May
25
Fri
McNair High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.

Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.

Columbia High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.

Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.

Redan High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
May 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.

Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.

Clarkston High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.

Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.

May
26
Sat
Stephenson High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.

Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.

DeKalb Early College Academy Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
May 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.

Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.

Cross Keys High School Graduation Ceremony @ Georgia World Congress Center
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Grad Central Station is your one-stop shop for DeKalb County School District graduation information. Customer Service is at the top of our list, and our goal is to provide our school community with a convenient and efficient way to share graduation news, and a positive experience for families. Grad Central Station was created to ensure that we support the academic achievement of students with equity and access. Beginning in 2018, ALL DCSD high school graduation ceremonies will be held at either the Georgia World Congress Center.

Please continue to check the Grad Central Station Website for updates on the 2018 graduation ceremonies.

Jul
4
Wed
Independence Day
Jul 4 all-day
Jul
30
Mon
Pre-Planning Days
Jul 30 – Jul 31 all-day
Aug
1
Wed
Pre-Planning Days
Aug 1 – Aug 3 all-day
Open House- Elementary School (All Students) @ All DeKalb County Elementary Schools
Aug 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Open House- Middle School (All Students) @ All DeKalb County Middle Schools
Aug 1 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Aug
2
Thu
Open House- High School (9th Graders & New Students) @ All DeKalb County High Schools (for 9th Graders & New Students)
Aug 2 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Open House- High School (Returning Students) @ All DeKalb County High Schools (for Returning Students)
Aug 2 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sep
3
Mon
Labor Day
Sep 3 all-day

(19 Instructional Days)

Labor Day (Schools & Administrative Offices Closed)
Sep 3 all-day
Oct
8
Mon
Columbus Day (All Schools Closed)
Oct 8 all-day
Nov
6
Tue
Teacher’s Workday/Professional Development Day
Nov 6 all-day

6 Inclement Weather Day 3

(16 Instructional Days)

Nov
19
Mon
Thanksgiving Break (schools closed)
Nov 19 – Nov 23 all-day

Administrative Offices Open Nov. 20-22.

Nov
22
Thu
Thanksgiving Break (admin offices closed)
Nov 22 – Nov 23 all-day

Administrative Offices Open Nov. 20-22.

Dec
21
Fri
Last Day of School (1st Semester)
Dec 21 all-day
Dec
24
Mon
Winter Break (admin offices closed)
Dec 24 – Dec 26 all-day

Teachers to report on January 3, 2018.

Dec
31
Mon
Winter Break (admin offices closed)
Dec 31 2018 – Jan 2 2019 all-day

Teachers to report on January 3, 2018.

Jan
4
Fri
Post/Pre-Planning Day
Jan 4 all-day

(18 Instructional Days)

Jan
7
Mon
First Day of 2nd Semester
Jan 7 all-day

(18 Instructional Days)

Jan
21
Mon
Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Day (schools & admin offices closed)
Jan 21 all-day

All DeKalb County School District (DCSD) schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Schools and offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

MLK Jr. square graphic

Feb
15
Fri
February Break (schools closed, admin offices open)
Feb 15 all-day
Feb
18
Mon
Presidents’ Day (schools & admin offices closed)
Feb 18 all-day
Mar
8
Fri
Teacher’s Workday/Professional Development Day
Mar 8 all-day

8 Inclement Weather Day 2

(20 Instructional Days)

Apr
1
Mon
Spring Break (schools closed)
Apr 1 – Apr 5 all-day

DeKalb Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 1-5, 2019. Administrative offices will be closed April 4-5, 2019. Schools and administrative offices will reopen on Monday, April 8, 2019. We wish all of our students, teachers, and staff a safe and wonderful spring break!

Apr
4
Thu
Spring Break (schools & admin offices closed)
Apr 4 – Apr 5 all-day
May
23
Thu
Last Day of School
May 23 all-day

(17 Instructional Days)

Jul
4
Thu
Independence Day
Jul 4 all-day
Jul
29
Mon
Pre-Planning Days
Jul 29 – Jul 31 all-day
Jul
31
Wed
Open House- Elementary School (All Students) @ All DeKalb County Elementary Schools
Jul 31 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Open House is an annual opportunity for parents and students to visit schools prior to the start of the new school year.   Open House sessions allow parents and students a great opportunity to meet teachers, receive pertinent information (schedules, bus rider agreements, bus routes and class expectations), and become excited about the upcoming school year. Additionally, agendas, lockers, PTA membership, school spirit wear and other resources to support the learning environment are shared with parents and students during this time.

Open House- Middle School (All Students) @ All DeKalb County Middle Schools
Jul 31 @ 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Open House is an annual opportunity for parents and students to visit schools prior to the start of the new school year.   Open House sessions allow parents and students a great opportunity to meet teachers, receive pertinent information (schedules, bus rider agreements, bus routes and class expectations), and become excited about the upcoming school year. Additionally, agendas, lockers, PTA membership, school spirit wear and other resources to support the learning environment are shared with parents and students during this time.

Aug
1
Thu
Pre-Planning Days
Aug 1 – Aug 2 all-day

(20 Instructional Days)

Open House- High School (9th Graders & New Students) @ All DeKalb County High Schools (for 9th Graders & New Students)
Aug 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Open House is an annual opportunity for parents and students to visit schools prior to the start of the new school year.   Open House sessions allow parents and students a great opportunity to meet teachers, receive pertinent information (schedules, bus rider agreements, bus routes and class expectations), and become excited about the upcoming school year. Additionally, agendas, lockers, PTA membership, school spirit wear and other resources to support the learning environment are shared with parents and students during this time.

Open House- High School (Returning Students) @ All DeKalb County High Schools (for Returning Students)
Aug 1 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Open House is an annual opportunity for parents and students to visit schools prior to the start of the new school year.   Open House sessions allow parents and students a great opportunity to meet teachers, receive pertinent information (schedules, bus rider agreements, bus routes and class expectations), and become excited about the upcoming school year. Additionally, agendas, lockers, PTA membership, school spirit wear and other resources to support the learning environment are shared with parents and students during this time.

Aug
5
Mon
First Day of School
Aug 5 all-day

(20 Instructional Days)

Sep
2
Mon
Labor Day
Sep 2 all-day

(20 Instructional Days)

Oct
10
Thu
Fall Break
Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day

10 Inclement Weather Day 1
11 Inclement Weather Day 1

20 Instructional Days

Oct
14
Mon
Columbus Day
Oct 14 all-day

(20 Instructional Days)

Nov
5
Tue
Teacher’s Workday/Professional Development Day
Nov 5 all-day

5 Inclement Weather Day 3

(15 Instructional Days)

Nov
25
Mon
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 25 – Nov 29 all-day

25 Inclement Weather Day 4
26 Inclement Weather Day 5

(15 Instructional Days)

All DeKalb County School District (DCSD) schools will be closed Monday, November 25th through Friday, November 29, 2019, for Thanksgiving Break. DCSD administrative offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29, 2019.

Schools and administrative offices will reopen on a normal schedule on Monday, December 2, 2019.

Dec
20
Fri
Last Day of First Semester
Dec 20 all-day

(15 Instructional Days)
(90 Total Instructional Days)

Winter Break
Dec 20 – Dec 31 all-day

(15 Instructional Days)
(90 Total Instructional Days)

Jan
1
Wed
Winter Break
Jan 1 – Jan 3 all-day

(19 Instructional Days)

Jan
3
Fri
Post/ Pre-Planning Days
Jan 3 all-day

(19 Instructional Days)

Jan
6
Mon
First Day of Second Semester
Jan 6 all-day

(19 Instructional Days)