September 23, 2023

Backpack? Examine. Pencils sharpened? You wager. First day of college image? Snap!

In case you dwell in Virginia (or have buddies with children that go to high school right here), you’ve in all probability seen essentially the most lovable footage in your newsfeed over the previous few weeks. However do you know that in our commonwealth, there’s not a one-size-fits-all with regards to the beginning of the brand new college 12 months?

In Richmond, choose colleges kicked off their 12 months in late July (right here’s a narrative about that). Alongside the coast, class resumes round Labor Day. Within the Southside and Southwest areas, early- to mid-August is the candy spot—and once we requested so that you can share your first day of college footage with us, y’all understood the task.

Missed out this time? Don’t fear! We’re hoping to submit one other back-to-school story in September. In case you’d wish to submit your baby’s picture, please ship the image—together with the kid’s first and final title, grade, and college division—in an electronic mail to [email protected] no later than Sunday, Sept. 10 at 11:59 p.m.

Till then, take pleasure in our first-ever back-to-school picture feed—and bear in mind to share it with a buddy!

Contributed picture by Jasmine Holdness, that includes kindergarten Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Brielle Holdness.

Contributed picture by Crystal-Lea Swinney, that includes Pre-Okay Martinsville Metropolis Public Faculties scholar CJ Swinney.

Contributed picture by Rachel Fuqua, that includes seventh grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Camden Pyron, kindergarten Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Raelynn Fuqua, Pre-Okay Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Kensley Fuqua, and little brother Reid Fuqua.

Contributed picture by Keisha Hightower, that includes sixth grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Mekhi Bennett.

Contributed picture by Baylee Millard, that includes 4th grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Brelynn Bolden and her little sister, Ella Bolden.

Contributed picture by Christina Kinzer, that includes 1st grade Henry County Public Faculties scholar James Kinzer.

Contributed picture by Courtney Hernandez, that includes fifth grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Mia Hernandez.

Contributed picture by Courtney Hernandez, that includes third grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Liam Hernandez.

Contributed picture by Courtney Hernandez, that includes kindergarten TLC scholar Elijah Hernandez.

Contributed picture by Lana Murugasan, that includes ninth grade Danville Public Faculties scholar Anna Murugasan.

Contributed picture by Kelsey Griffin, that includes third grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Cole Griffin and 1st grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Bodie Griffin.

Contributed picture by Jocelyn Corridor, that includes Pre-Okay Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Julianne Corridor.

Contributed picture by Kortney Hankins, that includes third grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Kayden Hankins.

Contributed picture by Kortney Hankins, that includes Pre-Okay Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Karson Hankins.

Contributed picture by Zamatia Miller, that includes Danville Public Faculties scholar ZaYin Miller.

Contributed picture by Zamatia Miller, that includes Danville Public Faculties college students Zakareyea Miller and ZaAajia Miller.

Contributed picture by Julie Ferguson, that includes third grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Franklin Ferguson.

Contributed picture by Jacki Hearp, that includes fifth grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Brandon Hearp.

Contributed picture by Jacki Hearp, that includes 2nd grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Luke Hearp.

Contributed picture by Courtney Connor, that includes Pre-Okay 4 Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Zeke Connor.

Contributed picture by Lauren Myers, that includes third grade non-public college scholar Liam Myers.

Contributed picture by Lauren Myers, that includes 1st grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Lillith Myers.

Contributed picture by Danielle Shelton, that includes kindergarten TLC scholar Grant Shelton and Pre-Okay 3 TLC scholar Ellie Shelton.

Contributed picture by Tiffany Jennings, that includes 4th grade Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Lucas Moore and kindergarten Pittsylvania County Public Faculties scholar Caroline Jennings.

Contributed picture by Washington County Public Faculties, that includes Wes the Wildcat welcoming preschool scholar Ava Hagen.

Contributed picture by Kody Knowles, that includes kindergarten homeschool scholar Colton Knowles.