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A second grade classroom at Heards Ferry Elementary School in Sandy Springs.

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A second grade classroom at Heards Ferry Elementary School in Sandy Springs.
By Courtney Martinez
Feb 17, 2017

The 2016-17 school year has almost come and gone for the Fulton County School system. But there are still important dates for parents to mark on their calendars.

  • Schools will be closed Feb. 17 and Feb. 20 for Presidents Day weekend.
  • Students will be off on March 10 and March 13 for Teacher Workday and Professional Development Day, respectively.
  • Spring break will be April 3-7.
  • The last day of school will be May 25.
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You can find more information about Fulton County Schools, such as test scores, graduation rates and school climate ratings at the Ultimate Atlanta School Guide.

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