Great FCS Stories

FCS Student Meal Location Changes for Weeks of Aug 3 & 10

Over 1,000,000 meals were provided to students & families through the FCS FoodStop sites! Food distribution sites will be closed the week of Aug. 3 and Aug. 10 in preparation for the upcoming school year. See a listing of community partners offering food delivery on these dates.

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Universal Remote Learning for Beginning of 2020-21 School Year

Fulton County Schools today announced that it will begin the 2020-2021 school year using the Universal Remote Learning model. The first day of inst...

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Updates From The District

In an effort to inform our community, Fulton Schools has issued a stream of content during this unprecedented time. Review all our messages here.

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List of Community Resources for Those in Need

Many have asked how they can help our students, staff & families. Here are some Parent and Community Resources to connect those in need with those who can help and support.

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Coach Hankerson, Westlake Lady Lions, Make Fulton History

When the Westlake High School Lady Lions scored 72-53 over undefeated Collins Hills High School to win their third straight state girls basketball ...

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Music Therapy in Fulton Schools is Changing Lives

They say music is a universal language – besides enjoyment and entertainment, it is used in therapeutic settings to aid healing and manage disabili...

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Essence Magazine Features Banneker HS in Tribute

When Essence magazine put out a call for readers to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Banneker High School Media & Technology Instructor Tina Criss, ...

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North Springs Dance Students Collaborate During Shutdown

Dance students at North Springs Charter High School took the shock and disappointment of the school shutdown especially hard. Not only was their sp...

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FCS Announces School/Admin Professionals of the Year

We are pleased to announce the winners of the School/Admin Professionals of the Year: Renisha Smith, Mountain Park ES and Daffany Reed, Talent...

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Kelsey Drews Named 2020-2021 FCS Teacher of the Year

Kelsey Drews, 2nd-grade teacher and grade level chair at Heritage Elementary School, has been named 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year for Fulton County...

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2020 Fulton High School Graduation Dates

FCS high school "virtual" graduation dates for 2020 have been updated and are now available online. For more details, please contact your school directly.

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Remote Learning to Provide Continuity During Closures

Schools are closed but students will continue instruction from home through "Remote Learning," the district's strategy for learning continuity. Thi...

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FCS Grads Drafted to NFL in First Ever Virtual Draft

In the first ever NFL virtual draft, two former FCS high school students - Westlake's A. J. Terrell and Roswell's Xavier McKinney - were selected i...

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Westlake & Chattahoochee State Basketball Champs

Due to school closures, we were unable to properly celebrate our FCS basketball state champs. Please join us now as we say "Congrats!" to t...

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News to Know for the Week of March 2-6, 2020

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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E.C. West ES Media Assistant Creates Fantasy World

Teri Stewart served as an assistant at Evoline C. West Elementary for over twenty years, and a beloved media assistant for eight years. She began w...

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News to Know for the Week of February 24-28, 2020

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 Board Meeting Recognitions for February 2020

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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News to Know for the Week of February 18-21, 2020

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 Students Serve on State Supt.'s Student Advisory Council

Two Fulton County Schools students, Zach Schuller, senior at Johns Creek High School and Daylia Lian, eighth grader at Autrey Mill Middle School...

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News to Know for the Week of February 10-14, 2020

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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News to Know for the Week of February 3-7, 2020

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 Board Meeting Recognitions for January 2020

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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News to Know for the Week of January 27-31, 2020

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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One Book, One Wildcat Family Transforms E. C. West ES

When the 2019-2020 school year rolled around, Evoline C. West Elementary principal Jennifer Burton had an idea that transformed her school's cultur...

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2020 Spring Kindergarten & Pre-K RESCHEDULED

The Fulton County School System announces its spring kindergarten registration dates - Wednesday, May 6, and Thursday, April 2.

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News to Know for the Week of January 21-24, 2020

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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Julia Bernath Moves into FCS Board's President Role

The FCS Board of Education underwent leadership changes on Jan. 14. Julia Bernath, who was serving as vice president, moved into the president's ro...

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Name Proposed for New South Fulton STEM School

At the January 14 work session, the Fulton County School Board received "Global Impact Academy" as the recommended name for the South Fulton STEM S...

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News to Know for the Week of January 13-17, 2020

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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Evoline C. West Hosts Annual M.I.S.T. Night

Evoline C. West Elementary hosted its annual Media Instructional Technology STEM Teacher (MIST) Night recently. The community event included a Scie...

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Dr. Anthony Newbold named new South STEM principal

Veteran Fulton County Schools educator Dr. Anthony Newbold has been named principal of the South Fulton STEM School. Approved at the school board's...

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News to Know for the Week of December 16-20, 2019

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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"It's OK" Campaign Continues Through December

Counseling, Psychological and Social Work Services (CPSW) Campaign, "It's OK", is taking place through December. It's Ok not to feel Ok. It's Ok to...

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Board Meeting Recognitions: December 3 & 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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News to Know for the Week of December 9-12, 2019

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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Students Take Top Honors In 2020 Fulton County Art Calendar

Nishitha Putrevu, a 6th grader at Webb Bridge Middle School, won top honors at the 2020 Fulton County Art Calendar awards. Her design, "Save water,...

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Fulton County Schools Receives GBSA Leading Edge Award

Fulton County Schools has been recognized with the "Leading Edge Award" for the advances made through its charter district status, particularly in ...

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FCS Elevates Seven Schools from Turnaround Eligible List

The Governor's Office of Student Achievement provides an annual list of the public schools with lower rankings on its College and Career Ready Perf...

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News to Know for the Week of December 2-6, 2019

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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Chattahoochee HS Student Named "Girl of the Year"

Chattahoochee HS Student Sri Vaishnavi Ghantasala was named "Girl of the Year" by the Women in Technology (WIT) organization, a group dedicated to ...

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News to Know for the Week of November 18-22, 2019

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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Board Meeting Recognitions: November 12 & 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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News to Know for the Week of November 11-15, 2019

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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Legacy of Excellence Recognizes Top Employees & Partners

Approximately 1,000 Fulton employees, business partners and special guests gathered to pay tribute to our top teachers, principals and support prof...

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News to Know for the Week of November 4-8, 2019

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 Outshines State on CCRPI and Climate Star Results

Fulton County saw increases in scores for the CCRPI across the district for 2019. The overall score for the district was 83.8, a 2.8 point increase...

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Board Meeting Recognitions: October 10 & 17, 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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News to Know for the Week of October 28 - November 1, 2019

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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9 FCS Middle School Students Sign REACH Program Contracts

Nine eighth grade students from Fulton's middle schools signed a commitment to graduate high school and accept a $10,000 college scholarship funded...

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Announcements

Board of Education to Meet August 13

The FCS Board of Education will meet Thursday, August 13 at 4 p.m. at the North Learning Center, 450 Northridge Parkway in Sandy Springs. All meetings are open to the public except "executive sessions". Topics up for approval are on BoardDocs. Residents in Fulton can watch on Comcast 24, AT&T 99, and Google Fiber 145. Recordings of these meetings can be viewed within 48 hours in the Board Meeting Video Archive.

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Apply for Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Families may qualify for free or reduced-price school breakfast & lunch. If you have not already completed a Free and Reduced application for SY20-21, had a change in income, or an increase in household size, please take this opportunity to complete an online application. A new application must be filled out every year. Apply online at: www.fulton.schoollunchapp.com.

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Regarding Open Records Requests

Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, normal operations of the Fulton County have been suspended until further notice.

We are doing our best to be responsive to records requests during this time, but information may be unavoidably delayed or otherwise impacted. Thank you for your understanding.

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