As we know, diversity and cultural responsiveness are embedded in our daily life here at TMS. During some months, we may focus on history that has shaped our world. We celebrated Black History Month around our school community throughout the month of February. Black History Month originated in 1926 with a need to acknowledge and…
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Art in Schools. We have been working with the Besharat Arts Foundation on this project since November, which included visiting their beautiful gallery (Besharat Museum Gallery) in Castleberry Hills by Mercedes Benz stadium. For a limited time, the Art in Schools photo exhibition lines our halls…
The Museum School is hosting a Prospective Educator Open House on February 11th, 2020 at 6pm. This open house will provide educators an opportunity to learn more about The Museum School and vacancies available for the 2020-2021 school year. The Museum School is hosting a Prospective Educator Open House on February 11th, 2020. This event is open…
The DeKalb Branch of the NAACP selected Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh as one of five nominees for the Narvie J. Harris Education Award, which honors individuals who have had transformational and positive impact on DeKalb county schools and their communities. Dr. Kelbaugh was recognized at DeKalb NAACP’s annual awards gala Saturday, Nov. 2. The award is…
What is it: The mission of the PCDE is to advance diversity at The Museum School of Avondale Estates. The PCDE achieves its mission by providing a forum for parents and caregivers invested in students of color to discuss concerns, share ideas, and make recommendations to better support diverse students. What will the meetings be…
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) parents will have another opportunity to earn their General Education Diploma (GED) through a free program. DCSD’s Family IMPACT Hub, headed by the Department of Parent & Family Engagement, is partnering with local higher education institutions to continue offering a free GED program throughout the 2019-2020 school year. The program…
Please review the “Application Instructions” section at the bottom of this release if you would like to apply. MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Frick, GaDOE Communications Office, mfrick@doe.k12.ga.us, 404-463-4246 APPLICANT CONTACT: students@doe.k12.ga.us -Follow GaDOE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @GeorgiaDeptofEd August 7, 2019 – State School Superintendent Richard Woods is seeking middle and high school students to serve on his 2019-20 Student Advisory…
Girls on the Run will be returning to TMS this fall. Lottery registration for Girls on the Run will open on August 14th and close at midnight August 21st. Please register at: https://www.girlsontherunatlanta.org/Program-Registration If our teams do not fill up during the lottery period, registration will re-open August 22nd through September 11th. Girls on the Run will meet…
The Museum School of Avondale Estates opened its state-of-the-art media center last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new facility. More than 150 parents, community members and school supporters attended the ceremony. The Dr. Alexandra and Dr. Anthony Webb Media and Learning Center features technology pods, a maker space, outdoor classroom…
Help Students Start the Year Off Right! The Lost Druid is sponsoring a school supply drive to benefit the students of Avondale Elementary and The Museum School. Bring in a bag of school supplies with a minimum value of $15 (please include a receipt) and receive a voucher for a beverage and a Taster food…