North Atlanta Cluster Schools Update Provides Good News

NA Cluster school principals recently gave stakeholders a comprehensive presentation on the state of their schools, and the positive news was welcomed by those present at Garden Hills Elementary.

Pace Academy’s Walsh Field to Open in August

Aim High capital campaign exceeds goal, allows for completion of Pace Academy Athletic Complex.

Pace Academy to Host 32nd Annual Pace Race in April

The Pace Race on April 12 benefits the Pace Academy Booster Club, which helps enrich and expand Pace’s athletic opportunities and facilities.

Reed Welcomes New Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent

Atlanta mayor says naming of Dr. Meria Carstarphen signals new opportunities for city’s children.

How Concerned Are You About Growing Heroin Epidemic?

A North Atlanta High School student, who reportedly fell unconscious after returning from a bathroom last week, was observed with a syringe sticking out of his sock.

North Atlanta Student Arrested After Suspected Drug Overdose

Spike in heroin overdoses has authorities concerned.

APS Launches Virtual Classroom for All Students

Plan implemented to increase time and opportunity for students to receive instruction lost this school year during the district’s six inclement weather days.

Attention Buckhead: NAPPS Seeking Volunteers

North Atlanta Parents for Public Schools aims to increase its ability to educate and inform parents in the North Atlanta school cluster by among other things, providing more focused and relevant events.

APS 'Enhanced Principal Selection Process' Meetings Set

APS has also announced its 2014-15 pre-kindergarten lottery results.

PATCH VOICES: "New Direction" for Atlanta Public Schools?

A former Atlanta Board of Education candidate has questions for the current superintendent.

Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration Around the Corner

The Fulton County School System will soon open registration for incoming pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

Atlanta Speech School Awarded $3.5M Grant from Cox Foundation

Grant to help create at the Buckhead school the Cox Online Campus, a research-based professional development resource for Georgia's early childhood educators.

APS Removing Several Principals From Their Schools

Principals at Carver High School's School of Technology and Mays and Grady highs reportedly among those who will be removed.

APS Releases 2014-15 Student Transfers Application Schedule

Georgia’s Public School Choice law allows residents of the City of Atlanta to attend a public school outside of their zoned school if space is available.

Atlanta BOE Faces FY15 Budget Gap of Around $45M

The school board is planning to approve a balanced budget for the next school year in April.

APS Makes Decision on Snow Makeup Days

The last day of school for traditional APS students remains May 23, and the last day for year-round students is May 30.

Former HR Director Pleads Guilty in APS Cheating Case

Millicent Few, who was former Superintendent Beverly Hall’s Director of Human Resources and a member of Hall’s Executive Cabinet, now becomes the state’s most valuable witness.

School Closings Will Give APS Students a Long Break

APS wil notify year-round calendar students, parents and employees on Thursday about the status of Friday classes.

APS Makes Decision on Tuesday and Wednesday Classes

Atlanta Public Schools previously had cancelled all after-school activities on Monday, including athletic events and community meetings.

APS Cancels Monday After-School Activities

The winter weather roller coaster continues in Georgia.

APS Has Used Up Allotment of Makeup Days

Atlanta Public Schools canceled three days of classes last week due to Winter Storm Leon.

Meister: 'We are blessed with AMAZING employees at APS'

Atlanta Board of Education District 4 representative Nancy Meister praises the efforts of Atlanta Public Schools teachers and employees at Buckhead schools.

Second 2014 Atlanta Board of Education Meeting is Monday

The board establishes and approves the policies that govern the Atlanta Public Schools system.

Another Snow Day Friday for Most Metro Atlanta Schools

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APS Makes Decision on Friday Classes

Icy conditions persist all over the city.

Metro Area Schools Make Decisions on Thursday Classes

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Q&A: The Heiskell School Board of Directors

"We believe that the work that God is doing in our community is not dependent on the Heiskell family."

After 65 Years, it's Time for Others to Carry Out The Heiskell School's Mission

The private, non-denominational school's board would talk to anyone interested in continuing the mission.

Brown College of Court Reporting Classes Available Online

All voice writing courses taught at its campus in Buckhead will be offered online.

Galloway School Picks Familiar Faces as Leaders

Jim Hilleary was named director of G360, a new position, and Josh Burr returns to the school, this time to be athletics director.

Private School Deadlines Loom for Buckhead Private School Students

Buckhead Preparatory already is invited students and parents to an open house.

Read Cyndie Heiskell's Full Letter on The Heiskell School's Closing

The school's director posted this letter on the school's website.

The Heiskell School Closing in Buckhead After 65 Years

The nondenominational Christian school got its start as a preschool in the family home in 1949.

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School Hosts Prospective Student Open House

A mock class covering the legal enforceability of surrogate parenting contracts will be taught by Associate Dean Van Detta during the open house.

Students at The Galloway School Dance, Kill Monsters

The Winter Dance Concert and the play "She Kills Monsters" will be presented at the Chaddick Center for the Arts.

Former Atlanta School System CIO Admits Receiving Kickbacks

The conspiracy to influence the school system to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars with a technology company isn't part of the cheating scandal that's in the state court system.

Atlanta Public Schools Return to Regular Schedule today

Today will be much warmer than it's been the past two days.

Atlanta Public Schools Makes Decision on Tuesday Classes

The temperature will be considerably warmer on Wednesday.

Pace Academy Honors Retiring Lower School Head at Holiday Program

As "Mrs. V" and her husband are the biggest fans of the performers in "Light One Candle," the Lower School named the Fine Arts Center seats after them.

Another Former Gideons Elementary Educator Pleads Guilty in Cheating Scandal

Middle school teacher said she and two other educators vowed to take the secret that they personally changed students' test answers to their graves.