PHOTOS: Atlanta Public Schools celebrates 150 years

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PHOTOS: Atlanta Public Schools celebrates 150 years

Students, teachers, staff and other members of the community march in a parade celebrating Atlanta Public Schools 150th year.

Students perform acrobatics during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Students, teachers and members of the community, participate in the Atlanta Public School parade to celebrate the district's 150th anniversary on Saturday, April 22, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Police officers ride horses during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

The South Atlanta High School marching band marches during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Students perform acrobatics during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023 on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cheerleaders cheer throughout the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Members of the community cheer on the Old School Drummers during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Students perform acrobatics during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Councilman Antonio Lewis rides a scooter during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

The North Atlanta High School JROTC marches during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Members of the Atlanta Old School Drummers march during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Students wave pom-poms during the Atlanta Public School parade Students perform acrobatics during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Members of the community watch and take videos during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A student marches and dances during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Members of the community and Atlanta Public School system march during a parade to celebrate the district's 150th anniversary on Saturday, April 22, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Young students march in the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A police officer directs traffic and cheers on students marching in the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Bus drivers wave balloons during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

The North Atlanta High School marching band leads the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens waves to community members during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Students perform acrobatics during the Atlanta Public School parade on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The parade celebrated the 150th anniversary of Atlanta Public Schools and featured students, teachers and other members of the APS community. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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