Graduation season is a special moment where students and their families can celebrate not only the culmination of their academic achievement, but also appreciate the work, the sacrifice, the persistence, and the support that it took to help them reach this milestone. Not all paths to graduation are the same, and some are uniquely exceptional. […]
Collier Miller, a rising sixth grade student from Bolton Academy, is usually pretty shy according to his mother, Dr. Veronica Collier, but the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Xanadu summer program provided an opportunity for him to explore outside of his comfort zone and shine as the lead in the Triple Threat theater class production of […]
A late thunderstorm couldn’t dampen the joy and celebration of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Adult Education Program’s graduating class of 2026. After a late surge of students rushed to get to the finish line, the Adult Education Program celebrated 47 graduates at its commencement exercises on Thursday, June 18, at Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High […]
Written by the Atlanta Public Schools Department of Instructional Technology Atlanta Public Schools 2026 AI Conference, APS © More than 130 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) educators, school leaders, and central office staff gathered at Microsoft for the district’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference, a day dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in […]
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 […]
Atlanta Public Schools’ (APS) 2026 Special Olympics Track and Field event brought together all of the talented Exceptional Education student athletes to Lakewood Stadium for a day full of fun and friendly competition. Throughout the school year, the student athletes train to compete, showcase their talents, and celebrate the growth they’ve achieved at the Special […]
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 the APS Office of Communications The Atlanta Board of Education has voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson’s contract by one year, through May 30, 2029, following its June 1, 2026, monthly board meeting. The Board cited measurable progress in academic achievement, employee retention, operational effectiveness, and community engagement as key factors […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is Atlanta’s school system. From Cascade to Glenwood, Northside Drive to Cleveland Avenue, and everything in between, Atlanta’s students are being educated and empowered to shape the future. APS is home to more than 49,000 students spread across 65 neighborhood schools, 18 charter schools, two citywide single-gender academies, two alternative schools, […]