Schools

5 Must-Know 2016-2017 School Dates for Douglas County

Students have been back to school since August 8.

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — It's hard to believe that school has been back in session for almost a month in Douglas County.

With Labor Day come and gone, and things really getting cranked up in the classroom, here are five important dates to keep in mind for the next few months of the 2016-17 Douglas County Public Schools calendar.

  • October 10: Columbus Day
  • October 11: Fall holiday
  • November 8: Election Day (student holiday/professional development day)
  • November 21-25: Thanksgiving holiday
  • December 16: Semester ends

Click here for the full 2016-17 Douglas County school calendar.

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