School starts a week earlier in Roanoke County this summer Gene Marrano August 3, 2018 1 minute read Roanoke County public school start classes a week earlier past this year – the first day is August 13th. That also means the first semester will now end before before the Christmas break. Share: Post navigation Previous: Sales tax holiday this weekend in VirginiaNext: New Crunchtime show will focus on high school football Related Stories Twisted Track Brewpub to host free speed dating event Ian Price February 10, 2026 0 RIDE launched to provide regular 24/7 transportation for Roanoke’s homeless population Gene Marrano February 9, 2026 0 PETA applauds dozens of animal cruelty indictments against Natural Bridge Zoo owners, staff Web Staff February 9, 2026 0