PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Most students attending public school in Hampton Roads will return to school in August this year. Only three local school districts in the WAVY viewing area, Accomack, Chesapeake, and Isle of Wight, are returning after Labor Day.
Two local school districts approved a pre-Labor Day start for the first time, for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year: Portsmouth and Suffolk. Norfolk Public Schools is on the other end of the spectrum. The school board approved a start date of Aug. 19 this year.
10 On Your Side is here to help families in the WAVY viewing area get ready for the new school year. Here’s a breakdown of local school district resources.
Accomack Public Schools
First day for students: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024
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Chesapeake Public Schools
First day for students: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024
Resources:
- School District website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- Bus Routes
- School supply lists
- Health services
- School Board
Gloucester County Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
Resources:
- School District Website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- New Student Registration
- Health Information Form
- School Board
Hampton City Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26
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Isle of Wight County Schools
First day for students: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024
Resources:
- School District Website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- School supply lists
- Vaccination Information
- Transportation Information
- School Board
Mathews County Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
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Newport News City Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
Resources:
- School District Website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- District back-to-school page
- Immunizations
- Bus stops and routes
- New Student Registration
- School Board
Norfolk Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
Resources:
- School District Website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- New Student Registration
- School Supply Lists
- Bus Routes
- School Board
The 2023 school year was the first year Norfolk Public School students started before Labor Day. This upcoming school year, NPS is starting earlier than any other local school district. Students return to class on Monday, Aug. 19.
Poquoson City Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
Resources:
- School District Website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- New Student Registration
- Back to School Checklist
- Supply Lists
- School Board
Portsmouth Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
Resources:
- School District Website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- New Student Registration
- Attendance Zones and Bus Routes
- School Board
This is the first year Portsmouth Public Schools will begin instruction before Labor Day. School started for students on Sept. 5 last year.
Suffolk City Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
Resources:
- School District Website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- New Student Registration
- Immunization Requirements
- School Bus Tracker
- School Board
Students at Suffolk Public Schools will return to the classroom before Labor Day for the 2024-2025 school year, making Suffolk one of the final Hampton Roads school districts to approve a pre Labor-Day start. Last year, students returned to school on Sept. 5.
Virginia Beach Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
Resources:
- School District Website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- New Student Registration
- Transportation Services and Bus Schedule
- School Board
Last school year was the first year students in the resort city of Virginia Beach returned to class before Labor Day. This year, they return on Aug. 26.
Williamsburg-James City County Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
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York County Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
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Bertie County Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
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The Bertie County school system launched a new website ahead of this upcoming school year. Visitors were greeted with a message that said, in part, “We are currently in the process of building and improving our new website to better serve you. During this time, you may experience some disruptions or limitations in accessing certain areas of the website. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to enhance our website. If you notice an error, please contact jricks@bertie.k12.nc.us.“
Camden County Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
Resources:
- School District Website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- New Student Enrollment
- Transportation Information
- Camden County Board of Education
Currituck County Schools
First day for students: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024
First day for JP Knapp Early College: Aug. 7, 2024
Resources:
- School District Website
- 2024-2025 Calendar
- New Student Registration
- Transportation
- Currituck County Board of Education
Dare County Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
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Edenton-Chowan Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
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Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
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Gates County Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
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Hertford County Public Schools
First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
First day for Early College High School: Aug. 5, 2024
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