Therrell High School

1st APS Cross Country Meet

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, Best Academy, Mays, Jonesboro, and Therrell High School. Jasper Jewell, Program Manager from the Department of Athletics, reports that this meet hit a record with the highest […]

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Student Spotlight of the Week

Name: Adrian Artary Grade: 12th Grade School: Therrell High School- Law, Government,& Public Policy Robert Frost once said, “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” Adrian Artary, a Senior at Therrell High School- Law, Government & Public Policy, says he lives by this quote as it sums up his journey to […]

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JA Day at L.O.K!

L.O. Kimberly welcomed the JROTC students from Therrell High School as students at Kimberly participated in JA Day.  JA Day is a day designed for Junior Achievement members to support the community by volunteering to deliver the JA curriculum and share experiences with students.  The focus of the Junior Achievement organization is to educate all students about entrepreneurship, […]

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House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams Inspires Students at the 12th Annual Lowery Lecture Series

House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams (D-Atlanta) recently served as the keynote speaker during the 12th annual Joseph Lowery Lecture Series on Civic Engagement at Therrell High School delivering a memorable message to students. This yearly lecture series, held during the week of Rev. Lowery’s birthday, allows students the opportunity to hear from key local, state […]

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Interim Principals Scheduled to Serve at Jackson, B.E.S.T. Academy and Therrell High Schools During 2012-2013

Atlanta Public Schools will appoint interim principals for Jackson, B.E.S.T. Academy and Therrell high schools for the 2012-13 school year. The district is committed to identifying high-performing candidates to lead our schools in the interim, as well  as long term. Permanent principal assignments will be made by the end of the upcoming school year. Full […]

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APS Cool Kid: Dexwin Thompson

Therrell 2012 Graduate Dexwin Thompson described as a quietly effective leader by L.E.A.D. Scholar, athlete and 2012 graduate of Therrell High School, Dexwin Thompson, is the APS “Cool Kid” for the week of June 18, 2012. During the 2011-2012 school year, Dexwin served as an Ambassador for the L.E.A.D. (Launch, Expose, Advise, Direct), program. The elite of L.E.A.D., […]

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