RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — 8News is your Back to School headquarters this 2025-26 school year! Here’s what students and families kicking off a new academic year at Richmond Public Schools (RPS) need to know.
For students in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1 through 5 and grades 6 and 9 — their first day is Monday, Aug. 18. For students in grades 7, 8 and 10 through 12, their first day is Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Things to know and what to bring to school
The school district told 8News that all students will be given a free clear bookbag along with basic supplies at their school’s open house or back to school nights, courtesy of the Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive,
Supply lists for specific schools are posted on the schools’ websites — which can be found here. Any community supply drives that RPS is aware of will be posted in their Community Corner and RPS Direct…