Academic Requirements: Student athletes must have passed 5 classes in the previous semester in order to be eligible for participation (ex. a 7th grade football player must have passed 5 classes in 2nd semester of 6th grade to be eligible).

Please click on the links below for more information:

DTH Scholarship Request

DTH Athletics Program and Policies

Parent Information on Athletics and Club Sports slides

Contact Coach Abernathy for questions or assistance.   

APS sports are mostly funded by the district.

• Coaching stipends, uniforms/gear, transportation, officials/refs, venues, and tournament fees.
• Team fees cover spirit packs (t-shirts, hoodies, etc.) and miscellaneous equipment (balls, bats, etc.)

Club sports are completely funded by parents.

• Level III Background Check required
• $45 fee (+ $1.95 service fee)
• Contact Kia Siebie (Business Manager)

To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into Atlanta Public Schools Athletic venues, the Office of Safety and Security will implement the Operational Clear Bag Procedure beginning August 20, 2021, that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums, gymnasiums, and other athletic fields. 

The district is also implementing an e-ticket only initiative at all athletic events charging admission. This new process will be in place at Lakewood Stadium, Henderson Stadium, and the Walden Athletic Complex, as well as at all school-based athletic facilities hosting competitions where a ticket must be purchased for entry. 

Through an agreement with GoFan, those wishing to attend games will be able to purchase tickets through the APS GoFan page. An e-ticket will be sent to the purchaser’s mobile device, which will be scanned at the stadium or school for entry into the game.

PLEASE NOTE: We are listed as D.T. Howard Middle School