Enjoy the self-advancing slideshow featuring photos from Judge Hatchett’s visit to Peyton Forest Elementary School. Photo credit: APS © During Women’s History Month at Peyton Forest Elementary School, Judge Glenda Hatchett led a classroom reading for kindergarten and first-grade girls, introducing her new book, “Goal Girls.” Judge Hatchett, who made history as Georgia’s first Black […]
Peyton Forest Elementary School hosted an inspiring Girls Chat featuring Glenda Hatchett, offering students a powerful opportunity to hear words of encouragement, wisdom, and real-life lessons. Through meaningful conversation and mentorship, our young scholars were uplifted to believe in themselves, pursue their goals, and lead with confidence. This special event created a safe space for […]
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) continued to show overall improvement on the College and Career Readiness Index (CCRPI), according to the 2025 CCRPI data, released by the Georgia Department of Education. The CCRPI includes five components: Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps, Readiness, and – for high schools – Graduation Rate. APS scored 100 on the Closing […]
This article was written by Carolyn Rondina, Equity Data Strategist with the APS Office of Equity + Social Justice This past November, more than 17,000 Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students and over 3,500 teachers and school staff participated in the 2024 Amp Up APS! Districtwide Equity Survey. Student response rates ranged from 37% in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Peyton Forest Elementary School recently celebrated Fire Prevention Week. National Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by The National Fire Protection Association, promotes fire safety and prevention across the country in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Local firefighters visited the school and spoke with students about the importance of fire safety. Firefighters illustrated what students […]
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 starts to welcome their parents and students. Open house was a great opportunity for parents and students to interact with their teachers and become familiarized […]