Planning and Redistricting

Atlanta Public Schools remains committed to ensuring every student and family is supported as we implement the APS Forward 2040 Comprehensive Long-Range Facilities Plan.

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year and beyond, our focus remains on creating a smooth, student-centered transition experience while building stronger educational opportunities for all students. To support this work, APS will launch three key initiatives this fall: Student Transition Success Teams, a School Community Redistricting Process, and Facility Repurposing Planning.

Student Transition Success Teams

Beginning this fall, APS will establish Student Transition Success Teams to support school communities impacted by closures, mergers, consolidations, and other transition-related changes.

These teams will serve as a critical bridge between district planning and the lived experiences of students, families, and school staff.

Key Priorities

Student-Centered Planning

We are committed to creating school environments that reflect what students need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Student voices will play an important role in helping shape transition plans and future opportunities.

Building on Success

Transition Success Teams will help identify and expand the most impactful programs, services, traditions, and opportunities from existing school communities to ensure students continue to benefit from strong educational experiences.

Direct Community Engagement

Working alongside school principals, APS will identify students, families, staff, and community representatives to participate in the process and ensure local voices help inform transition planning.

School Community Redistricting Process

In addition to transition support, the district will begin a formal redistricting process as a follow-up to the APS Forward 2040 Comprehensive Long-range Facilities plan that was approved in December, 2025. This process is designed to be transparent and inclusive, involving multiple phases to ensure community input is reflected in the final plan.

We intend to launch this process in late August with initial options and a survey.

Facilities Repurposing Planning

APS is thoughtfully reimagining and repurposing district-owned properties to align with the long-term vision outlined in APS Forward 2040.

Our goal is to maximize the value of district assets while supporting student achievement, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities that benefit Atlanta families for generations to come.

On this webpage, families and community members can:

View the district's property inventory
Learn about current facility repurposing projects
Track planning and community engagement efforts
Review updates and timelines for future property decisions

District Properties

This page shares information about district properties, the repurposing pipeline, and how APS is planning for a future-ready, right-sized footprint that meets the needs of Atlanta for decades to come.

District Property Inventory

Stay Connected

The success of APS Forward 2040 depends on meaningful collaboration with our students, families, staff, and community partners. Throughout the fall, APS will provide multiple opportunities for engagement, feedback, and participation.

Together, we are building learning environments that support student success today while preparing Atlanta Public Schools for the future.

One District. One Goal. Every Child.

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