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✨ Student Spotlight: Giovannie Simmons ✨
Meet Giovannie Simmons, our April Student of the Month 🌟 A junior at Frederick Douglass High School, he stands out as a scholar, leader, and student athlete. Giovannie is active in leadership, athletics, and creative spaces, always showing discipline, drive, and a strong sense of purpose ⭐. He is passionate about fashion, future goals, and inspiring others through his journey. From the classroom to the field, he continues to push himself and represent excellence. 💫 “Being named Student of the Month is a great feeling. It is truly a blessing to be recognized.” Giovannie represents excellence in Atlanta Public Schools. 💙
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In honor of Memorial Day, Atlanta Public Schools joins our community in remembering and honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We express our deepest gratitude for their sacrifice and recognize the importance of this day of remembrance. As we reflect, we also wish all APS students, staff, and families a safe and restful holiday. #AtlantaPublicSchools

APS is proud to celebrate four outstanding students who have been named Gates Millennium Scholars! - Neveah Robinson: Frederick Douglass High School - Justin Allen: Benjamin E. Mays High School - Kayla Mathews-Smith: South Atlanta High School - Brooke Smith: KIPP Atlanta Collegiate All of these scholars have each demonstrated excellence, leadership, and perseverance throughout their academic journeys. This incredible achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, and bright futures ahead. Congratulations graduates, your APS family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🎓✨ #GatesMillenniumScholars #ClassOf2026 #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools

Congratulations to the Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School graduating class of 2026! 🎓 Today, we celebrate your dedication, the hurdles you have overcome, and the remarkable path you have traveled. As you step into the future, let your passion, purpose, and confidence light the way forward! #APSExcellence #ClassOf2026

The Class of 2026 showed up, pushed through, and made every moment count. From first-day nerves to graduation-day cheers, this journey was full of growth, memories, and major accomplishments. Now it’s time to step into the next era with confidence, ambition, and a whole lot of excitement for what’s ahead. ✨💫 #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools

Benjamin E. Mays High School celebrates an extraordinary milestone as Valedictorian Bethany Momon, Salutatorian Justin Allen, and STAR Student Ralph Long IV prepare to continue their journeys together at Georgia Tech this fall! 🎓✨ For Ralph Long IV, the moment carries a deeply personal meaning. He follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, Ralph Long Jr., one of Georgia Tech’s first Black students admitted in 1961 and part of The Three Pioneers, a legacy that continues to inspire generations. We’re proud to celebrate this historic achievement. Check out the news story: cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/a… #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools

Hats off to the remarkable graduates of Maynard H. Jackson High School! Your dedication, grit, and pursuit of greatness have led you to this shining achievement. Keep stepping boldly into your purpose, lifting those around you, and seizing every opportunity that comes your way! #ClassOf2026 #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools

One chapter closed, now it’s time to LEVEL UP! 🎓✨ The tassel was worth the hassle, and the journey is only getting started. Here’s to bigger goals, new memories, and showing the world what the Class of 2026 is made of! 💫🎉#APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchool

Booker T. Washington High School graduates, this is your moment! 🎉 Your determination and perseverance have carried you across the finish line, and now the future is yours to conquer. Continue building your legacy and inspiring those who follow behind you. #ClassOf2026 #APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools

Congratulations to the Benjamin E. Mays High School Class of 2026! 🎓 Today is more than a graduation it’s the celebration of years of hard work, unforgettable memories, and dreams becoming reality. Keep pushing forward #Raiders and never stop believing in what you can achieve. #APSExcellence #Classof2026 #AtlantaPublicSchools

Today we celebrate the incredible graduates of North Atlanta High School! Through every challenge and every victory, you continued to rise. Your future is filled with endless possibilities, and APS cannot wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish. Congratulations, Class of 2026! #APSExcellence #APSGrad2026 #AtlantaPublicSchools

One chapter closed, but Class of 2026? Yeah, it’s a MOTION PARTY from here 🎉✨ Keep chasing dreams, making memories, and showing the world what APS students are made of. The motion and excellence never stops! 🎓💫 #Classof2026 #ItsAMotionParty #APSGrad2026 #AtlantaPublicSchools

Congratulations to the incredible Class of 2026 from B.E.S.T. Academy at The Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Institute and Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy! As you close this chapter and begin a new journey, we wish you nothing but success, happiness, and endless opportunities ahead. May you continue to lead with confidence, chase your dreams fearlessly, and never forget the strength and greatness that brought you to this moment. Your APS family is proud of you and cheering you on every step of the way. The future is waiting, and we cannot wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish! 💫 #ClassOf2026 #APSExcellence

Due to inclement weather, the B.E.S.T. Academy and Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy commencement ceremony will be delayed and now begin at 7:30 PM. Please travel safe as you arrive to the Georgia Tech McCamish Pavilion.

The graduates of Frederick Douglass High School have shown what resilience and determination truly look like. Today we honored every accomplishment, every lesson learned, and every dream ahead. Continue to rise above #Astros and create the future you deserve. Congratulations, Class of 2026! #APSExcellence #ClassOf2026 #AtlantaPublicSchools

The moment has finally arrived! 🎓 Congratulations to the Midtown High School Class of 2026! Your creativity, ambition, and determination have made this journey unforgettable. As you step into the next chapter, continue to dream boldly, lead confidently, and make your mark on the world. #APSExcellence #ClassOf2026 #AtlantaPublicSchools

Congratulations graduates! 🎉 The Class of 2026 came ready to celebrate their well deserved moment! Our first day of commencement was an unforgettable experience! ✨🎓 #ClassOf2026 #AtlantaPublicSchools

South Atlanta High School Class of 2026, you did it! 🎉 From the classroom to the stage, you have represented your school with pride and perseverance. Keep believing in yourselves, chasing new opportunities, and making your community proud every step of the way. #APSExcellence #ClassOf2026

Today we celebrated the incredible graduates of Carver Early College and Carver STEAM Academy Class of 2026! You’ve shown what it means to rise above challenges, stay committed, and finish strong. This achievement is more than a diploma, it’s proof of your resilience, passion, and perseverance. As you prepare for new beginnings, carry your Panther pride, confidence, and ambition with you wherever life takes you. Keep striving, keep believing, and keep making history. Congratulations on an unforgettable accomplishment! #APSExcellence #ClassOf2026

To the Class of 2026 at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate — this moment belongs to you! Through dedication, sacrifice, and determination, you’ve reached a milestone that deserves to be celebrated loud and proud. Your journey has been filled with growth, memories, and accomplishments that will last a lifetime. As you step into this next chapter, continue to dream big, stay focused, and trust the path ahead. The future is bright because of leaders like you. Congratulations, graduates — your story is just getting started! ✨📷 #APSExcellence #ClassOf2026 #AtlantaPublicSchools