School starts a week earlier in Roanoke County this summer Gene Marrano August 3, 2018 1 min 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. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Sales tax holiday this weekend in VirginiaNext: New Crunchtime show will focus on high school football Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech Linebacker Caleb Woodson charged with DWI Clark Palmer August 26, 2025 1 min read Roanoke nonprofit to host ‘Dining with Dignity’ event for unsheltered community Ian Price August 26, 2025 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025