Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is Atlanta’s school system. From Cascade to Glenwood, Northside Drive to Cleveland Avenue, and everything in between, Atlanta’s students are being educated and empowered to shape the future. APS is home to more than 49,000 students spread across 65 neighborhood schools, 18 charter schools, two citywide single-gender academies, two alternative schools, […]
With just a week left before the last day of school, Benteen Elementary School hosted its Celebration of Learning exhibition, where the fifth-grade students showcased their final projects of the year. The Benteen Elementary School International Baccalaureate (IB) program helps students become more globally minded and connected to the world. The fifth-grade students displayed their […]
The second-grade students at Benteen Elementary School were treated to a special presentation from the City of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs (MOIIA) to celebrate International Mother Language Day. International Mother Language Day is observed annually on February 21 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. This year, the MOIIA team […]
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 […]
Join us as we celebrate our amazing student leaders during the Benteen Elementary School Student Council Investiture Ceremony! This recap video captures special moments as our students proudly took their oath and stepped into their leadership roles. We are so grateful to our families and school community for supporting these young leaders as they learn […]
Benteen Elementary School invited the parents of its new Student Government Council members to be a part of the school’s first investiture ceremony, where the newly elected student representatives were sworn into their official roles. “I take pride in creating memories for students and families,” Principal Gerard Latimore said. “One of the things that students […]
Benteen Elementary School celebrates its students during the annual Book Character Parade.
Enjoy the self-advancing photo slideshow of the Benteen Elementary School Play Street event. Photos: Allison M. Slocum, APS © Benteen Elementary School hosted a Play Street event after school on October 30, in partnership with the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT). A neighboring street was temporarily closed as students and families enjoyed games […]
The Benteen Elementary School Helen Ruffin Picturebook Reading Bowl winning team. Photo credit: Benteen Elementary School, APS © Over 300 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students gathered virtually in October for the Helen Ruffin Picturebook Reading Bowl, an annual competition celebrating literacy and comprehension. The annual event, hosted by the APS Library Media Services team, brought […]
Earlier this month, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recognized its fourth cohort of APS Equity Champions, a group of committed and dedicated district leaders, staff, schools, and departments who demonstrate equity in action and ensure that every child’s educational needs are met. As part of its annual celebration, the Office of Equity + Social Justice honored […]