New Teacher Orientation July 25

The Gwinnett County school system is cranking up for the by having a new teacher orientation at Peachtree Ridge High on Monday, July 25.

GCPS officials said Thursday at a board work session that 350 teachers are expected at the event in Suwanee, which begins at 8:30 a.m. The state's largest school system says it will have 541 new teachers for the new school year, which begins Aug. 8. Some teachers are exempt from orientation because they previously have worked in the system.

Gwinnett schools expects , an increase of about 1,700, according to Dr. Steve Flynt. There will also be three new schools, including a middle school in neighboring Lawrenceville.