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Tucson 2015-2016 School Year Back-to-School Events

FREE Back packs, school supplies, and more!

July 31, 2015
If you are like me, you are having a bit of a hard time believing school is about to start again. Didn't preschool graduation just happen? Didn't we just start swimming lessons? Weren't we going to do SO MANY things this summer that we haven't had a chance to do? 

Like it or not, (and yes, there IS a part of me that likes it), the hustle-bustle of the new school year is mere weeks (days, for Vail students) away. Luckily, there are a several events over the next couple of weeks to help you and the young students in your household get prepared-and EXCITED-for the 2015-2016 school year.  


If you know of any other events that are not listed, please share them in comments!

Saturday, August 1, 2015

15th Annual Back to School Bash:  8 AM-12 PM.  FREE breakfast, giveaways and raffles, free backpacks and school supplies, informational displays and more.  Plus, swim for FREE at Clements Center from noon-4:00! Clements Center, 8155 E. Poinciana Drive

Arizona Bilingual Kids Expo:  10 AM-2 PM.  Over 500 backpacks with school supplies will be given away at this FREE event.  Plus, fashion shows, kids activities, community resources and more!  El Pueblo Activity Center, 101 W. Irvington.

Backpack to School Event (GAP Ministries): 9-11 AM. Backpacks and school supplies, plus games, food and fun! Free for Flowing Wells district students. Flowing Wells Junior High, 4545 N. La Cholla

El Rio Community Health Center Immunization Clinic:  10 AM-2 PM.  FREE services for school aged children (parents must be present). Immunizations, free dental and vision screenings and additional resources and services. 101 W. Irvington, Building 10. 

And just in case you need a reminder about what day your child is supposed to head back to school, here is a list of start dates by district:
  • Mon, July 20          Vail
  • Wed, July 29          Sunnyside
  • Mon, August 3       Marana & Sahuarita
  • Wed, August 5       Tanque Verde
  • Thurs, August 6     Amphitheater, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, & TUSD