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We had the pleasure of hosting Glenda Hatchett today as she shared her inspiring new book, Goal Girls, with our girls! 📚✨ Our scholars had an exciting time reading with Judge Hatchett and dreaming about their futures as they created their own goals. @apsupdate @APSMediaServ

Learn more about the great things happening at JCY in our March Newsletter! app.smore.com/n/e4276

Congratulations to my colleague Erin Baugh on completing her Apple Learning Coach journey! Erin is an innovative IB Social Studies educator whose strong pedagogy and intentional use of instructional technology elevate teaching and learning for every student she serves.

Miles is Fueling Tiger Growth at Dinner & Data Night! @apsupdate @APSMediaServ #WeInspireWeCareWeTeach

Ms. Byrdsong is truly a gem and a blessing to the @APSMaysRaiders community. She is an advocate for children and puts in time and effort to ensure our students have the very best. Well deserved. @MsSongbyrd2

Had a great time working with students at Young Middle School today—building, coding, and problem-solving with LEGO SPIKE robots 🤖 Learning in action!

🎉 Elf on the Shelf Winners! 🎉 Day 8: Ms. Kirkland Day 9: Ms. Hadley Day 10: Mr. Garner (found Andrew on the Jean Childs Young tribute wall!) 🏆 The holiday fun continues—who will be next? #YoungMiddle #12DaysOfChristmas #ElfOnTheShelf

JCY's very own Christian and Toby joined the Macy’s Day Parade thanks to Macy’s Mission Every One and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. This partnership shows the power of mentorship and community support! #MentorshipMatters #MacysDayParade #MissionEveryOne #bbbsofatl

🍭 Sweet Success Recap! Young Middle School topped the Atlanta metro area in Adobe Express submissions! 🙌 Thanks to our students & educators for making creativity shine—and to Adobe Express for celebrating with King of Pops! #AdobeExpress #APS #StudentEngagement

📣 ¡Esta noche! Padres de futuros estudiantes de 6.º grado, acompáñenos a las 5:30 PM en Jean Childs Young Middle School para conocer cómo preparar a su hijo para la escuela secundaria. 📍Young Middle School 📞 (404) 802-5900 ¡No falte! #TransiciónASecundaria #FamiliasUnidas

Parents of Rising 6th Graders – TONIGHT! Join us at 5:30 PM for an info session on middle school transition: ✅ School environment ✅ Academic expectations ✅ Daily routines 📍 Jean Childs Young MS 📞 (404) 802-5900 Don’t miss it! #YoungMiddle #Future6thGraders

Had a blast introducing Sphero Spark coding to the 6th graders at Young Middle School today! Students jumped right in, problem-solving, collaborating, and bringing their code to life. Love seeing their curiosity turn into confidence! #UndeniableImpact #SpheroEDU

Got a chance to see @Adobe in action today @apsyoungms! 🎨💻 Students jumped into a lesson from the 12 Days of Creativity challenge, and the engagement was off the charts. Inspiring to see creativity and tech come together! #UndeniableImpact

Today at Miles Elementary School, I had an outstanding time visiting our scholars! Students, teachers, and leadership are excited about all things learning. Keep up the good work, Tiger Nation. #APSExcellence

Powerful panel led by @creightonbryan_ on how Apple’s Everyone Can Create curriculum helps educators support students impacted by trauma. Through drawing, music, filmmaking, and photography, creative expression builds resilience, confidence, and healing.

| #RebuildingTheLegacy | @apsyoungms | #GaETC25

Honored to be named 2025 @apsupdate APyeS L.E.A.D.S. Schools First Winner! Huge thanks to my coaches and schools staying #FocusedOnSTEAM. Congrats to fellow finalists @rhjackson4 & #AdrienneHall

You killed it @apsitjen ! I am so grateful for our AMAZING @APSInstructTech team and am so proud of the #UndeniableImpact that our Integration Specialists will make on teachers and students this year! We are sparking student curiosity everywhere we go! 🎆

Let’s continue to wrap our arms around this family during this difficult time. Here is the link to the GO Fund Me page for the Young Middle School student that was killed last night. Please help get the word out and consider helping the family! gofund.me/30c5163c