APS Nutrition

Celebrating Our Staff: Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Services Black Gala Night

Submitted by: Jordan Lonergan On Friday, May 29, 2026, Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Services proudly hosted its highly anticipated Black Gala Night at Benjamin E. Mays High School, bringing together cafeteria managers, food assistants, central office Nutrition Services staff, district leaders, and honored guests for an unforgettable evening of tribute and celebration. After entering Mays […]

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Boyd Students Get Hands-On Lesson on Healthy Foods

It’s early in the 2015-16 school year, and the Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Department has this year’s food program well underway.  The 2015 National Farmers Market week (Aug. 2 – 8) was one of the many activities that coincided with Day One 2015.  Throughout the district, Georgia farmers brought in items grown across the state […]

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APS Cafeterias No Longer Serve Fried Food

In 2009, APS began disconnecting fryers in all cafeterias. Every year since then, a dedicated team of chefs, nutritionists and wellness professionals has collaborated on ways to serve healthy – and tasty – meals for student success. For example, although our schools no longer serve Southern fried chicken, they serve Southern baked chicken or a crispy […]

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