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Fulton County Schools Calendar 2018-19

Johns Creek first responders and 911 dispatchers would have emergency access to school video feeds under an agreement with the Fulton County School District. AJC FILE
Johns Creek first responders and 911 dispatchers would have emergency access to school video feeds under an agreement with the Fulton County School District. AJC FILE
By Alaa Elassar
May 25, 2018

After adding three days to this year's school calendar to make up for missed days during Tropical Storm Irma, Fulton County Schools have created and announced the 2018-2019 school calendar.

Assuming Georgia is not greeted with any hurricanes, tornadoes, or surprise snow storms, here are some key dates for the Fulton County school year:

  • The first day of school will be Aug. 6.
  • Thanksgiving Break will be Nov. 19-23.
  • Winter break will begin Dec. 21 and students return to school on Jan. 7.
  • Spring break will be April 1-5.
  • The last day of school will be May 23.
2018-19 Yearly School Calendar

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