Back to School events on the MS and HS Level

Back-to-School Info 2022-2023

Middle Schools

Read Mountain Middle 

RMMS will have two dates where students and parents  will have the opportunity to pick up schedules, pay fees, and receive help with back-to-school forms in Parent-Portal:

• Thursday, July 28th, from 1 pm-4 pm
• Thursday, Aug 4, from 1 pm – 4 pm  (This date/time will also be an  Open House opportunity for students and parents to meet teachers.) 

Students and parents will also be able to view their schedules online in ParentPortal beginning July 28th.  

The 6th-grade/new student orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 9th.  Students will be mailed invitations with their designated tour times.  

Central Academy Middle 

Central Academy Middle School would like to announce the following information in preparation for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

Schedule Pick-up Days: CAMS Schedule Pick-up Days are Thursday, July 28th, from 11 am – 2 pm or Thursday, August 4th, from 1 pm – 4 pm.

Open House: There will also be an Open House opportunity for parents and students to meet their teachers during the schedule pick-up opportunity on Thurs, August 4th from 1- 4 pm.  

6th-grade Transition Day: On August 8th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, sixth-grade students will spend part of their day at CAMS to ensure a smooth first day of school.  They will have the opportunity to meet their teachers, run through their class schedule, and participate in fun and engaging activities.  Lunch will be provided. Students should be dropped off by 10:00 am.  Parents are invited back at 1:30 pm for an informational meeting with the administration and the school counselors.

High Schools

James River High School 

Schedule Pick-up Days: JRHS Schedule Pick-up Days are Thursday, July 28, from 9 am – 12 pm or Thursday, Aug 4, from 3 pm – 6 pm for all JRHS students (grades 9 – 12). 

Open House (“Meet your Teachers”): There will also be an Open House opportunity for parents and students to meet their teachers during the schedule pick-up opportunity on Thurs, Aug 4th (3 – 6 pm).  

On Schedule Pick-up Days, students and parents will have the opportunity to pick up schedules, pay fees and purchase technology insurance, make parking spot selections, purchase Knights Sports Passes, receive help with back-to-school forms in ParentPortal, join the JRHS PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization), join the JRHS Athletics Booster Club, and/or purchase spirit wear, ask questions, and more. 

Freshmen Orientation: On Tuesday, August 9 at 9 am, we will welcome JRHS ninth-graders for Freshmen Orientation.  Freshmen should be dropped off before 9 am and picked up at 12 pm, please. 

Lord Botetourt High School

Schedule Pick-up Days: LBHS Schedule Pick-up Days are Thursday, July 28, from 10 am – 1 pm or Thursday, Aug 4, from 1 pm – 4 pm for all LBHS students (grades 9 – 12). 

Open House (“Meet your Teachers”): There will also be an Open House opportunity for parents and students to meet their teachers during the schedule pick-up opportunity on Thurs, Aug 4th (1 – 4 pm).  

On Schedule Pick-up Days, students and parents will have the opportunity to pick up schedules, pay fees and purchase technology insurance, apply for a parking permit, purchase an LBHS Athletic Pass, receive help with back-to-school forms in ParentPortal (Power School Registration), join the LBHS PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization), join the Cavalier Athletic Club, and/or purchase spirit wear, ask questions, and more. 
Freshmen Orientation: On Tuesday, August 9 at 8:30 am, we will welcome LBHS ninth-graders for Freshmen Orientation.  Freshmen should be dropped off by 9 am and picked up at 11:30 pm, please.

Thank you,

Lisa Taylor, Phd

James River High School