by: Britney Morgan Studies show that chess directly contributes to academic performance, helping students with their ability to focus and solve problems. “Academically, Eli is a strong student,” says Pamela Weidmann, third grade teacher at Rivers Elementary. A third grader in the gifted program at Rivers Elementary School, Elias “Eli” Swafford, won first place […]
by Britney Morgan Saturday, January 31, 2015 marked Atlanta Public Schools’ 10th year participating in the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, a statewide competition with a quick-action game format that tests knowledge on selected, award-winning books. Created for students in grades four through twelve, the scholastic competition was started several years ago by former DeKalb County […]
With a target completion date of July 2015, Bunche Middle School, which began receiving renovations in the fall of 2013, will continue construction during the upcoming school year. The renovation and facilities team are making great progress. Demolition is complete, the building pad is being prepared for concrete slab and walls are being erected. The Bunche construction […]
Construction of the new E. Rivers Elementary School is on target for its 2015 opening. Major progress has been made since the start of construction, with the construction and design team now in the steel erection phase of the project. If you drive by the school via Peachtree Road or Peachtree Battle, you will now see […]
Before students and teachers depart for the holiday break, many schools in the district are raising money and spreading holiday cheer through various fundraisers. This year, on behalf of Beecher Hills Elementary, the Beecher Hills Foundation, Inc. sold trees in Southwest Atlanta. The newly formed Beecher Hills Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit fundraising organization supporting […]