Associate Superintendent Dr. Emily Massey (left) and Benteen Elementary Principal Dr. Andrew Lovett are joined by Board member Cynthia Briscoe Brown, District IB Coordinator Thea Murphy (center), Board Chair Jason Esteves, and Burgess-Peterson Academy Principal David White. Atlanta Public Schools is pleased to announce that Benteen Elementary School has received authorization as an International Baccalaureate... Continue Reading →

Atlanta Public Schools extends a huge congratulations to the Class of 2021! These resilient, determined scholars persevered during a global pandemic, overcoming unprecedented challenges and obstacles to accomplish this monumental milestone. Held May 24-27 at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, this year's graduation ceremonies featured over 2,400 graduates from 14 high schools across the District... Continue Reading →

Kimie Briem (pictured clockwise, upper left) will serve as a full-time Japanese instructor at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy. Principal Eulonda Washington (upper right) and Dr. Margaret McKenzie, director of ESOL and World Languages, are also pictured. In an effort to produce globally conscious college and career ready scholars and STEMinists, Coretta Scott... Continue Reading →

Thirteen Atlanta Public Schools' seniors will receive full-tuition scholarships to several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country, thanks to 5 Strong Scholars, a program that provides promising student leaders with ongoing mentorship and support from matriculation to graduation. The seniors are part of a cohort of 44 scholars who will attend partnering... Continue Reading →

A group of South Atlanta High School 10th graders were officially recognized on May 14 for winning first-place honors at the inaugural 2021 3DE Schools National Championship Home Depot Case Challenge Competition. During a special recognition ceremony, Justin Freeman, Jaliyah Scales, Bishop Seabrook, Jacobe Swanson, and Zakeriah Thomas were each presented with a Georgia House... Continue Reading →

After more than a year of adapting to an ever-changing school environment and working tirelessly to connect with students both virtually and in person, Delta and Delta Vacations recently said “thank you” to several extra-special Atlanta Public Schools (APS) teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, held May 3-7. Held in partnership with Delta Vacations and APS,... Continue Reading →

Ever since she was a young child, North Atlanta High School senior Kamryn Stargell has followed her mother's "blueprint" for attending college debt-free, and it's since paid off in more ways than she could ever imagine. Armed with her mom's sage advice, laser-like focus, and a resume chock-full of extra-curricular activities, Kamryn no longer has... Continue Reading →

(Pictured above: Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring and Board member Cynthia Briscoe Brown are joined by Principal Brent McBride and Jackson Elementary School staff and students during a recent STEM certification ceremony.) Students, parents, administrators, staff and District officials gathered at Warren T. Jackson Elementary School on May 11, as Jackson celebrated its long-awaited Cognia STEM... Continue Reading →

Twenty Atlanta Public Schools high school seniors have been named 2021 Georgia Scholars. Of the students named, 12 represent Grady High School, and three are from Carver Early College. The other students represent South Atlanta, North Atlanta, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, Maynard Jackson, and Booker T. Washington high schools. This year’s APS cohort joins a total... Continue Reading →