The foreign language program at Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy (CSKYWLA) received a significant boost on Feb. 10, when the Consul General of Japan in Atlanta visited the school to present a check for $30,000 to help bolster its Japanese language program. Consul General Kazuyuki Takeuchi made the presentation during a celebration of... Continue Reading →

Two Atlanta Community Schoolyards were unveiled in celebratory ribbon cutting ceremonies on Feb. 9, thanks to a community partnership between Atlanta Public Schools, The Trust for Public Land, the Urban Land Institute Atlanta, Park Pride, and Delta Air Lines. The schoolyards at Kimberly and Dobbs elementary schools will not only provide students with places to... Continue Reading →

Atlanta Public Schools proudly celebrates Black History Month. As the nation salutes the trailblazing accomplishments and achievements of African Americans throughout the month of February, schools throughout our district are honoring the rich legacy of African-Americans in APS, Atlanta, and around the world. From virtual museums and field trips and daily Black history facts, trivia... Continue Reading →

Are you looking for a spot at an Atlanta Public Schools' charter school for the next school year? Charter school applications for the 2022-2023 school year opened Jan. 3, 2022! “The Apply APS Charter platform makes the whole process of students applying to charter schools easier and more transparent for families and for schools and... Continue Reading →

The Atlanta Public Schools Department of Special Education will proudly celebrate Inclusive Schools Week, Dec. 6-10. This year's theme is “Rebuilding Our Inclusive Community Together.” Inclusive Schools Week (ISW) activities will vary from school to school. Celebratory activities include daily videos/announcement, SEL lessons, art day, Elbert Einstein Day, Pride Day, a jump rope contest with prizes,... Continue Reading →

While National Signing Day has become a big event for high school senior athletes signing college letters of intent, a “signing day” ceremony of a different sort was held for 19 eighth and ninth graders on Nov. 10 at Atlanta Metropolitan State College. As REACH scholars, all 19 students have pledged to work hard, maintain... Continue Reading →

Wednesday, Oct. 27, marked a new era for Midtown High School, formerly Grady High School, as the Atlanta Public Schools community turned the page on an old chapter toward a new beginning with a special renaming and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebratory program was held in Midtown High School's spacious and newly renovated media center. The... Continue Reading →

Students and staff, district leaders, members of the Atlanta Board of Education, and several community stakeholders and partners gathered on Oct. 13 to celebrate the dedication of the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Stefanie S. Fasselin STEM lab at Emma Hutchinson Elementary School. The $8.4 million building renovation was made possible thanks E-SPLOST funds. The STEM lab... Continue Reading →

During National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 18-22, Atlanta Public Schools will highlight various APS transportation staff members and their outstanding commitment and dedication to student safety. The following feature is part of this special series. For as long as he can remember, Ronald Benton always wanted to be a bus driver. "My mom says... Continue Reading →

During National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 18-22, Atlanta Public Schools will highlight various APS transportation staff members and their outstanding commitment to student safety. The following feature is part of this special series. As assistant transportation supervisor for the South Region, Adrian Wright has a plethora of responsibilities that include overseeing a team of... Continue Reading →