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School lunches allow some food insecure children to eat during the day. However, when school is out for the summer, federal and state-sponsored programs give these children access to meals.
Governer Brian Kemp rejects federal summer food plan
Brennan Fritts • May 24, 2024

Governor Brian Kemp declined Georgia's participation in the federally-sponsored Summer Food Service Program in favor of state-sponsored plans, Seamless Summer and...

BATTLE BACK: Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Battles contract has been extended to Dec. 31. The Atlanta Board of Education did this to ensure they could have enough time to find the right fit for a new permanent superintendent in the district.
Interim superintendent Dr. Battle’s contract extended, search continues
May 21, 2024
A NEW DIRECTION: SRO Norren Islar directs traffic on the 10th Street of the parking lot, due to the high volume of cars right after school in the overcrowded area. The crowding issues have caused the school-wide policy change for 2023-24 school year to have paid, reserved parking spots for upperclassmen with a down payment of $75.
Overcrowding issues cause new parking policy
May 19, 2024
Atlanta Public Schools plans to focus on chronic absenteeism, missing any school, instead of truancy, unexcused absences. This takes the focus off of the legal process and onto the academic impact.
Georgia school districts deal with spiking chronic absenteeism
May 16, 2024
Junior and captain of the Midtown girls golf team Julia Williams competes at area in order to qualify for state.
Title IX violation filed against Midtown golf team due to recent inequalities
May 15, 2024
Sports
Junior and captain of the Midtown girls golf team Julia Williams competes at area in order to qualify for state.
Senior striker JP Steiding dribbles up the field in the first the half during the Knights Elite Eight game against Eagles Landing on May 1. The Knights won 8-1. This Knights advanced to the Final Four losing to McIntosh.
Caitlin Clarks record-breaking season set the groundwork for womens basketball to continue to grow. The WNBA and the NCAA have to continue to build on the foundation she created.
Midtown’s class of 2024 athletic commits
Features
With a degree in musical therapy, Dawn Clement has focused on writing childrens songs. Clement (left) has tried to surround her daughter Caroline Bell (right) with music throughout her life.
Clement reflects on songwriting for local schools
Kate Durden • May 22, 2024

Bright futures and growing gardens are themes generations of kids remember as Midtown parent Dawn Clement shared her love of music by writing songs for Morningside...

Midtown sophomores Aubrey Senter (left) and Quantavius Bradley (right) showcase designer Manny Mullins clothes made entirely out of denim.
Fashion show, 'Une Belle Revolution', allows designers to showcase creativity
May 12, 2024
Junior Edward Rentz-Baker engages in Plantlanta Midtown by pulling weeds to enhance Midtowns campus greenery.
New club works to reduce waste, improve landscape
May 6, 2024
In addition to highlighting pottery made from enslaved Black potters in Edgefield District, Hear Me Now showcases work from contemporary artists. Simone Leighs Jug is inspired by pottery from Edgefield District.
High Museum "Hear Me Now" exhibition showcases pre-Civil War Black pottery
May 1, 2024
Teams of two participate in the Lillian Blades Collage competition. Students use materials they find at the Dogwood Festival, like flyers, maps, newspapers and leaves.
Georgia youth artists compete, connect, create at the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition
April 19, 2024
Opinion
Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, Midtown students will no longer be able to access personal electronic devices, including personal laptops. Due to this policys implications, the Southerner staff believes this policy will hinder both our ability as a program and our journalistic freedom.
Announced device policy has potential to restrict, censor journalism program
Editorial Board • May 22, 2024

Midtown announced in an email on May 21 that during the 2024-2025 school year, all personal electronic devices (PEDs) will be banned on Midtown campus. While this...

Yearly surface temperature from 1880–2023 compared to the 20th-century average (1901-2000). Blue bars indicate cooler-than-average years; red bars show warmer-than-average years.
Shift in subsidies needed for climate action
May 15, 2024
Midtown High School mandates final exams or alternative assignments like presentations or projects in all classes. Prioritizing AP exam preparation over final exams by dropping the requirement in AP classes could lead to better outcomes for students and alleviate end-of-year stress.
Final exams should not be required in AP classes
May 8, 2024
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?
April 20, 2024
The implementation of vending machines within Midtown would greatly improve students energy levels and ability to focus. It would additionally encourage students to stay on campus during lunch.
Midtown students need access to vending machines
April 12, 2024
News Briefs
Candidates find out future in metro Atlanta school board race
May 20, 2024
Chromebook turn-in deadline approaching
May 20, 2024
Midtown Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony
May 20, 2024
Trending Stories
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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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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?

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Freshman Sarah Paisley Owen competes in the Speedo Junior National Championships. Owen finished the 50-meter freestyle in 25.61 seconds qualifying her for the 2024 Olympic Trials.

Freshman Owen shatters records, earns spot in 2024 Olympic Trials

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School lunches allow some food insecure children to eat during the day. However, when school is out for the summer, federal and state-sponsored programs give these children access to meals.

Governer Brian Kemp rejects federal summer food plan

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After 24 years of educating and fostering fellowship in students, the Atlanta Girls School (AGS) plans to close at the end of the semester.

Atlanta Girls' School closes doors after 24 years

Sports Briefs
Boys ultimate places second in State Finals
May 6, 2024
Girls basketball starts conditioning
May 6, 2024
Boys soccer loses in Final Four
May 6, 2024
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    Eagle's Landing Christian Academy
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    Apr 30 / Varsity Boys Soccer
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    Chattahoochee High School
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    Apr 26 / Girls Lacrosse
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Video
Original Flying Biscuit relocates after 31 years
Kate Durden
Student Life Briefs
AP exams end
May 13, 2024
APS Student Film Festival
May 13, 2024
Mental Health Awareness week
May 13, 2024
Humans of Midtown
Junior Eden Sharp has involved the students in Beta Club in many volunteer opportunities, in and outside of her Environmental focus.
Freshman Callan Meyer smiles after finishing his final exam.
Washington has taught at Midtown for three and a half years despite coaching for eight and a half years.

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