3 SW Atlanta High Schools Newly Named AP STEM Schools

Banneker High School, Langston Hughes High School, and Westlake High School were recognized for their high achievement

Cascade Elementary Welcomes A New Community Partner

The Paradise Community Development Corporation is a non-profit organization designed to positively impact the youth and families of Georgia.

Local High School Student, Ce’Darius Glaze, Honored in D.C. by Mr. and Mrs. Colin Powell

Ce’Darius Glaze was 1 of 75 students nationwide flown to D.C. to receive the Sun Life Rising Star Award.

Local Non-Profit, Enchanted Closet, to Give Away Prom Dresses to Disadvantaged Students

Enchanted Closet has offered a Prom solution for disadvantaged girls across metro Atlanta

Two Dozen Brown Middle School Students Sent to Hospital Due to Severe Itching

School health officials do not know what caused the itching.

Notice of Public Hearing on Changing Washington High's Small School Designation

Parents, staff, and concerned individuals are urged to attend and be part of the discussion.

All 'A's' For Cascade Schools on Health Inspections

Three of four Cascade schools earn '100's' as Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for our local schools.

State of the Schools: Douglass Cluster Meeting is Thursday

Parents and community members concerned about security, performance, and other issues within the Frederick Douglass High School Cluster are invited to the State of Schools meeting.

Professor and MSNBC Host Melissa Harris-Perry Talks Stereotypes and Politics at Spelman

Free and open to the public, her lecture takes place Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Cosby Academic Center Auditorium at Spelman.

First Lady Deal Spends Time with the Kindergarten Class at Perkerson Elementary

Georgia's First Lady, Sandra Deal visited the students of Perkerson Elementary this month.

SW Atlanta Students Place High in the 2013 APS District Spelling Bee

On February 7th, the Atlanta Public Schools District Spelling Bee was hosted at Gideons Elementary School.

American Deli Gets a 77, Gutbuster's Scores 98 on Restaurant Inspection

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

30 Day Community Input on Renaming of Cascade Elementary - What Should the Name Be?

The community has until March 5 to suggest names for Cascade Elementary

The APS Student Spotlight: This Week from Jones Elem., Park Middle, and Boyd Elem.

Cascade Patch recognizes the accomplishments of 3 local students this week.

Q & A with Former Tri-Cities Student Who Performed in Flashdance at the Fox

Lynorris Evans says he will always remember and cherish his days at Tri-Cities High School.

Youth Town Hall Forum on School Violence this Weekend

Join fellow parents, community leaders and elected officials at Saturday's forum on school violence.

BB Gun Found Near Brown Middle School - Students Safe

Officials confirm that the pistol seen outside the school turned out to be a plastic BB gun.

Future Inventors Showcase their Best Work at APS' Technology Fair

Students from all over the district attended the 2013 Technology Fair.

State of the Mays Cluster Schools Wednesday night

Parents with students in local APS schools invited to attend the 6:30 p.m. meeting on the State of the Mays Cluster Schools.

Parents and Students of Bunche Middle School Fight to Keep their Interim Principal

Parents and staff of Bunche Middle asked the Board of Education to keep Mr. Mario Watkins as their Principal.

Local Athletes Take Part in National Signing Day

Today is the day that high school athletes can formally commit to college programs.

Board of Education Decides to Extend the Cascade Elementary Renaming Process

Will Cascade Elementary be given a new name next school year?

All APS Parents are Invited to Tuesday's Annual Parents for Atlanta's Public Schools Reception

On Tuesday evening APS parents are invited to meet and discuss Atlanta's Public Schools with city representatives.

Good School News: Atlanta Hawks to Take-Over Ron Clark Academy for a Day

The Atlanta Hawks are bringing a full day of educator training on using a basketball-based curriculum in the classrooms.

Parents are Invited to the Only Scheduled APS Special Needs Meeting of the Year, CASE

Parents of special needs students, and parents interested in improving schools as a whole are urged to attend, Wednesday night.

SW Atlanta APS Student Spotlights; This Week from Finch Elementary and Young Middle

Two outstanding students from our area made APS' Weekly Student Spotlight!

Good School News: The V-Bots of Venetian Hills Elementary Tackle Technology

The V-Bots of Venetian Hills Elementary recently received a sponsorship check in the amount of $1500 from their newest partners, PepsiCo.

Local SW Atlanta SAT Scores Rank Lower than Most Other Metro Atlanta Schools

Stats on SAT performance in Atlanta metro high schools has recently been released.

The Outspoken Activist Cornel West Comes to Kennesaw State to Celebrate MLK

He will be the featured speaker at Kennesaw State University's Martin Luther King celebration.

Now Recruiting Speakers for APS' Youth Motivational Week

Share your passion and expertise with local students who need and want to hear from you!

Student Interested in Spelman? Register for an Upcoming Open House

The next, "A Day in Your Life" Event at Spelman College is January 28th.

APS proposes adjusted school day start and end times for 2013-14

During Wednesday night meeting in Midtown concerning safety and transportation initiatives, officials discuss possible adjustments to transportation schedules, plus the notion of "100 percent APS Law Enforcement Services" at schools.

APS Security Chief Marquenta Sands Held a School Safey Forum at Therrell High School

On January 8th, concerned SW Atlanta parents attended the School Safety Forum presented by Chief Marquenta Sands. More to be held in January.

Spelman College Glee Club Campaigns to Perform at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration

The 50-member choir has launched a video campaign for a performance slot at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 21, 2013.

NRA Calls for 'Armed Security' Around Schools

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," the NRA's Wayne LaPierre said.

Looking for that Special Christmas Tree? Support Beecher Hills Foundation and Buy at Cascade Golf Range

This is their last weekend to sale trees and trees are priced as low as $25.00 at the Cascade Road Golf Range.

Davis: 'We have comprehensive safety and security plans in place'

In a letter to Atlanta Public Schools students, parents, employees, and supporters, Superintendent Erroll B. Davis, Jr., writes, "Our students deserve schools that are free of safety and security threats."

21 Days to Fit Campaign Begins

Actress and fitness fan AJ Johnson has spearheaded this campaign for fitness with Spelman College.

Update on Finch Elementary School

The school is now allowed to operate normally after the carbon monoxide leak earlier this week forced its temporary closure.

APS Says Human Error Caused Carbon Monoxide Leak at Finch Elementary

A valve that was not reopened after maintenance may have caused the leak that sickened nearly 50 people, including many children.