More than 300 students at Usher-Collier Elementary school received a fresh new pair of Nike shoes last week thanks to Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack and Shoes That Fit. Every student had their feet sized on site by Nordstrom volunteers before trying on their new shoes for the first time. They were given a swag bag and […]
This slideshow provides just a glimpse at some of the amazing things that happened at Atlanta Public Schools in September. Click through to see the highlights from your school. A new slideshow will be posted at the end of each month, so be sure to subscribe to APS Today and look for your scholar or […]
The students at B.E.S.T. Academy with aspirations to join the music industry now have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills inside the new, state-of-the-art Ric Ross Studio on campus. Through its partnership with 100 Black Men of Atlanta and the Music Education Group (MEG), B.E.S.T. Academy now has a fully functional recording studio equipped […]
The students at Deerwood Academy were excited to explore the school’s new outdoor learning space as soon as the opening ribbon was cut. The new Out Teach outdoor learning space includes a weather station, an outdoor whiteboard, seating for a full class and two raised vegetable beds. The vegetable beds have already shown signs of […]
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. Together, we stand in solidarity of our shared admiration of APS and the mission which guides us. #IamAPS APS went down memory lane with a […]
Atlanta Public Schools ignited the spirit of young minds by kicking off Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED) with an enlightening panel discussion for students at Booker T. Washington High School. Every year, during MED Week, APS highlights and celebrates minority and female-owned businesses, and this year’s kickoff event aimed to empower and uplift students by […]
Atlanta Public Schools was presented with new CPR and First Aid Anytime Training kits from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and the American Heart Association for all 17 high schools (11 traditional, 6 charter or partner schools) to help fulfill the CPR in Schools graduation requirement and create a new generation of lifesavers. “This is […]
On her third day as the Interim Superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools (APS), Dr. Danielle S. Battle was on a school bus making the rounds to reconnect with APS schools. An early morning greeting from the Douglass High School drum line and cheerleaders welcomed her and the new members of the district’s senior leadership team […]
APS got active this past Saturday and more than 400 runners participated in the APS 5K and Character Fun Run at Herman J. Russell West End Academy. The race took the runners on a short 3.1-mile loop in the West End passing through the Atlanta Beltline and returning to the school campus. The Department of […]
Atlanta Public Schools students have been challenged to solve real issues for the real world by creating their own solutions in a virtual world. APS has partnered with the city of Atlanta and the mayor’s office to bring the Level Up: Minecraft Student Build Challenge to Atlanta. In this challenge, which is open to APS […]