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2024-2025 Back to School Events & Info

Patriots, get ready for the 2024-2025 school year! We have many upcoming back-to-school events to help you start the school year off right. 

Freshman/New Student Orientations

*Please attend the session that corresponds with the middle school you attended for 8th grade. If you are new to RCPS, please choose any date.

All dates are 5-7 p.m. at Patrick Henry High School

  • Thursday, August 1: Woodrow Wilson
  • Tuesday, August 6: John P. Fishwick, Lucy Addison, James Breckinridge
  • Wednesday, August 7: James Madison  

Business Day

Thursday, August 15, 12-7 p.m.

  • Pick up student schedules
  • Make schedule changes
  • Apply for early release (seniors only)
  • Pay student fees/dues

Class Fees

  • Underclass: $30
  • Seniors: $50
  • PTSA Dues: $5
  • Yearbooks: $60

Cash, check, credit card, or money order accepted. For more information about student fees, please visit www.rcps.info/page/649.

Back to School Night

Thursday, August 15, 5-7 p.m.

  • Updates and changes: 5, 5:30, and 6 p.m. in the auditorium with Mr. Booan
  • Meet and Greet: 5-6:50 p.m.
    • Visit classrooms to meet teachers
    • Fill out school forms/paperwork
    • Pick up class schedules
    • Pay dues and fees with the bookkeeper
    • Meet with clubs and special programs (AVID, ROTEC/DAYTEC, JROTC)
    • ID photos
  • Conclusion: 6:50-7 p.m.