Henrico County Public Schools officials recently launched their annual summer outreach program this week, deploying a mobile resource center to connect families with educational resources and community services during the break from classes.

The FACE (Family and Community Engagement) Summer Tour, will visit 12 neighborhoods across Henrico County through July 24. The program will work to maintain student engagement during summer break while preparing families for the upcoming school year that begins Aug. 18.

The program is designed to keep students connected to their communities and excited about learning, according to district officials.

Each two-hour stop features music, lawn games, free books, STEM activities and access to the district’s Mobile Resource Center, which was introduced in September. School staff members, interpreters and local community partners will participate in the events, which run from noon to 2 p.m. at most locations.

The tour began last week at Delmont Village on Delmont Street and continues Thursday at Woodman West apartments in Glen Allen. Subsequent stops include apartment complexes, extended-stay hotels and other residential areas throughout the county.

Several tour stops are scheduled for morning hours, including visits to Extended Stay America on July 10, Motel 6 on July 17 and Express Airport Inn on July 24, all running from 10 a.m. to noon.

District officials noted times and locations may change due to weather conditions.

The summer programming will conclude with the district’s Back-to-School Kickoff event July 31 at the Henrico Sports & Events Center. The free event will feature student basketball, dodgeball and indoor soccer tournaments, along with live music and other activities.

Registration for the K-12 sports tournaments is available at hoopitup.com/henricocounty. Additional information about family and community engagement programs can be found on the district’s website at henricoschools.us.