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Forsyth County Schools Calendar 2017-18

When is the first day of school? Holiday breaks? Here's the Forsyth County Schools Calendar for 2017-18.

CUMMING, GA — Summer flies by quickly, and back-to-school is right around the corner. Here’s the 2017-18 school calendar for Forsyth County Schools.

The first day of school is Aug. 3. Pre-planning for teachers begins July 27. The first semester will end Dec. 21, followed by a two-week winter break.

First Semester

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  • July 27-28, 31: Teacher pre-planning
  • August 1-2: Pre-planning.
  • August 3: First day of school
  • August 30: Early release (K-12), professional development
  • September 4: Labor Day (No school)
  • September 25-29: Fall break
  • October 18-19: Early release/parent conferences (K-8)
  • October 20: Professional development (student holiday)
  • November 20-24: Thanksgiving holiday (no school)
  • December 21: End of first semester
  • December 22-29: Holiday break (no school)
  • January 1-4: Holiday break (no school)

Second Semester

  • January 5: Professional development (student holiday)
  • January 15: MLK Jr. Day (no school)
  • February 16: Student/staff holiday
  • February 19: President's Day (student/staff holiday)
  • February 20: Professional development (student holiday)
  • March 9: Early release/parent conferences (K-12)
  • April 2-6: Spring break (no school)
  • May 25: Last day of school
  • May 28: Memorial Day
  • May 29-30: Post-planning/professional development

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