APS Scholars Editor's Pick Top Stories 2025 APS Winter Card Showcase 16 Dec 2025 Allison M. Slocum The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Winter Card Showcase is a joyful celebration of student creativity, bringing together imaginative artwork from across the district inspired by the spirit of the season.…
Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories Sylvan Hills Middle School Opens Verizon Innovation Lab to Expand STEM Opportunities 29 Oct 2025 Allison M. Slocum Sylvan Hills Middle School 8th-grader, Sir’Eon Perryman, enjoys the school’s new Verizon Innovative Learning Lab. Photo: Allison Slocum, APS © Sylvan Hills Middle School students can now access 3D printing,…
Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories APS Marching Bands Take the Field at Annual Showcase 16 Oct 2025 Allison M. Slocum Atlanta Public Schools (APS) hosted its annual Marching Band Showcase on October 1 at Lakewood Stadium. High school marching bands took the field to perform their halftime show before a…
APS Scholars Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories APS Begins 2025-2026 School Year with Increased Pay, New Programs, and Rising Test Scores 14 Aug 2025 Allison M. Slocum Photo Slideshow of images from the first week of the APS 2025-2026 school year. APS © Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students returned to classrooms on August 4 for Day One…
Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories Eleven Atlanta Public Schools Employees Recognized for Decades of Dedication 13 Aug 2025 Allison M. Slocum Eleven dedicated Atlanta Public Schools (APS) staff members were honored at the August 11 Atlanta Board of Education meeting for their extraordinary longevity and unwavering commitment to the district. Each…
APS Scholars Editor's Pick Schools Top APS Schools Top Stories Morris Brandon Elementary School’s Naomi Alvarado Monterrosa Brings Georgia Pride to National Spanish Spelling Bee 21 Jul 2025 Allison M. Slocum 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…
Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories Atlanta Public Schools Celebrates 104 Retirees at Elegant Send-Off 7 Jul 2025 Allison M. Slocum Atlanta Public Schools celebrated 104 retirees at the 2025 APS Silver Star Retirement Luncheon. APS © Atlanta Public Schools (APS) hosted a memorable event to celebrate 104 dedicated employees whose…
APS Scholars Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories Atlanta Public Schools Celebrates Adult Education 2025 Graduates 29 May 2025 Allison M. Slocum APS Adult Education 2025 graduates and class representative, Saderious Smith. Photo credit: Simeon Kelley, APS © “You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe,” said Saderious Smith,…
Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories The APS Midtown Cluster Bridges STEAM Education Across Generations with Signature Events 28 Apr 2025 Allison M. Slocum Slideshow: Photos from the Midtown STEAM Cluster Expo. Photo: Allison M. Slocum, APS © The Midtown Cluster schools have intentionally prioritized STEAM education as a cornerstone of their curriculum. This…
Editor's Pick Schools Top Stories Frederick Douglass High School Unveils Cosmetology Salon and Career Pathway 6 Mar 2025 Allison M. Slocum The new Astronomical Transformations salon at Frederick Douglass High School. Photo Credit: Allison M. Slocum and Brianna Mason, APS © Frederick Douglass High School recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its…
