Good morning, High Point.

The Piedmont Triad Back-to-School Guide 2025 lists school start dates for local districts including High Point and shows how parents can use the 'Here Comes the Bus' app to track buses in real time + outlines safe bus practices for both students and drivers.

Updated on August 8, the guide offers key safety tips and important dates to help families prepare for the new school year + ensures students have the information they need to make a smooth start.

A pipe failure on Thursday in High Point caused an untreated wastewater spill that released about 12,480 gallons, with roughly 3,400 gallons reaching an unnamed tributary of the Uwharrie River near 1525 Bethel Drive—city officials said the Division of Water Quality was notified on Aug. 8 and is reviewing the incident.

Adaptive Tennis

11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Come see how GRETA promotes tennis for adaptive players in our community.

SWA Boys Varsity Soccer Match

3-4:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Cheer on the Phoenix Academy as they face off against Southern Wake Academy in a thrilling non-conference soccer match.

Adaptive Tennis

11 AM – 1 PM — Deep River Recreation Center — Free — Experience tennis designed for wheelchair and standing adaptive players in a supportive community environment.

John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival 2025

3-9 p.m. — Oak Hollow Festival Park — Free entry — Experience the smooth sounds of jazz with Grammy-winning saxophonist Bob Reynolds.

Lunch Meetup with Real Estate Professionals

12:30-1:30 p.m. — Kickback Jack's High Point — Registration required — Network with experienced investors and learn about real estate strategies that changed lives.

Cornerstone Charter vs. Phoenix Academy Varsity Soccer Match

6-7:45 p.m. — Phoenix Academy High School — Free entry — Watch an exciting varsity soccer match as the home team takes on Cornerstone Charter.

Vet 2 Vet Bass Tournament

7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Oak Hollow Marina — $50 registration fee — Cast your line for a cause and support veterans through fishing therapy.