Can you believe it's almost that time again? The first day of school is just around the corner for kids in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford! Whether you're searching for local school calendars, fun back-to-school events, the best places to shop for supplies, or tips to ease those first-day jitters, we’ve got you covered.
From making those first-day photos extra special to easy lunchbox ideas and everything in between, this guide has all you need to start the school year off right. Let’s make this back-to-school season the best one yet! πβοΈπ
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Schools:
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Preschool, Kindergarten, and New Student Registration
First Day of School:
- August 11, 2025 is a Transition Day for K, 6th & 9th graders
- August 12, 2025 is the first day of school for all grade levels
π Transportation (bus stop location & time)
π΄ Menus (breakfast and lunch)
Parents can download PARENTVUE to view their children(s) schedules and teacher information.
βοΈSchool Supply Lists - Visit the website for your school to find each list.
- Battlefield Elementary
- Berkeley Elementary
- Brock Road Elementary
- Cedar Forest Elementary
- Chancellor Elementary
- Courthouse Road Elementary
- Courtland Elementary
- Harrison Road Elementary
- Lee Hill Elementary
- Livingston Elementary
- Parkside Elementary
- Riverview Elementary
- Salem Elementary
- Smith Station Elementary
- Spotswood Elementary
- Spotsylvania Elementary
- Wilderness Elementary
- Battlefield Middle
- Chancellor Middle
- Freedom Middle
- Ni River Middle
- Post Oak Middle School
- Spotsylvania Middle School
- Thornburg Middle School
- Chancellor High School
- Courtland High School
- Massaponax High School
- Riverbend High School
- Spotsylvania High School
- Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center
Stafford County Public Schools
31 Stafford Avenue, Stafford, VA 22554; Phone: 540-658-6000
πTransportation: Download MyRidek12
- High School - August 6, 2025
- Middle School - August 7, 2025
- Elementary School - August 8, 2025
- Early Childhood - August 8, 2025
First Day of School:
- August 11, 2025 will be a transition Day for K, 6th & 9th graders.
- August 12, 2025 is the first day of school for all grades
ParentVue: View your Student's schedule and report absences
ποΈ 25-26 Calendar
βοΈSchool Supply Lists
Andrew G Wright Middle School
Anne E. Moncure Elementary School
Anthony Burns Elementary School
Brooke Point High School
Colonial Forge High School
Conway Elementary School
Dixon-Smith Middle School
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School
Falmouth Elementary School
Ferry Farm Elementary School
Garrisonville Elementary School
Grafton Village Elementary School
H.H. Poole Middle School
Hampton Oaks Elementary
Hartwood Elementary School
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School
Margaret Brent Elementary School
Mountain View High School
North Stafford High School
North Star Early Childhood Education Center
Park Ridge Elementary School
Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center
Rockhill Elementary School
Rocky Run Elementary School
Rodney Thompson Middle School
Shirley C. Heim Middle School
Stafford Elementary School
Stafford High School
Stafford Middle School
T. Benton Gayle Middle School
Widewater Elementary School
Winding Creek Elementary School
City of Fredericksburg Schools
Don't know your elementary zone? FIND OUT NOW: 2025-26 Zoning Information | Fredericksburg City Public Schools
First day of school:
- August 18, 2025 is a transition Day for K, 6th & 9th graders
- August 19, 2025 is the first day of school for all grades.
βοΈ School Supply Lists
πTransportation (FCS use the"Spot My Bus" app)
High School Orientation:
- James Monroe HS (2300 Washington Ave) Open House: August 12 from 3-6pm
Middle School Orientation:
- Walker Grant MS (2201 Idlewild blvd) Open House: August 13, 2025 from 4-7pm
Elementary School Orientation:
- Hugh Mercer (2100 Cowan Boulevard)
- Lafayette (3 Learning Lane)
- Gladys West (1 Learning Lane)
Kindergarten Orientation: Thursday, August 14, 2025 4:00–5:00 PM
Grades 1–5 Orientation: Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:00–7:00 PM
Come meet your teachers, tour the school, and get excited for the year ahead!
** Free Sports Physicals: FREE VHSL physicals are being offered to all W-GMS & JMHS student athletes on July 23 & July 30. 2025, at the Mary Washington Family Medicine Residency Clinic. Appointments are limited to 100 total, with 50 per day. Reserve your time by emailing Assistant Director Kenton Griffin at kgriffin@cityschools.com.
π Phone Free Rules
Free First Day Of School
PRINTABLES
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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 1-3, 2025
What can you get tax-free in 2025? We've got the list here!
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More tips to make this school year in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford a great one:
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