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SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS:  2024-2025
 
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.
 
Supply lists for high schools are specific to each course.  Supply lists will be distributed by teachers at the beginning of the school year.
 
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE: 2024 (Coming soon)

School 

Date

Times

Smithfield High

August 27, 2024 5:00--7:30 p.m.

Windsor High

August 27, 2024 5:00--7:30 p.m.; New students including 9th graders report at 4:30 p.m.

Georgie Tyler Middle

August 27, 2024 5:00--7:30 p.m.

Smithfield Middle

August 27, 2024 5:00--7:30 p.m.

Carrollton Elementary

August 28, 2024 TBD

Carrsville Elementary

August 28, 2024 TBD

Hardy Elementary

August 28, 2024 TBD

Westside Elementary

August 28, 2024 TBD

Windsor Elementary

August 28, 2024 TBD
 
 
 

A review of IWCS practices recommends the division no longer post bus routes online. 

Bus routes will be emailed to families the week of August 26, 2024 through Connect 5.  Routes will also be available at each school site during Open House events.

 

Questions about bus routes should be directed to your child's school or the IWCS Transportation Department, at 757-357-9920, or through their Let's Talk link on our website. 

 

IWCS takes the safety and security of every child in our care very seriously and will always err on the side of caution with decisions involving students. Routes will continue to be emailed to families through Connect 5 at the beginning of the school year and when significant changes occur.

 

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 or 757-357-8816.
 
SCHOOL HOURS

SCHOOL

NORMAL OFFICE HOURS

INSTRUCTIONAL DAY

All Elementary Schools

 8:00 am - 5:00 pm          

 8:55 am - 3:50 pm

Georgie D. Tyler Middle School

 7:00 am - 4:00 pm          

 7:25 am - 2:40 pm

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

Windsor High

 7:00 am - 4:00 pm          

 7:35 am - 2:50 pm

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.
 
 
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