School News / 2017-2018 News

Hollis Receives $1 Million Gift from NCR Corporation

NCR, a global technology company, has pledged $1 million toward funding education initiatives at Hollis. NCR’s contribution will specifically support the partnership with Westside Future Fund, and will fund Hollis’ partnership with Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics & Computing (CEISMC) and Horizons program.

“NCR is honored to partner with Georgia Tech’s Center for Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC), to build student interest and achievement in STEM topics at Hollis Innovation Academy through a $1M investment over five years to the Westside Future Fund,” said Yvonne Whitaker, NCR Foundation Lead. “STEM Education is an important focus area for NCR Foundation, our intent is to promote diversity and wider access to STEM education through this investment.”

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Hollis Receives $16.4 Million Donation!

Westside Future Fund has signed an agreement to donate $16.4 MILLION to Hollis Innovation Academy over the next 5 years to improve student achievement by drastically reducing the student-to-teacher ratio in our classrooms!

And that's not all! Coca-Cola and SunTrust Bank each donated $1 MILLION to Westside Future Fund to invest in this endeavor! What an incredible day for us!

We are so grateful to all of our wonderful partners who are so deeply invested in the success of our students!

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Hollis Students Prepare for Spring Production of "The Wiz, Jr."

Students at Hollis Innovation Academy are preparing for the 2nd annual spring musical production of “The Wiz, Jr.”, an adaptation...

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Hollis "Technovation Girls" Visit Chick-fil-A Home Office

A group of seven girls, known as the Technovation Girls, had the honor of visiting the Chick-fil-A Home Office in South Fulton County on Friday, May 4.

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AT&T pledges its support to Westside Future Fund’s commitment to APS and Hollis

Westside Future Fund announced AT&T as one of its newest community partners in the equitable, holistic revitalization of Atlanta’s Historic Westside.

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Alvin Ailey Comes to Hollis

In honor of Black History Month, The Azalea City Chapter of The Links, Inc. sponsored the Ailey Extension program at Hollis.

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District Technology Competition Winners

Hollis students place in the Atlanta Public Schools District Technology Competition.

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Hollis iBots Earn Trophy

Hollis iBots earned a trophy at the First Lego League Competition.

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Innovators-in-Residence

Hollis welcomes four Innovators-in-Residence from Georgia Tech.

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Hollis Pays Tribute to Beloved Friend & Social Worker, Marilyn Johnican

While members of the Hollis community continue to mourn the loss of social worker, Marilyn Johnican (1976 - 2017), they are using their grief to honor the life and legacy of their beloved friend and co-worker.

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The Hollis Community Mourns Social Worker, Mrs. Marilyn Johnican

We are deeply saddened to share the news that our beloved social worker, Mrs. Marilyn Johnican, has passed away. Her dedication to our students and their families is unparalleled, and a void is profoundly felt in our community.

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Hollis gains 18.9 points on CCRPI score

The Georgia Department of Education released the results of the 2017 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) in early November, and Hollis increased its score from 39.7 in 2016 to 58.6 in 2017.

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