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DeKalb County School District 2016-17 calendar

DeKalb Superintendent Steve Green says the defeat of the Opportunity School District by voters shows, “Georgians want schools focused on partnership, not politics.”
DeKalb Superintendent Steve Green says the defeat of the Opportunity School District by voters shows, “Georgians want schools focused on partnership, not politics.”
By Candace Clayvon
Dec 30, 2016

As schools and families prepare for the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year, here are important dates for DeKalb parents to know:

  • Students will return to school for the start of second semester Jan. 5.
  • Spring Break will be April 3-7.
  • The last day of school will be May 25.

RELATED: DeKalb County School District 2017-18 calendar

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You can find more information about DeKalb County Schools, such as test scores, graduation rates and school climate ratings at the Ultimate Atlanta School Guide.

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