Hard to believe, but the first day of school for kids in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford is quickly approaching! Looking for school calendars, Fun back-to-school events, or where to go for your kid's back-to-school shopping in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford? We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety,
to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here!
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Schools:
City of Fredericksburg Schools
First day of school:
August 5, 2024 is a transition Day for K, 6th & 9th graders
August 6, 2024 is the first day of school for all grades.
Lafayette Upper Elementary School 8:20 A.M.-3:15 P. (note the start time has changed from last year)
Walker-Grant Middle School 7:40 A.M. -2:40 P.M.
James Monroe High School 7:45 A.M. -2:45 P.M.
Head Start 8:30 A.M. -1:30 P.M.
Preschool 8:30 AM to 11AM
✏️ School Supply Lists
🚌Transportation (FCS use the"Spot My Bus" app)
Resources for Military Families
📞NEW: Phone Free Rules
** Free Sports Physicals: FREE VHSL physicals are being offered to all W-GMS & JMHS student athletes on July 24 & 31, from 5-7 PM, at the Mary Washington Family Medicine Residency Clinic.
Appointments are limited to 100.
Reserve your time by emailing Assistant Director Kenton Griffin.
details here.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
PreK & Kindergarten Registration
First Day of School: August 9, 2024 is a Transition Day for K, 6th & 9th graders
August 12, 2024 is the first day of school for all grade levels
✏️School Supply Lists - Visit the website for your school(s), at the top of the page, to find each list.
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Stafford County Public Schools
31 Stafford Avenue,
Stafford, VA 22554
Phone: 540-658-6000
- High School - Tuesday, August 1
- Middle School - Wednesday, August 2
- Elementary School - Thursday, August 3
First Day of School:
August 12, 2024 will be a transition Day for K, 6th & 9th graders.
August 13, 2024 is the first day of school for all grades
Bell Schedule:
High School & Rockhill Elementary: 7:30am to 2pm
Elementary School: 8:25am to 2:55pm
Middle School 9:20am to 3:50pm
Schedules are available in ParentVue:
HS on Aug 5th at 4pm.
MS on Aug 6 at 4pm.
Elem on Aug 7 at 4pm.
🗓️ 24-25 Calendar | 24-25 Calendar Spanish
✏️School Supply Lists(pending)
🚌 Transporation: Routes available on Versatrans eLink
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Vaccination Requirements
Fredericksburg Health Department
Spotsylvania County Health Department
Stafford County Health Department
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Click here for Back-to-school supply drives and resources for families.
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Visit our Event Calendar for Food Distribution Dates/Locations
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Tax-Free Weekend:
August 2-4, 2024
- School supplies, clothing, and footwear
- Hurricane and emergency preparedness products
- Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products
Detailed lists of qualifying items and more information for retailers can be found HERE.
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