APS Atlanta Public Schools Black History Month Continental Colony Elementary School Elementary School Elementary Schools History Schools Social Studies Schools Throughout the District Celebrate Black History Month 7 Feb 2017 talkupaps The auditorium at Continental Colony Elementary School was transformed into an interactive, African American “wax museum” last week, as nearly 50 students posed as famous and influential African Americans in…
Black History Month History Schools APS Celebrates Black History Month 11 Feb 2016 talkupaps Black History Month remains an important time to honor the heritage of African-Americans; and APS has some significant connections with the civil rights movement. Atlanta Public Schools has had many…
History Schools Social Studies Mary Lin’s Native American Pow Wow 25 Oct 2013 talkupaps written by Jessica, 4th grader from Mary Lin Elementary School Mary Lin Elementary’s fourth graders participated in a Native American Pow Wow, a celebration that includes dancing, singing, gifts and…
History Literacy Parkside’s Third Grade Class Visits Birmingham, AL! 14 May 2013 talkupaps On May 3rd, Parkside Elementary’s teacher, Mr. Timothy Farmer, and his third grade class journeyed to Birmingham, Alabama, as a culminating activity as they finished reading of The Watsons Go…
Arts & Literature Black History Month History South Atlanta High School “The Boycott” performed at South Atlanta High School 7 Mar 2013 talkupaps The South Atlanta High School hosted a performance of the play “The Boycott” on February 28, 2013. The cast numbered over thirty actors, actresses, singers and dancers and the play…
Elementary Schools Events History Ellis Island Immigration Simulation at Morningside Elementary 18 Jan 2013 talkupaps Fifth graders at Morningside Elementary School participated in an Ellis Island Immigration Simulation on January 9th, 2013. As 5th graders learn about the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, they begin…
History Uncategorized Atlanta Public Schools Students Celebrate Black History Month 29 Feb 2012 talkupaps Below are highlights of how some of our APS schools and students celebrated Black History Month! Beecher Hills Elementary students created a “Living Wax Museum” in the school media center…
Black History Month Elementary Schools History Performing Arts Scott Elementary Uncategorized Black History Month activities at Scott Elementary increase students’ enthusiasm and knowledge 27 Feb 2012 talkupaps Can you name the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize? While many would incorrectly answer, “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” students at Scott Elementary School know that…
High Schools History Coretta Scott King Academy students to make second attempt to attend Martin Luther King Memorial dedication in D.C. 11 Oct 2011 talkupaps ATLANTA – Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy students are set to make their second attempt to attend dedication ceremonies for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial,…
Community High Schools History Lowery Lecture Series High School Seniors Sit at the Feet of History During 11th Annual Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series 5 Oct 2011 talkupaps ATLANTA – The 11thAnnual Joseph E. Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Engagement took place on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at D. M. Therrell School of Law, Government and Public Policy,…
