Families at Alpharetta High, Milton High, and Cambridge High can now look up new bus routes, update emergency contacts, and sign up for device protection plans in one place before the first day of school on Monday, August 3.

Fulton County Schools relaunched its annual "Know Before You Go" online portal on July 23, bundling back-to-school logistics that parents previously had to track down school by school. The portal also lists school menu options for the coming year.

Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney said the hub is meant to cut the time families spend hunting for answers so they can focus on preparing their kids for a strong start. Looney has led the district since June 2019 and was named Georgia's 2024 Superintendent of the Year.

What families need to do

The portal is accessible through the district's homepage at fultonschools.org. For school-specific details like class schedules and Open House dates, the district asks families to contact their child's school directly.

FCS will also post updates on its social media accounts in the weeks leading up to August 3.

Attendance goal tied to portal launch

District leaders are promoting a "95% to Thrive" program targeting 95% daily attendance districtwide, tying the initiative directly to back-to-school messaging. The district did not say when the program began.

The attendance push comes as enrollment has declined. FCS enrolled 85,475 students in 2025-26, down 1,579 from the prior year, according to the district's March 2026 board bulletin. Enrollment is projected to fall again to about 84,856 in 2026-27.

In north Fulton, schools serving the Alpharetta and Milton area enrolled about 43,229 students in 2025-26, down from more than 45,000 three years earlier. Alpharetta High is projected to hold near 1,950 students.

First day: August 3

The first day of school for all Fulton County students is Monday, August 3, 2026, according to the district's official work calendar. Families who have not yet checked bus routes or updated emergency contacts can do so through the portal at fultonschools.org.