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School community navigates first month of new phone policy
School community navigates first month of new phone policy
Sierra Pape, Lily Rachwalski, and Henry Moye • September 12, 2024

According to the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement, 35.4% of students in APS schools were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, an increase from 21% of students in 2018-19, pre-pandemic.
District combats post-pandemic absenteeism with new interventions
September 9, 2024
New superintendent, Dr. Bryan Johnson, addresses the crowd as he answers a question asked by a parent.
New superintendent Johnson hosts forum for Midtown cluster parents
September 5, 2024
On his visit to Midtown, Dr. Bryan Johnson visited several classroom and met with administrators. He expressed interest in continuing Dr. Battle's focus of literacy and school support.
Superintendent Johnson assumes position, promises continued goals
September 2, 2024
Maynard Jackson AP African American studies teacher Rashad Brown teaches his class. Maynard Jackson was one of the first Atlanta Public Schools to offer the course.
AP African American Studies under question after State Superintendent statements
August 29, 2024
Sports
Junior varsity ultimate player Grady Richman competes with sophomore Callan Meyer to catch a disk mid-air at one of the team's captains practices that allow the team to warm up before the official season.
Junior Cameron Collier (left) and senior Daniel Reid (right) warming up to run a three-mile time trial around Piedmont Park on Aug. 12. The Knights placed fifth in the second APS weekly meet on Sept. 4. The Knights next run at the Wingfoot XC Classic.
Sophomore Sarah Paisley Owen outside the swimming pool for the Olympic Trials.
Midtown recently implemented a policy that takes 20 points off of all assignments, formative or summative, missed during unexcused absences. This unfairly harms student-athletes, who must miss school for club sports.
Features
Dr. Smith gives advice to Senior Drawing and Painting 4 student Julia Williams. Dr. Smith said she tries to challenge all her students to expand and grow their skills.
New art teacher Smith encourages student ingenuity
Molly Thompson • September 13, 2024

New art teacher Dr. Blake Smith wants to provide students with new opportunities to learn and grow. Dr. Smith, a teacher for 22 years, has experience with a...

Midtown band Whatever She Is plays at Disorder Vinyl with bassist junior Oliver Sammons, and vocalist junior Aubrey Senter.
Vinyl store attracts Atlanta music scene
September 10, 2024
Open since 2018, Nowak's Steakhouse was a Morningside dinner staple. Now, after a rebrand to Nowak's Cantina, the community can enjoy an entirely different, more casual, low cost style of cuisine.
Newly-converted family restaurant benefits community
September 4, 2024
Nguyen, Blumm, Jackson, and English practice their first completed song 'The Police' in English’s garage.
Sophomores Form Punk Band 'Sum Yung Guys'
August 28, 2024
Virginia-Highland Elementary's student-grown garden was created with the goal of educating students about food sustainability and teaching them to collaborate with one another to maintain the space.
Virginia-Highland Elementary cultivates student learning with new STEAM garden
August 26, 2024
Opinion
MARTA's existing rail network does not provide access to all of the areas where public transport is needed in Atlanta. An expansion of the rail lines is required to improve the system
MARTA outdated, deserves restoration and expansion
Oliver Grosse • September 10, 2024

It has been 53 years since The Metro Atlanta Transport Authority, or MARTA, was first introduced to Atlanta, and 24 years since any new destinations were added....

Is Midtown's new PED policy helpful or harmful?
Is Midtown's new PED policy helpful or harmful?
September 3, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris makes remarks at a White House NCAA Sports Day event, Monday, July 22, 2024, at the South Portico.
Kamala Harris inspires unity at Democratic National Convention
August 26, 2024
Midtown’s schedule has been pushed forward by 15 minutes for the 2024-25 school year. This change greatly benefits students at Midtown and provides them with better opportunities.
Modified schedule provides students new opportunity
August 21, 2024
Falling polls and concerns about his age led President Biden to end his reelection campaign. But this decision isn't one of defeat, but a final act of service to the American people.
Biden ends candidacy, puts country first
August 20, 2024
News Briefs
Midtown Community Day
September 13, 2024
Apalachee shooting shakes community
September 11, 2024
Curriculum Night
September 9, 2024
Trending Stories
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The Atlanta Public School 2024-25 school year budget includes the largest teacher pay increase in APS history. It sets the base salary to $61,816, with an average of 11% pay increase for teachers.

APS raises teacher salary for 2024-2025 school year

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Maynard Jackson AP African American studies teacher Rashad Brown teaches his class. Maynard Jackson was one of the first Atlanta Public Schools to offer the course.

AP African American Studies under question after State Superintendent statements

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Bronny James, son of Lebron James, is one of the highest paid college athletes, signing a $6.4 million dollar NIL deal with companies like Nike and Beats by Dre. James is only 19 years old and is a freshman guard at The University of Southern California.

NIL deals are ruining college athletics

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On his visit to Midtown, Dr. Bryan Johnson visited several classroom and met with administrators. He expressed interest in continuing Dr. Battle's focus of literacy and school support.

Superintendent Johnson assumes position, promises continued goals

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While schools around Georgia provide IB courses, Midtown remains one of the only schools to stick primarily to the AP program. The difference seen between the courses offered at Midtown and other schools presents the debate over which program is more beneficial.

Head to Head: Are AP or IB classes more beneficial on students?

Sports Briefs
Knights football begins region season
September 13, 2024
Softball defeats Maynard Jackson and Mays
September 11, 2024
Boys and girls cross country teams ran at Carrollton Invite
September 9, 2024
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Video
Midtown's new and improved school lunches
Stella St. Clair
Student Life Briefs
Cluster Night Football Game
September 13, 2024
EY College Map Parent Night
September 11, 2024
Upcoming Saturday School Sept. 14
September 9, 2024
Humans of Midtown
Bhatia smiles in after school AP U.S. History tutorial in Mrs. Van Atta's room.
Julianna Richman smiles before her first home game for Midtown.
Tegan Derro smiles outside the media center after school
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