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Washington High School Title I Open House & Spaghetti Dinner

Booker T. Washington High School recently hosted its annual Title I Open House. During the open house parents and students learned more about Title I programs, budgets and initiatives for the new school year.  “We discussed the school data and we received input on the Title I plan and budget,” explained Dr. Charcia Nichols, Principal of […]

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Back to School Door-to-Door at Young Middle School

This year, the faculty and staff at Young Middle School took to the streets to spread the message of open house and the first day of school throughout the community. Choosing to use their flexible work day on Saturday, August 3, 2013, school leaders, teachers and staff members spent the day going door-to-door throughout neighborhoods, […]

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Burgess-Peterson Academy Named 2013 Partner Up! for Public Health

Burgess-Peterson Academy is featured in the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) website as a 2013 Partner Up! for Public Health Heroes award recipient. The award selected Burgess-Peterson Academy as one of the five 2013 Partner Up! for Public Health Heroes, for making an important contribution to the health of their communities. The article highlights […]

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Student Spotlight of the Week

Name: Ashley Dungey Grade: 5th Grade School: Deerwood Academy Ashley Dungey is currently a 5th grader in Dr. Huff’s class at Deerwood Academy. In addition to being a star student, Ashley enjoys drawing, writing, reading, and learning about new and innovative technology. But, what truly sets Ashley apart is her desire to give to others. She has a true understanding of the meaning […]

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Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Search: Kick-Off Meeting

The Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee and PROACT Search have finalized the date and time for the kick-off meeting regarding the upcoming Superintendent Search. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 6:00pm-8:00pm EST. This is a crucial part in the Superintendent Search process. PROACT Search intends on getting feedback from the […]

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Morningside Elementary: Re-designed for Safety

Morningside is currently undergoing construction on the sidewalks, crosswalks, and bus lanes with a grant received by the Georgia Department of Transportation. In 2008, Morningside Elementary and Pedestrians Educating Drivers on Safety (PEDS) completed the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program and applied for federal funding of up to $500,000. The grant was set into […]

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Fickett Celebrates Junior Achievement Day

Students at Fickett Elementary recently celebrated Junior Achievement Day. Throughout the day volunteers from UPS taught the students innovative and creative life lessons, applicable to school and their communities. Junior Achievement’s volunteer-delivered, K-12 programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential. […]

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School Communications Survey

APS parents, please help us communicate more effectively by completing a quick survey. The survey includes 7 questions and is available on the homepage of your school’s website.  In addition, printed copies of the survey are available at all schools. Your feedback is very important to us, as the results from this survey will impact […]

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