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Gwinnett adding fall break in 2018-2019 school year

Dr. Derek Schroll (right) watches students arrive for their first day of school at Coleman Middle School in Duluth.

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Dr. Derek Schroll (right) watches students arrive for their first day of school at Coleman Middle School in Duluth.
By Amanda C. Coyne
Nov 17, 2017

Gwinnett County Public Schools students will have an extra break next school year: The district has added a five-day fall break in October for the 2018-2019 school year.

MORE: Meet Gwinnett County’s 2018 Teacher of the Year

Here are some key dates for Gwinnett students and parents to know:

  • The first day of school will be Aug. 6.
  • Fall Break will be Oct. 4-9.
  • Classes are cancelled for Election Day, Nov. 6.
  • Thanksgiving Break will be Nov. 19-23.
  • Winter break will begin Dec. 21, and students return to school on Jan. 3.
  • Inclement weather make-up days are scheduled for Feb. 15 and March 29.
  • Students will have a day off on Feb. 18.
  • Spring break will be April 1-5.
  • The last day of the 2017-18 school year will be May 22.

View the full calendar below:

Gwinnett County Public Schools has released its calendar for the 2018-2019 school year.

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