Atlanta influences everything, especially in entertainment, and The B.E.S.T. Academy at The Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Institute invited one of Atlanta’s legends in the music and film industry to share his story with its students. Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning producer Dallas Austin, a Georgia native, went from getting his songs played […]
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 […]
En este episodio de Hola APS, presentamos la Oficina de Programas y Servicios Multilingües de Atlanta Public Schools, un equipo dedicado a apoyar a las familias cuyo idioma principal no es el inglés. Conozca cómo este servicio ayuda a las familias a comunicarse con las escuelas, comprender información importante y acceder a los recursos disponibles. Descubra […]
The new and improved gym floor at Frederick Douglass High School also pays homage to the legendary Astros who brought championships back to 225 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr. Douglass High School revealed the new court designs recognizing the 2019 and 2020 girls’ basketball state championship teams, the 1984 men’s basketball championship team, and coach Donald […]
Families, students, staff, and community members came together for Atlanta Public Schools’ Back-to-School Bash 2026 for a day filled with activities, resources, entertainment, and excitement for the year ahead. Relive some of the highlights and join us in celebrating the start of another great school year at APS!
The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program and title sponsor Smart Choice Technologies hosted the 13th annual benefit golf tournament at the historic East Lake Golf Club just before the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The golf tournament raised $106,900 for the CTAE program and brought together several of […]
Welcome back, APS family! 🌐 This video is available in English and Spanish. / Este video está disponible en inglés y español. We are beginning the new academic year strong by getting Back to the Basics. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our students, families, teachers, staff, and community back to Atlanta Public Schools. […]
Atlanta Public Schools celebrated the 2026 Silver Star Retirement Ceremony at Zoo Atlanta’s Savannah Hall, honoring retiring employees for their dedicated service and lasting contributions to APS students, families, and school communities. The event brought together colleagues, district leaders, family members, and friends to recognize the commitment, impact, and years of service of APS retirees. […]
After taking the SAT and scoring an impressive 1350 with minimal preparation, it is clear that Mikia is an incredibly gifted young man with a great future ahead of him. After learning to focus on uplifting himself, he made a conscious decision to take accountability and lean into the community of believers at Frederick Douglass […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Watch the 2026 Valedictorian Speech from G.W. Carver Early College as Atlanta Public Schools celebrates the achievements, leadership, and future of our graduating seniors. This inspiring speech reflects on leadership, perseverance, community, and the importance of showing up, preparing, and claiming your space. — Watch more from G.W. Carver […]