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Morris Brandon Elementary School’s Naomi Alvarado Monterrosa Brings Georgia Pride to National Spanish Spelling Bee

Allison M. Slocum21 Jul 20250

Naomi Alvarado Monterrosa, her family, and her Spanish teacher, Maritza Estrada. Photo credit: Naomi Alvarado Monyerrosa. APS © Atlanta Public Schools is celebrating a standout academic achievement after Naomi Alvarado Monterrosa, a rising sixth-grader at Morris Brandon Elementary School, placed ninth in the 2025 National Spanish Spelling Bee, held July 12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. […]

Atlanta Public Schools Top 10 First Semester Highlights

Allison M. Slocum13 Jan 20250

As January ushers in a new year, Atlanta Public Schools is taking a moment to celebrate the remarkable achievements and milestones from the SY2024-2025 first semester. The district has demonstrated Excellence Everywhere, from the swearing-in of new leadership to groundbreaking initiatives and student-led accomplishments. These highlights reflect the hard work and dedication of our students, […]

APS Senior Spotlight: Amir Robinson, Certified and College Bound

Allison M. Slocum21 May 20240

Amir Robinson is an accomplished example of Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Profile of a Graduate. In this special APS senior spotlight, Robinson shares his future plans and what inspired his determination.

8 Remarkable Students Join APS’ 105 REACH Scholars in Pursuing Higher Education

Allison M. Slocum20 Dec 20230

Atlanta Public Schools REACH Georgia Scholarship Signing Ceremony. Photo: Allison M. Slocum © Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recently inducted eight scholars into the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program, a transformative, needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program open to 8th graders in Georgia. Administered by the State of Georgia, REACH collaborates with Georgia Student Finance Commission, which […]

Six APS Elementaries Are Among the Top Schools in Georgia

talkupaps31 Aug 20160

By: Alicia Sands Lurry Sarah Smith Elementary School Principal Dr. Michael Forehand is extremely proud of his school’s consistent track record of academic excellence. According to the recent Single Statewide Accountability System Award (SSAS) Schools recognition by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA), Sarah Smith and five other elementary schools – Mary Lin, Morningside, Morris Brandon, […]