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FCS Community Update for December 2, 2020

Fulton County Schools provides regular board meeting reports and news updates to our community to help keep families informed of the important issues that impact our district.

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FCS Community Update for November 20, 2020

Fulton County Schools provides regular board meeting reports and news updates to our community to help keep our families informed of the important issues that impact our district.

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News to Know for the Week of November 16, 2020

Each week, the FCS Communications Department gathers news and events for distribution to our local news media outlets. Find out what's happening this week!

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FCS Community Update for November 11, 2020

Fulton County Schools provides regular board meeting reports and news updates to our community to help keep families informed of the important issues that impact our district.

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FCS dropout rate nearly cut in half, graduation remains high

FCS has lowered its dropout rates – as much as 44% over the past three years – by putting measures in place that help keep students on track toward graduation.

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Meet the Zone Superintendents: Angela Parham

FCS has appointed seven Zone Superintendents for the 2020-21 school year. We have asked each of them to answer six questions so you can get to know them.

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Celebration Conference Recognizes Our FCS Rising Stars

Over 300 FCS employees were nominated by their peers for their exceptional contribution to Teaching and Learning during this unprecedented time of COVID-19. Watch the celebration video!

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News to Know for Week of  November 2 , 2020

Each week, the FCS Communications Department gathers news and events for distribution to our local news media outlets. Find out what's happening this week!

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FCS Community Update for October 22, 2020

Fulton County Schools provides regular board meeting reports and news updates to our community to help keep families informed of the important issues that impact our district..

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Meet the Zone Superintendents: Dr. Tamara Candis

FCS has appointed seven Zone Superintendents for the 2020-21 school year. We have asked each of them to answer six questions so you can get to know them.

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News to Know for Week of October 19 , 2020

Each week, the FCS Communications Department gathers news and events for distribution to our local news media outlets. Find out what's happening this week!

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Three Generations Serve Fulton County Schools as Bus Drivers

When it was time for Brooke Kirby to focus on a career, she did not hesitate. She knew she wanted to become a Fulton County Schools (FCS) bus drive...

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FCS Community Update for October 15, 2020

Fulton County Schools provides regular board meeting reports and news updates to our community to help keep families informed of the important issues that impact our district..

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Applications Accepted for New STEM High Schools

The application window for Fulton County Schools’ two new STEM magnet high schools – Global Impact Academy and Innovation Academy – is now open.

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FCS Sets New District Record in Student ACT Performance

The 2020 ACT test scores are in, and Fulton County Schools’ (FCS) students continue to outpace their peers in Georgia and across the country. The d...

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F2F and Remote Learning Election Summary by School

FCS has released a report showing the percentage of students who have opted to remain in Remote Learning ahead of the Oct 14 reopening of all schools for full-time, face-to-face instruction.

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News to Know for the Week of  October 5, 2020

Each week, the FCS Communications Department gathers news and events for distribution to our local news media outlets. Find out what's happening this week!

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State Bridge Crossing ES Named Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

State Bridge Crossing Elementary School has just been named a National Blue Ribbon School along with just eight other Georgia schools. The national...

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Meet the Zone Superintendents: Tim Corrigan, Zone 6

FCS has appointed seven Zone Superintendents for the 2020-21 school year. We have asked each of them to answer six questions so you can get to know them.

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FCS Community Update for September 18, 2020

Fulton County Schools provides regular board meeting reports and news updates to our community to help keep families informed of the important issues that impact our district.

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News to Know for the Week of September 21, 2020

Each week, the FCS Communications Department gathers news and events for distribution to our local news media outlets. Find out what's happening this week!

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Educational Specifications 2020 Update Summary

FCS Board Policy FD requires that the school system review its Educational Specifications every five years to be sure its buildings are still appro...

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FCS Students Shine with 2020 SAT Scores

According to results released this week by The College Board, FCS students outperformed their peers as part of the 2020 SAT cohort by 35 and 48 poi...

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News to Know for the Week of September 8, 2020

Each week, the FCS Communications Department gathers news and events for distribution to our local news media outlets. Find out what's happening this week!

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FCS Community Update for September 9, 2020

Fulton County Schools provides regular board meeting reports and news updates to our community to help keep families informed of the important issues that impact our district.

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Meet the Zone Superintendents: Dr. Charisse Campbell, Zone 1

FCS has appointed seven Zone Superintendents for the 2020-21 school year. We have asked each of them to answer six questions so you can get to know them.

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Bus Drivers Plan for New Challenges Preparing for School

When FCS bus drivers and transportation assistants return to work this year, they will be prepared for an extensive list of guidelines to keep them...

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News to Know for the Week of August 24, 2020

Each week, the FCS Communications Department gathers news and events for distribution to our local news media outlets. Find out what's happening this week!

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FCS Community Update for August 21, 2020

Fulton County Schools provides regular board meeting reports and news updates to our community to help keep our families informed of the important issues that impact our district.

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Universal Remote Learning Support & Resources for Parents

Fulton County Schools is providing learning resources and technical support for parents and students. Find answers to common questions about Universal Remote Learning.

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FCS FoodStop Student Meal Locations Now Open

Student Meals will be distributed at 22 FoodStop sites beginning Aug. 14. Please use QR codes to purchase meals and use also for free/reduced meals. Distribution sites will be contactless. See a listing of sites...

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates From The District

In an effort to inform our community, Fulton Schools has issued a stream of content during this unprecedented time. Review all our messages here.

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List of Community Resources for Those in Need

Many have asked how they can help our students, staff & families. Here are some Parent and Community Resources to connect those in need with those who can help and support.

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Coach Hankerson, Westlake Lady Lions, Make Fulton History

When the Westlake High School Lady Lions scored 72-53 over undefeated Collins Hills High School to win their third straight state girls basketball ...

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Music Therapy in Fulton Schools is Changing Lives

They say music is a universal language – besides enjoyment and entertainment, it is used in therapeutic settings to aid healing and manage disabili...

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Essence Magazine Features Banneker HS in Tribute

When Essence magazine put out a call for readers to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Banneker High School Media & Technology Instructor Tina Criss, ...

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North Springs Dance Students Collaborate During Shutdown

Dance students at North Springs Charter High School took the shock and disappointment of the school shutdown especially hard. Not only was their sp...

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FCS Announces School/Admin Professionals of the Year

We are pleased to announce the winners of the School/Admin Professionals of the Year: Renisha Smith, Mountain Park ES and Daffany Reed, Talent...

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Kelsey Drews Named 2020-2021 FCS Teacher of the Year

Kelsey Drews, 2nd-grade teacher and grade level chair at Heritage Elementary School, has been named 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year for Fulton County...

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2020 Fulton High School Graduation Dates

FCS high school "virtual" graduation dates for 2020 have been updated and are now available online. For more details, please contact your school directly.

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Remote Learning to Provide Continuity During Closures

Schools are closed but students will continue instruction from home through "Remote Learning," the district's strategy for learning continuity. Thi...

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FCS Grads Drafted to NFL in First Ever Virtual Draft

In the first ever NFL virtual draft, two former FCS high school students - Westlake's A. J. Terrell and Roswell's Xavier McKinney - were selected i...

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Westlake & Chattahoochee State Basketball Champs

Due to school closures, we were unable to properly celebrate our FCS basketball state champs. Please join us now as we say "Congrats!" to t...

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News to Know for the Week of March 2-6, 2020

Each week, the FCS Communications Dept. gathers news and events for distribution to our local news media outlets. Find out what's happening this week!

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E.C. West ES Media Assistant Creates Fantasy World

Teri Stewart served as an assistant at Evoline C. West Elementary for over twenty years, and a beloved media assistant for eight years. She began w...

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News to Know for the Week of February 24-28, 2020

Each week, the FCS Communications Dept. gathers news and events for distribution to our local news media outlets. Find out what's happening this week!

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FCS Board Meeting Recognitions for February 2020

The Fulton County Board of Education is proud to recognize the achievements of our FCS schools, students, and staff at monthly meetings. Read more...

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News to Know for the Week of February 18-21, 2020

The Fulton County Board of Education is proud to recognize the achievements of our FCS schools, students, and staff at monthly meetings. Read more...

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FCS Students Serve on State Supt.'s Student Advisory Council

Two Fulton County Schools students, Zach Schuller, senior at Johns Creek High School and Daylia Lian, eighth grader at Autrey Mill Middle School...

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News to Know for the Week of February 10-14, 2020

Each week, the FCS Communications Dept. gathers news and events for distribution to our local news media outlets. Find out what's happening this week!

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Announcements

K-8 community forums set for Dec/Jan

Fulton County Schools is hosting online community forums – December 7, January 11 and January 25 – to share a proposal for creating two kindergarten through eighth grade (K-8) campuses and to collect input.

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Apply to STEM High Schools

The application window for Fulton County Schools’ two new STEM magnet high schools – Global Impact Academy and Innovation Academy – closes December 15.

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COVID-19 Updates from the District

In an effort to inform our community during the coronavirus pandemic, Fulton County Schools has issued a stream of content during this unprecedented time. Find the latest news and message archive here.

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