Take a deep breath and smell that fresh summer air. We made it through another school year!
The only assignment left is to enjoy these next couple of months off with some well-deserved rest and relaxation. If you have any questions over the summer, our website is a great resource for all things FCS. Plus, make sure to keep an eye out for information and announcements on our social media platforms. Thank you for sharing your students with us!
Dates To Remember
Fulton Virtual School May 31-July 12
Face-to-Face Session June 5-July 10
Elementary School 7:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
Middle School 8:55 a.m.-1:20 p.m.
High School 8:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Class of '23 Senior Spotlight
Don't miss our "Senior Spotlight: Class of 2023" web and video series. These 17 outstanding seniors - one from each high school - embody the spirit and fortitude of the Class of 2023. We are profiling high academic achievers, all-star athletes and award-winners, students with unusual or unique stories to share, and those who have beaten the odds to graduate. Check out their profiles.
Free Summer Meals Available
Students attending the face-to-face Summer Learning program or Pre-K will be offered free breakfast and lunch meals during their school’s scheduled mealtimes. The School Nutrition Program will also provide meal service for children in the community. Children 18 and under, and those under 21 with special needs, can enjoy a nutritious meal daily during the designated times and locations listed here. Meals are FREE for all children in the community. Children do not need to be enrolled in Fulton County Schools to participate..
New Bus Driver Training Simulators come to FCS
Imagine learning how to drive a 15-ton school bus, but in the comfort and safety of a training classroom. The Transportation department recently debuted two training simulators that mimic the driver's cab of a school bus. Similar to aviation simulators, trainees sit behind the steering wheel in an actual bus driver's seat - which both vibrate and shake in response to their actions - in front of a wall of monitors that simulate busy streets, road sounds, and neighborhood activity. Read more.
We ♥ Our Teachers
As a part of Teacher Appreciation Week 2023, FCS featured three outstanding teachers - one each from elementary, middle and high school. These teachers represent the excellence, professionalism, and enthusiasm of all our district-wide faculty and staff who care for the education and well-being of every FCS student. We appreciate their efforts and celebrate their contributions this week and every week throughout the year. Check out their "Teacher Features."
Eleven FCS 2023 National Merit Scholarship Winners
Her's something to brag about! Congratulations to the 11 students selected as this year's National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners. The $2500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Click here to see which FCS students were honored.
"Let's Talk Schools!" Episode 23
In our season two finale, Dr. Mike Looney interviews Chief Financial Officer Marvin Dereef and discusses how our award-winning Financial Services Department handles the FCS budget. The series will take a break over the summer and will return with season three just in time for back-to-school. Watch this episode and others.
