Early Reminders for Back to School

An exciting new school year is approaching and school supply list updates are available as you plan for the 2025 - 2026 school year. The supply lists included in the link below represent suggested items that you may supply at your discretion. If you have questions regarding the suggested supply lists, please contact your school.

High School students will receive information regarding supplies from teachers on the first day of school.

We're excited to welcome your student back to school!

Student orientation dates are as follows:

• Primary/Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 14, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Intermediate Schools: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• High Schools: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, August 19, 2025!

Don't forget to mark your calendar for important school year events, holidays, and more.

Please note: Some schools may host additional back-to-school events. Those details will be shared directly by the individual schools.

Make sure your student is ready for a healthy school year by ensuring all required vaccinations are up to date before the first day of school. This includes immunizations for pre-K, K–12 entry, and those specifically required for 7th and 12th grades. Staying current helps protect your child—and others—from preventable illnesses.

Berkeley County Schools is committed to operating within the boundaries of West Virginia law and following guidance from state agencies. While we recognize there are differing views regarding West Virginia Code §16-3-4, the Governor’s Executive Order, and directives from the West Virginia Board of Education, we are obligated to follow what we understand to be the controlling and enforceable law until further clarification is provided by the courts or legislature.

As summer winds down, we’d like to remind families to check on school-issued devices that came home for the break. Please make sure devices are charged, in working order, and ready to return for the new school year. If your student’s device needs attention, now is the perfect time to submit a help ticket.