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New Experiences – New Year!

August 2, 2015

Back-to-school is all about trying new things and having new experiences. Last week, as I prepared for the new school year, I decided to try something new for the very first time. I’ve been blogging about my running experience and recent Peachtree race, and believe it or not, I’ve continued my training. I figured I…

Girl Power!

January 27, 2015

The Women’s Sports Foundation reports that high school girls who play sports are more likely to get better grades in school; have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem and a more positive body image.  APS is proud to be a part of all of the positives associated with girls’ sports.  We are equally proud of…

Go! Raiders Go! The Benjamin E. Mays football team is history in the making

December 12, 2014

A big congratulations to the Benjamin E. Mays football team after a big win last Friday. Tonight the Mays Raiders take on the Northside Eagles of Warner Robbins in the GHSA Class AAAAA State Championship. These talented students, coaches and staff are making history! Not only is this the first Mays football team ever to…

Benjamin E. Mays Raiders brings GHSA state quarterfinal football contest to Lakewood Stadium

November 26, 2014

Congratulations are in order AGAIN for our Benjamin E. Mays Raiders football team! They pulled off a spectacular upset last Friday with a 21-18 victory over the number one ranked Ware County Gators in Waycross, Ga. The Raiders now advance to the Georgia High School Association state quarterfinals for the first time in school history and…

Benjamin E. Mays Raiders brings GHSA state quarterfinal football contest to Lakewood Stadium

November 26, 2014

Congratulations are in order AGAIN for our Benjamin E. Mays Raiders football team! They pulled off a spectacular upset last Friday with a 21-18 victory over the number one ranked Ware County Gators in Waycross, Ga. The Raiders now advance to the Georgia High School Association state quarterfinals for the first time in school history and…

Let’s go Maaaays…LET’S GO!

November 10, 2014

                    I just received this note from our athletic director Jasper Jewell.                      Way to go Mays High School!“Please join me in congratulating the Mays High Varsity Competition Cheerleading squad for becoming Region 6AAAA Champions this past…

‘Shout Out’ to our great students, teachers and schools

November 7, 2014

There are a lot of GREAT things happening in our district.  Each month I will give “shout outs” to students, staff and volunteers who are helping us achieve excellence in Atlanta Public Schools. Let’s give a shout out to… The 38 North Atlanta High School students who competed against students from 17 other high schools…

Two Mays High School Football Players are Army Football Strong!

September 23, 2014

Today, two of our hardworking scholar athletes, seniors Natrez Patrick and Dallaw Warmack of Benjamin E. Mays High School, were selected to play in the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.  The game will take place January 3 in San Antonio, TX.  Army Bowl officials were on hand to present each player with an Army Bowl…

A Big Salute to Cadet McQuay and First Sergeant Venning!

September 10, 2014

Congratulations to Cadet Kimberly McQuay of Benjamin E. Mays High School, one of 29 cadets nationwide awarded this year’s Legion of Valor Medal.  She was one of only two from the state of Georgia. LTC Robert Rooker, Director of Army Instruction, tells me it has been a great couple of months for APS JROTC, with…