11th annual Back to School Kickoff is at AT&T Stadium
Now is the time to sign up for a free backpack and school supplies!
The annual Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff will be back at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 2. Your student can get a new free backpack plus:
- Free age-appropriate school supplies
- Dental and health screenings
- Haircuts provided by students from the Career + Technical Center
- Vendors with information on after-school care and other community resources
Sign up for a free backpack now here.
Families can also enjoy resources from vendors like:
- ACH Child & Family Services
- Arlington Public Library
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America
- Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, Inc.
- And many more!
“We’ve helped nearly 100,000 families get ready for the school year, which is an amazing accomplishment that wouldn’t be possible without community volunteers and sponsor support,” said Aaron Perales, Arlington ISD executive director of engagement, equity, and access.
A special thanks to the Gene and Jerry Jones Arlington Youth Foundation and all of our other sponsors for rallying behind our phenomenal students to help them succeed.
THIS EVENT IS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE REGISTERED IN AN ARLINGTON ISD SCHOOL.
Volunteer at the Kickoff
It takes more than 800 volunteers to make the Back to School Kickoff event run smoothly, and we still have lots of open spots. Please sign up to volunteer here.