Your Back-To-School Guide for RVA

Kids are heading back to school soon! Here's everything you need to know.

August 6, 2023

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Get ready, the countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Richmond is just around the corner.

We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars, Fun back-to-school events in or where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut and go back-to-school shopping in RVA, we have it all here.

Plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here:

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School Calendars

Richmond Public Schools

Henrico County Public Schools

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Hanover County Public Schools

Goochland County Public Schools

Powhatan County Public Schools

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Know of a community back-to-school event in Richmond to share? Add it to our Macaroni KID calendar now!

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Back to school haircuts in RVA

Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few stylists in RVA offering back to school haircut specials!

Tiny Textures

Pigtails & Crewcuts

Cutz for Guys

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More tips to make this school year a great one:

Free Back-to-School Printables to Celebrate that First Day

5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great

10 Books to Ease Back-to-School Fears

Bento Box School Lunch Ideas