Henrico County Public Schools’ annual Back-to-School Kickoff will move to the new Henrico Sports & Events Center for 2024, taking advantage of the spacious air-conditioned setting. The Aug. 9 divisionwide event will feature a wide variety of family activities, community and educational resources, a DJ, an immunization clinic and a daylong basketball tournament. All Henrico County families are invited to attend. The first day of the 2024-25 school year is Aug. 19.
The Back-to-School Kickoff gets started at 8 a.m. with a three-on-three student “Hoop It Up” basketball tournament, which will continue throughout the day. A pep-rally style celebration will be held at 12:30 p.m. and a school and community resource fair will be open from noon-4 p.m. A “Kid Zone” activity area with stations for children and families will be available from noon-5:30 p.m. Food and drinks can be purchased throughout the day at the facility’s concessions stand.
HCPS buses will provide shuttle service from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. between some HCPS middle schools and the Henrico Sports & Events Center. Shuttles will run every half hour from Brookland and George Moody middle schools, and every hour from Fairfield, John Rolfe and Quioccasin middle schools.
The “Hoop It Up 3X3” tournament is for students in grades 3-12 and registration is free. Space in the tournament is limited and participants should sign up by Aug. 2 at www.hcps.info/hoopitup.
An immunization clinic will offer required vaccines for rising seventh and 12th grade students. A parent or guardian must accompany participating students. Find out more about required vaccines at https://www.henricoschools.us/page/health.
HCPS Back-to-School Kickoff event:
When: Aug. 9 (basketball tournament from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., other activities start at noon.
Where: Henrico Sports & Events Center, 1 All Star Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23059
Back-to-School Kickoff activities include:
• Hoop It Up 3X3 student tournament (8 a.m.-7 p.m.)
• Community and school resource fair (noon-4 p.m.)
• “Kid Zone” activities and engagement area, including activities for special needs students (noon-5:30 p.m.).
• A DJ.
• Giveaways.
• An immunization clinic.
• Free books for all ages.
• Free school supplies (while supplies last).
• Opportunities to meet and talk with school leaders.
• HCPS department representatives will be present to help and talk about the new school year.
The Back-to-School Kickoff is sponsored by HCPS’ Division of Family and Community Engagement. Donations of backpacks and school supplies are being accepted for distribution at the event. If you’d like to donate or have questions about the event, email lvelez@henrico.k12.va.us.