Halftime is showtime for Atlanta Public Schools (APS) marching bands, and every school in the district has its own unique performance style, music selection, and dance team ready to entertain fans in the stands every game day. However, if you’ve attended a The B.E.S.T. Academy at The Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Institute (B.E.S.T. Academy) football […]
For many Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students, the path to a spelling bee stage often begins quietly, with memorizing word lists, studying language patterns, and testing one’s recall. As the competition gets closer, the work requires more than that. Successful competitors build vocabulary, strengthen reading comprehension, and sharpen concentration as they learn the rules, origins, […]
Bearing a large presentation check, glass trophy, and personalized certificates, members of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Office of Equity + Social Justice traveled across the district in May to surprise and thank the newest cohort of Alonzo A. Crim Award recipients — staff and schools that demonstrate significant impact in our school communities. The […]
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Atlanta Public Schools is proud to highlight the stories of survivors who continue to serve students and their school communities. Angela C. Rivers is a third-grade teacher at West Manor Elementary School who joined Atlanta Public Schools (APS) eight years ago. She is currently serving her 24th year […]
This slideshow provides just a glimpse at some of the amazing things that happened at Atlanta Public Schools in September. 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 […]
With the excitement of the start of a new school year, West Manor Elementary School (West Manor) has an equally exciting addition to celebrate. Seventeen new students have been added to their already impressive number of Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program students, bringing the total to a notable 40 scholars. The Georgia Department of […]
West Manor Elementary School is one of the 16 winners of the 2014 National Excellence in Urban Education Award from the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST) at San Diego State University. The schools were recognized at the National Excellence in Urban Education Symposium in San Diego. West Manor received The Silver Award for $2,500. […]
by Britney Morgan, Communications Officer brmorgan@atlanta.k12.ga.us Comcast, Scripps Network Interactive and 100 Black Men of Atlanta partnered to bring Comcast Cares Day to West Manor Elementary School. Volunteers from the various companies, along with students, staff and community members collaborated to create an outdoor classroom with benches, landscaping and a container garden. West Manor principal, […]
Earlier this month, schools across the district celebrated Read Across America Day, an annual nationwide event with a mission to promote literacy, in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. West Manor Elementary School had community partners, family members, and even Emperor Searcy, a radio personality from Hot 107.9, read to the students and encourage them to continue to […]