Back-to-School Guide
Welcome & Overview
Welcome to the 2026-27 school year in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS)! Whether you're returning or new to GCPS, we've created this easy-to-use, online Back-to-School Guide to help you prepare for a great school year.
- Key dates for the school year (start/end dates, holidays, breaks)
- 2026-27 Student Calendar
- Contact information for GCPS district office
School Registration and Enrollment
- Returning Students - Have a new address or updated contact information? Contact your school to update your records!
- How to find your assigned school
- International Newcomer Center
- New student enrollment process
- Required documents for New Students
- Transfer options
School Meals & Nutrition
Academic and Instructional Resources
Academic Calendar & Important Dates
- First and last days of school
- 2026-27 Student Calendar*
- GCPS Calendar of Observances and Heritage Months
- School Hours
- Testing dates (state & district exams)
- Learn about the importance of regular school attendance.
- Families should check with their student's school for Local School Council schedules after the first day of school.
Handbook Information for Students and Families
Each school year, parents and guardians are asked to confirm that they have read or have been given access to review important information and download specific, required GCPS documents. The 2026-27 Orientation Form Sign-off is in ParentSquare from July 21 to August 22, 2025.
Your child's school may have additional handbook information and forms to complete, please check in ParentSquare or the school's website.
ParentSquare & Digital Resources
- How to access ParentVUE (grades, attendance, communication)
- How to maximize ParentSquare (customize, app)
- Digital Learning Days
- Learning Space (formerly MYe-class)
- MyPayments Plus
- StudentVUE
- 1:1 Student Support Site
Special Education & Support Services
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Dual Language Immersion
- Multilingual Learners
- Student Services (Behavior Support and Interventions, Counseling, College and Career Services, and Health and Social Services)
- Toolkit for Families of Students with Special Needs
Communication & Engagement
- Athletics
- Extracurriculars
- Community Groups on ParentSquare
- How we communicate with you...
- PTA/PTO and volunteer opportunities
- School directory, to connect with and follow school newsletters & social media channels
- Title I Family and Community Engagement
- 1:1 Parent Technology Support
Community Resources & Assistance
Student and School Safety
Addressing Concerns at School
GCPS encourages families to follow these steps to resolve concerns:
- Teacher: Discuss the issue directly with your child's teacher or counselor.
- Assistant Principal: If unresolved, contact the assistant principal.
- Principal: Next, speak to the school principal.
- Cluster Superintendent: Call 678-301-6000 to reach the superintendent assigned to your school.
- Chief of Schools: If still unresolved, contact the Chief of Schools for School Improvement and Operations.
Questions?
Visit gcpsk12.org or contact your child's school directly. We're here to help!
Here's to a safe, successful, and exciting school year ahead!