Creekside Captures Georgia Class 4A State Football Championship
The Creekside High School boys football team finished a historic season by winning the Georgia Class 4A state championship, defeating Benedictine 42–39 in a thrilling title game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The victory capped a perfect 15–0 season. Read more.
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Medlock Bridge Teacher Wins Special Education Award
Medlock Bridge Elementary honored special education teacher Virginia Caswell Lawrence with the first Rachel Goldsmith Endowment Award. She received a $5,000 check in November, celebrating the legacy of Rachel Goldsmith, a former Fulton County Schools student. Read more.
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Two Fulton Schools Earn National PTA Excellence Honors
When the Parent-Teacher Associations at Elkins Pointe Middle School and Hembree Springs Elementary School set out to become PTA Schools of Excellence, they committed to a year-long process that would ultimately transform the way they engage their students’ families. Read more.
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Roswell High School Homecoming King Shares Crown
It was a moment shared widely online. In October, Roswell High School’s (RHS) senior quarterback, Trey Smith, was named the school’s homecoming king. Instead of enjoying the honor himself, he passed the crown to fellow senior Jake Jeffries, a Community-Based Instruction (CBI) program student and friend of the RHS football team. Read more.
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LTS Podcast: Why Mental Health Is the Key to Student Success
Mental health matters, and it is just as important as physical health. In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk Schools podcast, discover how FCS is prioritizing mental wellness for students and families. Learn what mental health really means, how to spot warning signs, and practical ways parents can support their child’s emotional well-being. Listen now.
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Innovation Academy Student Impresses the Pros with His Passion
Bumper to bumper – if you ask Jack Hartman anything about a school bus, chances are he will fill you in on everything you need to know. Jack is a student at Innovation Academy in the engineering pathway. The school’s unique structure allows him to expand his passion for buses – an area where Jack’s impressive knowledge comes into play. Read more.
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Alpharetta Art Students Inspire Community Pride through Mural Project
Six Alpharetta High School students were selected this year to design 14 murals that can be seen for miles along the Big Greenway Trail. The muralists include Jordan Bride, Victoria Ramirez, Sophie Comeau, Emily Hartnell, Kaitlynn Mitchell, and Aaliya Panda. Read more.
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The COSA Student Transfer Window is Now Open
The application window for the district’s Change of School Assignment (COSA) process is officially open. Parents have until January 9, 2026, to apply online for their child to attend a different FCS school next school year. No specific academic, hardship, or medical reason is required; however, the chosen school must be on the district’s list of accepting schools with available space. Learn more.
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Application Opens for the 2026-2027 Pre-Kindergarten Lottery
FCS implements the state-funded Georgia’s Pre-Kindergarten program. Only children who are 4 years old at 11:59 pm on 9/1/2026 and are residents of the Fulton County Schools attendance zone are eligible to participate in the FCS Pre-K program. The lottery application window opens on January 12 and closes on March 3, 2026. Click here for more information.
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