What a special day at W.T. Jackson Elementary School! ❤👟The school community came together to celebrate the opening of a brand-new track & turf field. It's always a joy to see our school come together to create meaningful experiences for our children.❤️ #AtlantaPublicSchools

Cascade Elementary School, thank you for inviting me to read to our pre-K scholars as we celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week! I enjoyed visiting classrooms and seeing our teachers and students working together as one.

The student excitement at Barack & Michelle Obama Academy was truly on another level! 🌟📚 A huge thank you to the leadership and dedicated teachers for leading the way, creating a positive learning environment, and making sure students are excited to learn, grow, and thrive!

Sutton Middle School and Bolton Elementary School, thank you for having me! It was a pleasure being on campus and seeing students working together, engaging with one another, and simply smiling.

A great day visiting Springdale Park Elementary & Midtown High School! We got to see the revamped library, garden, & even Mrs. Davis’ Reading Café at Springdale Park. 📚At Midtown, we enjoyed lunch outdoors & visited Drafting & Design. So many great things are happening in #APS!

I enjoyed spending time with our King Middle School Jaguars & seeing the great work happening across the school. From the classrooms to the pool & lunchroom, it was clear that King is creating meaningful learning experiences & opportunities for students and the community.

It was a pleasure to be on campus today at John Lewis Invictus Academy and Frederick Douglass High School, witnessing students in action! From transitioning between classes to engaging in their learning, it was inspiring to see students excited about education!

Each day is a new opportunity to reach new goals! Today at Booker T. Washington High School, I had the opportunity to witness students and teachers staying focused, engaged, and committed to instruction.

🐼📚 Big things are happening at Parkside Elementary! Our Pandas spent the day building their reading skills, exploring new words, and growing more confident with every page they turned.

🐻🔥 Sylvan Hills Middle School was looking sharp and bringing the energy! Our Bears showed looking polished and ready to take on the day. From focused classrooms to lively conversations, students were locked in, learning, connecting, and making the most of every moment. 📚✨

Heritage Academy welcomed us with a strong start to the new school year! From literacy and thoughtful discussions to creativity and music, Heritage Academy is already setting the tone for a year full of learning, growth, and success. #AtlantaPublicSchools

This morning at Hutchinson Elementary School, students, teachers, and school leaders were fully dialed in and ready to get back to the basics! The energy, focus, and excitement are setting the tone for what’s sure to be an amazing school year! Let’s make it a great one!

Stepping into the classrooms at Sarah Smith Elementary School today was fantastic! The energy was strong, the smiles were bright, and the focus was right where it belongs — #APSexcellence in the classroom!

We ARE #1 in Metro Atlanta for Year over Year Growth in ALL End of Grade subjects! The 2026 Georgia Milestones results show APS is: - #1 in Metro Atlanta for year-over-year growth across all tested EOG subjects - The fastest-improving school district in Metro Atlanta - 900 more students achieve proficiency or above in math - More than doubling Georgia’s year-over-year growth on EOG assessments - Reaching all-time highs in math, social studies, and Algebra I proficiency This progress is not accidental. It reflects the hard work of our students, teachers, leaders, staff, families, and community partners and the power of staying focused on the fundamentals. Back to the Basics is delivering results. Learn more: atlantapublicschools.us/abou… #APSexcellence ❤️🖤 #BackToTheBasics #AtlantaPublicSchools #GeorgiaMilestones #StudentAchievement

Open House was the perfect way to welcome our scholars and families back for an exciting new school year! 🎉📚 From meeting teachers and reconnecting with classmates to exploring classrooms and getting ready for what’s ahead, the energy and excitement were felt across our schools. Our scholars are ready to learn, grow, and make this year their best one yet! A special thank you to the Empty Stocking Fund for being an exceptional partner and for helping provide essential resources and support to meet the needs of our scholars and families. Your commitment makes a meaningful difference in our schools and community. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things our scholars will accomplish. Welcome back, APS! ❤️🖤✨ #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools

Today was a fantastic day at Therrell High School and Bunche Middle School! Students are getting back dialed in to learning, reconnecting with friends and teachers, and embracing all the exciting opportunities that come with a new school year.

🎓🏊‍♂️ The #ClassOf2026 is making waves, swimming through $326.4 MILLION in scholarship offers. Their hard work, dedication, and ambition opened doors to incredible opportunities. Here’s to the next chapter! #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools

🎓✨ The Class of 2026 has raised the bar with the highest scholarship amount ever awarded! Together, our graduates have earned an incredible $326,425,687 in scholarships — a true reflection of their hard work, dedication, and bright futures ahead. We are beyond proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s next! #APSClassOf2026 #AtlantaPublicSchools #ScholarshipSuccess #APSProud

Power Up Summer 2026 is officially underway! ⚡️📚Our Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson stopped by the Burgess Peterson summer learning site to see APS students engaged in fun learning and enrichment activities! Power Up offers meaningful summer opportunities for all Atlanta Public Schools students. We’re proud to see students staying connected, supported, and on track for success this summer! ☀️ #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools

The Leadership APS Graduation was a huge success! 🎓✨ This program continues to build a powerful coalition of business and community leaders committed to supporting the mission of Atlanta Public Schools and empowering scholars to shape the future. Through collaboration, advocacy, and experiential learning, Leadership APS is helping strengthen the connection between our schools and the Atlanta community. 💙 Thank you to this incredible cohort for your commitment to equity, excellence, innovation, and student success! #LeadershipAPS #AtlantaPublicSchools #APSProud