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. Every APS student is invited to design a winter-themed piece that shares universal messages of community, unity, and peace. The student designs were showcased at […]
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, virtual reality equipment, and innovative STEM practices through their new Verizon Innovative Learning Lab. The initiative is a part of Verizon’s national effort to expand […]
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 packed crowd of families, students, and community members. The event featured music by Panther Records and a moment of recognition for Virginia Marie Porter-Martin, who […]
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 of the 2025-2026 school year. The opening week included campus visits from APS Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson and Atlanta Board of Education members who welcomed […]
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 employee was called by name and given a special certificate for serving over 35 years with APS. Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson and the Atlanta Board […]
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 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 collective service has helped shape the futures of thousands of students. Held at the Georgia Aquarium’s Oceans Ballroom, the Silver Star Retirement Luncheon was a […]
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, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Adult Education 2025 class representative, as he addressed his peers and fellow graduates during their commencement ceremony on May 14. The […]
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 spring, two major events, the Midtown Cluster STEAM Expo and the Midtown High School STEAM Carnival, brought these subjects to life for students across all […]
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 new cosmetology salon, Astronomical Transformations, marking the launch of a comprehensive career pathway in personal care services. The program, a Career Technical Agricultural Education (CTAE) […]