The South Atlanta STEAM Festival, which was held at South Atlanta High School on April 1, brought together students from each school in the cluster and gave them an opportunity to explore their curiosities with an engaging, hands-on experience. Students dove right into the STEAM festival where they could build, learn, and discover the many […]
Sylvan Hills Middle School 8th-grader, Sir’Eon Perryman, enjoys the school’s new Verizon Innovative Learning Lab. Photo: Allison Slocum, APS © Sylvan Hills Middle School students can now access 3D printing, virtual reality equipment, and innovative STEM practices through their new Verizon Innovative Learning Lab. The initiative is a part of Verizon’s national effort to expand […]
Warren T. Jackson Elementary School trout release photo slideshow. Photo credit: Allison M. Slocum, APS © One hundred fourth-grade students from Warren T. Jackson Elementary School participated in a trout release event this spring at the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, completing a yearlong environmental education project designed to teach lessons in science, ecology, and conservation. […]
Slideshow: Photos from the Midtown STEAM Cluster Expo. Photo: Allison M. Slocum, APS © The Midtown Cluster schools have intentionally prioritized STEAM education as a cornerstone of their curriculum. This spring, two major events, the Midtown Cluster STEAM Expo and the Midtown High School STEAM Carnival, brought these subjects to life for students across all […]
South Atlanta High School students joined a variety of vendors to provide an interactive and educational experience at the South Atlanta STEAM Cluster Fest for the elementary and middle school students visiting from around the South Atlanta Cluster. South Atlanta STEAM instructional coach Andrea P. Miller said that the STEAM Cluster Fest is meant to […]
First-graders at Gideons Elementary School building a bridge using Leggos. Photo courtesy of Gideons Elementary School, APS © In celebration of National STEAM Day, Atlanta Public Schools’ Carver Cluster (OneCarver) hosted “Stop, Drop + STEAM Day”. Each school tailored the day to fit its unique learning environment by engaging students in hands-on activities addressing Science, […]
The students at Garden Hills Elementary School knew something big was about to happen when they caught a glimpse of the oversized check with their school’s name on it. And they were right to be excited, as principal Stacey Perot excitedly accepted the $177,538 donation from The Campos Foundation to install a new STEM lab […]
After the school’s celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony, the students at Virginia-Highland Elementary School were more than excited to start exploring the new devices and gadgets in its new STEAM Smart Lab. The STEAM Smart Lab has everything from virtual reality headsets, new computers, a 3D printer, tools for circuity building, laser cutters, graphic design programs, videography equipment, and […]
All photos are of Atlanta Public Schools summer programs. APS © Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is ready to supercharge the summer and embark on an enriching educational journey through the Power Up Summer 2024 program. Parents can seize the moment and register their students, as the Friday, April 12, 2024, deadline quickly approaches. Set to […]
For 150 years, Atlanta Public Schools has taught, nurtured, employed and cultivated generations of citizens who contribute to society, both locally and globally. Throughout this school year, we will highlight students, faculty, alumni, and many others through our I am APS campaign to celebrate the rich and diverse experiences, backgrounds and contributions of the Atlanta […]