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Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy High School Students Recognized during Honors Convocation

talkupaps14 Mar 20130

CSKYWLA High School students who maintain stellar grades for three consecutive semesters are presented with a Varsity Academic sweater. The sweater symbolizes perseverance and achievement as the young women overcome many personal obstacles to maintain a creditable academic record. Honorees selected mentors, family members, and teachers stand with them as the sweaters were presented. As […]

Experiencing Shakespeare at Brown

talkupaps14 Mar 20130

During the 2012-2013 school year, Brown Middle School has participated in a partnership with the Atlanta Shakespeare Company. In October, teachers had the opportunity to take 7th and 8th grade Gifted & Talented Academy students at Brown and students from the Boys and Girls Academies to see a performance of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. “Viewing a live production was […]

The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement Recognizes Atlanta Public Schools for Improved CRCT Test Security Procedures

talkupaps8 Mar 20130

The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) has recognized Atlanta Public Schools (APS) for significantly improving auditing and security procedures related to administering the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT). In an e-bulletin posted on the GOSA website, APS is acknowledged for implementing measures to increase the security of assessment data and testing materials. In July of […]

The UPS Foundation Helps Fund STEM Programs at Fickett

talkupaps7 Mar 20130

Fickett Elementary School received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. The grant will be used toward the implementation of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program that will help expose students to career paths such as engineering, robotics, computer science, and medicine. “We are extremely grateful for the […]

“All Things Special Needs” a Forum for APS Parents – Tuesday, March 12th

talkupaps3 Mar 20130

Live Tweet Ending from Grady High School

talkupaps1 Mar 20130

Our live tweet from tonight’s Grady High School community meeting is ending for the night, but continue to follow our feed for more information. APS Twitter Feed: @apsupdate

Middle School Playoff Games at Price Middle School to Continue

talkupaps3 Feb 20130

The Monday, February 4 playoff game at Price Middle School will proceed as scheduled. Atlanta Public Schools safety and security officials are implementing a reinforced plan for the school and the playoff game, to ensure that all students, parents and community stakeholders are safe. Attendees will see a visible security presence at the school; in […]

APS Celebrates School Crossing Guard Recognition Week

talkupaps24 Jan 20131

Click Here to Watch the School Crossing Guard Recognition Video How many ways can you say ‘Thank You?’ Every January APS celebrates School Crossing Guard Recognition Week and asks that you say ‘Thank You’ or make handmade thank you cards for the crossing guards assigned to your school. Approximately 1,000 5-9 year olds are […]

Price High School Alumni gives back to Price Middle School

talkupaps24 Jan 20130

On January 22, 2013, the Luther Judson Price High School Athletic/Alumni Association presented Price Middle School with checks to support current programs and needs. The Athletic/Alumni Association began in 2006 and has directly supported Price Middle School for the last two years in the form of financial contributions to further the Academic and Athletic Programs, […]

Hope-Hill Students Meet Christine King Farris in Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

talkupaps18 Jan 20130

On January 18th, kindergarten and first grade students from Hope-Hill Elementary School met Martin Luther King, Jr.’s sister, Christine King Farris, at The Old Ebenezer Church. Christine King Farris is the eldest sibling of the late Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. A student audience from 5-6 local schools gathered as she read her book, “My […]