We’re Back! So much has already happened in the first month of the 2026-2027 school year, and Around APS is where we bring together the best little moments from across the district. Enjoy this slideshow filled with photos submitted by the incredible communications ambassadors inside our schools. The Around APS series posts highlights every month. […]
Enjoy the self-advancing photo slideshow from the 2026 Exemplary ESOL Teacher and Student Awards. Photo credit: Jessica Mynatt, APS © Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has recognized two members of its English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program with honors from the Georgia Department of Education. Annually, one exemplary English learner and one exemplary ESOL […]
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 […]
Written by: APS Department of Instructional Technology The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Department of Instructional Technology, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of the City of Atlanta, is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025-2026 Level Up Atlanta Student Minecraft Challenge, an innovative initiative that tasked students with reimagining and redesigning key areas of […]
The Carver Early College Class of 2026 shattered expectations and set a new school record, earning $55 million (and counting) in college scholarships before crossing the stage and receiving their diplomas at the Georgia Institute of Technology McCamish Pavilion on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. At least 15 scholars in this year’s graduating class earned over […]
With just a week left before the last day of school, Benteen Elementary School hosted its Celebration of Learning exhibition, where the fifth-grade students showcased their final projects of the year. The Benteen Elementary School International Baccalaureate (IB) program helps students become more globally minded and connected to the world. The fifth-grade students displayed their […]
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 […]
Stars aligned over Midtown High School as four seniors earned Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Student honors in a rare four-way tie for top SAT score. Alexander Mendel Smith, Min Woo Kang, Nathan Philip Brawner, and Nicholas Andrei Fedorov each met the criteria for statewide recognition, which requires students to rank in the top 10 […]
The third annual I Am APS Sneakers and Scholarships Award Ball, held on Friday, March 27, 2026, blended elegance with unmistakable Atlanta flair, formalwear paired with fresh sneakers, community pride, and a room full of belief in what Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students can become. The evening opened with a stirring performance by the South […]