Savannah Gears Up for Back-to-School Events

News Summary

As the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System prepares for the new school year starting August 4, various organizations in Savannah are gearing up for a range of back-to-school events. Families are encouraged to complete supply lists and participate in community activities that promise to provide essential resources such as school supplies, food, and entertainment. From church festivals to health drives, Savannah is fostering community involvement to ensure students are equipped for success in the upcoming school year.

Savannah is preparing for the back-to-school season as the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) begins its new school year on August 4. Private schools in the area are also set to open their doors in the coming weeks.

As families get ready for the school year, they are encouraged to gather items from their children’s supply lists. To aid in this preparation, several events are scheduled throughout the city, providing resources and fun activities for students and their families.

Upcoming Back-to-School Events

• Woodlawn Baptist Church will host a Back-to-School Bash on July 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The event will take place at 407 Talmadge Ave., Garden City, and will include food, games, and a school supply giveaway, requiring children to be present.
• Bull Street Baptist Church is holding its 5th Annual Back 2 School Fest on July 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 1400 Bull St., featuring musical performances, free food, book bag giveaways, gift cards, gas cards, and free haircuts.
• A mobile back-to-school supply initiative called Touring Toward Tomorrow will target Savannah’s tourism and hospitality workers on July 29. Registration is needed at www.ChosenForTheArts.org, closing on July 26.
• Chatham Subaru will host a Back-to-School Drive on July 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at Enmarket Arena, providing over 1,000 book bags filled with school supplies, as well as haircuts, a magic show, and food trucks.
• First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church will give away 1,000 free bookbags filled with supplies at its Gospel on the Greens Back to School Block Party on July 27 at 6 p.m. at Forsyth Park, featuring food trucks and a concert.
• The Savannah Police Department is hosting a Back-to-School Bash on August 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2005 Waters Ave.. The event promises free food, entertainment, and school supplies.
• Uncut Barber Academy will offer free haircuts on August 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 11 Gateway Blvd., Suite 30. Registration is required by August 1.
• Hair by Nicole will host a Back to School Expo on August 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Mayer Pavilion, offering school supplies.
• Curtis V. Cooper Health Care Inc. is organizing a Back-to-School Bash on August 9 from 8 a.m. to noon at 106 E. Broad St., featuring school supplies, games, prizes, and health checks.
• Tharros Place will hold a Back-to-School fundraiser on September 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palmetto Club to support its education program for survivors of human trafficking.

Registration Assistance for Students

The SCCPSS will offer two in-person events for parents seeking registration assistance: on July 16 at Southwest Middle School and on July 24 at the Family and Student Services Center, both from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Translators will be available during these events, and no appointments are necessary. It is important to note that returning students do not need to register again, as online registration is available at sccpss.com.

As the start of the school year approaches, community involvement remains a vital component in ensuring that students have the supplies they need for success. Local organizations and churches are actively working to provide resources and opportunities for the families of Savannah.

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