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Earlier this month, U. S. Senator Jon
@ossoff
visited Cascade Elementary School and announced federal funding for APS! The significant investment of approximately $193 million will help the district meet the needs of our students and staff!
#TalkUpAPS
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Due to the logistical challenges associated with the anticipated traffic, road closures and crowds expected throughout metro Atlanta for the parade honoring our World Series Champion
@Braves
, APS will observe a district holiday and be closed on Friday, November 5.
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Congratulations to former
@APSTherrell
student
@theantman05
! The APS family is proud of you!
With the 1st pick of the
@NBADraft
, the
@Timberwolves
select Anthony Edwards (
@theantman05
)!
2020
#NBADraft
presented by State Farm on ESPN
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Now this is how you make an entrance!
@APSNAWarriors
Class of 2019 have taken their seats!
#APSGrad19
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It’s official! We are proud to announce our new Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring! We are excited to welcome such a passionate leader to the Atlanta Public Schools family!
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We're proud to announce that APS will offer FREE breakfast and lunch this school year! With Southwest Foodservice Excellence as our new vendor, we look forward to providing nutritional meals, ensuring students are fully prepared for academic success!
#APSisCaring
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We’re proud to announce that the Principal of the Year goes to Eulonda Washington! Thank you for guiding
@apscskywla
in such a transformational way! A 100% grad rate is outstanding!
#APyeS
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Congratulations to
@BurgessPeterson
educator Tracey Pendley! She has just been named the 2020 Georgia Teacher of the Year! Job well done and thank you for your commitment to excellence! We are beaming with pride! 👏
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A tradition that never gets old! Superintendent
@CarstarphenMJ
began with a special song from
@APSMaysRaiders
Class of 2019!
#APSGrad19
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We’re always grateful for alumni who come back and give!
@lilbaby4PF
just announced a $150,000 donation to
@APSWashington
!
But wait there’s more!
An endowed scholarship will begin next school year!
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Just In: APS families in need of food can come to retrieve food packages at the At-Promise Center on Friday, January 19 between the hours of 12pm-4pm
Address: 740 Cameron Madison Alexander Blvd. NW Atlanta 30318
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Surprise!
@APSTherrell
Safety and Security Officer LaShandria Williamson has just received the suprise of her life!
Her son, U.S. Army Sgt. Shakir Aquil is home from Suwon, South Korea after a two-year deployment!
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Meet the
#APSGreatDebaters
! These 6 APS students dominated the Harvard Debate Council’s Summer Residency Program and made history by battling through several rounds and even brought home first place honors, thanks to team member Jordan Thomas! Congratulations scholars!
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Update: Atlanta Public Schools will operate virtually next week for all students and all staff, after further review of district and community COVID-19 data. Students will begin virtual classes Tuesday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 7.
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Update: Atlanta Public Schools Police Department can confirm that Caitlin Winchester, the North Atlanta High School student who went missing on August 5, has been found safe in Arlington, TX. The family has been notified and has requested privacy at this time.
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What a journey! Thank you
@CarstarphenMJ
for your spirited leadership! We appreciate your commitment to placing students first for the past 6 years! Watch the complete tribute message only on
#APStv
!
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JUST IN: APS is successful in Fulton County tax matter. Judge rules the County can begin collecting taxes! Schools will stay open.
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Due to inclement weather, APS is closing school as well as after school activities for Monday, January 8th.
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APS will postpone all reopening plans for in-person learning and remain virtual until January 2021. Learn more about the decision:
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Dr. Danielle S. Battle is the new Interim Superintendent for Atlanta Public Schools! With 19 years of experience at APS, her return is a cause for celebration. Her fierce leadership & compassionate nature will shape an inclusive & collaborative culture for the APS community.
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Congratulations ladies! For the 4th consecutive year, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy has received the 2021 College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award! CSKYWLA is one of only 61 schools in the U.S. to be recognized!
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The resolution passed by the State Board of Education seeks to eliminate critical equity and race educational opportunities from schools. At APS, we will continue to keep equity at the forefront. Please view our full statement:
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APS families! Here’s how to receive FREE Xfinity WiFi hotspots from anywhere in the country!
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Last call! APS families have until Tuesday, March 31 at 5 p.m. to contact your child’s school to request a device. The last distribution date for last call devices will end Friday, April 3. Please do not miss out!
More information:
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A freedom fighter. An unforgettable leader committed to justice and peace. Thank you
#JohnLewis
for serving the community and inspiring the world. Rest In Peace.
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Congratulations Principal David White! He is an
#APyeSAwards
Principal of the Year Finalist! You are such an inspiration! We look forward to honoring you in November!
@BurgessPeterson
family shout out your amazing leader below!
💙❤️👏
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Congratulations to
@CarstarphenMJ
for being selected as a member of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2019! We’re so proud of you 🎉👏
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Welcoming a new journey! Here’s a glimpse into Dr. Lisa Herring's first day as Superintendent of the Atlanta Public Schools!
#APStv
🎥:
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Celebrating our
#SilverStars
! Today we honor our amazing APS retirees who have served diligently for decades! Thank you retirees for your dedication to Atlanta Public Schools!
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Join us in celebrating Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen (
@ATLsuper
)! Today marks 3 years of dynamic leadership! 🎉
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Congratulations to Dr. Dante E. Edwards and the D. M. Therrell High School community, as we are pleased to announce Dr. Edwards as the new principal. Edwards brings to Therrell High School over 20 years of experience as an educator. We are looking forward to his leadership.
#APS
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APS will observe Juneteenth as a recognized paid holiday for staff! Our district offices and school buildings will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2020.
#Juneteenth2020
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What an honor! Congratulations to Superintendent
@CarstarphenMJ
, the
@AFSCME
and
#GFPSE
Georgia Superintendent of the Year! Thank you for your dynamic leadership!
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What a surprise!
@repjohnlewis
is here at the
#APSBash
! Thank you for the well wishes! Our entire APS community will forever cherish your support of the Back to School Bash!
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The Atlanta Public Schools family expresses heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and FDHS classmates of Dr. Phillips.
I am deeply saddened to learn that the main target in the mass shooting that killed 4 at a hospital in Tulsa, OK this week is one of our
#APSalumni
, Dr. Preston Phillips, Frederick Douglass HS Class of 1980. May your memory be a blessing, may this tragedy be our call to action.💔
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D.M. Therrell High School valedictorian Cori Stockard has been named a 2021
@TheGatesScholar
! Cori was one of 300 Scholars chosen from across the nation, and his entire undergraduate education will be funded at the University of Minnesota! Congratulations Cori!
#APSGrad2021
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Women leading the way in APS! Meet Principal Eulonda Washington of Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy. She has served over 30 years in education and believes her most important role is to promote growth in others!
#WomensHistoryMonth
@apscskywla
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Due to the anticipated inclement weather and dangerous high winds, APS campuses and district offices will be closed Monday, September 11.
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Congratulations ladies!
Congratulations to Maynard Jackson Girls. Region 6AAAAA Champions
@JacksonQue4
@CVCollier_AD
@DrLisaHerring
@OfficialGHSA
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What a surprise for
@joysantone
! Everything you’ve done at
@APSInman
has made an impact! We are proud to announce that you are a district-wide Assistant Principal of the Year Finalist! See you October 29 at the
#APyeS
Awards!
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APS Superintendent
@DrLisaHerring
and the entire APS Family expresses our heart-felt sympathy and condolences to the family of WSB-TV anchor Jovita Moore and the WSB Family. Though our hearts are broken, the memory of her kindness and professionalism will live on.
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Emergency Student Meals will begin Monday, March 16. Here are the APS distribution sites and the local community sites providing free meals and/or groceries to APS families!
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Thank you everyone for sharing! Kiteja has been found!
Please help us find APS student Kiteja Watson! She has been missing since Saturday, May 30, 2020. She lives in the Adair Park neighborhood in Atlanta. If you’ve seen Kiteja please contact the
@Atlanta_Police
immediately, or her mother, Ms. Elishia Kelley, at 404-547-8245.
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Please help us find APS student Kiteja Watson! She has been missing since Saturday, May 30, 2020. She lives in the Adair Park neighborhood in Atlanta. If you’ve seen Kiteja please contact the
@Atlanta_Police
immediately, or her mother, Ms. Elishia Kelley, at 404-547-8245.
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Today, a group of mighty APS nurses joined with clinicians from
@FultonCoSchools
to vaccinate 💉about 1000 of our Phase1A (65 plus) employees. We are ready to go when Phase 1B opens for the rest of our staff!
#APSProtects
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Alert: All APS schools as well as district office to remain closed Thursday, January 18.
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We join the
@Morehouse
community in mourning the loss of head basketball coach and
@apsDouglassHigh
Alumni Grady Brewer. We are grateful for his life, legacy and lasting impression on the Atlanta community.
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Our students are so gifted! Students from
@APSMaysRaiders
and
@APSNAWarriors
Orchestra performed a beautiful rendition of “Glory”!
#StateofAPS
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Alert: APS campuses and district offices will remain closed Wednesday, September 13.
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The moment
@apscskywla
received $25,000 from
@DonorsChoose
! Thank you so much
@Lupita_Nyongo
and
@GMA
for honoring and loving on our students! This was HUGE!
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North Atlanta High School senior Kamryn Stargell no longer has to worry about how she’ll pay for college! She's earned $2.3 million in college scholarships and has been accepted into 29 colleges & universities!
#TalkUpAPS
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Due to the anticipated inclement weather including snow and ice and in alignment with the
@CityofAtlanta
and
@GovKemp
@apsupdate
schools and offices closed on Tuesday, Jan.29.
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We are sad to hear of the passing of former Atlanta City Councilman and
@APSWashington
alumni C. T. Martin. We're grateful for his civil rights advocacy, support of the Atlanta community and passion for education.
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What a visionary leader, who has worked tirelessly to guide
@apsBAMOAcademy
! Thank you
@Robinviews
for your phenomenal leadership! You are a district-wide Principal of the Year Finalist! We look forward to celebrating you October 29 at the
#APyeS
Awards!
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What a great start to the day! 👏
#KeepGAFed
@APSPolice
helping to load the lunches
@Bunche_Chargers
going out to the
@apsupdate
communities.
@CarstarphenMJ
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Congratulations Ms. Krissi Davis! She is the 2019-20 High School Excellence in Teaching (Teacher of the Year) Finalist! We’re so proud to have such a brilliant
@APSGradyKnights
educator and former APS alum come back and serve in the classroom for 15 years!
#APyeS
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It’s official! Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School is now an authorized International Baccalaureate World School, offering the Middle Years Programme!
#TalkUpAPS
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.
@APSWashington
students take a silent knee for 17 seconds to honor the 17 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School victims for
#NationalWalkoutDay
!
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Listen 👏 to👏 that👏 voice! Superintendent
@CarstarphenMJ
gives Trevvar the mic one last time!
#APSGrad18
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APS schools and offices will close Wednesday, Feb 25 due to severe winter weather. We will provide updates as they become available.
#APS
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Happy
#NationalBossDay
to one of the most energetic, driven, and dynamic APS leaders
@carstarphenMJ
! Our Superintendent rocks! 🤗👏
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Dr. Sara Womack is the Schools First Winner!!!! She is the very creative Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator for APS! We’re so proud of your passion for student success in music and the arts!
#APyeS
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💪 APS Employees Matter! Aug 31 paychecks include step increases for all positions, a $15 per hour minimum wage, plus many exciting new incentive programs that provide add-on pay for staff.
@drlisaherring
@jointeamAPS
@skyeduck
@boeaps
Learn more here:
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Special announcement! We are pleased to announce the swearing in ceremony for incoming superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring! Join us Wednesday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m. on the APS Facebook page for the live experience!
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the women who guide and shape our bright students! May today be filled with happiness and love!
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More than a 1000 students walked out of North Atlanta HS today in support of
#ClimateChange
These young activists are creating the dialogue and change they want to see in our 🌎
@CarstarphenMJ
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Did you know? This year marks the first time EVER in history that the Atlanta Board of Education is entirely made up of women. It is an honor to be served by these ladies. Happy International Women's Day!
#InternationalWomensDay
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Photo of the day:
@APSGradyKnights
student catching the reflection of the
#SolarEclipse
on her hand!
#APSeclipse
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All
#APS
schools will remain closed Thursday Feb 26. Annual duty employees should report at 11am if road conditions allow for safe travel.
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Midtown High School English teacher Susan Barber was recently named the Georgia English Teacher of the Year. Barber is a member of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Secondary Steering Committee and is the College Board advisor for Advanced Placement Literature.
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This morning on
@HLNTV
: Superintendent
@CarstarphenMJ
shares how the District is preparing to address food insecurities, while students are home during the school closures beginning Monday, March 16.
View more:
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While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in APS, based on guidance provided by Governor Brian Kemp APS will close all schools & offices effective Monday, March 16 for at least 2 weeks or more. Students and staff should report tomorrow, March 13. .
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Due to inclement weather including the potential for ice on the roadways overnight and in the morning, APS will operate on a 2 hr. delay on Tuesday, Feb 16. APS staff should report to schools & office buildings 2 hrs later than their normal reporting time. Please be safe!
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A special message from Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring is now live on
#TalkUpAPS
! Read her heartfelt words and her commitment to success as we move forward together!
📝:
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If you’ve seen North Atlanta High School student Caitlin Winchester or have information about her whereabouts please contact
@APSPolice
at 404-802-2000.
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Introducing the Digital Bridge powered by
@TMobile
! We are proud to announce that 6,000 APS middle school students will receive a FREE laptop and high speed hotspot! Thank you
@TMobile
for your generosity and partnership!
@CarstarphenMJ
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Wishing
@CarstarphenMJ
and the entire
#JohnLewisFreedomRunners
best of luck as they conquer the Selma to Montgomery 51 Mile Relay Race! Go
#TeamAPS
!
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Tonight on
@CNN
: Tune in to hear
@DrLisaHerring
discuss the District's reopening plan with Wolf Blitzer at 9 p.m.
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Spread the word!
@APSMaysRaiders
Termarr Johnson is the No. 1 high school baseball player in the country!
#TalkUpAPS
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Vaccines are here! APS joined forces with
@FultonHealth
and
@FultonCoSchools
to provide eligible employees in the Phase 1A category with COVID-19 vaccines during a “Super Saturday” event at
@MBStadium
#APSProtects
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Superintendent
@CarstarphenMJ
is one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 100 most influential people of 2019! We’re incredibly proud to have a leader who advocates for our students, school communities and employees! Congratulations!
#StrongLeader
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JUST IN: APS will re-open Thursday, September 14 and follow a normal operating schedule.
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Good luck to Amber Hughes a former
@apsDouglassHigh
Valedictorian who will compete this weekend for an Olympic spot!
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Today in Black History: W.E.B DuBois, noted sociologist, author, scholar & a founding officer of the
@NAACP
was born on this date in 1868.
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Graduation rate results are in!
@apsupdate
achieved 86.6%, our highest rate ever, with 2,812 graduates of cohort 2023! APS has exceeded the state graduation rate for the first time in history!
#AtlantaPublicSchools
#APSGrad23
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Congratulations to Superintendent
@CarstarphenMJ
for being named among the 2019 "100 Most Influential Georgians" by
@GeorgiaTrend
! Dr. Carstarphen joins leaders from across the state who have challenged, inspired and created positive change!
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We’re beyond grateful that APS families will be taking advantage of the Internet Essentials program, making digital learning easier for students!
Comcast to provide 60 days of free internet for low-income families over coronavirus:
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In case you missed it: The
@BestAcademyHigh
Valedictorian Dionte West gave an emotional speech about beating the odds!
@ATLsuper
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This is a non-school day for students and will be a paid holiday for all full-time APS employees. APS shares in the excitement of the World Series victory by our Atlanta Braves and congratulates the entire organization for a fantastic and historic season!
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School official ( our own
@dan_a_sims
) battled cancer and is now headed to Super Bowl | News |
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It was an honor to welcome the Honorable Mayor
@KeishaBottoms
to
#OperationGradNation
! As a graduate of
@apsDouglassHigh
your words were inspiring to the Class of 2021!
#APSGrad2021
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