Colorful graphic with the words "Carver Elementary: Back to School Update"

Staggered Start to School 26-27

Ruby F. Carver Elementary

July 6, 2026

Dear Carver Families,

 Happy Summer!!  It’s not too early to mark the start of the next school year on your calendar. We’re introducing a new staggered First Day schedule designed to make the transition to elementary school even smoother for our incoming kindergarten students.

Monday, Aug. 24

  • First day for Kindergarten students (with

    GREEN

    paper)

  • First day for students in grades 1–5

Tuesday, Aug. 25

  • First day for the second half of Kindergarten students (with

    ORANGE

    paper)

  • All students in grades 1–5

Wednesday, Aug. 26

  • All students attend

 This staggered start allows our youngest learners time to become familiar with the building, routines and expectations before all students attend together.

Additional information and helpful resources to support your First Day preparation are available at

https://www.henricoschools.us/page/back-to-school. To register your Kindergarten student, call 804-750-2640.

 Have a great summer! We look forward to welcoming you back in August!

Kristy Budny, Principal