APS leaders say school safety is a top priority, after a shooting at Benjamin E. Mays High School

APS police chief Ronald Applin, following the State of the District meeting on Feb. 19, 2024. (Juma Sei/WABE)

Officials with Atlanta Public Schools (APS) met for its “State of the District” meeting this week. The meeting is a chance for APS leaders to share updates on student progress and communicate their priorities for the remaining school year. 

This year, the meeting comes on the heels of a shooting at Benjamin E. Mays High School.

The shooting happened when a fight broke out in the campus parking lot after school. Four young men were shot and APS security who were on site responded immediately.