Leading up to an exciting midterm election, Benjamin E. Mays High School invited an impressive panel of mayors and former mayors to speak to students about the importance of civic engagement and understanding the importance of local government. The Mayors @ Mays event welcomed former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Mayor Teresa Thomas-Smith (Palmetto, Ga.), Mayor […]
The future for South Atlanta High School is literally brighter after Atlanta Public Schools (APS) made a $1 million investment using Educational Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) funds to bring much-needed improvements to the school. APS celebrated the major renovations to the school with a ribbon-cutting ceremony preceding the South Atlanta Cluster’s Fall […]
Highlights Around the District: Photos By: Thomas Scott and Jessica Mynatt Football Playoff Schedule: No. 10 Mays vs. Centennial: Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. @ Lakewood Stadium No. 6 Douglass vs. Spalding: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 p.m. @ Lakewood Stadium BEST @ Trion: Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. @ Trion High School Washington @ Bremen: […]
Around APS is where we bring together the best little moments from across the district. In October, APS students raised awareness for Breast Cancer Month, celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, went on exciting field trips, celebrated achievements on and off the field, and much more. Enjoy this slideshow filled with photos submitted by the incredible communications […]
William J. Scott Elementary School is going to need a bigger trophy case after winning the Elementary School Flag Football Championship on Saturday, October 24, at John Lewis Invictus Academy. Scott Elementary School battled against Fickett Elementary School in a game that went deep into overtime, but the Rams came out victorious in the end […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: