Henrico County Public Schools will host its annual Back-to-School Kickoff at the Henrico Sports & Events Center on Aug. 9, offering a day filled with family activities, educational resources and a basketball tournament to celebrate the upcoming school year. The event welcomes all Henrico County families ahead of the first day of school on Aug. 19.

The Back-to-School Kickoff begins at 8 a.m. with a three-on-three student “Hoop It Up” basketball tournament, continuing throughout the day. A pep rally-style celebration will be held at 12:30 p.m., and a school and community resource fair will be open from noon to 4 p.m. A “Kid Zone” activity area with stations for children and families will be available from noon to 5:30 p.m.

HCPS buses will provide shuttle service from noon to 4 p.m. between some HCPS middle schools and the Henrico Sports & Events Center. Families can catch the shuttles at Brookland, Fairfield, George Moody, Quioccasin and John Rolfe middle schools. Food and beverages will be available at the facility’s concession stand.

The “Hoop It Up 3X3” tournament is for students in grades three through 12, and registration is free. Space in the tournament is limited, and participants should sign up by Aug. 2 at hcps.info/hoopitup.

An immunization clinic will offer required vaccines for rising seventh- and 12th-grade students. A parent or guardian must accompany participating students. Find out more about required vaccines at henricoschools.us/page/health.

The Back-to-School Kickoff is sponsored by HCPS’ Division of Family and Community Engagement. Donations of backpacks and school supplies are being accepted for distribution at the event. For more information or to donate, email lvelez@henrico.k12.va.us.