I want to extend a warm welcome to our students, parents and community members. I sincerely hope that everyone had a joyous winter holiday. Our return to school marks the beginning of the second semester as well as our mid-year point. As we embark on the second semester, it is the perfect time to renew our commitment to our focus, our dedication to growth, and our emphasis on our school’s vision of creating a high performing IB school of choice where students want to learn, parents and families engage, educators empower students to succeed, and the community collaborates with the school to rebuild the legacy.

Let’s continue to remain steadfast on our journey of learning together while fostering a positive and engaging school environment. Let’s also continue to collaborate as we make this semester a successful and enriching experience for our students. I could not be more excited about the opportunities for progress and learning that lie ahead. Together, we will continue to “Rebuild the Legacy” of Jean Childs Young Middle School.

With Gratitude,

Ronald Garlington - Principal

Congratulations to our JCY Spelling Bee winner Rafael Spivey II (6th grade). Rafael will represent JCY at the district Spelling Bee later this month.

On December 15th 2023, we successfully submitted our IB Authorization Application, which puts us one step closer to becoming an Authorized IB World School. Now that we have submitted our application our next steps are moving forward with full IB implementation and preparing for our Authorization Visit (Date TBD).

The IB Learner Profile for the month of January is Risk-Taker. As we move through this month, begin to embody this attribute and encourage our future "IB Scholars" to do the same. Please be sure to put up your spotlight posters on your main whiteboard as a part of your board configuration. If you need a copy of the spotlight, please communicate with me. The IB Definition: We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

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January 4th

at Sutton Middle

(@Sutton Middle)

5:45pm/7:15pm

January 6th

at King Middle

(@King Middle)

10am/11:15am

January 11th

vs Kipp East

(@Young Middle)

5:45pm/7:15pm

January 18th

vs John Lewis

(@Young Middle)

5:45pm/7:15pm

January 27th

PLAYOFFS

(@TBD)

TBD

January 29th

PLAYOFFS

(@TBD)

TBD

Email: youngms@apsk12.org
Website: www.atlantapublicschools.us/young
Location: 3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr. NW Atlanta, GA 30311
Facebook: facebook.com/JCYMiddleSchool
Twitter: @apsyoungms