The Year Ahead
Download a printable .pdf of DHCDC’s 2017-2018 Calendar here or scroll below for important dates, school closings, conferences and deadlines, and free parent workshops. Stay connected by signing up for the DHCDC newsletter. We’ll send you timely updates every few weeks with event reminders. Or visit our Facebook page.
First and Last Days of School, Events, and Camps
| August 7, 2017 | First Day of School |
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| August 12, 2017 | New School Year Kick Off Play Date at Legacy Fountain in Piedmont Park |
| August 23-25, 2017 | Book Fair |
| September 1, 2017 | Welcome Breakfast for New Parents |
| September 8, 2017 | Grandparents Day Event |
| September 27, 2017 | Picture Day |
| September 29, 2017 | Curriculum Night |
| October 10-13, 2017 | School Age Camp |
| October 27, 2017 | Fall Festival |
| November, 6, 2017 | Holiday Tree/Wreath Fundraiser Sales Begin |
| November 10, 2017 | Thanksgiving Dinner |
| November 20-24, 2017 | School Age Camp |
| November 25, 2017 | Tree/Wreath Pick-Up |
| November 27, 2017 | Tree/Wreath Pick-Up |
| December 13, 2017 | Staff Appreciation Luncheon |
| January 2-5, 2018 | School Age Camp |
| February 7-9, 2018 | Book Fair |
| February 19-23 | School Age Camp |
| March 27, 2018 | Picture Day, Whole Class Photo |
| April 16-20, 2018 | Week of the Young Child |
| May 7-11, 2018 | Staff Appreciation Week |
| May 9, 2018 | Summer Camp Orientation |
| May 11, 2018 | Mother's Day Event |
| May 25, 2018 | Pre-K Last Day of School |
| May 29, 2018 | First Day of Summer Camp |
| June 15, 2018 | Father's Day Event |
| July 16-27, 2018 | Transition Week |
| July 27, 2018 | Last Day of Summer Camp |
| July 30, 2017 | First Day for All Students (except Aftercare) |
| August 1, 2018 | First Day of DHCDC Aftercare (First Day for Atlanta Public Schools) |
School Closings
| September 4, 2017 | Closed for Labor Day |
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| October 9, 2017 | Closed for Professional Development |
| November 23-24, 2017 | Closed for Thanksgiving |
| December 25-29, 2017 | Closed for Winter Break |
| January 1, 2018 | Closed for New Year's Day |
| January 15, 2018 | Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| March 19, 2018 | Closed for Professional Development |
| May 28, 2018 | Closed for Memorial Day |
| July 4, 2018 | Closed for Independance Day |
For updates on inclement weather closings, check our Facebook page.
Conferences and Deadlines
| September 1, 2017 | Annual Fee Due |
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| November 6-17, 2017 | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| April 2-13 2018 | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| May 1, 2018 | Summer Camp Session One Payment Due |
| May 31, 2018 | Re-registration Paperwork Deadline for 2018-2019 School Year |
| June 1, 2018 | Summer Camp Session Two Payment |
Free Parent Workshops
| January 24, 2018 | Potty Training and You |
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| April 11, 2018 | Transtioning to Kindergarten |
