Author and Pace Academy Alumnus Trip Hughes Returns to His Alma Mater

The author donated a signed copy of his book to the academy's library.

Atlanta School Bus Drivers' Cars Vandalized

At least five police reports were filed by Atlanta Public Schools bus drivers regarding vandalism in a lot in southeast Atlanta.

The Pace Academy Community Remembers 9/11

One of Pace Academy's teachers was teaching at a school near the World Trade Center during the attack and shared her memories with students.

'Bless You' and Gun Fiction: Are Schools Too Sensitive?

It’s a new school year, but administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?

Pace Academy Opens Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School

The 75,000 sq. ft. facility is the culmination of a two year fundraising effort which generated more than $35 million.

Atlanta School Bus Accident Causes Injuries

The accident happened in southwest Atlanta on Monday morning.

Pace Academy to Cut Ribbon on Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School

The 75,000 sq. ft. facility is the culmination of a two year fundraising effort which generated more than $35 million.

Pay Raise, No Furloughs Attract Teachers to Fulton County

The school district was one of the few in metro Atlanta that was able to provide a pay increase to educators.

APS Cheating Trial Begins Monday

12 educators face charges of racketeering for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy to falsify Atlanta students' test scores.

Welcome To Boxtrolls Patch!

Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!

Fulton County's Kinship Care Program Seeks Volunteer Tutors to Assist Children

Homework assistance sessions are held at the East Point Library.

How Do Georgia Schools Rank Against Other States?

A new study by WalletHub ranks Georgia as the state with the highest dropout rate.

Georgia Gets No Child Left Behind Exemption

Federal officials say that the state can ignore some parts of the law because it is beneficial to students.

Back to School Event Gives Families School Supplies

300 Fulton County students received free school supplies and over 200 received free haircuts.

Georgia Sales Tax-Free Weekend 2014 Under Way

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. It runs through midnight on Saturday.

Want to Get Your College Degree? Georgia Wants to Help

The state is offering assistance for younger adults who have college credits but did not graduate.

Holy Spirit Prep Student Aces Admissions Tests

The young woman is drawing praise for earning perfect scores on the two most common college admissions exams.

Op-Ed: Ode to Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Erroll B. Davis

Patch welcomes letters to the editor and op-ed pieces from local residents and officials.

Op-Ed: APS Receives Equity Audit & Disparities Exist – But Preconceived Notions Are Likely Wrong

The report looked at five major categories of information and reviewed specific items under each major category.

Time for Year-Round School to Stop the ‘Summer Slide’? Patch Poll

It’s summer, and kids thoughts turn to mush, some proponents of a year-round calendar for America’s public school students argue. But is that the only way to increase U.S. students’ global competitiveness?

Pace Academy's Moncino a Three-Time Diving All-American

Rising senior at Buckhead school is the reigning Georgia High School Association state champion.

Summer Registration Dates Announced for Returning APS Students

Atlanta Public Schools will open a Centralized Summer Center for Late Registration on June 23-26.

APS Accepting Hardship Transfer Applications Through June 20

For additional information and to submit an application, visit www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/transfers.

New Principal Approved for North Atlanta High School

New leadership for Sutton Middle and Morris Brandon Elementary schools as 10 new principals were approved Monday night by the Atlanta Public Schools board.

Info About Healthy Summer Meals For Students

Free, healthy meals are available to kids and teens.

APS Commencement Exercises Available Via Live Streaming

Friday is the last day of school for Atlanta Public Schools and graduations are set for the next three days.

Pace Academy Announces 2014 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Valedictorian Kal Golde also received the Frank D. Kaley Award, the school’s highest honor.

Pace Track Wins State Medals; Selmon Breaks State Records

Kenny Selmon set a state record in the 110 hurdles with a time of 13.96, and went on to break a 20-year state record in the 300 hurdles, running the fastest time in all GHSA classifications.

APS Eighth-Grader Dies After Illness in Class

Middle school boy in northwest Atlanta died after being rushed to the hospital on Wednesday.

Pace Academy's Knightly News Wins GSPA Prize

The GSPA assists Georgia high school media programs and students by encouraging their production of quality publications and broadcast programs through instruction and contests.

Thank a Teacher on Patch for Teacher Appreciation Week

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! What do you want to say to that educator who meant the most to you? To the teacher who makes your child's year the best ever?

Watch Livestream of Monday's Atlanta BOE Meetings

Committee of the Whole Meeting begins at 2 p.m., followed by the Community Meeting at 6 p.m., and the Legislative Meeting at 7 p.m.

Jones to Lead Pace Academy Varsity Girls Basketball

Brian Jones is the current head boys’ basketball coach at Hampton Middle School in Henry County and recently led the Hornets to a division title.

APS: Summer Registration Underway for Atlanta Virtual Academy

Students will be engaged in an interactive course that will cover important learning objectives and will be led by certified APS teachers who are content experts and are well versed in online teaching and learning.

APS: CCRPI Data Shows District's Growth in Achievement

The state implemented the College and Career Ready Performance Index in 2012 to replace the No Child Left Behind Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) measurement for student achievement.

Open Letter to the Board: Pinch your nose if you must – but pass the Atlanta Public School’s FY15 Budget

The Atlanta Public School Board of Education meets Tuesday in a Special Legislative Session to consider the proposed FY15 Budget.

APS, North Atlanta HS on Search for New Principal

The selection process to find a successor for the departing Howard “Gene” Taylor will be reviewed in detail Monday night at Garden Hills Elementary school in Buckhead.

Two North Atlanta Principals Announce Plans to Retire

North Atlanta High School, Sutton Middle Schools to lose principals.

Buckhead Schools Invited to Win a School Crashers Makeover

Georgia United Credit Union announces a new school program where it is going to offer schools the opportunity to have a facility “makeover.”

'Evening in the Garden' Event to Benefit Garden Hills ES

Evening in the Garden is a community-wide effort that impacts the lives of 600 Buckhead students from diverse cultural backgrounds.