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Educating and Empowering Atlanta Public Schools' Students to Shape the Future.

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🌟 Meet Terry Strong III, our September Student of the Month from Humphries Elementary School! This fifth-grade scholar is making his mark both in and out of the classroom. A frequent Honor Roll student and member of the 30 & 30 Squad, Terry sets high goals for himself while encouraging his classmates to work hard and believe in themselves. 📚 Beyond academics, he is a dedicated football player for the GA Rattlers National Team who leads with kindness, patience, and heart. ❤️ Terry’s character, determination, and commitment to helping others make him a young leader worth celebrating! #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools
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Students strive to be on time. At every stage of life, you’ll find people respect those who are on time! Be prepared, arrive early, and respect everyone's time as your own.
A person writes on an interactive whiteboard displaying a graph. Text beside them reads: "Tip of the Week: Students strive to be on time. At every stage of life, you'll find people respect those who are on time! Be prepared, arrive early, and respect everyone’s time as your own." A logo with the letter "A" is in the top right corner.

ALT A person writes on an interactive whiteboard displaying a graph. Text beside them reads: "Tip of the Week: Students strive to be on time. At every stage of life, you'll find people respect those who are on time! Be prepared, arrive early, and respect everyone’s time as your own." A logo with the letter "A" is in the top right corner.

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Join Atlanta Public Schools this Wednesday, October 21 for the 2026 APS State of the District. This event brings together district leadership, staff, families, and community stakeholders to highlight Atlanta Public Schools’ progress, celebrate key accomplishments, share strategic priorities, and communicate the Superintendent’s vision and goals for the future of the district. The State of the District will be livestreamed on YouTube at 6 p.m. youtube.com/watch?v=1b2dYA9M…
Flyer for Atlanta Public Schools' "State of the District" event. Includes phrases "Forward Together" and "Watch Live October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM." Website link: https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/. Year "2026" at the bottom.

ALT Flyer for Atlanta Public Schools' "State of the District" event. Includes phrases "Forward Together" and "Watch Live October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM." Website link: https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/. Year "2026" at the bottom.

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Briana Wilson wanted to contribute to the growth of our tiniest learners, and that's exactly what she did. What began as a student teacher assignment blossomed into an opportunity to become a kindergarten teacher. Over the years, her talent has proven that her gift is undeniable. She earned the title of Atlanta Public Schools Teacher of the Year, and we couldn’t be more proud. Like every educator in APS, Briana recognized that our students are curious, intelligent, and unstoppable. She’s more than an educator; she’s a champion for our students. #BecauseofAPS
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This week, we’re shining the light on Annette Smith! Better known across the district as “Smitty,” she’s a Media Specialist, Literacy Leader and Writing Advocate who brings learning, creativity, and storytelling to life! Smitty champions literacy at Benjamin E. Mays High School, recognized by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) as a Literacy Leader. Wearing many hats, Smitty serves as Communications Ambassador, School Library Media Specialist, Yearbook and Newspaper Sponsor, eNewsletter Editor, Journalism and Writing Teacher, and enthusiastic collaborator. She also leads That SW Lit Squad—a dynamic team of student storytellers, journalists, photographers, and content creators bringing the Mays experience to life! 🎥📝📸 When she’s not on the Hill, she’s Out in the Halls—capturing moments, creating videos, connecting with supporters, and championing literacy alongside her Lit Squad. From the classroom to the community, Smitty shows scholars that literacy is more than reading and writing—it’s about finding your voice, sharing your story, and making an impact! Thank you, Smitty, for your commitment to our scholars. Your presence makes a difference, your passion inspires, and the connections you build help students find their voices and tell their stories! #AtlantaPublicSchools
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🚌 It’s National School Bus Safety Week! Let’s work together to keep our scholars safe by staying alert and making every school bus ride a safe one. 💛 #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #AtlantaPublicSchools
The image is a promotional poster for "National School Bus Safety Week" by Atlanta Public Schools. It features a school bus and a caution sign with a bus icon. The text highlights the dates, October 19-23, 2026, and emphasizes the importance of safety rules for students, families, and drivers.

ALT The image is a promotional poster for "National School Bus Safety Week" by Atlanta Public Schools. It features a school bus and a caution sign with a bus icon. The text highlights the dates, October 19-23, 2026, and emphasizes the importance of safety rules for students, families, and drivers.

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We’re excited to welcome our scholars back bright and early on Monday, October 19! ⏰🎒 We can’t wait to see your smiling faces back in our classrooms!
A person stands in front of a parked car with a backpack, smiling. Trees and another vehicle are in the background. The poster has bold text that reads, "REMINDER" and announces a school event on "Monday, October 19." It encourages students to return to classrooms. The bottom mentions "Atlanta Public Schools" and provides a website for more information.

ALT A person stands in front of a parked car with a backpack, smiling. Trees and another vehicle are in the background. The poster has bold text that reads, "REMINDER" and announces a school event on "Monday, October 19." It encourages students to return to classrooms. The bottom mentions "Atlanta Public Schools" and provides a website for more information.

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Briana Wilson started as a student teacher and became a kindergarten teacher, earning her the title of Atlanta Public Schools Teacher of the Year! We look forward to sharing her full story, premiering exclusively on YouTube on Monday, October 19, at noon. Head over now to our channel to like, share, and subscribe! #BecauseofAPS youtube.com/@apsupdate
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Schedule study sessions for classes before the week of the test. Studying over time is a much better plan for success on tests than cramming the week or night before. Give your brain time to digest information, and you’ll be surprised how much better you know the material–not just for the test, but for a lifetime of knowledge. #AtlantaPublicSchools
A person smiling in a classroom with desks and blurry background. Text over the image says, "Schedule study sessions for classes before the week of the test.

ALT A person smiling in a classroom with desks and blurry background. Text over the image says, "Schedule study sessions for classes before the week of the test.

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Happy Emotional Wellness Month! Taking care of our emotions is just as important as taking care of our bodies. This month, let’s remember to talk about our feelings, support one another, and make time for things that help us feel our best. 🧠 It’s okay to talk. It’s okay to ask for help. You are not alone. 🤝✨
Red poster for Atlanta Public Schools promoting National Emotional Wellness Month in October 2026. It encourages the APS community to support emotional well-being and includes the website atlantapublicschools.us. The design features a heart symbol at the bottom.

ALT Red poster for Atlanta Public Schools promoting National Emotional Wellness Month in October 2026. It encourages the APS community to support emotional well-being and includes the website atlantapublicschools.us. The design features a heart symbol at the bottom.

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❤️🗳️ Democracy Fest reminded us that every voice matters! From students and families to staff and community members, we came together to celebrate civic engagement and the power of participation. Now, with early voting underway, we’re encouraging eligible APS students and young voters to stay informed, get involved, and make their voices heard. Voting is an opportunity to participate in shaping the future of our communities and the issues that impact our lives. Your voice matters, your participation counts, and your future is worth showing up for! #AtlantaPublicSchools
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Celebrate National School Lunch Week with APS!🍎🥨 Snack time just got a little more exciting! À la Carte snack sales are now available during lunch in APS school cafeterias! 🎉 Students can choose from USDA-approved options like low-fat baked chips, whole-grain cookies and crackers, reduced-sugar and sugar-free beverages, and 100% fruit juices. Families can view À la Carte options by grade level and set up a MySchoolBucks account to purchase items or add money to their student’s account. 👉🏽 Visit atlantapublicschools.us/abou… to create an account and learn more! #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #AtlantaPublicSchools
Elementary school a la carte menu poster featuring snacks and drinks. Snacks include Doritos Baked Chips and Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Whole Grain), both priced at $1.25. Drinks offered are Switch Sparkling Juice in Fruit Punch and Tangerine flavors, each for $1.25. The poster promotes creating a MySchoolBucks account, with benefits like purchasing snacks and managing meal funds. Starting September 8th, a QR code is provided for account setup. The poster includes logos for Atlanta Public Schools and Nutrition Services.

ALT Elementary school a la carte menu poster featuring snacks and drinks. Snacks include Doritos Baked Chips and Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Whole Grain), both priced at $1.25. Drinks offered are Switch Sparkling Juice in Fruit Punch and Tangerine flavors, each for $1.25. The poster promotes creating a MySchoolBucks account, with benefits like purchasing snacks and managing meal funds. Starting September 8th, a QR code is provided for account setup. The poster includes logos for Atlanta Public Schools and Nutrition Services.

Middle school a la carte menu poster featuring snacks and drinks. Snacks include Baked Chips ($1.25) and Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies - Whole Grain ($1.25), with an image of Doritos Flamas and cookies. Drinks include Minute Maid Apple, Orange, and Grape Juices, Minute Maid Mixed Berry Juice, and Assorted Switch Sparkling Juices, each priced at $1.75. The poster encourages creating a MySchoolBucks account to prepay for items, with a start date of September 8th. Includes logos for Atlanta Public Schools and Nutrition Services, and a QR code to scan. USDA noted as an equal opportunity provider.

ALT Middle school a la carte menu poster featuring snacks and drinks. Snacks include Baked Chips ($1.25) and Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies - Whole Grain ($1.25), with an image of Doritos Flamas and cookies. Drinks include Minute Maid Apple, Orange, and Grape Juices, Minute Maid Mixed Berry Juice, and Assorted Switch Sparkling Juices, each priced at $1.75. The poster encourages creating a MySchoolBucks account to prepay for items, with a start date of September 8th. Includes logos for Atlanta Public Schools and Nutrition Services, and a QR code to scan. USDA noted as an equal opportunity provider.

High School A La Carte Menu with snacks and drinks. Snacks include Baked Chips, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies WG, and Rice Krispie Treats WG, each priced at $1.25. Drinks list includes Dasani Water and Smartwater for $1.00 and $2.25 respectively, various sodas for $1.50, Powerade Zero for $2.00, Bodyarmor drinks for $2.25 and $2.75, and Monster Energy for $1.75. Features images of Coca-Cola, Switch, and Dasani bottles. A QR code and notice about creating a MySchoolBucks account are at the bottom. The menu starts on September 8th. Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Services logo is displayed.

ALT High School A La Carte Menu with snacks and drinks. Snacks include Baked Chips, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies WG, and Rice Krispie Treats WG, each priced at $1.25. Drinks list includes Dasani Water and Smartwater for $1.00 and $2.25 respectively, various sodas for $1.50, Powerade Zero for $2.00, Bodyarmor drinks for $2.25 and $2.75, and Monster Energy for $1.75. Features images of Coca-Cola, Switch, and Dasani bottles. A QR code and notice about creating a MySchoolBucks account are at the bottom. The menu starts on September 8th. Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Services logo is displayed.

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🏫✨ New spaces, new possibilities, and so much to celebrate at L.P. Miles Elementary School! 💛💙 The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked an exciting milestone as students, staff, families, and community partners came together to celebrate the school’s newly renovated spaces. A welcoming, inspiring school environment helps students feel proud of where they learn and excited about what lies ahead. Seeing the joy on our students’ faces reminds us why this work matters! These capital improvements are more than upgrades to a building they are E-SPLOST funding at work! #AtlantaPublicSchools
A group of school staff and students smiling and standing in a hallway. Four students, dressed in white shirts and dark bottoms, are in front, while three adults stand behind them. A bulletin board is visible on the left.

ALT A group of school staff and students smiling and standing in a hallway. Four students, dressed in white shirts and dark bottoms, are in front, while three adults stand behind them. A bulletin board is visible on the left.

A person speaks at a podium outdoors in front of a large yellow and blue banner with a tiger logo and the text "L.P. Miles Elementary.

ALT A person speaks at a podium outdoors in front of a large yellow and blue banner with a tiger logo and the text "L.P. Miles Elementary.

A group of individuals, including students and adults, participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of L.P. Miles Elementary School. A sign with a tiger and the school's name is visible in the background. Blue and gold decorations and chairs are arranged nearby.

ALT A group of individuals, including students and adults, participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of L.P. Miles Elementary School. A sign with a tiger and the school's name is visible in the background. Blue and gold decorations and chairs are arranged nearby.

A person in formal attire gestures towards a school bulletin board showcasing student projects on volcanoes. Three students in school uniforms listen attentively. The bulletin board is colorful, featuring charts, drawings, and written information.

ALT A person in formal attire gestures towards a school bulletin board showcasing student projects on volcanoes. Three students in school uniforms listen attentively. The bulletin board is colorful, featuring charts, drawings, and written information.

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APS RECRUITMENT WATCH! Big things are happening for Rhimani Duffie! The Booker T. Washington High School sprinter and track and field standout is earning recognition from top collegiate programs, including the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the University of Arkansas Razorbacks! Her hard work, dedication, and talent are putting her on the radar as she continues to make her mark on the track.
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The Marching Band Showcase brought the SOUND, the ENERGY, and the PRIDE! 🔥 From powerful drumlines to dynamic performances, our APS marching bands showed off their talent, teamwork, and dedication. Every beat and every step represented the hard work and school spirit that make our scholars shine!
A marching band in blue uniforms and white hats is performing on a football field. One member stands prominently in front, striking a dynamic pose while playing a brass instrument. The other band members are lined up in formation, each playing a different instrument.

ALT A marching band in blue uniforms and white hats is performing on a football field. One member stands prominently in front, striking a dynamic pose while playing a brass instrument. The other band members are lined up in formation, each playing a different instrument.

A marching band performs energetically on a football field. A member in the foreground is wearing a blue and white uniform, striking a dynamic pose. Other band members in colorful uniforms play various instruments, including a sousaphone. The stands are partially filled with spectators.

ALT A marching band performs energetically on a football field. A member in the foreground is wearing a blue and white uniform, striking a dynamic pose. Other band members in colorful uniforms play various instruments, including a sousaphone. The stands are partially filled with spectators.

A performer in a white and blue uniform stands on a field, with one arm raised. In the background, a marching band dressed in blue uniforms and white hats plays instruments.

ALT A performer in a white and blue uniform stands on a field, with one arm raised. In the background, a marching band dressed in blue uniforms and white hats plays instruments.

A performer in a pink outfit is doing a dance move on a football field. Behind, a band in blue uniforms with tall white hats is playing instruments. Trees and bleachers are in the background.

ALT A performer in a pink outfit is doing a dance move on a football field. Behind, a band in blue uniforms with tall white hats is playing instruments. Trees and bleachers are in the background.

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It takes a special kind of leader to lead a school. ❤️To our APS principals, thank you for being the steady presence, the encourager, the problem solver and the champion your schools can count on. Your leadership makes a difference every single day. We see you. We appreciate you. And we are proud to have you leading our schools. Happy National Principals Month! ❤️ #AtlantaPublicSchools
Red and white poster featuring a large letter "A" and a logo for Atlanta Public Schools. A desk holds a stack of books, a red apple, and a container of pens. Text reads "National Principals Month, October 2026, Honoring the hard work, dedication, and leadership of elementary, middle, and high school principals.

ALT Red and white poster featuring a large letter "A" and a logo for Atlanta Public Schools. A desk holds a stack of books, a red apple, and a container of pens. Text reads "National Principals Month, October 2026, Honoring the hard work, dedication, and leadership of elementary, middle, and high school principals.

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📚✨ It’s National Literacy Month, and we’re excited to celebrate D’Eric Mitchell, a student from Midtown High School, who is working to make books more accessible to his community! Through the High School Student Voice Impact Mini-Grants, D’Eric Mitchell is turning his idea into action with Project Literacy. His vision is to bring a Little Free Library to CLL, creating more opportunities for students to discover new books and develop a love of reading and writing. 📖 And he’s thinking even bigger! D’Eric hopes to expand Project Literacy to underserved communities and more APS schools, while introducing reading incentives and writing challenges to inspire students to read, write, and share their ideas. This is the power of student voice and the impact of a great idea! 💙📚 #NationalLiteracyMonth #AtlantaPublicSchools #StudentVoice
A person wearing a red shirt is looking at the camera with a serious expression. The background features an out-of-focus brick building. A text overlay reads: "It's National Literacy Month, and we're excited to celebrate D'Erick Mitchell, a student from Midtown High School, who is working to make books more accessible to his community!" The logo for Atlanta Public Schools is in the top right corner.

ALT A person wearing a red shirt is looking at the camera with a serious expression. The background features an out-of-focus brick building. A text overlay reads: "It's National Literacy Month, and we're excited to celebrate D'Erick Mitchell, a student from Midtown High School, who is working to make books more accessible to his community!" The logo for Atlanta Public Schools is in the top right corner.

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🥎🏆 IT’S SOFTBALL PLAYOFF TIME! 🏆🥎 The excitement is in the air, and the road to State begins now! A big congratulations to the Carver Panthers, South Atlanta Hornets , Mays Raiders, Maynard Jackson Jaguars, Midtown Knights,, and Washington Bulldogs for punching their tickets to the 2026 GHSA State Fast-Pitch Softball Playoffs! Good luck, ladies! APS is cheering you on!
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🚀 Atlanta’s next generation of entrepreneurs is taking over Ponce City Market! This weekend! Shop at The Next Gen: Atlanta Teen Market, a youth-led marketplace co-hosted by The Village Retail and The Spot, founded by APS students Haile (Maynard Jackson High School) and Devin (Therrell High School). Shop teen-owned businesses, enjoy food, music, fashion, and celebrate the creativity and innovation of Atlanta's young leaders. 📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 ⏰ 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. 📍 Ponce City Market | The Shed & Trestle #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools
Poster for "The New Gen: Atlanta Teen Market" event on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Sponsored by The Village Retail and The Spot. Held from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Ponce City Market – The Shed & Trestle. Promotes shopping from teen-owned businesses. Includes the Atlanta Public Schools logo.

ALT Poster for "The New Gen: Atlanta Teen Market" event on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Sponsored by The Village Retail and The Spot. Held from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Ponce City Market – The Shed & Trestle. Promotes shopping from teen-owned businesses. Includes the Atlanta Public Schools logo.

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New learning opportunities are on the horizon! In the proposed 2027 ESPLOST projects a new elementary school at the A.D. Williams site and an APS Medical Academy  retrofitted at the APS Hub would be created! Enhanced and new programming designed and built for students is part of our vision! Visit atlantapublicschools.us/espl… to learn more about ESPLOST and APSForward 2040: Phase 2! #PennywithaPurpose #ESPLOST
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📚🍂❄️ Happy National Book Month! Fall is here, and winter is right around the corner! It’s the perfect time to pick up a good book and let your imagination take you somewhere new. 📖✨ What are you reading this season?
A person and a child are reading a book together at a table, smiling. The image promotes "Happy National Book Month!" with encouragement to pick up a book. The Atlanta Public Schools logo is in the top right corner. For more information, a website URL is provided.

ALT A person and a child are reading a book together at a table, smiling. The image promotes "Happy National Book Month!" with encouragement to pick up a book. The Atlanta Public Schools logo is in the top right corner. For more information, a website URL is provided.

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