Spelman Promotes Health and Fitness with Inaugural Wellness Revolution 5K Run/Walk

More than 800 participants from the community took part in the run/walk to promote health and wellness.

Upcoming School Renovation Projects at Bunche and Sylvan Bring Changes in 2013-2014

Atlanta Public Schools has just released a list of projects that will affect schools in the 2013-2014 school year.

Spelman Founders Day 2013 Continues with Screening of "Foot Soldiers: Class of 1964"

The award-winning documentary will screen again in Atlanta as part of the activities of Spelman College's 132nd anniversary.

Atlanta Track Classic 2013 Results - Mays, Douglass, and Washington All Place High

The Atlanta Track Classic is a citywide track meet bringing together the best track athletes throughout Atlanta Public Schools.

The Spotlight Shines Bright on a Washington High School 11th Grader also Enrolled at GSU

Liza Wemakor is a Junior at Booker T. Washington High School-Early College and the leader of her class.

J.R. Crickets Scores '83' On Restaurant Inspection

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for restaurants and schools in the Cascade and southwest Atlanta communities.

Tasty Curry on Abernathy Boulevard Flunks Restaurant Inspection

Hong Kong City on MLK scores an '88,' as Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for Cascade and southwest Atlanta restaurants and schools.

Photo Gallery of Indicted Cascade Area Teachers and Administrators

More than a half dozen of the 35 people indicted for their role in the APS cheating scandal were from schools in our area.

SW Atlanta APS Students Win Big at the 2013 Georgia Educational Technology Fair

Multiple students from multiple schools in southwest Atlanta placed high at the Statewide Tech Fair.

Results From The 2013 Annual African-American Trivia Bowl at Carver Early College

Congratulations to the young students at Carver Early College for winning the African American Trivia Bowl.

More than half a Dozen Cascade Educators Indicted in APS Test Cheating Scandal

A Cascade mom thanked officials for filing charges and says that inflated test scores kept her daughter from getting the tutoring she needed.

The First-Ever APS Media Specialist of the Year Award Goes to...

Mrs. Sylvia Pierce from Continental Colony Elementary won the first ever APS library award.

Tri-Cities High School Receives 3 Nominations for a Georgia High School Musical Award

Tri-Cities High School receives 3 Shuler Award nominations for their production of Chicago.

Kipp South Fulton Academy Scores a 'B' on Health Inspection

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for schools in and around the Cascade and southwest Atlanta communities.

Mother and Daughters are the Perfect Pair at Atlanta Heights Charter School

Mother and daughter tea party at Atlanta Heights Charter School

Local Therrell High Math Teacher is a Finalist for Georgia's Teacher of the Year Award

For the 2nd year in a row, an APS Teacher of the Year was selected as a finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year. Tamika Nicole Ball hopes she becomes the big winner.

Town Hall Meeting Thursday Night for Parents in District 2 Cluster Schools

The Parent Town Hall Meeting will take place at Washington High School and cover a range of issues.

Local Filmmaker Wins 2 Awards at Pan African Film Fest in Los Angeles for Spelman Documentary

Director Alvelyn Sanders returns to Atlanta with two big awards for her documentary, “Foot Soldiers: Class of 1964”.

Mays Jazz Orchestra Wins Youth Jazz Band Competition

Clark Atlanta's Women’s Empowerment Conference Continues Saturday and Sunday

The conference theme is, “Am I my sister’s keeper?” and covers a range of challenges that affect our female students, including health risks, financial and education-related barriers.

APS Releases 2013 High School Graduation Dates

The 2013 graduation dates for Atlanta Public School high school students has been announced.

Free Math Tutor Certification Class on Saturday Leads to Paid Opportunities

Saturday at Spelman College, you can get your tutor certification for free and be able to land paid jobs within local schools.

Connally Elementary Students Learn that Fractions are Fun

See the video of how 3rd Grade Connally Elementary students are learning about fractions.

More High Health Inspection Scores for Cascade Schools

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for restaurants and schools in the Cascade and southwest Atlanta community.

Spelman Hosts 13th Annual Black Female Activism Conference March 22-23

The 13th Annual Toni Cade Bambara Scholar-Activism Conference, “Shattering Silences, Speaking Resistance, and Seeking Sites of Liberation,” convenes March 22-23, 2013, at Spelman College.

Real Men Showed Up In Support for Real Men Read at Dunbar Elementary

Real Men Read is an ongoing program within APS schools, where men within the community read to elementary school students.

Former Pilot Donates "Flyin' High" Book Series to West Manor and Continental Colony Students

Edgar Lewis, a retired bomber and fighter pilot who served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, makes a donation to the students at West Manor and Continental Colony.

New Local Coupon Booklet Includes Local Businesses and Funds Local College Scholarships

Oppidan Finds Incorporated, has partnered with several businesses in southwest Atlanta who have agreed to provide exclusive discounts to individuals.

Morehouse School of Medicine Seniors Are Set to Learn Where They Will Do Their Residencies

On Friday, March 15, at 12:30 p.m., Morehouse students partake in Match Day and unveil their residency acceptance letters.

Clark Atlanta Needs Your Vote for the Home Depot Retool Your School $50K Grant

It’s our turn to make our voice heard in helping one of our local HBCUs win Home Depot's Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant.

Pizza Hut on Cascade Road Scores '95' on Health Inspection

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for restaurants, churches, hotels and schools in and around the Cascade and southwest Atlanta communities.

Miles Intermediate School Students Receive an Aviation Program and Learn to Fly

Miles students are aiming high for their future careers and learning how to fly

SW Atlanta Christian Academy's Lady Warriors Lose State Championship in Overtime

St. Francis had just enough to beat out the SACA warriors in overtime.

Free "Swing into Spring" Tennis Camp Registering Now for Spring Break

This program is free to all participants and is sponsored every year by Councilman H. Lamar Willis

APS Student Spotlight of the Week is from Adamsville Elementary

A kindergarten student from Adamsville Elementary has the APS Spotlight on her this week because of her smarts.

Cascade Area Schools Score Well on Health Inspections

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for schools throughout the Cascade and southwest Atlanta communities.

SW Atlanta Christian Academy Girls Basketball Team in State Championship on Saturday

Watch the Live Stream of the SW Atlanta Christian Academy girls team go for the State Title.

2013 Pre-K Lottery Application Process Now Underway

Applications are available at your local Pre-K site starting March 6th.

Magic Johnson and Coke 'Pay it Forward' at Clark Atlanta University

4 lucky students, nationwide, will have the chance to shadow and learn from either Magic Johnson, Common, or Debra Lee for one week

APS Board Approves 2013-2014 School Calendar

The Atlanta Board of Education has approved calendars for traditional and year round schools.