While attending South Atlanta High School of Law and Social Justice, Benard Taylor has taken advantage of many opportunities that have prepared him to attend the college of his choice. He ignored many negative influences, not letting anything or anyone cloud his judgment or obstruct his ambitions. Consequently, he has earned the position of Salutatorian of the class of 2015. Benard […]
Atlanta Public Schools Restructures High Schools for Improved Quality and Efficiency District to consolidate Small Schools APS will consolidate the small schools within four its high schools to improve quality and efficiency. The New Schools at Carver, South Atlanta and D.M. Therrell high schools will be consolidated. The district also will merge the middle and high […]
Congratulations to Atlanta Public Schools 2015 Media Specialist of the Year, Shanna Miles, from South Atlanta High School. The Georgia Library Media Association (GLMA) and Georgia Association of Instructional Technology (GAIT) co-sponsor the Georgia School Library Media Specialist of the Year award to recognize K-12 library media specialists whose service has resulted in exemplary […]
Congratulations to APS student recipients of the state and national level Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! Young artists and writers from Maynard H. Jackson, North Atlanta, Grady and South Atlanta High schools were honored with a Silver Key or Honorable Mention by The Savannah College of Art and Design, the Georgia affiliate and program administrator […]
by Britney Morgan After beating Central Carrollton last week by a score of 103-38, the South Atlanta Hornets have advanced to the GHSA’s Elite Eight with an overall record of 27-4. With a fairly young South Atlanta boys’ team and no returning starters, Basketball Coach Michael Reddick said that a lot of people thought […]
Not only is Principal Tracie Astin a proud product of Atlanta Public Schools, but her parents are as well. That family history makes her genuinely invested, not only in the district’s future, but in her commitment to continuing a legacy of greatness. Her hope for the next generation is central to her introductory letter to […]
Atlanta Public Schools 2014 Graduation & Rehearsal Schedule GRADUATION SCHEDULE ~ May 23 – 25, 2014 Friday, May 23, 2014 4:00 p.m. – Crim High School 6:00 p.m. – CSK/B.E.S.T. High Schools 8:00 p.m. – Douglass High School Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:00 a.m. – Grady High School 12:00 p.m. – Washington High School 3:00 […]
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 years. Now, K-12 regional executive directors and school principals plan to hold their own forums to talk about the state-of-the-schools in each cluster. APS representatives will […]
On October 5th, South Atlanta High School’s “Marching Hornets” band and JROTC represented the district well in the 100 Black Men Parade of Excellence. This prestigious event allowed students in our program to display the many talents found in the school. The band was one of only a few organizations selected to perform from an extensive list […]
The South Atlanta Educational Complex, which includes the schools of Computer Animation and Design, Health and Medical Sciences, and Law and Social Justice, exercised their freedom to read during Banned Books Week (BBW) observed September 22-28th. This event was bolstered by a $1,000 grant from the Freedom to Read Foundation’s Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund, […]