ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Office of Communications and Public Engagement
130 Trinity Avenue SW | Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Seth Coleman, Director of Media
404-802-2891, office
404-345-8630, cell
seth.coleman@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Jasmine Mosley, Media Relations Manager
404-802-2888, office
404-937-0473, cell
jasmine.mosley@atlanta.k12.ga.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2024
Atlanta Public Schools Weekly News Tip Sheet
(February 19 - 24, 2024)
Editors/Producers/Reporters: The following is a list of events, programs, accomplishments, and/or initiatives occurring in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) this week. Please use it as a guide as you develop your coverage plans.
Members of the media are invited to attend all events on the Weekly APS News Tip Sheet. If you have an interest in these stories, please contact Seth Coleman, Director, Media, or Jasmine Mosley, Media Relations Manager.
Thank you for your interest in Atlanta Public Schools!
APS Announces Power Up Summer Registration
Atlanta Public Schools has opened registration for its summer academic and educational enrichment program, Power Up Summer 2024.
During the four-week program, scheduled for June 3 - 28 (excluding the Juneteenth holiday on June 19), elementary and middle school students will focus on academic intervention that integrates social-emotional learning, while high school students focus on credit recovery and preparing for graduation. The district will also provide accommodations and support for students with disabilities and English learners and transportation will be provided for full-day students.
Visit https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/summeraps to register. For a list of site locations, click HERE.
Declaration for GO Team Candidates Open Through Feb. 28th
Atlanta Public Schools is looking for change agents who will help create thriving educational environments for neighborhood schools by becoming a member of a school's GO Team.
GO Teams include nine voting members and the school principal. Each team consists of three elected parents/guardians, three elected instructional staff, two appointed community members, one appointed swing seat, and one appointed student (high school only).
Parents and instructional staff must declare candidacy and community members must declare interest in participating. Parents and instructional staff are elected to their positions by their respective peers. The community member spots will be filled based upon a nomination from the principal and approval by the GO Team. Swing Seat members may be nominated by any GO Team member for approval by the full GO Team.
APS will provide the training and support needed to navigate the world of school governance. Those interested in running for a GO Team seat as a Parent/Guardian or as a Non-Supervisory Instructional Staff Member may declare their candidacy here until February 28.
Those interested in participating as a Community Member may submit their information here. Visit the district’s GO Team Information Page for more details.
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About Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the state of Georgia, serving approximately 50,000 students across 87 learning sites, including 59 neighborhood schools, 5 partner schools, 19 charter schools, 2 citywide single-gender academies, and 2 alternative programs. To learn more about Atlanta Public Schools, follow us on social media – Twitter (@apsupdate), Facebook (Atlanta Public Schools), and Instagram (apsupdate) – or visit us online at www.atlantapublicschools.us.
