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 Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025