December 2024

The Future is Fulton

Shaping Tomorrow through Teamwork, Integrity, and Accountability

Fulton County Schools (FCS) is proud to present our updated strategic plan, built on the core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Accountability. This plan outlines our vision for the future and is centered on six strategic goals aimed at:

• Enhancing student performance
• Ensuring safety and operational efficiency
• Providing impactful programming
• Strengthening employee engagement
• Utilizing fiscal resources effectively
• Deepening community connections

With clear, focused objectives and a commitment to continuous improvement, this plan serves as a roadmap to guide FCS in shaping a brighter, more successful future for our students, staff, and community. Learn more about the Strategic Plan here.

Hear what these values mean to our people in their own words.

A “Royal” Experience at Liberty Point Elementary

One magical day in October, students at Liberty Point Elementary School played the role of princesses and princes. The young royals dressed in their finest frocks and walked through hallways decorated in a Mardi Gras theme. Conversations centered around one big moment – a visit from Anika Noni Rose. The Tony Award-winning and Grammy-nominated actress is best known for her role as Princess Tiana, from the Disney movie “The Princess and the Frog.” She was at Liberty Point to share her new book, “Tiana’s Perfect Plan.”

Read more

Hapeville Elementary Teacher Honored as ‘Extraordinary Educator’

Leaving the comforts of elementary school behind and entering the unknown of middle school can cause some apprehension in 5th graders, unless you are a student of teacher Thomas Bussey. His classes at Hapeville Elementary School are designed to instill student confidence and bring instruction to life.

Read more

Kind Campaign Inspires Students Across Fulton County Schools

Students from Alpharetta, Creek View, High Point, and New Prospect Elementary Schools recently took part in an inspiring initiative designed to tackle girl-against-girl bullying. The Kind Campaign’s founders brought the nationally renowned and impactful program to Fulton County Schools (FCS) to raise awareness of bullying among girls and foster a culture of empathy, healing, and kindness.

Read more

Let’s Talk Schools: Applying to College

In episode 8, Superintendent Mike Looney explores important tips about the college application process with the district’s director of College, Career & Student Supports and Langston Hughes High School senior Isaak Esquivel.

Watch here

FCS Leads the State with 26 GADOE Literacy Leaders

The Georgia Department of Education announced the 2024 Literacy Leaders, and for the second year in a row, FCS leads the state. This recognition highlights 26 schools for their achievement or growth in the percentage of elementary and middle school students reading at or above grade level, as well as high school performance based on the American Literature End-of-Course (EOC) assessment.

Read more

FCS School Bus Driver Wins Georgia’s Bus Driver of the Year

The Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) recognized Tabitha Stanley-Rollins, a “transportation superhero” and driver of special needs students, as the state’s 2024 Bus Driver of the Year for going above and beyond the call of duty. Rollins, who drives bus 1526, transports Wolf Creek Elementary and Westlake High School students. She has been a bus driver since 2007.

Read more

FCS Honored as Math Leaders

Thirty FCS schools have been recognized as Math Leader schools by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). This recognition places FCS among the top districts in Georgia for excellence in mathematics education, ranking third after Gwinnett and Cobb counties. The Math Leaders Award, introduced this year, highlights schools that have demonstrated outstanding achievement or significant growth in math, with a particular focus on numeracy skills in fifth and eighth grades.

More info

2024-25 Community Meetings with Board Members

Each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting open to all community members. The sessions provide an opportunity for direct contact with community members and give Board members a chance to listen to local issues and concerns. Click here to see the meeting schedules of all Board members.

Find your board member

Application Window Opening Dec. 9 for School Transfers

FCS is now using a new term for school choice: “Change of School Assignment (COSA).” Any student wishing to attend a school outside of their home attendance boundary will need to follow the new COSA process and timeline that runs Dec. 9, 2024 to Jan. 15, 2025. The process applies to all transfer-related programs, including previous options like hardship transfers, open enrollment, transfers for employees’ children, Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program transfers, and requests to schools offering International Baccalaureate or magnet programs.

Learn more