Top Stories Benjamin E. Mays High School Hosts Mayors @ Mays, Encouraging Civic Engagement 12 Nov 2026 Thomas Scott Leading up to an exciting midterm election, Benjamin E. Mays High School invited an impressive panel of mayors and former mayors to speak to students about the importance of civic…
Schools Top Stories Young Readers Put Their Knowledge to the Test at APS Picture Book Bowl 12 Nov 2026 Allison M. Slocum Fred A. Toomer Elementary School’s team won first place at the 2026 APS Helen Ruffin Picture Book Bowl. Photo credit: Allison M. Slocum, APS © For the first time in…
Sports Top Stories Atlanta Public Schools Athletics Roundup (Nov. 1 -Nov. 7, 2026): Football Playoffs Start Friday 9 Nov 2026 Thomas Scott Highlights Around the District: Photos By: Thomas Scott and Jessica Mynatt Football Playoff Schedule: No. 10 Mays vs. Centennial: Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. @ Lakewood Stadium No. 6 Douglass…
Top Stories Atlanta Public Schools Rewards #RACE2READ Buzzer Readers with Trip to Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball Game 5 Nov 2026 APS Office of Communications Written By: Jennifer Saunders, APS Director of Library Media Services For the fourth year in a row, Georgia Tech’s women’s basketball team opened their season with an Education Day Game…
Schools Top Stories Atlanta Public Schools Celebrates National School Psychology Week 5 Nov 2026 Allison M. Slocum Atlanta Public Schools (APS) will recognize the work of school psychologists during National School Psychology Week, Nov. 9–13. This year’s theme, “Inspire Connection,” highlights the role meaningful relationships play in…
APS Scholars Top Stories Around APS: October 2026 4 Nov 2026 Thomas Scott Around APS is where we bring together the best little moments from across the district. In October, APS students raised awareness for Breast Cancer Month, celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, went…
Sports Top Stories William J. Scott Elementary School Wins Inaugural Flag Football Elementary Championship 3 Nov 2026 Thomas Scott William J. Scott Elementary School is going to need a bigger trophy case after winning the Elementary School Flag Football Championship on Saturday, October 24, at John Lewis Invictus Academy.…
Schools Top Stories A Night Among the Stars: Celebrating Atlanta Public Schools 2026-2027 APyeS! Honorees 28 Oct 2026 Allison M. Slocum Written by William Powell Atlanta Public Schools 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year, Nichole Bennett. Photo credit: Jessica Mynatt, APS © Over 800 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) educators and support staff…
Sports Top Stories Atlanta Public Schools Athletes of the Month (September 2026) 27 Oct 2026 Thomas Scott There is Excellence Everywhere in Atlanta Public Schools, and we are excited to spotlight our exceptional student-athletes who are making plays both on and off the field! Join us in…
Sports Top Stories Atlanta Public Schools Athletics Roundup (Oct. 19-Oct. 24, 2026) 26 Oct 2026 Thomas Scott Highlights Around the District: Photos By: Thomas Scott and Jessica Mynatt Football Scores Week Ten: No. 7 Mays (8-0) def. SW DeKalb 34-31 2OT No. 6 Douglass (6-2) def. Pace…
