Back to School Guide for Dinwiddie County Public Schools

DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- 8News is your back-to-school headquarters for the 2025-26 school year! Here’s all you need to know ahead of the new academic year at Dinwiddie County Public Schools (DCPS).

The first day of school for students enrolled in pre-K, kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade is on Monday, Aug. 18. All other grades will begin school on Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Open house events will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13 for secondary students, and from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14 for elementary students.

School supplies

The school district said supply lists are available on each school's website or social media page.

A Back to School Bash will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8 at Dinwiddie High School, located at 11501 Boisseau Rd., where supplies will be distributed to DCPS students, who must be present at the event.

The free event will also have free snacks, resources and activities, according to the school district.

School meals

According to DCPS, all students will still receive free breakfast and lunch this year. A la carte snacks will be for purchase only.