News Summary
Atlanta Public Schools has announced a change to the start date for the upcoming school year, moving it to early August to enhance student attendance. Along with this change, several schools will see new principals, aiming to improve educational outcomes. The academic calendar includes key dates such as holidays and breaks, with the year ending in late May. This adjustment reflects the district’s commitment to providing a quality learning environment for all students.
Atlanta – The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district has officially announced that the start date for the 2025-2026 school year has been moved to Monday, August 4, 2025. This revised schedule adjusts the original start date, which was slated for Friday, August 1, 2025, with the goal of maximizing student attendance by beginning the school week on a Monday.
In addition to the change in start date, numerous APS schools will welcome new principals for the upcoming academic year. This administrative shift aims to enhance the educational environment and further support student achievement across the district.
Following the first day of school, the APS calendar includes several key dates and breaks. The first major school holiday will be Labor Day, observed on Monday, September 1, 2025. Additionally, the district has scheduled its first early release day for Monday, September 22, 2025.
October 2025 will see Indigenous Peoples’ Day coincide with “Teacher/Professional Learning Days” on October 13 and 14, providing teachers with the opportunity to engage in professional development. Following this, a Fall Break is planned from Wednesday, October 15, to Friday, October 17, 2025, with classes resuming on Monday, October 20, 2025.
November will be significant, as November 4, 2025, is designated as a “Teacher/Professional Learning Day,” which also falls on Election Day, affecting school operations. Thanksgiving break will be observed the following month, from Monday, November 24, 2025, through Friday, November 28, 2025, allowing families to gather and celebrate the holiday.
As the year progresses, winter break will begin on Monday, December 22, 2025, and conclude on Friday, January 2, 2026. The second semester of the school year is set to kick off on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. In January, the district will also observe Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 19, 2026.
February 2026 will involve “Independent Learner Days” and “Professional Development Days” on February 16 and 17. Additionally, a second winter break is scheduled from Wednesday, February 18, to Friday, February 20, 2026, with students returning to school on Monday, February 23, 2026.
As part of the 2025-2026 school year calendar, there will also be an early release day planned for Monday, March 16, 2026. Following this, Spring Break will take place from Monday, April 6, to Friday, April 10, 2026, providing a much-needed respite for students and teachers alike.
Finally, schools will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026. The academic year is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, May 28, 2026, marking the end of the school year for students in the APS district.
This updated school calendar reflects APS’s commitment to enhancing educational quality while accommodating families with strategic scheduling. The development of new school leadership and the incorporation of professional learning days also suggest a focused effort to improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.
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