By:Donovan Harris ¡Viva la cultura! Numerous schools throughout Atlanta Public Schools celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in “grand style” in a variety of creative, fun and innovative ways to commemorate Hispanic and…
Garden Hills Elementary School students “traveled” to Mexico last week, and never left their classrooms. On May 2-6, students participated in a week-long immersion celebrating Mexican history, culture, cuisine, geography, and…
Teaching first grade inspired Mrs. Barnes to ignite a love for literacy throughout her school. For the past three years, she has challenged all Garden Hills students to read one…
by Britney Morgan, Communications Officer brmorgan@atlanta.k12.ga.us This spring, Garden Hills Elementary celebrated its 20-year anniversary of the Shakespeare Residency program with an impressive performance of the classic play “Romeo and Juliet”.…
Buzzers sounded quickly as 290 elementary and middle students from 29 Atlanta Public Schools competed in the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl at Drew Charter School. At the elementary school level, Morris…
APS joined the nation in celebrating healthy lunch choices during National School Lunch Week with the theme, “Healthy International Meals” from October 15-18. Celebrity chefs and volunteer chefs visited 12 APS schools…
This year, Garden Hills fifth-grade teacher Kelly Petrello celebrates her 10th year in education at Atlanta Public Schools (APS), and the Atlanta Families’ Award for Excellence in Education (AFAEE) has…
Name: Fritz Joseph Grade: Pre-K School: Continental Colony Elementary Fritz Joseph is a Pre-K student at Continental Colony Elementary School of C. H.O.I.C.E. He enjoys listening to music, dancing, reading…
Name: Liza Wemakor Grade: 11th Grade School: Washington High School- Early College Liza Wemakor is a Junior at Booker T. Washington High School-Early College. She also participates in the dual-enrollment program at Georgia State University. Liza has…
On Saturday, March 16, 2013, students representing 14 Atlanta Public Schools attended the 4th Annual Student Wellness Ambassadors (SWA) Leadership Academy. This event was held in conjunction with the Center…