Approved SY 25-26 and SY 26-27 Academic Calendars
On March 11, 2025, the DCPS School Board approved the SY 25-26 and SY 26-27 Academic Calendars. Please use the Parent Link to view.
Staggered Bell Schedule Forums
DCPS will host forums to gain community input concerning the possibility of going to Staggered Bell Schedules. These meetings are open to all community members and DCPS staff. The dates are: Date Time Audience Location March 18, 2025 …
March 5: After School Cancellation
Announcement: Out of an abundance of caution, all DCPS after school activities scheduled for today March 5 have been cancelled due to the forecasted weather conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Kindergarten Countdown Camp
Kindergarten Countdown Camp will take place June 16-July 17 at Southside Elementary School. This camp is for rising kindergarteners with little to no formal preschool experience. Current Bright Stars students are not eligible. For more information call Penny …
SY 25-26 Preschool Registration Is Now Open
Now Accepting Preschool Applications For SY 25-26! Students must be 4 years of age by September 30, 2025 Dinwiddie County Public Schools will only accept applications for 4 year olds interested in Bright Stars or Head Start. For …
Kindergarten Registration Now Open
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2025. For more information call Beth Raney at (804) 469-4190 or click here to register.
Calendar Update
Due to winter weather and in accordance with the published and approved calendar, February 17 will now be a regular school day for all staff and students. This day will be used to makeup a missed instructional day. …
Winter Break
All DCPS Schools and DCPS Offices will be closed December 23-January 3 for winter break.
November Important Dates
The following are important dates for all of our DCPS Staff/Families: November 5: Professional Development/Student Holiday November 21: Interim Grades Posted November 25-29: Holiday-Thanksgiving Break (All Schools/Offices Closed)
September: Attendance Awareness Month
Dear Parent/Guardian: Our goal this year is to ensure that every student attends school regularly. While we realize that some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances, we also know that when students miss too …