The Improvement Association

Winter Break (Sussex county)
2025-12-22 15:00 - 2026-01-02 17:00 UTC
All Sussex County Public Schools and offices will be closed for Winter Break. This is a time for students, staff, and families to relax, recharge, and enjoy the holiday season.
Last Day of Classes: Friday, December 19, 2025
Break Begins: Monday, December 22, 2025
Schools Reopen: Monday, January 5, 2026
During the break, central office services will also be closed. Please plan ahead for any school or district needs before December 22.
We wish all of our students, families, and staff a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January, ready for a successful second half of the school year.

Family Gingerbread House Challenge & Financial Literacy Activity (Sussex County)
2025-12-18
Join us for a fun evening of creativity and learning! Families will work together in our Gingerbread House Challenge, building sweet holiday creations while enjoying quality time together. Alongside the fun, we’ll also host a Financial Literacy Activity to provide families with useful tips and skills for smart money management during the holiday season and beyond.
This event is free and open to all Sussex County Public Schools families. Come ready for teamwork, fun, and festive cheer!

Thanksgiving holiday closing
2025-11-26 12:00 - 2025-12-01 08:30
Hope you’re all feeling joyful and motivated
This message from our executive director, Mr. Tyler, outlines holiday office and center schedules for November.
All offices will close for a half-day on Wednesday, November 26
All offices will be closed entirely on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28.

Oktoberfest | Brunswick
2025-10-31 | childdevelopment center, 100 College View Drive, Lawrenceville, Virginia, 23868
End the month with a festive Halloween edition of our Oktober Festival! Come dressed for fun and enjoy games, goodies, and fall cheer with The Improvement Association Head Start family. 🎃

Oktober Fest | Greensville
2025-10-30 | EJWC, 490 Liberty Rd, Emporia,, VA, 23847, United States
Oktober Festival – HS Family Fun Days!We’re keeping the fun going in Greensville! Join us at EJWC for a day full of fall festivities, Head Start spirit, and hands-on activities for children and families.

Oktober Fest | Dinwiddie
2025-10-29 | Dinwiddie, 10305 Boydton Plank Rd, Dinwiddie, Virginia, 23841
Oktober Festival – HS Family Fun Days!Join The Improvement Association Head Start Bring the kids and celebrate autumn at our Dinwiddie Oktober Festival! Enjoy family-friendly activities, seasonal treats, and laughter with neighbors and friends.

Head Start Family Fun Days
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00
Oktober Festival – HS Family Fun Days!Join The Improvement Association Head Start for a week of fall fun, family activities, and community celebration! Each location will host games, treats, and laughter as we welcome the season together. Don’t miss it!!

Emporia Peanut Festival
2025-09-27 | Emporia, 400 Halifax Street, Emporia, VA, 23847, United States
Plans for the 63rd Annual Virginia Peanut Festival are well underway. We will have all of your favorites including arts and crafts, educational exhibits, a parade, live musical entertainment throughout the weekend, tractor displays, and that festival food we all look forward to every year.
The “Cruise In” Car show will be held this year at its original site, The Old Elementary School, 114 South Main Street. From the old to the new, there is something there for everyone. Cars, trucks, motorcycles; we have it all!
There will be top notch carnival attractions. Be sure to check back for our unlimited ride specials.
Activities will begin on Thursday, the 25th with the opening of the Carnival and end on Saturday, the 27th.
We will see you in the park…
Virginia Peanut Festival Committee
Emporia-Greensville Chamber of Commerce

Opening Session
2025-08-04 08:00 - 2025-08-08 17:00
offices closed
