Apalachee High School

WILDCATS NAMED GHSF DAILY TEAM OF THE WEEK
Posted August 21, 2025
 

Congratulations to our Apalachee High School football players and coaches! Out of 400 high school football teams in the state of Georgia, our Wildcats have been named Georgia High School Football (GHSF) Daily's state Team of the Week.

The recognition comes after the Aug. 16th 29-9 win against Chattahoochee - the Wildcats' first victory since 2021. The historical significance of the game is just one of the many reasons a team earns the title.

Jeff Gable with GHSF Daily told the team before Thursday's practice, "You snapped that ugly losing streak. 29 games. That's done with - that's gone. It's time for a new streak to get started."

The team responded with a positive, "Yes, sir."

Gable continued, "It was also a complete team victory. We know what you had to go through as a school and a community last school year and this is a way to proclaim that you guys are back."

AHS Head Football Coach Kevin Saunders has shared that he is proud of the coaching staff, players, students, administrators, and families. After the award presentation and some photos, he thanked GHSF Daily and the award sponsors, BSN Sports and Siemens, and then got back to business.

"Now, let's go practice."

Caitlin Schmidt Named New Assistant Principal & Athletic Director of AHS
Posted June 5, 2025

Congratulations to Caitlin Schmidt, who will serve as both Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Apalachee High School starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The Board of Education approved Caitlin during the June 3 meeting.

Caitlin Schmidt brings 22 years of experience in education, with a strong background in physical education and softball coaching. She began her teaching career in Sebring, Florida, where she taught elementary and middle school physical education and coached high school softball. 

She later moved to Atlanta and spent five years with Fulton County School. There, she taught middle school health and physical education at Webb Bridge Middle School and coached fastpitch at Cambridge High School, where they captured the 2016 Fastpitch Softball State Championship along with several titles and Elite 8 appearances.

Caitlin has served as the Assistant Athletic Director at Lanier High School for seven years. She has held several head coaching roles and taught health and physical education during that time.

"As the Athletic Director at Apalachee High School, I’m excited to help contribute to a culture where student-athletes and coaches can truly thrive. My goal is to pour into our student-athletes, supporting their goals and aspirations both on and off the field while promoting personal growth and excellence in athletics. I’m passionate about ensuring our program plays a vital role in the school’s mission of improving lives through education, one student at a time."

Read more about Caitlin.