PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Most students attending public school in Hampton Roads will return to school in August this year. Only three local school districts in the WAVY viewing area, Accomack, Chesapeake, and Isle of Wight, are returning after Labor Day.

Two local school districts approved a pre-Labor Day start for the first time, for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year: Portsmouth and Suffolk. Norfolk Public Schools is on the other end of the spectrum. The school board approved a start date of Aug. 19 this year.

10 On Your Side is here to help families in the WAVY viewing area get ready for the new school year. Here’s a breakdown of local school district resources.

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Accomack Public Schools

First day for students: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024

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Chesapeake Public Schools

First day for students: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024

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Gloucester County Public Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

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Hampton City Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26

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Isle of Wight County Schools

First day for students: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024

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Mathews County Public Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

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Newport News City Public Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

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Norfolk Public Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 19, 2024

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The 2023 school year was the first year Norfolk Public School students started before Labor Day. This upcoming school year, NPS is starting earlier than any other local school district. Students return to class on Monday, Aug. 19.

Poquoson City Public Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

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Portsmouth Public Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

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This is the first year Portsmouth Public Schools will begin instruction before Labor Day. School started for students on Sept. 5 last year.

Suffolk City Public Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

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Students at Suffolk Public Schools will return to the classroom before Labor Day for the 2024-2025 school year, making Suffolk one of the final Hampton Roads school districts to approve a pre Labor-Day start. Last year, students returned to school on Sept. 5.

Virginia Beach Public Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

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School District Website
2024-2025 Calendar
New Student Registration
Transportation Services and Bus Schedule
School Board

Last school year was the first year students in the resort city of Virginia Beach returned to class before Labor Day. This year, they return on Aug. 26.

Williamsburg-James City County Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

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York County Public Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

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Bertie County Schools

First day for students: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

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The Bertie County school system launched a new website ahead of this upcoming school year. Visitors were greeted with a message that said, in part, “We are currently in the process of building and improving our new website to better serve you. During this time, you may experience some disruptions or limitations in accessing certain areas of the website. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to enhance our website. If you notice an error, please contact jricks@bertie.k12.nc.us.“