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FCS School Board Approves the FY2020 Tentative Budget
During the April 18 Board Meeting, the School Board approved the FY 2020 tentative budget to include budgeted salary schedules, school allotment gu...
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FCS Board to Announce Finalist for Superintendent
The Fulton County School (FCS) Board will announce the finalist for permanent Superintendent of Schools on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 12 p.m. (N...
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FCS Interim Supt. Presents 2020 Budget Recommendations
During the April 11 Board Work Session, Interim Superintendent Cindy Loe presented budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2020 which focused on com...
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Fulton Goes Blue: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month gives everyone the opportunity to think about what role they can play in keeping kids safe and families strong every d...
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Tri-Cities, Westlake Win Historic Championships
Tri-Cities and Westlake High Schools won historic victories recently. Tri-Cities won its first ever Georgia High School Athletic Association (GHSA)...
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State Superintendent Observes Banneker Transformation
State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Banneker High School recently to see and hear the school’s “turnaround story.” Once designated as...
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FCS model schools featured in showcase on positive behavior
Creekview Elementary School, Langston Hughes High School, and Renaissance Middle School were featured in the first-ever Metro RESA PBIS Showcase on...
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Fulton Schools Superintendent Search - March Update
“The Board of Education is very pleased with the many highly qualified candidates who have expressed interest in the Superintendent position. Inte...
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Fulton Schools celebrate Exceptional Children’s Week
“Exceptional Children’s Week is a time when we all come together to acknowledge and celebrate our exceptional students,” said Sherry Peterson, dire...
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Fulton School Board Meeting Recognitions: March 12, 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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Fulton Summer School Registration is Now Open
Summer school registration opens March 1. Summer School is an opportunity for students to accelerate or recover credits during the time between sch...
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300 Student Vocalists Join District-Wide Choral Clinic
Summer school registration opens March 1. Summer School is an opportunity for students to accelerate or recover credits during the time between sch...
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March is National School Social Work Month
The State of Georgia and Fulton County Schools recognize the week of March 4th - 8th as School Social Work Week. FCS Social Workers uplift the lives o
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Westlake High Senior Kayla Willis gains acceptance to 31 colleges
Westlake High School Senior Kayla Willis has been accepted to 31 colleges and been offered nearly $1 million in scholarships, a rare feat for any h...
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GA and FCS Superintendents read books to children at Campbell ES
Georgia’s School Superintendent Richard Woods and Fulton County Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Cindy Loe were among the VIP’s who read to child...
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Fulton School Board Meeting Recognitions: February 21, 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 is one of six in the nation recognized for school budgeting
The FCS Budget Services Department has been honored with the Government Finance Officers Association Award for Best Practices in School Budgeting f...
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Closing Out Black History Month with Special Events
February is Black History Month. and since February 1, Fulton County Schools has celebrated the significant contributions of African Americans to o...
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2019 Fulton High School Graduation Dates & Times
Fulton County high school graduation dates, times, and locations for 2019 are now available online. Occassionaly circumstances may force changes...
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Operation Stop Arm: Know the Law; Obey the Law
Until recently Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law a bill that will hopefully increase safety for all school bus riders. Previously, the Ge...
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Fulton School Board Meeting Recognitions: February 12, 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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Superintendent Search - February Update: Survey Results Are In
Over the past month, as the Board of Education opened the process to search for a new superintendent, we have heard from a diverse cross-section of...
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Fulton Receives $1.9 Million Grant for Propane-Powered School Buses
FCS has received an EPA grant to expand its fleet of propane-powered school buses. The $1.9 million awarded will help FCS replace an additional 85 ...
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FCS Nutrition Dir. Named 2019 Silver Leadership Award Winner
Alyssia Wright, executive director of School Nutrition at Fulton County Schools (FCS), has been named the 2019 recipient of the national Foodservic...
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Fulton County Schools Reaches Out To Local Realtors
Fulton County Schools’ (FCS) third annual Realtor Breakfasts were held recently for the South Fulton and Sandy Springs communities at A. Philip Ran...
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School board announces February community meetings
Each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting open to all members of the community. The sessions provide an opportunity for direct contact...
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Are You Ready?
FCS is participating in Severe Weather Preparedness week February 4-8, 2019! Here are some helpful tips on staying ready and keeping safe during severe weather situations.
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Fulton Schools Celebrate School Counseling Week 2019
February 4 – 8, 2019 is School Counseling Week. We appreciate the tireless work our counselors do. They are the stronghold to social and emotional ...
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South Learning Community Holds Faith Roundtable
One Church One School was the focus of a recent faith roundtable convened by the South Learning Community. Rev. Carrell Cargle, Sr., Vice President...
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Ridgeview Charter Named Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch
Ridgeview Charter School, a middle school in Sandy Springs, was recently named a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch by the National Forum to Accele...
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Spring Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration Dates Set
The Fulton County School System announces its spring kindergarten registration dates – Wednesday, March 27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, March 2...
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Spalding Drive ES Students Learn Science Core Concepts
Spalding Drive Elementary School students were encouraged to do some fun and risky science experiments at home - under adult supervision, of course...
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2019-20 and 2020-21 School Calendars Approved
At its January 17 meeting, the Fulton County School Board adopted calendars for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years. Highlights of both calen...
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Fulton Schools Superintendent Search - January Update
Happy New Year from the Fulton County Board of Education. The year 2019 promises to be a great year for Fulton County Schools with amazing things h...
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GDOT Meetings on the Widening of I-285 and SR 400
The Georgia Department of Transportation recently held meetings at Dunwoody Springs Elementary School and Riverwood High School to share informatio...
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Fulton School Board Meeting Recognitions: January 8, 2019
NOTE - The Fulton County School Board is proud to recognize the achievements of students and staff at our meetings. On January 8, 2019...
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Campbell ES Presents Dunkin’ with Dads for Student Success
Campbell Elementary School recently presented Dunkin'with Dads, an event to support student achievement. More than 60 dads played basketball with t...
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Northwood Elementary School Builds a Community of Readers
A group of Northwood Elementary School fourth grade teachers took to social media to rally their connections, aiming to raise money for books for t...
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Centennial Mentoring Builds Confidence and Connections
Community Collaboration and Student Achievement are more than checkmarks on the Strategic Plan: they are part of students’ everyday lives. For 27 s...
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E.C. West ES Holds STEM Day, Night to showcase certification
Evoline C. West Elementary, South Fulton’s first certified Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) school, recently held a STEM Day to sup...
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Riverwood students design, decorate official GA Christmas Tree in D.C.
Nineteen students from Riverwood International Charter School’s National Art Honor Society were invited to design ornaments to decorate the officia...
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Fulton County Schools hosts successful mid-year hiring event
More than 220 teacher candidates recently attended Fulton County Schools’ (FCS) Mid-Year Job Fair at Langston Hughes High School. This recruiting e...
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School Board member Kimberly Dove sworn in for first full term
At Thursday's Board Meeting, Fulton County Board of Education member Kimberly Dove was sworn-in to a four-year term of office. In January, Ms. Dove...
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Three School Board members sworn-in to new terms of office
At Tuesday’s Work Session, Fulton County Board of Education members Katie Reeves, Linda McCain and Julia Bernath were sworn-in to new four-year ter...
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Fulton hosts annual School Nurse and Clinic Assistant Conference
The Fulton County Schools Student Health Services department recently hosted their ninth annual School Nurse and Clinic Assistant Conference at the...
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Fulton schools/facilities to see impact from express lane construction
At its November 6 work session, the Fulton County School Board received preliminary information about the potential impact to the district stemming...
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South Fulton’s First Certified STEM School Hosts Showcase
Evoline C. West Elementary School, South Fulton’s first school to earn certification in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), ho...
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Westlake High Player Makes Historic Kicks
When Kendyle Alston kicked an extra point in August against Alabama’s Lanier High School, she became the first Westlake High School female to score...
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Middle School Students Sign Commitments for $10,000 Scholarships
Eight Fulton County 8th-graders took the first step toward reaching their dreams by signing commitments to graduate high school and accept a $10,00...
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Two Centennial Juniors Chosen for Harvard Diversity Project
Two Centennial High School students were recently selected for the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project (HDCDP), an Atlanta-based subsidiary of...
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Fulton Schools Releases 2018 CCRPI Scores
Today, the Georgia Department of Education released 2018 results for the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) that show Fulton County...
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FCS Budget Department Wins Meritorious Award
For the eighth consecutive year, the Budget Services Department of Fulton County Schools (FCS) has been honored with the Meritorious Budget Award (...
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Magnet School Showcase Nov. 8 & 14
Families are invited to learn about FCS Magnet Programs and the opportunities available districtwide. Representatives from our Magnet Programs will...
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Roswell High coach adds tradition to school’s football games
Roswell High School football coach and Special Education teacher Scott Hamilton has a unique tradition with his teams. Each week, one of his Commun...
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FCS Accounting and Retirement Department Wins National Awards
The Financial Services division of Fulton County Schools (FCS) has recently won several national recognitions, including one of the nation's highest honors, that acknowledge its efforts to provide the public with comprehensive user-friendly financial information.
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Passing the Teaching Torch
“Are you here to write the article about the best teacher in the WORLD?!?!” Kyle Amideo, current third grader at Medlock Bridge Elementary and former student of Carrie Miller, was very excited that his kindergarten teacher was getting the star treatment from the district. The young ambassador led the way to what was once Ms. Miller’s classroom...
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Northwood Builds Readers and Community
A group of Northwood Elementary School fourth-grade teachers took to social media to rally their connections, aiming to raise money for books for their students. When Amy Sheridan, Denise Healy, Nicole Sickle, and Alyssa Wood posted their idea to Facebook, the response was fast and enthusiastic.
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Summit Hill Elementary Students Learn Design Thinking
The students at Summit Hill Elementary have a new Specials class this year, and so far they are loving the new challenge. Debra Leeson’s Advanced Strategies Lab (ASL) asks a lot of the students, but they are living up to her expectations, and their potential.
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Fulton Names New Assistant Superintendent of Innovative Programs
The Fulton County Board of Education last night approved Dr. Doannie Tran to become the district’s new Assistant Superintendent of Innovative Programs. He is currently the Assistant Superintendent for Academics and Professional Learning for Boston Public Schools. He begins his new position in October.
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Math/Science Partnership Improves Quality of Learning Experience
For nearly two years, Fulton County Schools (FCS) science teachers have participated in a professional development program funded by the Georgia Department of Education to take science learning to the next level.
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Milton HS Social Innovators Academy Teaches Real-world Skills
Milton High School students have a new opportunity to turn their passions and ideas into real-world entrepreneurial opportunities. The high school recently because the first public school partnership with the GivingPoint organization, creators of the Social Innovators Academy.
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Inaugural Freedom Bowl to be Hosted at Milton High School
Milton High School is the host of the 2018 Freedom Bowl, a competition that brings together 12 of America's top high school football teams to compe...
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Natalie Rachel named state finalist for Presidential Award
Stonewall Tell Elementary teacher named state finalist for Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
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Riverwood High Teacher Named State 2018 Star ESOL Teacher
Riverwood International Charter School ESOL teacher Mary Schmidt was recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as the 2018 Star ESOL Teache...
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Administrator Honored for Work-Based Learning Expo
Tonya Eaton, an FCS Work-Based Learning Administrator, was honored with a first-place award from the Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association and...
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FCS Volunteers, Partners at Samaritan's Feet Shoe Distribution
Fulton County Schools (FCS), BB&T, Aerotropolis Atlanta, and the City of East Point were among the partners who turned out recently to distribute s...
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Fulton County Schools Embraces Buses as "Rolling Classrooms"
Literacy, as always, is a big push for Fulton County Schools (FCS). The Transportation Department, eager to help the district meet its goals, has d...
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FCS Governance and Flexibility Launches First Conference
School Governance Council hosts conferenceIn preparation for a successful 2018-2019 school year, the Fulton County Schools’ (FCS) Governance and Flexibility leadership team held the first a...
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Riverwood Int'l Charter Graduates First Cohort of AVID Students
Riverwood International Charter School (RICS) just graduated its first cohort of students from Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a c...
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Spring 2018 Milestones Show Gains in Math
Fulton County Schools exceeded state levels for all grades and showed significant gains in math on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System, accord...
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Innovative Program Keeping Student Minds Sharp During Summer
During benchmark testing in the 2016-2017 school year, Esther Jackson Elementary discovered that students reading at or above grade level had falle...
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Fulton County Schools Welcomes 500 New Teachers
New teachers attend FCS orientationFulton County Schools (FCS) welcomed more than 500 of its 2018-19 new teacher cohort to New Teacher Celebration events over two days at Cobb Galler...
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Westlake Senior Holds Free Writing Workshop To Help Other Students
Alexis Jacobs, candidate for an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and Talented and Gifted (TAG) senior at Westlake High School (HS), held a ...
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Langston Hughes Boys Celebrate Back-to-Back Championships
Langston Hughes High School boys celebrated their second straight basketball championship with a ring ceremony recently. The team won in the Georgi...
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FCS Teachers Become Georgia History Curriculum Architects
Fulton County Schools (FCS) middle school teachers and Media and Education Technology Instructors (METIs) recently took a deep dive into Georgia hi...
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Proposed Property Tax Increase Information
The Fulton County Board of Education announced July 10 its intention to increase the 2018 property taxes it will levy this year by 7.44 percentage ...
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Governor’s Office Awards Grants to Three SLC Schools
The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) selected Feldwood Elementary, McNair Middle, and Woodland Middle schools for participation in t...
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