Herman J. Russell West End Academy

🏫 Open House is Almost Here! 🐾 Join us at Herman J. Russell West End Academy for Open House on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 PM! Meet our staff, explore the school, and get ready for an amazing school year. @CDupree1908 @apsupdate @counseloramblam

🎉 The First Day of School is Almost Here! 🐾 We can’t wait to welcome our Bulldogs back on Monday, August 3, 2026! Get ready for a year of learning, growth, and success. We’ll see you bright and ready to learn! @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

🎒 Book Bag Policy Reminder 🐾 To help ensure a safe learning environment, Herman J. Russell West End Academy requires students to use clear book bags for the 2026–2027 school year. @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

✨💙 A Bulldog Fairytale: The West End Way 💙✨ Our 8th grade Bulldogs enjoyed a magical evening celebrating friendships, memories, and the end of an incredible middle school journey. A night filled with fun, laughter, and Bulldog pride! 🐾 @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

APS is where Atlanta Finds its Voice!  We’re making an imprint across the city of Atlanta offering a wide range of innovative learning experiences that prepare our students for the future! ✔️Atlanta College & Career Academy students are being prepared for life beyond graduation through career pathways that provide real-world experiences! It is an EXCELLENT opportunity for your scholar to graduate READY for the workforce! ✔️Benteen Elementary School and its Dual Language Immersion Program empower students to become bilingual, deepen their appreciation for diverse cultures, and open their minds to a world of possibilities. ✔️Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy continues to empower young women to lead with confidence, excel academically, and make a lasting impact in their communities. ✔️Herman J. Russell West End Academy is fostering innovation, creativity, and student voice while preparing scholars to thrive in a rapidly changing world. They’re even harvesting their own honey! This is only a small measure of the stellar learning opportunities happening across Atlanta Public Schools!  Every school inspires, empowers, and prepares students to speak up and answer the call!

Congratulations to our Flag Football Team 🎉 Built to Lead! The West End Way @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

& Student Government Association 💙

✈️ In the middle of our tour, we welcomed a special guest — our @apssupt — who stopped by Italy 🇮🇹 to see the amazing things happening at Russell. Bee Club 🐝, Minecraft Club 🎮, Flag Football 🏈, Cheerleaders 📣, and Music Technology 🎶 programs. @apsupdate @CDupree1908

✈️ Final stop: Japan 🇯🇵 Special thanks to the Russell Family for joining us and gifting ALL teachers and paraprofessionals $50 and Acia Bowls as we celebrated our amazing staff the West End Way! ❤️💙 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BuiltToLead @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

Third stop: Italy 🇮🇹 with a variety of delicious pastas, then off to Jamaica 🇯🇲 for some flavorful Jamaican cuisine for our amazing teachers! ❤️💙 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TheWestEndWay #BuiltToLead @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

First stop: America 🇺🇸 with American cuisine, followed by a 🌮 taco & nacho bar for our amazing teachers! Thank you for all you do the West End Way! ❤️💙 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BuiltToLead @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

🌍✨ A big thank you to @APSHJRUSSELL for the opportunity to serve your amazing teachers from various locations each day! A new experience each day made Traveling Teachers Appreciation Week even more special. Here’s to celebrating the incredible work your educators do!

Cheer Tryouts 💙

Boarding now! ✈️🌍 First Class Appreciation Week is here and we’re celebrating our teachers in a BIG way! 💙🐾 #BuiltToLead @apsupdate @CDupree1908

As we start Week 2, we would like to thank former student Jada “Pluto” Smith for coming back to pour into our Bulldogs! 💙🐾 Thank you for motivating our students and bringing the energy at our Student-Teacher Celebrity Talent Show! @apsupdate @CDupree1908

Congratulations to our students on the GVRA P2P Celebration! 🎉 We are proud of your hard work and growth—keep leading the West End Way! 💙🤍 #BuiltToLead @apsupdate @CDupree1908

Absolutely enjoyed working with my @APSHJRUSSELL 6th-grade small group, while we focused on key math concepts and building stronger problem solving strategies to prepare for Milestones. Locked in and putting in the work with purpose!

Congratulations @APSHJRUSSELL for winning this year's @apsupdate @PlayCraftLearn Esports Challenge! @apsitnatasha @APSInstructTech @ShellyGoodrum