High School football practices start Gene Marrano July 2, 2020 1 minute read The Virginia High School League has suspended its summer “dead period”, which has allowed high school football teams to hold out of season practices. The official practice season typically starts in August but this is anything but a typical year. Share: Post navigation Previous: Smoke meats restaurant opens in downtown RoanokeNext: Many Virginia Lottery games are now playable on line Related Stories Clean Valley Council to celebrate “Earth Month” with events in April Web Staff March 23, 2026 0 Congressional hopeful files lawsuit about Stewartsville Elementary School closure Gene Marrano March 23, 2026 0 Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0