Newsroom
Informing Communities. Elevating Excellence.
The APS Newsroom exists to celebrate teaching and learning while ensuring the public receives accurate and timely information. We work closely with reporters, partners, and schools to share stories that reflect our district’s progress, priorities, and people.
What We Do
The Media Relations team works closely with the school-based Communications Ambassadors as well as with Communications Officers, the Social Media team, and their district-based peers in the Office of Communications, to find and develop thoughtful and engaging stories that are shared with the community through electronic and print media. We advise and provide media training to principals and other senior administrators, coordinate and facilitate crisis communications strategies, and cultivate positive relationships with members of the media.
Media Inquiries:
Jonathan Sheffield
Director - Media Relations
office: 404-802-2891
cell: 470-455-9031
Sydney Sims
Manager Media Relations
office: 404-802-2888
cell: 470-494-8291
Media Requests
At Atlanta Public Schools, we love highlighting the incredible teaching, learning, and innovation happening across our district. We welcome media partners to cover stories about our schools, students, staff, programs, and community events.
We also have a steady pipeline of compelling story ideas—so if you’re looking for your next great education feature, we’re happy to help!
If you are interested in obtaining an APS athletics media credential, please submit the credential request form before contacting our department.
Requests are reviewed in the order they are received. Please allow 1–2 business days for processing. Do not email the Media Relations department regarding the status of your request before the 1–2 business day processing period has elapsed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Media Guidelines
At Atlanta Public Schools, we love highlighting the incredible teaching, learning, and innovation happening across our district. We welcome media partners to cover stories about our schools, students, staff, programs, and community events.