Virginia preschoolers embark on their very first day of school

VPM | By Megan Pauly

Published September 8, 2026 at 2:42 AM MDT

It's the first day of school for millions of students, including preschoolers at Charles City Elementary School, located outside Richmond, Virginia.

Megan Pauly

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