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SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS: 2025-2026
IWCS now uses digital school supply lists. The lists are automatically shared with major retailers and available online and via mobile devices, where you can easily purchase your entire list in just one click.
Supply lists for all schools can be found at https://www.iwcs.k12.va.us/apps/supplies. If you have questions about a particular list, please contact the school directly. Some items, such as pencils, may be listed multiple times, but the same pencils can be used across subjects unless otherwise specified. In addition, you may see specific name brands mentioned in the lists. The name-brands are merely suggestions as those companies make donations to some non-profit organizations for using their names through the digital supply list platform.
Supply lists for high schools are specific to each course and will be distributed by teachers at the beginning of the school year.
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE: 2025
Our Transportation technicians are working diligently to develop efficient and effective bus routes for the upcoming school year. We hope to have our preliminary route development complete no later than August 25. However, it is important to note that bus routes can be modified to accommodate for necessary changes and revisions. When route adjustments are needed, we remain committed to share those revisions as soon as possible.
For route distribution, IWCS has implemented a new process for sharing this information with our families. For security reasons, routes will no longer be posted online. Parents/guardians will be able to access bus route information several ways:
- By receiving Connect 5 messages (emails) from IWCS
- By receiving communication directly from the school (Principal's Newsletters, Remind Messages, etc.)
- By visiting your child's school during Open House events
- By contacting the Main Office of your child's school
- By contacting the Transportation Office
Additional questions about bus routes should be directed towards your child's school or to the Transportation Office.
In addition, IWCS does not post drop off times due to the variation based on when the buses leave school. The drop off times will become more consistent after the first week of school.
Please note that runs are continually updated through the first month of school. You should arrive at the stop 10 minutes prior to the listed bus time. For questions, please contact the Transportation Office at 757-357-9926.
SCHOOL HOURS
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SCHOOL |
NORMAL OFFICE HOURS |
INSTRUCTIONAL DAY |
|---|---|---|
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Elementary Schools: Carrollton, Carrsville, Hardy, Windsor |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
8:55 am - 3:50 pm |
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Windsor Elementary Schools
|
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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8:45 am - 3:40 pm (new for 2025-26)
|
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Georgie D. Tyler Middle School |
7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
7:25 am - 2:40 pm |
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Smithfield Middle |
7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
7:25 am - 2:45 pm |
|
Smithfield High |
7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
7:25 am - 2:45 pm |
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Windsor High |
7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
7:35 am - 2:50 pm |
CHILD NUTRITION
For meal prices and information on setting up an online account, visit https://www.iwcs.k12.va.us/apps/pages/mealprices
DEVICE DISTRIBUTION:
Schools will be notifying parents of their plan for distributing laptops to students. If you have any questions about device distribution, please contact your child's school directly.
OPTIONAL DEVICE INSURANCE
IWCS offers two optional forms of insurance for school-issued devices. Worth Avenue insurance provides full coverage for damage and loss. AGiREPAIR provides limited coverage due to accidental damage. Information for both options are provided below.