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…
At the start of the 2013-14 school year, Superintendent Erroll Davis delivered a state-of-the-schools address and spoke candidly about APS’ challenges and work to honor a rich legacy of 141…
Congratulations to Rita Simmons for being named the 2013-2014 APS Teacher of the Year! Rita Simmons is a gifted and talented teacher of students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Cleveland…
Congratulations to Atlanta Public Schools’ nine National Merit Semifinalists! Semifinalists: Jamariel Hobbs, Douglass High School Liza Wemakor, Booker T. Washington High School- Early College Isabel Palmer, North Atlanta High School Quinn…
The APS Knights water polo team had a strong showing earlier this month, winning 8 – 4 against rival Pace Academy. In the first 3 minutes of the match, APS…
On September 4th, APS held their first Cross Country Meet at Grant Park with Coretta Scott King High School, Maynard Jackson, Grady, Washington, North Atlanta, South Atlanta, Carver, Drew Charter, Douglass,…
For the first time, APS hosted a districtwide open house on August 5th at all school sites. Elementary, middle, and high schools opened their doors a few days before school…
Name: Arturo Quiroz Grade: 5th School: Benteen Elementary Arturo is a gifted student from Benteen who is selected as a candidate for the Ben Carson Scholarship. The recipient will receive…