Atlanta Public Schools (APS) hosted its third Hispanic College and Career Event, where students and their families could learn more about the resources and opportunities available to help them plan their futures. “We like to host the Hispanic College and Career Event during Hispanic Heritage Month because it is close to our community and it’s […]
Atlanta Public Schools celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. It’s a celebration recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans who have inspired others to break barriers and achieve success. Latinos have a positive influence on our country through a strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service enhancing and shaping […]
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 Latino culture. Hispanic Heritage Month was officially signed into legislation as a nationally-recognized month (celebrated from October 15- September 15) in 2004 to promote the […]
Students at Humphries Elementary School enjoyed a Mexican hat dance, a video of De Colores and a school lunch consisting of popular Hispanic food during a recent celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month was established in 1968 when President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a week in September as National Week of Hispanic […]