The Back 2 School Fair is a coalition of churches, schools, social services and civic agencies collaborating with the “for-profit community” to give those less fortunate an opportunity to start the school year off right! This is a family-friendly event providing an opportunity to increase awareness and availability of education, health and social services for parents and children through interactive, informative activities, displays and entertainment. Our focus is to help students in the LISD Community with many of their school related needs, including distributing free backpacks & school supplies to approximately 3,000 children.
Saturday, August 11, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lewisville High School – Harmon Campus
1250 W Round Grove Rd., Lewisville,TX 75067
www.back2schoolhealthfair.org
Cost: Free
As a “one-stop” destination, the fair will help prepare economically-disadvantaged children go back to school through services provided by the community agencies that specialize in helping children.
Here’s what’s planned:
- Family-friendly environment with many kids’ activities including face painting, bounce house, games, and reading corner
- FREE backpacks and school supplies grades pre-k thru 12
- FREE health screenings and health insurance information
- FREE dental information as well as FREE toothbrushes and toothpaste for students
- FREE vision screenings for school-aged children
- FREE haircuts for school-aged children
- FREE sports physicals
- College/University/Trade School information
- Financial aid workshop
- LISD will provide information on district services
- Community resource booths featuring information on such subjects as crime prevention, fire safety, underage drinking, parenting, health and nutrition
