Announcements News Summary

Teacher Workday ~ April 21, 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:33:00 GMT

This is a reminder that Tuesday, April 21, is a teacher workday to accommodate schools serving as polling locations for election day.

School Board Meeting Notice ~ May 14, 2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:38:00 GMT

Please see the enclosed notice for information regarding a regular school board meeting that will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM.

Public Feedback: Draft 2027-28 Calendar

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:56:00 GMT

The draft 2027-28 school calendar and feedback form are now available for public review and comment! Thank you for taking a moment to review the proposed calendar and offer feedback. The form will remain open through Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:59PM.

Calendar Revision - April 21, 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:31:00 GMT

Several BCPS schools serve as polling locations and will be used for the upcoming proposed amendment special election on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The School Board approved a revision to the academic calendar to designate this day as a teacher workday.

Imagination Library Celebration ~ April 18, 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:52:00 GMT

Courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Botetourt, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library event is a celebration of literacy in Botetourt County! More than 1100 children have benefited from this collaborative partnership. Join us at Colonial Elementary School on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM for refreshments, games, reading time, and a presentation of certificates to those children who have 'graduated' from the program!

Vaccination Clinics: Spring 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:00 GMT

Information is being sent by the high schools to all families of current 11th grade students with information about immunization requirements for 12th grade. To assist our families, the BCPS Health Services Dept. has scheduled immunization clinics in April. Select 'Read more' for additional information:

VA250 ~ Passport Program

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:51:00 GMT

The VA250 Passport Program celebrates 250 years of American independence and encourages students and families to explore historic places across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Participants visit museums, parks, historic landmarks, and cultural sites to discover Virginia’s story, one stop at a time.