Facility Use & Rentals
In accordance with School Board Policy FC, the School Board permits the use of school facilities for community purposes, in accordance with appropriate state and federal laws, provided that such use does not interfere with the educational program. Full control of all facilities remains with the School Board. The Board authorizes the Superintendent, or designee, and the building principal to grant permission for use by outside groups. Decisions regarding requests to use school facilities are based on the following order of priority:
- School-related organizations (e.g. PTA or Booster chapters)
- City of Roanoke
- Non-profit Roanoke-based organizations
- Non-profit service groups outside Roanoke
- Private interest groups
Use of any school property to engage in any partisan political activity supporting or opposing a candidate for public office or a political party is prohibited.
To reserve space for use of school facilities for community functions, a facility use application and approval must be received.
To reserve space for use of school facilities for community functions, a facility use application and approval must be received.
Procedures
- A completed contract must be submitted 21 business days prior to the event.
- Full payment must be made upon approval of the facility use application.
- Priority of facility use:
- Schools
- Parks and Recreation Department
- Outside Groups
For More Information:
(540) 853-6310
Rental Payments Should be Sent to:
Roanoke City Public Schools
Attn: Accounts Payable
201 Campbell Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24011
Facility Rental Applications
Download, fill out, and submit the appropriate application below to start the facility rental process.
Rental Guidelines
- Submit all facility requests within 21 business days of the requested date(s).
- All groups should contact the facilities rental clerk at (540) 853-6310 to verify that an application has been received. A timely submission of the facility use application with date(s) of event(s) and requested location(s) will help expedite the approval process. Groups should not contact the school/location directly.
- The facilities rental clerk will contact the school/location to determine if dates are available and request permission from the school principal for the event.
Per Roanoke City Public Schools policy, the use of tobacco or nicotine vapor products are not allowed on school property at any time.