With spring in full swing, Midtown is closing out the year with a rush of milestones on campus and beyond. Across the school, state, and country there are a lot of new activities happening.
Prom Set for April 18
Midtown’s prom for juniors and seniors is set for April 18th at the Carlyle, the first time since that it will be held off campus since 2023. Preparations are underway, with staff emphasizing efforts to ensure a safe and well-organized evening. Ticket sales opened in February and consistently rise as the new month begins.
TSA Workers to Receive Pay After Funding Disruptions
Transportation Security Administration employees are set to receive pay again following a temporary lapse in federal funding that caused delays in compensation. Officials said the restored funding will allow back pay to be issued in full, though some workers may still experience processing delays depending on their agency and payroll system. Airport operations remained active throughout the disruption, but union representatives said the uncertainty placed strain on workers who continued staffing security checkpoints without pay. Federal officials emphasized that future funding interruptions remain a concern.
Girls Soccer Clinches Region Championship
Midtown’s girls soccer team secured the Region 4-AAAA championship after a 4-0 victory over Pace Academy on Mar. 25, capping an undefeated run through region play. The Knights are currently 7-0 in the region and 10-2 overall, marking one of the strongest regular-season performances in program history.
With the region title clinched, the Knights now turn their attention to postseason play, with only two regular-season games left, where they are expected to enter as a top contender.
“No Kings” Protest Draws Crowds in Atlanta
Demonstrators gathered in various locations all across Georgia on Mar. 28 for a “No Kings” protest, a rally organized by activists advocating against concentrated political power and calling for expanded democratic reforms. The event drew several thousand participants across Georgia, who marched through streets carrying signs and delivering speeches focused on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents beginning to show up in Georgia and the war in Iran.
Beta Club Launches New Round of Service Projects
Midtown’s Beta Club launched a new round of service projects. Many projects have already begun collecting such as school supplies, hygiene kits and more. Students can earn service hours while contributing to causes that directly impact the Midtown community. The club plans to continue with new initiatives throughout the semester.
Panda Festival Brings Cultural Celebration to Atlanta
The annual Panda Festival returned Apr. 4-5, drawing families and visitors to a series of cultural performances, food vendors and educational exhibits celebrating Asian heritage. Organizers highlighted the event’s focus on community connection, featuring traditional dance showcases, craft workshops and conversation-themed programming centered on giant pandas. City officials said the festival has become a significant spring attraction, contributing to tourism and cultural awareness across the metro area.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court has now issued its ruling in the closely watched birthright-citizenship case, but the outcome did not directly resolve whether children born in the United States to non-citizen parents automatically qualify for citizenship. Instead, the Court ruled that individual federal judges lack the authority to issue nationwide injunctions, a decision that affects how challenges to federal immigration policies can be enforced across the country.
The ruling was a procedural victory for the Trump administration, which had argued that lower courts should not be able to block federal policies nationwide. However, the Court left the underlying question of birthright citizenship unresolved, meaning the legality of restrictions on citizenship for children of undocumented or temporarily present immigrants remains uncertain and continues to be litigated in lower courts.
Midtown International School announced closure
Midtown International School announced that it will close its doors on Apr. 3, giving students, families and staff only a few days’ notice before the shutdown. School officials cited ongoing financial challenges and declining enrollment as the primary reasons for the decision, saying the institution could no longer continue to operate.
The school, known for its small class sizes and international focused curriculum, had served students from across the metro area. Administrators said they will release additional information about end of year procedures in the coming days.
Girls Lacrosse Ranked 51st State-Wide
Midtown’s girls lacrosse team pushed its win streak to 7 after a 18-0 region victory over Southwest Dekalb on Apr. 1. After beating 24 ranked East Coweta 7-5 on Mar. 25, the Knights have continued with their strong performance all season.
Sophomore Harper Garrett leads the team with 29 goals this season. On the defensive end, senior goalie Caroline Timmons recently reached 400 career saves during Midtown’s 13-7 region win over Bremen on Mar. 24.
