It seems impossible that summer is almost over, but the first day of school is only weeks away! August is Back to School Month for Lynchburg City Schools and schools in the surrounding counties. School supplies and fall clothes have arrived in local stores and online registration is open for area students.
Our Back to School Guide is sponsored by FunQuest Family Entertainment Center, located at 327 Graves Mill Road in Lynchburg. Back to school doesn't mean the fun ends. FunQuest will hold a Back to School Spirit Party on Aug. 13 from 12 PM - 6 PM. Each paid wristband means money for your child's school! The school with the most school participation wins a free skate party. FunQuest offers roller skating, inline skating, laser tag, arcade and video games, and PlayQuest - an indoor playground for kids ages 10 and under.
The 2023-2024 school year begins in mid-August, so it's time to start planning now. Most recent information for local public schools is noted below. Stay in touch with your child's school for any changes.
2023-2024 School Year Information
Use the links below to find additional information from your child's school system and individual school, including: school supply lists, required documents for registration, school year calendar, handbooks, and more.
If interested in virtual school, please check with your child's school division for availability and requirements.
Lynchburg City Schools begin school on Aug. 15. Enrollment Day is Aug. 9. Orientation Day for pre-K, kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grade students is Aug. 11. Bass Elementary School students begin school on July 18. You'll find registration and back to school information here. Parents of new and returning Lynchburg City Schools students should complete registration online. Check with your child's school or the Infinite Campus Parent website for additional information.
Amherst County Schools begin school on Aug. 16. Transition Day for pre-K, kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grade students is Aug. 15. You'll find quick links for students and families and back to school information here. Parents of new and returning Amherst County Schools students should complete registration online. Check with your child's school or the Parent Portal for additional information.
Appomattox County Schools begin school on Aug. 7. You'll find parent resources including registration and back to school information here. Check with your child's school or the Parent Portal for additional information.
Bedford County Schools begin school on Aug. 14. You'll find parent resources including registration and back to school information here. Bedford County return to school information here. Parents of new and returning students should complete registration online. Check with your child's school or the Parent Portal for additional information.
Campbell County Schools begin school on Aug. 16. Orientation Day for pre-K, kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grade students is Aug. 15. Parents can find Campbell County return to school information and links to important information here. Parents of new and returning students should complete registration online. Check with your child's school or the Parent Portal for additional information.
Volunteer with Your Child's School
Think outside the box for ways to help at school if you can't be at school during the day. These five ideas will get you started. Talk to your child's teacher or the volunteer coordinator for more suggestions.
- Ask your child's teacher about art or classroom supplies needed for the year.
- Send food for parties and teacher appreciation lunches.
- Participate in school fundraisers. Take your child around the neighborhood or check with coworkers about items your child is selling.
- Offer to make name tags, labels or to cut art patterns at home.
- Offer to help with big projects at your child's school such as school carnivals or book fairs.
Help your child have a great year by getting involved in your child's school. Encourage your child's learning, both in and out of the classroom. Support your child's school and show your child that education is important.
Back to School Resources
These articles and resources will help make the 2023-2024 school year your child's best year ever!
7 Practical Ways To Prepare Your Child For Pre-K and Kindergarten
7 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Middle School
Back to School Tips for Students Who Need Extra Support
Help Kids Stay Organized This School Year
5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great
Eight Ways to Volunteer Helping Kids in Lynchburg
Helping Your Child with Special Needs Get Ready For Back to School
20 Inexpensive Lynchburg Family Activities to Enjoy Before Summer Ends
Help your kids get ready for the new school year by planning ahead. Register online and read all of the information available on the school's website. These five additional tips will help make the school year easier for the entire family:
- Spend the last week before school begins with earlier bedtimes and earlier wake-up times so your child will be ready on the first day of school.
- Encourage your child to read at least 15 minutes each day. Even better, spend time reading together as a family.
- Help your child set goals for the new school year and set up a study center stocked with all of the supplies your child will need.
- Limit electronics during the week and encourage your child to study even when there's no homework.
- Stay in touch with your child's teacher and attend events held at school. Volunteer in your child's classroom if possible this year.
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