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📹 APStv: Atlanta Public Schools 2026 Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and STAR Students Luncheon

Thomas Scott8 May 20260

Atlanta Public Schools proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of our Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and STAR Students at a special recognition luncheon honoring academic excellence, leadership, and dedication. This memorable event brought together students, families, educators, and community leaders to recognize the hard work and perseverance of some of APS’s highest-achieving scholars. Congratulations to all of our […]

📹 APStv: Atlanta Public Schools Class of 2026 Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and STAR Students

Thomas Scott8 May 20260

Join us as Atlanta Public Schools proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026 Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and STAR Students! These exceptional scholars have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to success both inside and outside the classroom. This special celebration honors their hard work, dedication, and bright futures ahead. Congratulations to […]

Midtown High Schools’ Fab Four: STAR Students Rise to the Top of SAT Rankings

Allison M. Slocum1 May 20260

Stars aligned over Midtown High School as four seniors earned Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Student honors in a rare four-way tie for top SAT score. Alexander Mendel Smith, Min Woo Kang, Nathan Philip Brawner, and Nicholas Andrei Fedorov each met the criteria for statewide recognition, which requires students to rank in the top 10 […]

📹 APStv: Booker T. Washington High School Valedictorian & STAR Student Kash Walton

Allison M. Slocum12 Jul 20240

Booker T. Washington High School’s 2024 Valedictorian & STAR Student, Kash Walton, discusses the importance of hard work.

📹 APStv: North Atlanta High School 2024 STAR Student Jillian Yoder

Allison M. Slocum12 Jul 20240

Jillian Yoder shares what has driven her to become the 2024 North Atlanta High School STAR Student.

📹 APStv: Frederick Douglass High School 2024 STAR Student Deniesha Griggs

Allison M. Slocum12 Jul 20240

Frederick Douglass High Schools’ 2024 STAR Student, Deniesha Griggs, discusses her biggest supporters and shares advice for fellow students.

📹 APStv: Benjamin E. Mays High School 2024 STAR Student Jahsata Page

Allison M. Slocum12 Jul 20240

Benjamin E. Mays High School 2024 STAR Student, Jahsata Page, gives fellow students advice.

APS Recognizes the Class of 2024’s Top Students with Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

Allison M. Slocum17 May 20240

After four years of hard work and a strong desire to be challenged, 40 high school seniors earned the honor of being recognized as Atlanta Public School’s (APS) Class of 2024 top scholars. Earning the title of valedictorian, salutatorian, or STAR student, the honorees gathered at the Atlanta Aquarium’s Oceans Ballroom for a luncheon featuring […]

Student Spotlight of the Week

talkupaps3 Sep 20130

Name: Najla Clark Grade: 5th Grade School: Kimberly Elementary School Najla Clark, a 5th grade student at Kimberly Elementary School, is hardworking, successful and determined to reach for the stars. According to Najla’s 4th grade teacher, Mr. Arnold, she possesses all of the positive character traits you could ask for in a student, including honesty and integrity. “If […]

Student Spotlight of the Week

talkupaps15 Apr 20131

Name: Rodney Hill Grade: 12th Grade School: Washington High School- Banking, Finance & Investment A wise man once stated that, “There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” In eighteen short years of life Rodney Hill has endured […]