Education/school information is updated frequently. From September-February we publish a monthly “Aha! Education Guide” that is delivered to more than 16,000 email and social media subscribers. Our goal is to give our education partners an opportunity to communicate critical information about their schools/businesses. To advertise on this page or in our Aha! Education Guide please contact peggy@theahaconnection.com for details.
Atlanta Academy, located in Roswell, serves 375 private preschool-8th grade students in North Fulton. Small classes allow teachers to understand students’ individual strengths and help them discover their unique talents. The nurturing culture fosters good character in students alongside academic success, well-being, and happiness—our belief in educating the whole child results in students experiencing excitement and joy in the classroom.… Read More »
Pebble Tossers, a youth development nonprofit organization, is offering an exciting new leadership development program specifically for middle school youth. The program combines community service with leadership skills and provides a great opportunity to connect with service-minded peers while helping students develop critical skills to reach their goals.
For more information, visit https://www.pebbletossers.org/middle-years-program/
Why not let dinner do some good? On Tuesday, December 5th, from 4 p.m. to close, Natalie Bianca will host a Spirit Night for Beecher Hills Elementary School, with 10% of all proceeds going toward field trip funding for students. Arrive early to catch a special performance by the BHES cheerleaders and choir in the green space next door from 4 to 5 p.m.… Read More »
***Heads-up: ACT registration is now open for April to July 2025! ***
Read the important clarifications below!
Students should sign up exclusively for the paper version!
April 2025 – July 2025 is the odd time where the following is happening:
1) The *paper* version of the ACT in April through July 2025 is status quo, same normal format with tons of practice content available.… Read More »
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is Atlanta’s preschool through 8th grade experience dedicated to graduating well-rounded individuals ready to wholeheartedly embrace life. We do this by giving students the personalized attention, instruction and support they need as they learn about the world and themselves through intellectual adventures, extracurricular opportunities and spiritual formation. We believe the transition from children to young adults is a time to savor and celebrate, and the best time to develop a strong foundation on which students can build for the rest of their lives. … Read More »
Upcoming SAT/ACT classes:
Is your rising junior or senior taking the SAT or ACT this year? Edison Prep has 40+ SAT and ACT course options to accommodate your teen’s school and busy extracurricular schedule, as well as ample private tutoring options if desired! See the full calendar at www.edisonprep.com/start/
Springmont’s authentic Montessori experience balances academic learning with social/emotional well-being. Highly experienced and caring teachers guide individualized learning that inspires students to become creative, independent, and globally minded. Group and individual tours available by appointment. Applications for the 2025-26 school year are now open and are due Feb 1.
Creating Connected Communities needs 100 more teen volunteers for Amy’s Holiday Party!
Help us create a magical holiday experience for hundreds of children and families at the 30th Annual Amy’s Holiday Party (AHP) on Sunday, December 8, 2024. We’re looking for teen volunteers (8th-12th grade) to make this celebration unforgettable.
Teen volunteers will create smiles, spread joy, and make lasting holiday memories for kids in need.… Read More »
Georgia’s Attorney General, and Dunwoody resident, Chris Carr visited Dunwoody High School’s Young Republicans Club on Monday, the day before Election Day. Attorney General Carr spoke about state government and shared insights on how to keep informed and engaged in public policy. His talk was then followed by a lively Q&A with the students.
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This week, one lucky Aha! subscriber has the chance to win a free SAT or ACT class from Edison Prep (value $749)!
There are dozens of class options and private tutoring options starting now through July 2025 — the full course schedule through 2025 can be found here!
Comment “bootcamp” either on this post and/or the Edison Prep Facebook Page as a visitor post and tell us why this would be just what your student needs to prepare for the exam.
My hubby went to the Brad Hendrickson Memorial ceremony on Monday and gave me a few photos and highlights to share. I couldn’t attend, but am so glad Kirk was able to go. Brad was a great mentor and teacher to our son Walt.
DHS Assistant Principal, Andy Jameson, spoke and quoted this speech “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can” as it reminded him of Brad’s “do all you can” attitude. … Read More »
Did you know Fulton County is offering open enrollment/school choice for the 2025-2026 school year? The application process starts December 9, 2024. We’d love for you to come check out our amazing neighborhood school and consider selecting us for open enrollment.… Read More »