Services Language learning is deeply personal to me. Having lived, worked, and studied across four countries and speaking three languages, I know firsthand how world language study and international travel can transform a life. That lived experience fuels my dedication to our Atlanta Public Schools […]
Highlights Around the District: Football Scores Week Nine: Stephenson def. Douglass (4-3) 7-6 Tucker def. Jackson (2-6) 35-7 Flag Football Scores Week Two: Volleyball Scores: Softball Scores:
The hallways inside L.P. Miles Elementary School are literally brighter after a $11.8 million renovation project has transformed the school into a learning environment that students, teachers, and families can be proud to show up to. “When our students, staff, and families walked into the halls of Miles ES, we were so excited,” Miles Elementary […]
Highlights Around the District: Football Scores Week Eight: No.7 Mays (7-0) def. Jackson 9-0 BEST Academy (5-2) def. Manchester 36-20 McNair def. South Atlanta (4-3) 19-13 North Atlanta (4-3) def. Kennesaw Mountain 35-30 Hapeville Charter def. Carver (3-4) 35-0 KIPP def. Therrell (2-5) 35-8 Decatur def. Midtown (0-7) 44-13 Washington vs. Trinity: Oct. 12, at […]
Atlanta Public Schools celebrated Democracy Fest, bringing students, families, staff and community members together for a day focused on civic engagement, participation and the power of every voice. From conversations and activities to moments of connection across our community, Democracy Fest highlighted the importance of being informed, getting involved and making your voice heard. Thank […]