We visited Parkside Elementary to celebrate an exciting milestone! Thanks to the Parkside Foundation, the brand-new all-abilities playground is now open, creating a safe, welcoming space where every child can play and learn together. This incredible upgrade empowers students of all abilities, fostering inclusion and equal access to outdoor fun and exploration. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was a true celebration of progress, equity, and student well-being. Huge thanks to APS leadership, families, and community partners for making this dream a reality! 🌟🤝 #APSCares #AtlantaPublicSchools

Get ready for an exciting opportunity at **APS Passport Day** on May 17, 2025, from 9 AM to 1 PM! 🌍✈️ In partnership with the Atlanta Passport Office, we're offering a convenient way for APS administrators, educators, students, and their families to apply for a passport. 🛂📅 Join us at the APS Student and Family Support Hub for a stress-free, one-stop experience that could take you anywhere your dreams lead! 🌟 Don’t miss out—your adventure awaits! 🌎💼 #AtlantaPublicSchools

Whenever you recognize an opportunity to assist someone in need, seize it with an open heart. #AtlantaPublicSchools

Good news! 18 APS schools have earned honors from the Georgia Department of Education in 2024! Congratulations to the Title I Rewards Schools who made the most significant improvement, exceptional achievement, and progress: Parkside Elementary School, Heritage Academy Elementary School, William M. Boyd Elementary School, Emma Hutchinson Elementary School, L.O. Kimberly Elementary School, Hope-Hill Elementary School, West Manor Elementary School, William J. Scott Elementary School, Benteen Elementary School (Identified as a Reward School for two consecutive years.), and F. L. Stanton Elementary School! We’re proud to announce our CSI Progress Schools, which are schools that showed at least a 5% increase in the CCRPI Content Mastery component score from 2023 to 2024 and have a score of 80 or higher on one of the other components – Progress, Closing Gaps, or Readiness: Continental Colony Elementary School, Harper-Archer Elementary School, Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School, Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy, KIPP Soul Academy, KIPP Vision Primary Charter School, and KIPP Ways Academy Charter School. Lastly, join us in celebrating Carver Early College for exiting the Targeted Support & Improvement List! We are so proud of our schools for performing with a spirit of excellence! Let’s keep the momentum going in 2025 and beyond! For more information, please visit: gadoe.org/press-releases/gad…

Happy New Year from Atlanta Public Schools🎉! Wishing everyone a prosperous and successful year ahead. Let’s continue to work together, support one another, and make this year full of growth, learning, and achievement. Here's to a fantastic 2025! #HappyNewYear #AtlantaPublicSchools

#APSFamilies, a friendly reminder that our schools will be closed on Election Day, November 5, 2024. District offices will remain open. Students, we look forward to welcoming you back to school on Wednesday, November 6! #AtlantaPublicSchools

Dear APS Community, Due to expected severe weather from the impact of Hurricane Helene, all APS schools will be closed on Thursday, September 26, 2024, and Friday, September 27, 2024. District office employees will work remotely. An update will be provided on Friday afternoon for activities currently planned for Saturday, September 28, 2024. We will provide additional updates as received, and necessary, on all district communication platforms.

It brings us great joy to welcome our new Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson to Atlanta Public Schools! Welcome to the #APSFamily! #AtlantaPublicSchools

WELCOME BACK #AtlantaPublicSchools 🤗 Let’s do incredible things this school year! 🧠📚🍎

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Hey #APSFamily! We would like to bring to your attention some important dates⭐. Please take a moment to review the following list. We will also be adding more dates soon, so stay tuned! #AtlantaPublicSchools

It's almost that time of the year! The first day of school is around the corner, and we want to ensure APS families are fully prepared🍎📚! We look forward to seeing you on August 1! Let's get ready for an AWESOME new school year! #AtlantaPublicSchools