Schools

Start Dates for Fredericksburg Area Students

Area schools begin classes as early as August 19, 2013.

Public Schools

Fredericksburg City Public Schools
  • The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 3.
  • Open houses and orientations are listed online.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
  • Tuesday, Sept. 3, is the first day of school for Spotsylvania County students.
  • Beginning of the year events are listed online.
Stafford County Public Schools
  • The first day of school for students is Tuesday, Sept. 3.
  • Back-to-school open houses are posted online.

Private Schools in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Academy
  • The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 26
  • Back to school orientations and events are listed online.
Fredericksburg Christian Schools
Holy Cross Academy
  • Monday, Aug. 26, is the first day of school for grades 1 - 8.
  • Kindergarten orientation is August 27 and 28 at 8:15 a.m.
  • The first full day of kindergarten is Thursday, Aug. 29
  • Preschool Open House at St. Mary's is Friday, Aug. 30
Lighthouse Academy of Fredericksburg
Odyssey Montessori
  • Monday, Aug. 26, is the first day of school.
  • Back-to-school activities are listed online.
Saint Michael the Archangel High School
  • Call the school at 540-548-8748 for information.
Saint Patrick Catholic School
South Stafford Christian School
  • The school is a ministry of Kings Highway Baptist Church.  Call the church at 540-371-5319 for more information.
Gladys H Oberle School
  • Wednesday, Aug. 21, is the first day of school.

Higher Education

University of Mary Washington
  • Move-in day for students is Friday, Aug. 23.
  • The first day of classes for the fall semester is Monday, Aug. 26.
Germanna Community College
  • The 15 week term began on August 19.
  • The 12 week session begins on September 18.
  • The first eight-week session began August 19, and the second eight-week session begins October 16.
  • Four-week sessions begin August 19, September 18, October 16, November 13.
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