Most metro Richmond, Virginia schools are scheduled to open for the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, August 19, 2024.
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond Public Schools (RPS) has a calendar that lists the first day of school as Monday, August 19, 2024, and also notes that RPS will be closed on Labor Day weekend (August 30–September 2).
Chesterfield Public Schools
The first day of school for Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) in for the 2024–2025 year varies by grade level:
- Pre-K and kindergarten: August 19–20 or August 21–22, depending on the school. Students will attend school on a staggered schedule during the first week to get used to their surroundings in smaller classrooms. Starting August 23, all pre-K and kindergarten students will attend school daily.
- Grades 1–5: August 21
- Grades 6 and 9: August 21
- Grades 7–8 and 10–12: August 19
Henrico Public School
According to the Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) calendar, the first day of school for 2024-2025 is Monday, August 19, 2024. The schools will be closed for Labor Day holiday from August 30 through September 2.