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! 📚✏️🎒

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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

🗓️ 25-26 Calendar

🚌 Transportation (bus stop location & time)

🍴 Menus (breakfast and lunch)

Parents can download PARENTVUE to view their children(s) schedules and teacher information.

✏️School Supply Lists - Visit the website for your school to find each list.

Stafford County Public Schools

31 Stafford Avenue, Stafford, VA 22554; Phone: 540-658-6000

🚌Transportation: Download MyRidek12

Back-to-School Open Houses

High School - August 6, 2025
Middle School - August 7, 2025
Elementary School - August 8, 2025
Early Childhood - August 8, 2025

⏰New School Times

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

🗓️ 25-26 Calendar

✏️School Supply Lists

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.

🗓️25-26 Calendar

✏️ School Supply Lists

🚌Transportation (FCS use the"Spot My Bus" app)

🍴Breakfast & Lunch Menus

🆕New Student Registration

🕗School Bell schedules

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.

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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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Back-To-School Guide for Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania & Stafford

Schools:

🗓️ 25-26 Calendar

Don't know your elementary zone? FIND OUT NOW: 2025-26 Zoning Information | Fredericksburg City Public Schools

Click here for Back-to-school supply drives and resources for families.

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