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...

Fulton Receives $1.9 Million Federal Grant To Expand 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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...

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...

Hardship Transfer Applications Are Due By February 28

Residents of Fulton County may request that their child attend a school outside of their neighborhood assigned school. Students must be eligible ba...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Schools’ above the state. Fulton earned an overall CCRPI district score of 81 for 2018, which is 4.4 points above the state’s score of 76.6.

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 (MBA) by the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International. This is the organization’s highest honor.

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 be present to answer questions and provide information. Magnet application process begins Novemeber 15, 2018.

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 Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students is chosen to wear a team jersey and join the team for the run onto the field before the game.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Inaugural Freedom Bowl to be Hosted at Milton High School During Labor Day Weekend

Ocee Elementary Takes Science Fairs to the Next Level

Ocee Elementary science day

Stonewall Tell's Natalie Rachel named state finalist for Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science

Stonewall Tell Elementary teacher named state finalist for Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Fulton County High Schools Rank High

FCS high schools rank in top 20

Riverwood High Teacher Named State 2018 Star ESOL Teacher

Georgia Department of Education names ESOL teacher of the year

Administrator Honored for Work-Based Learning Expo

Coordinating Work-Based Learning Expo earns administrator an award

FCS Volunteers, Partners, Distribute Shoes at Samaritan's Feet Community Shoe Distribution

Shoes and socks distributed to students at community event

Fulton County Schools Embraces Buses as "Rolling Classrooms"

FCS elementary schools post magnetic words on buses

Fulton County Schools’ Governance and Flexibility Launches First Conference

School Governance Council hosts conference

Riverwood International Charter School Graduates First Cohort of AVID Students

Advancement Via Individual Determination program grads

Spring 2018 Milestones Show Gains in Math

overview of Milestones results

Innovative Program Keeping Student Minds Sharp During Summer

Esther Jackson hosts summer book clubs

Fulton County Schools Welcomes 500 New Teachers

New teachers attend FCS orientation

Westlake Senior Holds Free Writing Workshop To Help Other Students

TAG student hosts writing workshop

Langston Hughes Boys Celebrate Back-to-Back State Basketball Championships

Langston Hughes basketball championships rewarded with a ring ceremony

FCS Middle School Teachers Become Georgia History Curriculum Architects and Work with Original Documents

Teaching Museum covers primary sources

Governor’s Office of Student Achievement Awards Grants to Three South Learning Community Schools

Governor's Office of Student Achievement names three SLC schools for project