8.27 APS Welcomes Four New Principals for the 2020-2021 School Year

8.21 APS Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring to Visit Schools, In Person and Virtually, on Day One

In-person visits include two renovated campuses, the school where Dr. Herring completed her student teaching and a meal distribution site

8.14 APS Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring to Participate in Facebook Live Event with Mundo Hispanico, Monday

Dr. Herring will answer questions on the District’s reopening plan, one week prior to Day One on August 24

8.12 APS Launches Special Website for Opening of the 2020-2021 School Year

Site features information on the District’s “Day One 2020: Return + Learn” Plan

8.11 Atlanta Public Schools Weekly News Tip Sheet (August 10 – 15)

A list of events, programs, accomplishments and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week.

8.10 APS to Host Series of Virtual Town Halls and Fireside Chats to Provide Information on Five Key Topics

Virtual events will cover high schools, early learning/kindergarten, Back-to-School Bash, ESOL, and Technology

8.5 APS Readies for First Day of School, August 24

Ramp up begins this week with several days of pre-planning and professional development for teachers and staff, and “Runway Week,” August 17-21, for the return to learning

8.5 APS Raises Minimum Wage for Full-Time Employees to $15 Per Hour

The increase from $12.70 to $15 per hour covers several positions

8.3 APS to Host Virtual Public Hearings on Proposed Millage Rate for FY2021 Budget

As required by Georgia law, the Atlanta Board of Education (ABOE) will host three public hearings to allow citizens an opportunity to express their opinions on the district’s proposed tax rates for the FY2021 Budget.