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Jan. 21, 2024                                                                        

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NEWS & INFO

  • Parent Perception Survey: Cognia Accreditation - Midtown parents, please take 2 minutes and complete this short parent perception survey. Your honest feedback will help us improve your family’s experiences here at Midtown.


  • Help - Toaster Ovens Needed! Please support the ELA STEAM PoeTree Project scheduled February 1st & 2nd by lending/donating your  functioning toaster ovens. Contact Ms. Stacey Tanner to make arrangements for drop off (stanner@apsk12.org | 404.802.3037).


Dear Midtown High School Community:

It’s time!  This Saturday, January 27 from 6pm – 10pm in the Piedmont Room at Park

Tavern, the Midtown High School Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization will hold its

annual fundraiser. The event includes:

  • Student Showcase: orchestra, photography, chorus, fashion, and robotics

    will be on display.

  • Raffle: a chance to win an overnight stay at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead

    with a $200 gift card to Aria and a $50 gift card to Le Bon Nosh.

  • Live Auction: items include vacation homes, ACT tutoring, mystery wine

    boxes, Yacht Rock tickets, a bourbon tasting, the Midtown reserved parking

    space, and more!

  • Good Old-Fashioned Fun: DJ, dancing, drinks, and dinner!


This week is the last chance to purchase tickets and attend a great night

out with your fellow Midtown parents.  Here are the highlights of where your

money is invested in our school:

  • $20,200 for Classroom Start Up Funds

  • $15,000 in additional Teacher Classroom Needs

  • $13,000 for Teacher Grants

  • $12,000 for Teacher & Staff Appreciation

  • $6,000 for STEAM Signature Support

  • $3,000 for Student Events

  • $1,750 for the College & Career Center


Your support is critical as this fundraiser fulfills 60% of the overall PTSO Budget.  

Our event goal is $60,000 this year, so please buy tickets, attend, and be generous where possible. If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation to support our school.


Thank you so much for your support, and the PTSO Board looks forward to a

successful fundraiser this Saturday!


Sincerely,

Josh D’Agostino

Midtown PTSO President

SPORTS

Spring Sports Tryouts

  • Tennis

  • Track

  • Baseball

  • Lacrosse

  • Soccer

  • Golf


Check Tryout Schedule for each individual spring sport.

Boys Lacrosse

Parent Meeting | Jan. 23 | 6:30P | Multipurpose Rm.

Girls Lacrosse

Parent Meeting | TBD | TBD | Multipurpose Rm.

Girls JV Basketball

Game vs Mays | Jan. 24 | 5:30P | Gym

Boys JV Basketball

Game vs Mays | Jan. 24 | 7P | Gym

Baseball

Parent Meeting | Jan. 24 | 7P | Multipurpose Rm.

Girls Soccer

Parent Meeting | Jan. 25 | 7P | Multipurpose Rm.

Boys Soccer

Parent Meeting | Jan. 25 | 7P | Multipurpose Rm.

Girls JV Basketball

Game vs South Atlanta | Jan. 27 | 10A | Gym

Boys JV Basketball

Game vs South Atlanta | Jan. 27 | 11:30A | Gym

Girls Varsity Basketball

Game vs Villa Rica | Jan. 27 | 1P | Gym

Boys Varsity Basketball

Game vs Villa Rica | Jan. 27 | 2:30P | Gym

Track Team

Tryouts | Jan. 23 | 4P - 5:30P | Track

Parent Meeting - Girls | Jan. 29 | 6P | Multipurpose Rm.

Parent Meeting - Boys | Jan. 29 | 7P | Multipurpose Rm.


Open to all athletes interested in joining the track team - all events. Track practice has begun and all athletes who meet DragonFly requirements can practice to get ready for time trial tryouts. If interested in trying out, please sign up so each event can be planned properly.

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CLUBS

BETA Club

Meeting | Jan. 22 | 4P - 5P | Multipurpose Rm.

TSA Club

Meeting | Jan. 22 | 4P - 4:30P | Rm. A106 (Ms. Nunnink)

Robotics Club

Dine Out | Jan. 24 | 6P - 9P | Sweet Auburn BBQ


Come support Midtown's award winning G3 Robotics team with a delicious meal at Sweet Auburn BBQ. They are holding a Dine Out on Wednesday January 24 from 6-9 pm. 10% of proceeds will go to the team and funds will be used to cover travel, room, entry, and related fees that are required to participate in FIRST Robotics Competitions throughout Georgia and the region. Let us know if you can make it!

French Club

Meeting | Jan. 25 | 4P - 5P | Rm. A303 (Ms. Holzhausen)

Plantlanta Club

Meeting | Jan. 25 | 4P - 5P | Rm. E211 (Ms. Boyd)

Jesters Club

Support Midtown Jesters -  Buy a Knights Card and Save.

Using your Knights Card will save you money, support local businesses, and help our Jesters!

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CCC + COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Upcoming College Representative Visits

  • 1/22   | Long Island University - Post

  • 1/22   | University at Albany, SUNY

  • 1/22   | Appalachian State University

  • 1/29   | Mississippi State University

Please sign in at the CCC desk and an adviser will direct you where to go in the media center. There is limited space, so please sign up to reserve your spot if interested in attending.

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Scholarship Information

Seniors need to view the following link which lists all of the scholarships that are available. There are so many and if you don't apply you will never know!


2024 Scholarships Available

Georgia MATCH

Learn about the Georgia MATCH Program and seniors be on the look out for mail regarding new MATCH opportunities. College and University Opportunites for Seniors new MATCH program.

PTSO HAPPENINGS

THE ROUNDUP


💡Did you know that APS has an anonymous reporting system called Say Something where anyone can submit a tip regarding safety concerns?  Call the 24/7 Crisis Hotline counselors at 1-844-5-SayNow, use the secure website, or download the Say Something mobile app. Learn More.


📢 13 APS Scholars earn Posse Foundation scholarships - 4 from Midtown!