Herman J. Russell West End Academy

March Madness fun with the staff! 🏀✨ Dress down days + great energy = a winning month! @CDupree1908 @apsupdate #StaffStrong #MarchMadness

Our 6th grade scholars had an amazing experience at JA BizTown! 💼 Students stepped into roles as CEOs, CFOs, and business leaders for the day—building real-world skills and showing they are truly Built to Lead! 🐾💙 @CDupree1908 @apsupdate #BuiltToLead #WestEndWay #JABizTown

8th grade visit to Washington High! @apsupdate @CDupree1908

Russell Rise Friday was a great success, featuring an outstanding Black History program, engaging club time, and a pizza party to celebrate students with perfect attendance for the month of February! @apsupdate @CDupree1908

Black History Month at Russell @apsupdate @CDupree1908

A special thank you to Mori Russell Adkins and Concessions International for volunteering and investing in our students during the 7th grade field trip experience. @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

Our 7th graders had an amazing time today at JA Finance Park! They had the opportunity to navigate personal budget simulations and apply real-life financial decision-making skills. @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

Our 7th graders had an amazing time today at JA Finance Park! They had the opportunity to navigate personal budget simulations and apply real-life financial decision-making skills. @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

Thank you to Officer Burks, our School Resource Officer, and Mr. Fears, our School Counselor, for your dedicated service to our students. @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

Thank you, Mr. Brown, and the Mary Brown Foundation for your continued partnership and support. @CDupree1908 @apsupdate

Russell Rise Friday! Last week, we celebrated our students for WIN Cycle 1 with a Chicken Tender Bar. Students who earned 12 stars were recognized for their strong engagement during lessons and the growth they demonstrated throughout the cycle. 💙 @CDupree1908

GO Team candidate declarations are now open! APS families, instructional staff, and community partner can declare their candidacy to join the decision-making team for their school. School-based staff, we encourage you and your colleagues to serve on your school's GO Team to help guide decisions aligned with the strategic plan and budget. Apply and declare your candidacy by February 28. atlantapublicschools.us/about/departme… #AtlantaPublicSchools

APS families can get a head start on planning for the summer at the annual APS Summer Experience Expo! On February 24, at the APS Instructional Services Center (433 Peeples St.), APS students and families can choose from a variety of camps, enrichment, internships, and cultural experiences available to youth this summer. The APS Summer Experience Expo brings several options to one place for parents and students to meet the camp staff, ask questions, and even enroll on the spot.

Russell Rise Friday 🐾✨ We were honored to welcome Mr. H. Jerome Russell Jr.! He had the opportunity to tour our studio space and see firsthand the exciting new Connections class we’re offering our students. Thank you for your continued investment in our scholars! @CDupree1908

Due to an Ice Storm Warning with possible hazardous travel conditions and widespread power outages, Atlanta Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. All schools and district offices will be closed. Students should continue learning at home with guidance from their schools. School leaders will share instructional expectations directly with families. APS will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates regarding Tuesday, January 27. Please check your email, the APS website, and official APS social media channels for updates.

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Russell Rise Friday Highlights: Perfect Attendance Recognition, MAP Growth Celebration, and PBIS Instruction 💙 @apsupdate @CDupree1908