Schools Top Stories APS Alumni Month 2023 In Pictures 6 Oct 2023 Allison M. Slocum September was an exciting month for Atlanta Public Schools (APS) alumni, jam-packed with exciting events, recognitions, and updates on the awesome achievements of APS graduates. During the last two weeks…
Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories APS Celebrates Incredible Custodians With $1K Bonus 3 Oct 2023 Allison M. Slocum Organizations around the country come together on October 2 annually to give recognition to some of the most vital members of the workforce— custodians. Often they work diligently to sanitize…
IamAPS Top Stories I am APS: Mike Robinson, from pupil to beloved teacher 29 Sep 2023 Allison M. Slocum I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family.…
Editor's Pick IamAPS Schools Top Stories I am APS: Charlotte Napper, the Creative Face Behind APS 27 Sep 2023 Allison M. Slocum I am APS is a special series highlighting students, faculty, alumni, and others in celebration of the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions within the Atlanta Public Schools family.…
Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories APS Reminds Students There Is No Offseason For Democracy 24 Sep 2023 Allison M. Slocum Amid the bustling gymnasiums of eight Atlanta Public Schools (APS) high schools, a sense of civic enthusiasm blossomed within the junior and senior classes through an initiative designed to inspire…
APS Scholars IamAPS Schools Top Stories I am APS: SPARK’s Rya Van Voorhis and Malcolm Guise 15 Sep 2023 Allison M. Slocum For 150 years, Atlanta Public Schools has taught, nurtured, employed and cultivated generations of citizens who contribute to society, both locally and globally. Throughout this school year, we will highlight…
APS Scholars Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories M. Agnes Jones Elementary School Introduces Student-Run Garden and Living Classroom 14 Sep 2023 Allison M. Slocum Tucked away in the courtyard of M. Agnes Jones Elementary School (MAJ) is a quaint, student-run garden that has taken two years to cultivate and has finally made its formal…
APS Scholars Elementary Schools West Manor Elementary School Students Shine as Gifted and Talented Program Enrollment Increases 3 Aug 2023 Allison M. Slocum With the excitement of the start of a new school year, West Manor Elementary School (West Manor) has an equally exciting addition to celebrate. Seventeen new students have been added…
Atlanta Public Schools Back-to-school Top Stories Thousands of Atlanta Public Schools Families Served at 9th Annual Back-to-School Bash 31 Jul 2023 Allison M. Slocum Annually, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) kicks off the new school year with its Back-to-School Bash to not only prepare its students for the first day, but also connect them with…
Arts Top Stories Dedication and relationship-building land beloved APS educator prestigious speech and debate award 18 Jul 2023 Allison M. Slocum Mario Herrera, speech and debate coach at Midtown High School, won the Thomas Glenn Pelham Award at the 2023 National Speech & Debate Tournament. An 18-year Atlanta Public Schools educator,…
