The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Instructional hours are 8:50 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Expand each section below for everything you need to know about the beginning of the school year.
Gwinnett County Public Schools provides a helpful guide with links to all the district information you need for a successful start in one place. Find the guide here: GCPS Back to School Guide
Berkmar Middle School Open House is Friday, July 31, 2026 for all students and all grade levels.
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. for students with Last Names beginning with A - M
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for students with Last Names beginning with N-Z
There will be no new student registration during Open House. If you are new to Berkmar Middle School and need to register your child to attend school, schedule a new student registration appointment by calling 770-638-2311.
GCPS reset all student passwords on July 8th, 2026.
Student must reset and activate their accounts for the 2026-2027 school year using the directions below. Teachers will provide time and directions in class to set passwords, so families are not required to do this at home.
In Gwinnett County Public Schools, we use an application called My Payments Plus for families to make payments to the school for school meal accounts, paying fees and fines, and other payments.
GCPS and all of its schools utilize the ParentSquare platform for school-to-home communication. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and Gwinnett County Public Schools.
ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:
Weather-related closings & delays 
School and class information
Share pictures and files
See calendar items
Upcoming class activities
District and school information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text via ParentSquare. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices).
Each year, parents must sign off on their child's Orientation Agreement documents. Please review the documents in ParentSquare, and then complete the sign-off form to confirm your review of these important materials.
