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

Let’s make this go viral! Atlanta Public Schools’ commitment to expanding Advanced Placement opportunities is producing record-breaking success across the district. More students are taking AP exams, and the percentage earning scores of 3 or higher has more than doubled since 2022. Every APS school with AP exam results increased its number of qualifying scores! A special shout-out goes to South Atlanta High, Therrell High, BEST Academy and Douglass High for more than doubling their qualifying scores! This progress proves our efforts are working, and we couldn't be prouder of our incredible scholars! Show our students some love in the comments! For more information about our Advancement Placement exam gains across the district, please visit atlantapublicschools.us/news…!

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Aiyana Ross as our Teacher Highlight of the Week! 🍎📚✨ Seven years of teaching, including five years with Atlanta Public Schools, and a heart committed to making a difference in the lives of her students. Ms. Ross, a 7th-grade math teacher at Sylvan Hills Middle School, creates a classroom where learning, laughter, collaboration, and joy come together. Her students aren’t just learning mathematical concepts—they’re learning to think critically, work together, express themselves, and believe in their own abilities. The smiles and laughter in her classroom say so much about the environment she has created. Her students feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, making mistakes, and being themselves. Ms. Ross, thank you for showing up for your students every day and for creating a space where they feel seen, supported, and valued. The patience, encouragement, and care you pour into your classroom make a lasting difference. Your work matters. Your students matter. And the impact you’re making matters. ❤️ #APSExcellence

Did you know you can use Infinite Campus to stay connected to your student's academic progress? APS parents can use Infinite Campus to: • Track grades • Monitor daily attendance • View school communications • Stay informed throughout the school year Stay connected and support your student's success by logging into Infinite Campus throughout the school year! #APSFamilies #InfiniteCampus #BackToSchool #StudentSuccess

The first two weeks of school have been one to remember! 📚✨ From the first bell to the first big wins, our schools came ready with energy, focus, and a commitment to getting back to basics and putting learning first. As the #1 Metro Atlanta school district for year-over-year growth, we’re showing what it means to be a District on the Rise, and this start to the new school year is only the beginning. Thank you, APS family, for bringing the energy and helping us make this school year one to remember! Let’s make it the most memorable yet! 🚀❤️🖤 #DistrictOnTheRise #BackToBasics #AtlantaPublicSchools

Day one is officially in the books, and what an incredible start it was! 🍎✨ From welcoming our dedicated transportation team before sunrise to visiting schools across the district, the energy, excitement, and school pride were felt everywhere we went! This is just the beginning of an incredible new school year filled with even greater opportunity and a continued commitment to #APSExcellence in the classroom! #AtlantaPublicSchools