LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Chesterfield County families were presented with the option for students to either attend school in person with mitigation strategies in place or virtually for the 2021-22 school year. The school year started early for two year-round schools on July 19, other start dates are staggered through Aug. 23 and 27.
Charles City Public Schools
Charles City County Public Schools will start the 2021-2022 school year on Sept. 7.
Colonial Heights Public Schools
Colonial Heights students will return to face-to-face instruction in the fall except for students who applied to be placed in virtual classrooms. The school year starts on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
Dinwiddie County students will return to school in person, five days a week. A virtual learning option is available for students who have been accepted to the Dinwiddie Virtual Academy. The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Goochland County Public Schools
2021 update coming soon
Hanover County Public Schools
2021 update coming soon
Henrico County Public Schools
2021 update coming soon
Hopewell City Public Schools
Hopewell City Public Schools students had their first day back on July 26. This date is part of the new “balanced calendar” that started this year. The district has both in-person and virtual learning options.
New Kent County Public Schools
New Kent County Public Schools students return to the classroom on Sept. 7. The school district has both in-person and virtual learning options,
Petersburg City Public Schools
Students in the City of Petersburg will start school on Sept. 7. They will have full in-person learning. The enrollment period for virtual learning has ended, but parents can still get on a waitlist for the option.
Powhatan County Public Schools
When students return to school in Powhatan County this fall they will choose between virtual learning or in-person learning two days a week. The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 24.
Prince George County Public Schools Prince George County Public Schools is offering families the choice between virtual and in-person learning. Parents had until last week to submit their choice of learning method. If families select the virtual schooling option the student will remain in virtual learning for the entire fall semester. Prince George’s first day of school is Sept. 8.
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond Public Schools will offer in-person instruction and a virtual learning option. The first day of school for virtual learners in grades 6-12 is Aug. 24. Students learning in-person and virtual students in grades Pre-K-5 begin school on Sept. 8.