FCS District News

Students show a slight increase in ACT Scores & College Readiness

Students in Fulton County Schools continue to score above the state and nation averages on the ACT, by 2.5 points and 3.2 points respectively, and ...

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FCS News to Know for Week of October 15 - 18

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 Supports National School Bus Safety Week October 21-25

School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our nation's students, and is the direct link between a neighborhood and the cl...

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Board Approves "Digital Learning Days" for 2020

At its work session last night, the Fulton County School Board approved making April 21, 2020, and May 19, 2020, "Digital Learning Days" for studen...

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Fulton Celebrates "Day of the Dot" and "Pinwheels for Peace"

Five schools in Fulton County celebrated the "International Dot Day" September 15. Dot Day is a time when people all over the world connect, collab...

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FCS News to Know for Week of October 7 - 11

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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15 FCS High Schools Featured in Marching Band Exhibition

Fifteen Fulton County High Schools were featured in a Marching Band Exhibition September 21 at Cambridge High School. For over 15 years the exhibit...

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FCS News to Know for Week of September 30 - October 4

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 2019 Advanced Placement Results Reveals Increase

The College Board recently released the results of the 2019 Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and Fulton County Schools' scores of three or higher inc...

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Fulton SAT Holds Steady; Outpaces State and Nation

According to results released today by The College Board, the Fulton County School System continued to outperform the state and nation on the SAT w...

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FCS Nutrition Department wins 2019 Golden Radish Award

The FCS Nutrition Dept., headed by Executive Director of School Nutrition, Alyssia Wright, was recently awarded a 2019 Golden Radish Award. Recogni...

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FCS News to Know for Week of September 23-27

In this issue: FCS Transportation Job Fair; Westlake HS College Fair; FCS Grad Rate Increase; Middle School Rising Star Award from Junior Achieveme...

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Fulton's Graduation Rate Increases from 2018

Data released by the GA Department of Education shows an increase in Fulton County Schools' graduation rate of 0.4 percentage points making 87.2% f...

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Board Meeting Recognitions: September 15 & 19, 2019

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 News to Know for the Week of September 16-20

In this issue: Randolph ES Curriculum Night; Bus Driver Job Fair; School Governance Conference; Awards and Honors; Cool Kids Doing Cool Things...

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FCS Hot Weather Advisory for Outside Activities

Our top priority is the health and safety of our students and staff. Temperatures and heat indexes are high this week, and FCS staff have been moni...

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FCS News to Know for the Week of September 9-13

In this issue: Suicide Prevention Awareness; Partners in Education Expo; Int'l Dot Day; School Governance Conference; Fulton Marching Band Exhibiti...

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Flu Season Update for September 2019

Georgia is experiencing the onset of an early flu season with confirmed cases already reported by local health providers. Flu viruses are common ea...

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FCS News to Know for Week of September 2-6

In this issue: Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention; Photography Open Exhibition; Gullatt ES backpacks; Stonewall Tell ES Kindness Adventur...

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Banneker's Bryce Hall Records Undefeated Tennis Season

Banneker High School's Bryce Hall has recorded an unprecedented Student Achievement. He is Banneker's first Region 6-AAAAA Tennis Player of the Yea...

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Important Announcements

March 24, 2020, is Now a Student Holiday

During their August 22 School Board meeting, the Board of Education approved a change to the 2019-2020 school calendar. March 24, originally scheduled as a regular school day, is now a Student Holiday and Teacher Workday due to the presidential primary (Super Tuesday) which will be held on the same day. Students will not report to school on March 24.

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FCSEPF Pension Board Member Wanted

The Fulton County Schools Employees' Pension Fund (FCSEPF) Pension Board is accepting letters of interest to fill an open voting member seat on the Pension Board. This is an unpaid voluntary position for a four-year term. Applicant must be a former teacher/employee participating in the FCS Employees' Pension Plan. Board meets quarterly. Find more info and apply here.

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GDOT Updates on Widening of I-285 / 400

Update (9/5/19)

The Georgia Department of Transportation recently held meetings at Dunwoody Springs Elementary School and Riverwood High School to share information with the school community about the planned widening of SR 400 and Interstate 285.

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