Summer’s Last Lap Before School | Roanoke News

Summer’s fading fast as schools across the Roanoke and New River valleys gear up for the new year—Franklin County already started, Giles County kicked in today, and Roanoke City and Montgomery County roll out Tuesday. It’s that bittersweet moment to savor last-minute summer treats and blooms before routines take over. Families are soaking it all in—shaved ice after practice, sunset drives, and quiet appreciation for the season’s final glow. Meanwhile, the community’s rallying for the “Load the Bus” school supply drive, ensuring every student’s ready for the academic grind ahead. Change is in the air, but the energy? Still electric. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0309406f2f50686