Back-to-School News

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is implementing new safety and security measures for the 2025–26 school year as part of its continued commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will begin implementing Georgia’s new K–12 Language Arts standards during the 2025-26 school year.

Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) International Newcomer Center (INC) is the first point of contact for newly arriving international families with middle and high school students, and the source for language services for the school district.

As Gwinnett students and teachers return from summer break, many will be welcomed by new leadership. During the 2024-2025 school year, 15 educational leaders were appointed as principals, including eight who will begin their first full year at their respective schools in August 2025.

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) begins the school year in August with renovations and improvements to several existing schools.

Gwinnett County Board of Education meetings are set every calendar year in January.

On Monday, August 4, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will welcome back some of the best student-athletes in the nation as the 2025-26 school year begins.

Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) buses are ready for the start of the 2025-26 school year.

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Community-Based Mentoring Program is looking for 200 community volunteers to mentor students for the 2025-26 school year.

All Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students will begin the new school year on Monday, August 4.  

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is committed to ensuring students are college and career-ready.

Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) award-winning School Nutrition Program (SNP) provides tasty, nutritious meals to students at an economical price.

Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) newest educators will gather at a district-wide New Teacher Orientation before the start of the new school year to learn about the district’s signature culture of teaching and learning and the critical role all educators play in supporting students on their quest to success