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  • 2025 Georgia Charter School of the Year

    ANCS has been named the 2025 Georgia Charter School of the Year by the Georgia Charter Schools Association! This incredible honor recognizes our school’s commitment to academic excellence, student-centered learning, and strong community engagement.

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Hands-on, Personalized Learning

The Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School (ANCS) is a K-8 charter school with two campuses formed by the merger of two successful charter schools that have been serving southeast Atlanta since 2002.

Mission, Vision, & Values

What makes us special?

Our school’s journey began as a simple idea, much like a tiny acorn waiting to be nurtured. Over the years, it has evolved into a vibrant and thriving community where children are not just educated but inspired to become lifelong learners. This video offers a captivating glimpse into the essence of what sets us apart, showcasing our commitment to fostering curiosity, creativity, and a passion for knowledge.

News & Events

To find out more, visit the news or calendar pages.

2025-2026 Calendar

Click the link below to download the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.

LINK TO CALENDAR

ANCS App

A central hub for up-to-date information and tools for parents & caregivers accessible from your mobile device. Search for “Atlanta Neighborhood Charter” in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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Join Our Team

Interested in becoming a part of the ANCS family as an employee? Explore our Careers page to discover the latest job openings.

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Nov
10

EC Book Fair


Dates: November 10-14, with extended hours on Thursday, November 13th from dismissal until 5:30 Location: ANCS EC Library Family Event: Join us on Thursday, November 13...

Nov
12

MC Parent Info Session: Assessment & Grading


At this point in the year, students will have received feedback from the teachers in the form of MYP Achievement Levels, so it’s a good time to dig into the...

Sep
11

Educational Excellence Committee Meeting


Click here to join the meeting...

Nov
13

Scholastic Throwback Thursday (EC)


Join us on Thursday, November 13 from dismissal until 5:30pm for Throwback Thursday. EC students can dress in the fashion of any decade and family members are invited...

It all started with an acorn.

As we continue to flourish, we remain dedicated to sowing the seeds of wisdom, cultivating young minds, and helping them bloom into the leaders and thinkers of tomorrow.

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Thank you to our 2025-2026 sponsors!

We are pleased to acknowledge the following organizations for their generous support of our sponsorship program. We encourage you to support the businesses who support us!

To learn more about our sponsorship program and how your company can participate, please visit atlncs.org/sponsor or email bgodsey@atlncs.org.