Several school districts in the metro Atlanta area are finalizing their FY2025 budgets now. Here are the priorities for each district’s upcoming budget. Fulton County Schools The Fulton County School Board approved the tentative budget during a board meeting on May 15. Marvin Dereef, Fulton’s Chief Financial Officer, presented the budget for the board’s approval. […]
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Fulton County Schools 2024 Graduation Schedule
SCHOOLLOCATIONDATETIMEAlpharetta High SchoolAmeris Bank AmphitheatreThursday, May 237:30 PMBanneker High SchoolGateway ArenaThursday, May 166:00 PMCambridge High SchoolAmeris Bank AmphitheatreThursday, May 232:00 PMCentennial High SchoolGas South ArenaTuesday, May 211:30 PMChattahoochee High SchoolGas South ArenaMonday, May 201:30 PMCreekside High SchoolGateway ArenaThursday, May 1611:00 AM Fulton Academy of Virtual ExcellenceRiverwood High SchoolFriday, May 2410:00 AMHapeville Charter Career AcademyGateway Arena Tuesday, […]
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Cobb Fulton and APS schools propose pay raises for employees in the 2023-2024 budgets
As Cobb County Schools, Fulton County Schools, and Atlanta Public Schools (APS)work to adopt their tentative 2023-2024 budgets, employee pay raises are at the front of any compensation talks. The Cobb County school board presented its tentative budget for 2024 on April 13. The budget includes a 7.5% pay raise for all non-temporary employees. It […]
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Fulton County Schools names graduation schedule
Fulton County Schools has released its 2023 Graduation schedule. Graduations are being held in a variety of venues, including The Gateway Arena, Ameris Amphitheater, and Gas South Arena. Alpharetta High SchoolAmeris Bank AmphitheatreThursday, May 257:30 PM Banneker High SchoolGateway ArenaFriday, May 1911:00 AM Cambridge High SchoolAmeris Bank AmphitheatreTuesday, May 237:30 PM Centennial High SchoolAmeris Bank […]
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Fulton County Student, Princess Barge earns $3 million dollars in scholarships
18-year-old Princess Barge recalls the moment she set a goal for herself in her first year of high school to earn more than $1 million in scholarship money. Her dreams became a reality this year when she earned $3 million and was accepted to 45 universities nationwide, including John Hopkins University. Barge said she began […]
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Dr. Gyimah Whitaker named sole finalist for City Schools of Decatur Superintendent
In an announcement to teachers and staff, the City Schools of Decatur (CSD) Board of Education announced Dr. Gyimah Whitaker has been named the sole finalist for the role of superintendent for City Schools of Decatur. “Dr. Whitaker has a long track record of being a results-oriented educational leader with the proven ability to create sustainable outcomes […]
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Former Fulton County Schools board member to serve as Georgia School Board Association development specialist
Julia Bernath, former president of the Fulton County Board of Education, is stepping into the Board Development Specialist role for the Georgia School Boards Association. Bernath announced her new position in a Facebook post on Tuesday. “I am excited to share that I’m starting a new position as Board Development Specialist with the Georgia School […]
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Metro area school districts dealing with the aftermath of water damage
Due to record-high temperatures this past week throughout the Atlanta area, several metro school districts have reported damage from record-low temperatures and blistering winds throughout district offices and schools. As indicated through social media, districts have spent the week assessing water damage. In Marietta City Schools, water damage was reported at the Emily Lembeck Early […]
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Eight Applicants to Fulton County School Board Announced
Fulton County Schools has eight applicants to replace outgoing Board Member, Gail Dean. Dean who announced her retirement at the September 2022 Work Session and Board Meeting, has served as a board member who represents Sandy Springs, East Point, College Park, and Hapeville. In a statement to her constituents, Dean reflected on her time as […]
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Fulton County Schools and Dekalb County Schools announce a virtual start to the second semester
On Friday, both Dekalb County Schools and Fulton County Schools announced their plans to start the second semester virtually. This comes after both Clayton and Rockdale County made the same decision on Thursday. In a communication to parents, Fulton County made the announcement based on the December 30, Fulton County Board of Health Epidemiology Report […]
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An increase in COVID cases has metro Atlanta districts adjusting their plans
Atlanta- The surge in COVID cases has metro Atlanta schools adjusting their plans for students and staff for a return to school after the holiday break. Here are the changes that are known to date.
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Metro Atlanta school districts are moving to mask optional mandate
Atlanta, Ga- Many Atlanta metro districts are proposing to open a mask-optional campus. On July 27, The CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommended that vaccinated people wear masks indoors in K-12 schools amid the surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide in 2020. As a result, school districts across metro Atlanta have updated their […]
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Fulton County Schools Pulls Plug on Mask Optional School
After the lack of interest from parents, Fulton County Schools pulled the plug on a plan to open a mask-optional campus at the old Crabapple Middle School located in Roswell. This learning hub was proposed at the August 12th work session by Fulton County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Looney as a response to meet the demands […]
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Fulton County Schools Announces Mask Optional K-8 School and New K-2 Virtual School for some students
In a regularly scheduled work session Thursday, Fulton County Schools announced plans for a K-2 remote learning option and a K-8 mask optional hub. This comes after the district announced last week that due to rising COVID-19 numbers, masks are required to be worn inside buildings. These new options will start September 7 and go […]
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Fulton County School Implements Mask Mandate
In a communication to families, Fulton County Schools implemented a mask mandate in 13 out of the 14 FCS Cities. Using the local data taken from the Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) Epidemiology Reports Fulton County Schools determined schools and facilities located in municipalities where the rate of infection exceeds 100 per 100,000 residents will require […]
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Fulton County Schools Changes Guidance Around Masks
Yesterday, the fourth largest school district in the state, Fulton County Schools, issued more guidance around mask-wearing and other COVID precautions to their families. The most notable change is that Fulton County Schools will require masks in schools located in municipalities with high rates of COVID-19 infection. In a statement, the district said, “We are […]
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The last Day of Summer Curbside Service for Fulton County Schools is July 21st
The FCS Nutrition Twitter page announced on Thursday that the last day of Summer Curbside service will be July 21st. “On this #TBT we celebrate over 1,000,000 meals served & look forward to serving YOU this school year! The LAST day of the Summer Curbside service will be Wednesday, July 21st‼️ Don’t miss out – […]
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$1,000 Signing-Bonus Available at Fulton County Schools Food Service Worker Hiring Event
A $1,000 signing-bonus will be available for all positions at the Fulton County Schools (FCS) Food Service Worker Fast Track to Hire Event on July 13th, at the Fulton South Learning Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The webform for the event is located in the FCS Nutrition Twitter page’s bio and it lays […]
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$800 Sign-on Bonus (Up To) available at Fulton County Schools Transportation Fair
Fulton County Schools (FCS) will be offering up to $800 in sign-on bonuses for bus drivers at the Fast Track Transportation Fair on Saturday, July 10th. The job fair will be at 410 South Main Street Alpharetta, Georgia (30009) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register for the job fair click on this link, […]
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Fulton County Schools Named Title 1 Reward Schools
Due to the diligent work of students, staff members, school leaders, parents and community members, nine Fulton County Title I schools were recently named Title I Reward Schools by the Georgia Department of Education. The Reward Schools designation recognizes Title I schools making the greatest improvements. Reward Schools are among the greatest-improving 5% of Title I […]
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State Superintendent Woods Urges Compassion Over Compliance
This morning State School Superintendent Richard Woods urged us to choose compassion over compliance in a message to Georgia parents and stakeholders. The correspondence started by praising Georgia’s teachers, educational leaders, parents, and students by them doing a remarkable job during our “new normal”. Wood continued with, “We have seen public education rise up and […]
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Dekalb County and Fulton County Schools Both Change Food Distribution Schedule
With most of the metro Atlanta schools coming out of Spring Break on April 13th, two metro area school districts have changed the way food distribution will be given to students as they continue virtual learning due to COVID-19. Beginning Monday, April 13, Dekalb County Schoools will “transition to a modified meal service plan under […]
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Westlake High School Honors Top 25 Seniors With Billboards
In an announcement from Principal Jamar Robinson, for the next four weeks (starting April 7) there will be billboards throughout South Fulton honoring the academic performers of the top 25 students. During the final two weeks, the billboards will feature the remainder of the class. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=3xTUqd7NV_M The top 25 students are: Jada AlexanderVictoria BellJessica BrownDeja […]
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Fulton County Changes Food Distribution Protocol
Starting the week of April 13th, Fulton County Schools will change its protocol to comply with additional guidance from the Georgia Department of Education regarding new precautions from the Center for Disease Control around employees reporting to work for essential functions. The school system will only be providing meals on Wednesday, April 15 for next […]