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Fulton County School System’s 2017-18 Calendar

Parents and potential new students walk the halls of North Springs Charter High School during the school’s open house Sunday in Sandy Springs.

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Parents and potential new students walk the halls of North Springs Charter High School during the school’s open house Sunday in Sandy Springs.
By Candace Clayvon
Jan 17, 2017

Welcome to 2017! It’s never too early to prepare for the upcoming 2017-18 school year. Here are the key dates for Fulton parents to mark on their calendars:

  • The first day of school will be Aug. 7.
  • Thanksgiving Break will be Nov. 20-24.
  • Winter break will begin Dec. 22 and students return to school on Jan. 8.
  • Spring break will be April 2-6.
  • The last day of school will be May 24.
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You can find more information about Fulton County Schools, such as test scores, graduation rates and school climate ratings at the Ultimate Atlanta School Guide.

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