Harper-Archer Elementary School

Harper-Archer Elementary School Cafeteria Wins Award for Excellence

Thomas Scott8 Oct 20250

By: Nutrition Services The Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division annually recognizes the outstanding work of local school nutrition professionals and their commitment to serving high-quality school meals, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining program integrity through the School Nutrition Cafeteria Award of Excellence. Harper-Archer Elementary’s cafeteria has been selected for this prestigious award. […]

Equity In Action: APS Salutes 2024 Equity Champions

Alicia Lurry17 Oct 20240

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 […]

The Office of Equity + Social Justice Celebrates 2024 APS Equity Champions

Alicia Lurry17 Sep 20240

Staff from the Office of Equity + Social Justice traveled to schools and offices across the district to surprise and celebrate the 2024 APS Equity Champions — the district’s fourth cohort of staff, departments, and teams who actively model the APS Equity Dispositions (for teachers and leaders), support the APS Equity Commitments, and demonstrate significant […]

APS debuts 4 new Schoolyards for students and communities

Thomas Scott25 Mar 20240

Luther Price Middle School was one of four Atlanta Public Schools to debut their new Schoolyard with the help of The Trust for Public Land. Just outside the school building, there is a new picnic shelter, light workout equipment, raised garden beds, and a perimeter of newly planted trees surrounding the green space available to […]

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 […]