Graduation season is a special moment where students and their families can celebrate not only the culmination of their academic achievement, but also appreciate the work, the sacrifice, the persistence, and the support that it took to help them reach this milestone. Not all paths to graduation are the same, and some are uniquely exceptional. […]
Collier Miller, a rising sixth grade student from Bolton Academy, is usually pretty shy according to his mother, Dr. Veronica Collier, but the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Xanadu summer program provided an opportunity for him to explore outside of his comfort zone and shine as the lead in the Triple Threat theater class production of […]
A late thunderstorm couldn’t dampen the joy and celebration of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Adult Education Program’s graduating class of 2026. After a late surge of students rushed to get to the finish line, the Adult Education Program celebrated 47 graduates at its commencement exercises on Thursday, June 18, at Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High […]
Atlanta Public Schools’ (APS) 2026 Special Olympics Track and Field event brought together all of the talented Exceptional Education student athletes to Lakewood Stadium for a day full of fun and friendly competition. Throughout the school year, the student athletes train to compete, showcase their talents, and celebrate the growth they’ve achieved at the Special […]
Tax Allocation Districts or TADs are one of the tools used to support neighborhood revitalization while also influencing how and when funding becomes available to Atlanta Public Schools. As Atlanta continues to grow, decisions about development and public investment directly impact our schools. Understanding both sides of that equation is essential as our city plans […]
Congratulations! We made it through another great school year in Atlanta Public Schools. In addition to celebrating the graduating class of 2026, revisit the amazing things that happened around the district in May. Be on the lookout for highlights from your school! Click through to see the highlights from your school. Be sure to subscribe […]
The South still got something to say, and the next generation of talented producers, disc jockeys, and artists is getting its start in reaching their musical aspirations through the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) music technology programs. Students from Maynard Jackson High School, South Atlanta High School, and Therrell High School brought their ‘A’ game to […]
The spirit of teamwork and determination was on full display at the annual Atlanta Public Schools Special Olympics! Student-athletes from across the district came together to compete, celebrate, and showcase their incredible talents in a day filled with excitement, courage, and community pride. From track and field events to moments of pure joy and encouragement, […]
Written by the APS Office of Communications The Atlanta Board of Education has voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson’s contract by one year, through May 30, 2029, following its June 1, 2026, monthly board meeting. The Board cited measurable progress in academic achievement, employee retention, operational effectiveness, and community engagement as key factors […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is Atlanta’s school system. From Cascade to Glenwood, Northside Drive to Cleveland Avenue, and everything in between, Atlanta’s students are being educated and empowered to shape the future. APS is home to more than 49,000 students spread across 65 neighborhood schools, 18 charter schools, two citywide single-gender academies, two alternative schools, […]