Dear DCPS Parents, Guardians, and Families,
With only three days into the new school year, it has been a joy to see our students reconnect with friends, meet their teachers, and begin exploring new subjects, skills, and opportunities.
As a school division this year, our focus is on the power of connection. The relationships we build with our students, our families and with each other will be the foundation for every success story we create. We are excited for all the success stories that lies ahead. We are honored to be part your child’s journey, and we look forward to celebrating every one of their milestones during this school year.
We recognize that educating our students is a team effort and each of us play a vital role. Your involvement -whether it is volunteering in class, communicating with teachers or attending school events - sends a powerful message that school and education matters. We are thankful for your partnership. We are grateful for a dedicated group of faculty and staff who are the champions our students deserve, and are an essential part of the team.
Our mission remains focused on providing every student with a safe, supportive and high-quality educational experience where every child feels safe, supported to reach their dreams. Our theme for this year is ‘Every child. Every day. Every Chance.” This year, I also want to assure you that our top priority is the safety and well-being of the children in our care. As a school division, we continue to implement annual comprehensive safety protocols and procedures. We are resolute to fostering positive and inclusive environments where all students feel safe, respected and valued. As the year unfolds, please know that our doors are always open. Your questions, ideas, and insights are invaluable to us, and together we can ensure that every child has the tools and confidence to succeed.
Thank you for entrusting us with your children. We are proud to serve your children and grateful to have you as our partners int this important work
With appreciation and excitement,
Haydee L. Robinson,
Division Superintendent
What does mean? All students attending a Dickenson County school are eligible to receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch at no charge!
See the letter below for more information.
Please be on the lookout for our buses and be alert to the stops they make as they pick up our students.
We do expect the Ridgeview Campus parking lot to be crowded as it is every beginning of school as parents and buses drop off students. Please be patient with us as we iron out any transportation difficulties that we may have the first few days.
Our student's safe travel to and from school is a top priority for us.
We hope everyone has a great return to our schools!!
On behalf of the planning team for the Dickenson County Back to School Bash, we want to extend our most sincere thanks and appreciation for your incredible support for the inaugural Back to School event. Approximately 1,000 attended the Beginning of School Bash, and many students and families were supported!
Thanks to your generosity, time, and partnership, we were able to create a welcoming and joyful event that brought students, families, and the entire community together. From health services and free school supplies to fun activities, hot meals, and meaningful connections—your contribution helped make it all possible.
Whether you were a vendor, sponsor, volunteer, or community partner, your presence and commitment made a lasting impact on the families of Dickenson County. Special thanks to organizations like Dickenson County Public School Team, Health Wagon, Feeding Southwest Virginia, CIS-AH, local PTOs, the Wolfpack football team, cheerleaders, band, and the many others who helped us celebrate and prepare our students for a strong start to the school year. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from all the families who attended our event, expressing their love for it and appreciation for having it on their campus.
We're proud to partner with you in supporting our students and families, and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Next year's event will be even bigger and better than ever!
With gratitude,
The Dickenson County Public Schools Back to School Bash Planning Team
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We are excited to welcome back our students and staff, and we are ready for an amazing year ahead!
The first day of school will be Thursday, August 7, 2025. Classes will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will dismiss at 3:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, August 7, 2025!
This event is happening RAIN OR SHINE!
The event Facebook Page link is listed below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1251997715798918
Bring your rain boots, your rain jacket, your umbrellas, and your smiles! We are excited to bring this event to the Ridgeview Campus, and we can't wait for our families to get this school year started!
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you TOMORROW!
📦 Your generosity helps make this event FREE for families in Dickenson County. We have scheduled 40 vendors & community partners who will be onsite offering services, info, and smiles!
Dickenson County Back to School Bash is 3 days away!!!!!
August 1st from 3-7 PM at Ridgeview Campus
We hope to see you there!!!!!
📣 Shoutout to the Elementary & Middle School PTOs for helping us build our Amazon Wish List and rally support for students!
💡 Want to help? Donate or share the wish list link!
🛒 Ridgeview Elementary Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2WYEAFY9ZDVBM?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_80CPEK6S6FB77PA747KJ&language=en-US
Ridgeview Middle School
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#TeamPTO #SupportOurSchools #DCPSB2SBash2025
Back to School Bash: August 1 from 3-7 PM Ridgeview Campus!
🐺 During the bash, you can meet the Wolfpack?!
🏈 Football team
📣 Cheerleaders
🎷 Marching Band
👀 Don’t forget ALPHA the Wolf will be there too!
📸 Photo ops and big energy!
#WolfpackPride #RidgeviewStrong #DCPSB2SBash2025
August 1st from 3-7 PM
From check-ins to haircuts, our volunteers are the 💥heart💥 of the Bash!
We are proud of two of our student led service organizations that will be helping. The Ridgeview Key Club and the Ridgeview Beta Club. We believe the mottos of these clubs explain it all!
Key Club motto: Caring-Our Way of Life
Beta Club motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others
A special THANK YOU to all of our volunteers!!!
💉 And at the Bash, they’ll be offering:
✅ Physicals
✅ Health Screenings
💚 Let’s give a huge THANK YOU to @HealthWagon for making healthcare more accessible!
#HealthyStart #ThankYouHealthWagon
There will also be vision screenings provided by the Clintwood Lions Club and school adolescent approved immunizations needed to start school, provided by the Cumberland Plateau Health District, Virginia Department of Health.
Dickenson County Back to School Bash: August 1 from 3-7 PM at Ridgeview Campus
Support Dickenson County students by helping us check off classroom supplies.
🏆 Challenge: Businesses that donate get a shoutout and bragging rights!
📦 Help a classroom, challenge another business!
Ridgeview Elementary
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2WYEAFY9ZDVBM?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_80CPEK6S6FB77PA747KJ&language=en-US
🛒 Ridgeview Middle School
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JH609UDNSFD5?ref_=wl_share
#DCPSB2SBash2025
Countdown time for the Dickenson County Back to School Bash at Ridgeview Campus!
-Free physicals and immunizations
-Free dinner
-Fun Kid's Zone
-Meet the Wolfpack: Football, Cheer, Band and Alpha!
Let's kick off the school year right!!! August 1 st from 3-7 PM
310 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood VA 24228
#BackToSchool
#DCPSB2SBash2025
August 1, 2025 from 3 PM to 7 PM at Ridgeview Campus!
Please look for signs and the tent when you enter the Ridgeview Campus.
This is for any child ages 3-18 regardless if they are enrolled in DCPS schools or not. If a child is not enrolled, there will be a form that will need to be filled out which includes the child's name and name of adult picking up the meals.
First Come, first Served-We will give out until we run out!
Other distribution days will be July 15th and July 22nd.
