The countdown is on—graduation is almost here! 🎓✨
Join us in celebrating the incredible Class of 2026 and their hard-earned achievements. Mark your calendars and get ready to honor this milestone moment!
Let’s come together to cheer them on as they step into their next big adventure. 💫
#AtlantaPublicSchools #GradNation
✨ Student Spotlight: Giovannie Simmons ✨ Meet Giovannie Simmons, our April Student of the Month 🌟 A junior at Frederick Douglass High School, he stands out as a scholar, leader, and student athlete. Giovannie is active in leadership, athletics, and creative spaces, always showing discipline, drive, and a strong sense of purpose ⭐. He is passionate about fashion, future goals, and inspiring others through his journey. From the classroom to the field, he continues to push himself and represent excellence. 💫
“Being named Student of the Month is a great feeling. It is truly a blessing to be recognized.”
Giovannie represents excellence in Atlanta Public Schools. 💙 👉 Swipe to learn more! #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools
Adonis McCray is his ancestors' wildest dreams! He graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in May 2025 as Valedictorian of his graduating class, earning a FULL scholarship to Georgia Tech. Now he’s flourishing in his academic career, setting a standard of excellence that will leave an imprint on every student who comes after him.
This is what excellence looks like. This is Atlanta Public Schools.
👉 Want to be inspired by more stories like Adonis’? Head over to the Atlanta Public Schools YouTube channel and see the brilliance we’re producing every single day.
#BecauseofAPS
Today we celebrated Kimberly Centeno-Torres, an outstanding scholar from Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy, for earning the 2026 Exemplary ESOL Student Award from the Georgia Department of Education! 🎉
This recognition highlights not only Kimberly’s academic success, but also her perseverance, leadership, and determination throughout her educational journey. As an ESOL student, she has continued to excel in the classroom while inspiring those around her through her hard work and commitment to excellence.
We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and the bright future ahead. Congratulations, Kimberly, on this well-deserved honor! ✨ #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools
Join us as Atlanta Public Schools proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026 Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and STAR Students! 🎓✨
These exceptional scholars have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to success both inside and outside the classroom. This special celebration honors their hard work, dedication, and bright futures ahead.
Congratulations to the APS Class of 2026 for raising the standard of excellence and inspiring the next generation of leaders. We are proud of you! Click the link in our bio to watch the full video! #APSProud #ClassOf2026 #Valedictorian #Salutatorian #STARStudent
Our students are charting a future defined by excellence! Take a moment to relive the Atlanta Public Schools Annual Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and STAR Students Awards Luncheon! It was an unforgettable afternoon honoring some of the brightest of APS!
#APSGrad2026 #APSExcellence
The APS Special Olympics was one to remember! 🏅 Thank you to everyone who made this event so amazing for our Exceptional Education scholars — from the food trucks, DJs, volunteers, and staff who kept the energy high all day long. The love, encouragement, and cheering from the crowd made every athlete feel like a champion. We are so proud of our students for showing courage, determination, and joy every step of the way! 🎉👏 #APSStrong #SpecialOlympics #ExceptionalEducation #AtlantaPublicSchools
APS Families!
Don't forget! Join us for the last food distribution drive of the school year!
📅 May 18
📍 Location: Visitor’s Side
2051 Lakewood Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Distribution will take place on the visitor’s side of the stadium. Ride share or MARTA is encouraged for those not arriving by vehicle.
We are proud to continue supporting our APS families and look forward to serving you. ❤️
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We celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day on May 4 with our Superintendent riding along from the first stop to their final destination at school! 🚌💛 Thank you #TeamAPS for every early morning, every safe ride, and every smile along the way. #BusDriverAppreciationDay #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools
📈 The data is clear: APS is rising.
Atlanta Public Schools has been recognized as a 2026 District on the Rise, one of only 108 districts nationwide recognized by the Education Recovery Scorecard from Harvard and Stanford.
Our students are outperforming similar districts in math, reading, and academic recovery because of intentional investments in teaching and learning. From literacy support and instructional coaching to strong teacher development and student interventions — the work is working.
And the momentum continues:
✔️ 90%+ graduation rate
✔️ 90%+ teacher retention
✔️ 34 Beating the Odds recognitions
✔️ Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
We are strengthening our instructional core because every APS student deserves to thrive!
#APSOnTheRise #AtlantaPublicSchools #APSExcellence
Surprise! This week we celebrated Debra Settles of Garden Hills for receiving the Exemplary ESOL Teacher recognition!
With an incredible 41 years of dedicated service in APS, including 30 years focused on ESOL, Ms. Settles has made a profound and lasting impact on countless students and families through both the ESOL and Dual Language Immersion programs. Her dedication extends far beyond the classroom, as she continues to serve as a vital bridge connecting students, families, and the school community.
Thank you, Ms. Settles, for your passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to student success. APS is better because of educators like you!
Get your rising kindergartener ready for a strong start! 📚🍎
Kinder Camp is a FREE, fun, and engaging early learning experience for children entering kindergarten this fall.
✔ Build school readiness
✔ Practice kindergarten routines
✔ Gain foundational skills
June 1–12 from 7:45 AM–2:15 PM
Lunch provided
Open to APS-registered rising kindergarteners. Spots are available at select schools across the district.
Learn more and register with the link in our bio!
