Dunbar Elementary School

Atlanta Public Schools Honors Educators and Schools at Inaugural 2025 Alonzo A. Crim Award Celebration

Alicia Lurry15 Sep 20250

An outstanding group of Atlanta Public Schools (APS) educators and schools were recently honored during the inaugural Alonzo A. Crim Award Celebration for their unwavering commitment to advancing equity across the district. Known affectionately as Equity Champions, this year’s honorees were selected by peers, supervisors, and district leaders for their outstanding commitment to actively modeling […]

Dunbar Elementary School Experiences Increased Student Attendance Thanks to Support from Norfolk Southern & Other Partnerships

Alicia Lurry16 Apr 20250

Dunbar Elementary School is experiencing a surge in student attendance, thanks to an impactful partnership with Norfolk Southern that is specifically designed to provide students with the supports they need most. Since the beginning of the school year, student attendance at Dunbar has increased from 54% to 72%. The school credits the partnership with Norfolk […]

Around APS: November 2023

Thomas Scott4 Dec 20230

This slideshow provides just a glimpse at some of the amazing things that happened at Atlanta Public Schools in November. 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 […]

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 […]

Thousands of Atlanta Public Schools Families Served at 9th Annual Back-to-School Bash

Allison M. Slocum31 Jul 20230

Annually, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) kicks off the new school year with its Back-to-School Bash to not only prepare its students for the first day, but also connect them with valuable resources to assist them year-long. The event presents an opportunity for APS to reinforce the district’s commitment to building connections, confidence, and wellness for […]

Dunbar Elementary School Hosts Storybook Character Parade October 30

talkupaps30 Oct 20150

Media Advisory October 30, 2015 Dunbar Elementary School Hosts Storybook Character Parade October 30 To celebrate students’ love for reading, Atlanta Public Schools’ Dunbar Elementary will have a Storybook Character Parade at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 30. The parade starts at the Dunbar Recreation Center, located at 477 Windsor St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30312, and […]

Dunbar donates 300 school supply boxes to Africa

talkupaps7 Feb 20140

Dunbar Elementary students collected over 300 boxes of school supplies to donate to fellow students in Africa through the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, Inc. Dikembe Mutombo, a philanthropist and retired NBA all-star, visited Dunbar to inspire students to continue giving back. Through this experience, the students had an opportunity to give to others who are less […]

Virtual tour of the Dunbar Learning Complex, a model for early and elementary education

talkupaps3 Dec 20130

The Dunbar Learning Complex, a model for early learning education located inside of Dunbar Elementary School, helps children and their parents build a solid foundation for success in school and life. Educare Atlanta is located on the first floor of Dunbar Elementary School, and teachers and staff from both schools collaborate to align curriculum from […]

Student Spotlight of the Week – November 4, 2013

talkupaps5 Nov 20130

Name: Melvin Coleman School: Slater Elementary School Grade: 4th Grade Melvin Coleman is an outstanding fourth grader who attends Slater Elementary School. Melvin has only attended Slater Elementary since the second grade, but he has been a valuable asset to the Slater Tiger family over the past two years. During his second grade year, Melvin saw that […]

Dunbar Elementary receives grant from new partners

talkupaps4 Nov 20130

Dunbar Elementary School recently announced new partnerships with The North Georgia Central Labor Council and Georgia State AFL-CIO. The Georgia State AFL-CIO awarded Dunbar a $5,000 grant. Dunbar Elementary was one of 20 schools in the country to receive this grant, which was written by fifth-grade teacher Remona Toomes. This four-year partnership will include participating in […]