Family Partnerships
March 27, 2026
Family partnership is at the heart of AJC, and parent-teacher-student conference day is an opportunity to connect with caregivers and celebrate the pride we all share in their children. For
Inside AJC
Grad Spotlight: Ce’Asia, Class of 2022
March 20, 2026
Ce’Asia, a 2022 AJC grad, recently stopped by to volunteer and we got to catch up and hear about her journey since leaving AJC. Reflecting on her time at AJC,
Inaugural Lower School National Beta Induction
March 13, 2026
We’re proud to share our Lower School recently became a member of National Beta, an honor society dedicated to helping students grow in four key pillars: achievement, character, leadership, and
Growing Readers, Every Day
March 6, 2026
On a recent Tuesday morning, 8th grader, Love, sat shoulder to shoulder with her book buddy, patiently guiding him through a reading activity. She slowed down, sounded out each word
Gabriel Award Winner: Janet Williams
March 4, 2026
At Anna Julia Cooper School, students are surrounded by people who show up for them in many different ways. One of those people is Janet Williams, a Gabriel Award recipient and dedicated volunteer
Building Confidence: One Tie At A Time
March 1, 2026
Principal Gilliam, famous for her endlessly stylish “Tie Tuesday” wardrobe, helped kindergarteners practice tying ties this week—and we may be biased, but we’d be hard-pressed to think of anything cuter
Annual AJC Black History Celebration
February 27, 2026
February is always a busy time at AJC as we work to honor stories that have shaped our world and celebrate voices that inspire us. This year’s annual Black History Celebration was
Basketball Season Recap
February 26, 2026
Congrats to our basketball teams and stellar cheerleaders for a fantastic season! With Coaches Quintin Terrell, Stephanie Turner, Tamara Johnson, and Myrtle Thaxton leading the way, our 5th–8th grade cheerleaders leveled
Art 180 Inspires Middle School Students for BHM
February 25, 2026
This month, our 7th and 8th grade students had the unique opportunity to engage with Mecca Harris (pictured above with 8th grader, Imani) from Art 180, a nonprofit organization working to amplify the
Grad Spotlight: Darrell Atkins, Class of 2012
February 24, 2026
As a member of AJC’s very first class, Darrell Atkins is part of the foundation of Anna Julia Cooper School. He says he still shares AJC’s story wherever he goes, telling
Family Partnerships
March 27, 2026
Family partnership is at the heart of AJC, and parent-teacher-student conference day is an opportunity to connect with caregivers and celebrate the pride we all share in their children. For
Grad Spotlight: Ce’Asia, Class of 2022
March 20, 2026
Ce’Asia, a 2022 AJC grad, recently stopped by to volunteer and we got to catch up and hear about her journey since leaving AJC. Reflecting on her time at AJC,
Inaugural Lower School National Beta Induction
March 13, 2026
We’re proud to share our Lower School recently became a member of National Beta, an honor society dedicated to helping students grow in four key pillars: achievement, character, leadership, and
Growing Readers, Every Day
March 6, 2026
On a recent Tuesday morning, 8th grader, Love, sat shoulder to shoulder with her book buddy, patiently guiding him through a reading activity. She slowed down, sounded out each word
Gabriel Award Winner: Janet Williams
March 4, 2026
At Anna Julia Cooper School, students are surrounded by people who show up for them in many different ways. One of those people is Janet Williams, a Gabriel Award recipient and dedicated volunteer
Building Confidence: One Tie At A Time
March 1, 2026
Principal Gilliam, famous for her endlessly stylish “Tie Tuesday” wardrobe, helped kindergarteners practice tying ties this week—and we may be biased, but we’d be hard-pressed to think of anything cuter
Annual AJC Black History Celebration
February 27, 2026
February is always a busy time at AJC as we work to honor stories that have shaped our world and celebrate voices that inspire us. This year’s annual Black History Celebration was
Basketball Season Recap
February 26, 2026
Congrats to our basketball teams and stellar cheerleaders for a fantastic season! With Coaches Quintin Terrell, Stephanie Turner, Tamara Johnson, and Myrtle Thaxton leading the way, our 5th–8th grade cheerleaders leveled
Art 180 Inspires Middle School Students for BHM
February 25, 2026
This month, our 7th and 8th grade students had the unique opportunity to engage with Mecca Harris (pictured above with 8th grader, Imani) from Art 180, a nonprofit organization working to amplify the
Grad Spotlight: Darrell Atkins, Class of 2012
February 24, 2026
As a member of AJC’s very first class, Darrell Atkins is part of the foundation of Anna Julia Cooper School. He says he still shares AJC’s story wherever he goes, telling