Newsroom / July 2018 News Releases

7.30 APS Students Go Back to School, Wednesday, August 1

Atlanta Public Schools students will start the 2018-2019 school year on Wednesday, August 1. APS school hours remain the same as last year …

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7.30 Final Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Property Tax Increase

The Atlanta Board of Education announced today its intention to increase the 2018 property taxes it will levy this year by an 8.23 percentage over the rollback millage rate …

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7.30 Atlanta Public Schools Welcomes Eight New Principals

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen has appointed eight new principals for the 2018-2019 school year. Collectively, the group has more than 100 years of academic and administrative experience.

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7.28 APS Students & Families Ready for New School Year After Thousands Attend Back-to-School Bash

For the fourth year, thousands of APS students and their families kicked off the 2018-2019 school year at the District’s Back-to-School Bash this past Saturday …

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7.27 APS Achieves Gains Across All Subjects on Georgia Milestones

APS achieved its highest gains to-date in the percentage of students who scored proficient and above across all subjects on the 2018 Georgia Milestones EOG Assessments. In addition, compared to the State, the District made progress …

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7.26 Thousands Expected at Annual APS Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 28

Thousands of APS students and their families will kick off the 2018-2019 school year during the District’s annual Back to School Bash, Saturday …

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7.23 APS Football Season Kicks Off Today with Media Day

Last week the SEC invaded the College Football Hall of Fame for its annual “SEC Media Days” event. Today, APS will take over the venue, as players who hope to play in the SEC will talk about their prospects for the 2018 season …

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7.21 Atlanta Public Schools to Hold Additional Public Hearing on Proposed Millage Rate Monday, August 6

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) will add an additional public hearing on Monday, August 6
at 6:30 p.m. to hear citizens' opinions on the district’s proposed tax rates.

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7.19 APS Kicks Off 2018 Football Season with Media Day

The Southeastern Conference invaded the College Football Hall of Fame for its annual “SEC Media Days” event. On Monday, Atlanta Public Schools will take over the venue …

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7.16 Weekly News Tip Sheet: Public Hearings on Budget, Millage Rate Plan & More

The following is a list of events, programs and/or initiatives occurring in APS this week. Use it as a guide as you develop your coverage …

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7.12 AFSCME / GFPSE to Present APS Superintendent With Georgia Superintendent of the Year Award

AFSCME and GFPSE will present APS Superintendent Dr. Meria J. Carstarphen with the 2018 Georgia Superintendent of the Year Award tonight …

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7.10 APS Hosts Public Hearings on Proposed Millage Rate for FY2019 Budget

The Atlanta Board of Education will host three public hearings to allow citizens an opportunity to express their opinions on the district’s proposed tax rates for the FY2019 Budget.

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7.9 APS Announces Dates for Public Hearings on Budget & Millage Rate Plan

For the week of July 9 – The following is a list of events, programs and/or initiatives occurring in APS including budget and millage rate public hearing dates.

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