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DeKalb Schools to observe winter break

Schools across the county had students on the prestigious list.

Credit: AJC file

Credit: AJC file

Schools across the county had students on the prestigious list.
By Marlon A. Walker
Dec 19, 2019

The DeKalb County School District ends its first semester on Friday, and schools are closed beginning Monday for winter break.

ExploreStudents return to class on Jan. 6, 2020.

During that time, administrative offices will close Dec. 23 through 25 and again Dec. 30 through Jan. 1, 2020.

Several holidays occur during the winter break observance, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Day.

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