2023-2024 school year set to begin across North Georgia

The end of July marks the return of students to area classrooms for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

AccessWDUN has compiled a list of important information, such as the first day of school, for various schools throughout the region. The full list is available below.

Note: This list is not exhaustive. Please check with your local school district for any additional information.

HALL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Superintendent: Will Schofield 

Open House dates: 

• Elementary- Aug. 3, 3-6 p.m.
• Middle- Aug. 1, 4-7 p.m.
• High- Aug. 2, 4-7 p.m. 

The school district said individual schools may stagger open house times by grade levels and/or student last names. Please check with your child's school for specific details. More info here.

First Day of School: Friday, Aug. 4

Full 2023-2024 School Calendar: Click here

GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent: Jeremy Williams

Open House dates: 

• Elementary- Aug. 3 and 4
• Middle- Aug. 3 and 4
• High- Aug. 3 and 4

Open house times are dependent on the school and teacher. Parents should contact their child's school for more information, or click here for additional details.

First Day of School: Tuesday, Aug. 8

Full 2023-2024 School Calendar: Click here

BANKS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Superintendent: Ann Hopkins

Open House dates: 

• Primary- July 28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
• Elementary- July 31, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
• Middle- July 27, 5 to 7 p.m.
• High- July 31, 3 to 5 p.m.

First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 1

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

BARROW COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent: Chris McMichael 

Open House dates: July 27 and 28.

Open house times are dependent on the school and grade level. More details can be found here.

First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 1

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

DAWSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Superintendent: Nicole LeCave

Open House dates: 

• Pre-K- Aug. 2, Kilough: 4 to 6:30 p.m., Riverview: 4 to 6:30 p.m., Robinson: 8:30 a.m.
• Elementary- Aug. 2, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
• Middle- Aug. 2, 2:30 to 5 p.m.
• High- Aug. 2, 2:30 to 5 p.m.

​First day of school: Friday, Aug. 4

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Superintendent: Jeff Bearden 

Open House dates: Varies by the school. Parents should check each school website for details. 

First day of school: Thursday, Aug. 3

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

Superintendent: Calvin Watts 

Open House dates: Varies by school. Contact your child's school for more information.

First day of school: Wednesday, Aug. 2

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS 

Superintendent: Mathew Cooper

Open House dates: 

• Elementary- Aug. 2, 3 to 6:00 p.m.
• Middle- Aug. 3, 3 to 6 p.m.
• Ninth Grade Academy- Aug. 2, 4 to 6 p.m.
• High- Seniors: Aug. 1 from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Juniors: Aug. 2 from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Sophomores: Scheduled appointments by dialing (706) 778-7161

First day of school: Friday, Aug. 4

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Superintendent: Philip Brown

Open House dates: Varies by school. Click here for more information.

First day of school: Thursday, Aug. 3

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

LUMPKIN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Superintendent: Rob Brown

Open House dates: 

• Elementary- July 27, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Middle- July 27, 6 to 8 p.m.
• High- July 27, 6 to 8 p.m.

First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 1

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

Superintendent: Laurie Burkett

Open House dates:

• Elementary- Aug. 2, 4 to 6 p.m.
• Middle- Aug. 2, 5 to 7 p.m.
• High- 9th-grade orientation: Aug. 1, 2:45 to 4:45 p.m.

First day of school: Friday, Aug. 4 

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

SURROUNDING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY CITY 

BUFORD CITY SCHOOLS

Superintendent: Melanie Reed

Open House dates: All schools, July 31

First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 2

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

COMMERCE CITY SCHOOLS

Superintendent: Joy Tolbert 

Open House dates: Varies based on the school. More information here.

First day of school: Friday, July 28

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

JEFFERSON CITY SCHOOLS

Superintendent: Donna McMullan

First day of school: Friday, July 28

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

 

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

LAKEVIEW ACADEMY

Head of School: John Simpson

First day of school: Monday, Aug. 14

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

LANIER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Head of School: Dwayne Daniels

First day of school: Monday, Aug. 7

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

First day of school: Wednesday, Aug. 9

RIVERSIDE PREPARATORY ACADEMY 

President: Stanley C. "Staś" Preczewski

First day of school: Monday, Aug. 7

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here
 

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

BRENAU UNIVERSITY

President: Anne Skleder

First day of class: Monday, Aug. 21

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY

President: Marshall Criser

First day of class: Wednesday, Aug. 16

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here

TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE

President: Robert Myers

First day of class: Monday, Aug. 21

Full 2023 school calendar: Click here

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA

President: Michael Shannon 

First day of class: Monday, Aug. 21

Full 2023-2024 school calendar: Click here