Atlanta Public Schools celebrated the spirit of the city at Usher-Collier Elementary School’s “404” Community Expo Day. This special event brought together students, families, school staff, community partners, and local organizations for a day of connection, and support. Families had access to free resources including health screenings, voter registration, financial literacy information, Medicaid support, and […]
Load up the fan buses and get ready to cheer on the Midtown High School boys soccer team as they prepare for the final game of the season. The Midtown Knights (15-5) will face Dalton High School in the GHSA 4A State Championship game on Friday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Duluth High School. […]
Atlanta Public Schools proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of our Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and STAR Students at a special recognition luncheon honoring academic excellence, leadership, and dedication. This memorable event brought together students, families, educators, and community leaders to recognize the hard work and perseverance of some of APS’s highest-achieving scholars. Congratulations to all of our […]
Over the past year, our APS community has come together to engage in thoughtful conversations and make difficult but necessary decisions. Because of that collective effort, we are beginning to see real progress. The proposed FY27 budget reflects a return to financial stability and positions us to continue investing in what matters most—our students, staff, and schools. […]
Join us as Atlanta Public Schools proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026 Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and STAR Students! These exceptional scholars have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to success both inside and outside the classroom. This special celebration honors their hard work, dedication, and bright futures ahead. Congratulations to […]
Written by: Dr. Valencia Hildreth, APS Health Services Director Across the state of Georgia, dedicated school nurses are honored through the 2026 School Nurse Proclamation signed by our governor, recognizing their invaluable contributions to student health and well-being. National School Nurses Day, which is recognized on May 6, is a time to honor the dedicated […]
Written by: APS Office of Communications Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has reached a major financial milestone with the tentative adoption of its FY2027 budget by the Atlanta Board of Education, marking the district’s first balanced budget since 2023 that does not rely on the use of fund balance. This means APS is now operating fully […]
Revisit the amazing things that happened in Atlanta Public Schools in April. Be on the lookout for highlights from your school. A new slideshow will be posted at the beginning of each month, so be sure to subscribe to APS Today and look for your scholar or your school! Click through to see the highlights […]
Written by: APS Department of Instructional Technology Atlanta Public Schools (APS) proudly hosted its fourth annual Esports Tournament on Saturday, April 25, at North Atlanta High School, bringing together elementary and middle school teams from across the district for a day of competition, collaboration, and innovation. Students competed in a variety of games, showcasing not […]
In a tightly contested game that came down to the final seconds, it was the Scott Elementary School Rams who came out victorious in the Usher-Collier Elite Elementary Basketball Championship on Thursday, April 23, at Douglass High School. The Rams defeated the Usher-Collier Elementary School Lions, 28-25, in a rematch of the 2024 championship game. […]