Barack and Michelle Obama Academy

Atlanta Public Schools Earn Single Statewide Accountability System Awards from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement

Thomas Scott29 Apr 20260

Written by: APS Office of Communications Eleven (11) Atlanta Public Schools have earned high praise from the state office that oversees student achievement. Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) released its statewide list of schools that earned Single Statewide Accountability System (SSAS) Awards on Monday and Atlanta Public Schools earned among the highest number of […]

Atlanta Public Schools Celebrates 2025 CCRPI Data Improvements: Barack and Michelle Obama Academy

Allison M. Slocum27 Feb 20260

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) continued to show overall improvement on the College and Career Readiness Index (CCRPI), according to the 2025 CCRPI data, released by the Georgia Department of Education. The CCRPI includes five components: Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps, Readiness, and – for high schools – Graduation Rate. APS scored 100 on the Closing […]

Barack and Michelle Obama Academy’s New Student-designed Playspace

Thomas Scott22 Oct 20240

The students at the Barack and Michelle Obama Academy (BAMO) saw their vision for a new playspace built in a day thanks to some help from school partners KABOOM!, The CarMax Foundation, Children & Nature Network, and an army of volunteers. BAMO students met weekly with The CarMax Foundation to design what they wanted for […]

Barack & Michelle Obama Academy celebrates higher attendance and gains in Georgia Milestones

Thomas Scott10 Sep 20240

The Barack & Michelle Obama Academy (BAMO) has once again made major strides in student achievement with the help of increased family engagement, community partners, dedicated teachers, and a significant shift in school culture. Over the past 10 years, the school has gone from one of the lowest-performing schools in the state to a beacon […]

APS Night with the Atlanta Dream is a win-win

Thomas Scott20 Aug 20240

Atlanta Public Schools brought the energy to The Gateway Center Arena for APS Night with the Atlanta Dream and helped cheer the hometown WNBA team to an 82-70 win over the Connecticut Sun. The Barack and Michelle Obama Academy Dazzling Dolls and Gents put on an amazing performance to energize the crowd before tip-off. “The […]

APS Picture Book Bowl builds love for reading

Thomas Scott9 Nov 20230

The Atlanta Public Schools second annual Picture Book Bowl brought together students from kindergarten through third grade who were excited to showcase their reading skills. Twenty-two APS schools participated in the virtual team competition over Zoom. Back in March, the Georgia Book Award Committee outlined 20 award-winning picture books for participants to read before the […]

Around APS: October 2023

Thomas Scott1 Nov 20230

This slideshow provides just a glimpse at some of the amazing things that happened at Atlanta Public Schools in October. Click through to see the highlights from your school. A new slideshow will be posted at the end of each month, so be sure to subscribe to APS Today and look for your scholar or […]

APS Celebrates Incredible Custodians With $1K Bonus

Allison M. Slocum3 Oct 20230

Organizations around the country come together on October 2 annually to give recognition to some of the most vital members of the workforce— custodians. Often they work diligently to sanitize organizations and schools, and are an essential part of the workforce that keep our communities safe and healthy. By paying homage to their tireless efforts, […]