Kick off the new school year with a bang! Discover the best back-to-school bashes and events that promise fun and excitement for kids as well as get them well-stocked with school supplies to start the school year off in style.

August 8
• Back to School Giveaway & Open House at A&M Youth Cultivation Center, 211 Owen Drive
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Learn about their before and after school Academic Enrichment Program, receive school supplies, and enjoy a complimentary serving of Wisdom Water Ice.
https://tinyurl.com/4frjmxzb

August 9
• Back to School Bash & Alumni Soccer Game at Fayetteville Academy, 3200 Cliffdale Rd
4 p.m.
Join in for this annual alumni event with bounce houses, food trucks, music, and a junior soccer clinic.
https://tinyurl.com/zjvx92kf

August 10
• Back to School Giveaway at Living Spirit Ministries, 951 McPherson Church Rd, Suite 102
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Living Spirit Ministries is hosting a back-to-school giveaway with school supplies and clothing.
https://tinyurl.com/4ndu6sjb

• Back to School Bash at Honeycutt Park, 352 Devers St
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come out for school supplies, hot dogs, snow cones and a gift for all the teachers.
https://tinyurl.com/y839am9x

• Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Grace Place Gym, 302 Moore Street
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
The child must be present for a backpack.
For more information call Anita Grant at 910-483-6505.

• Back to School Event at Healing Touch Ministries, 1411 Rim Rd
11 a.m.
There will be food, school supplies, bookbags, games and much more.
For more information call 910-493-0596.
• Back to School Book Bag Giveaway at Mendoza Park, 1114 Little River Rd, Spring Lake
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy some food, music, vendors and more. For more information call 910-261-1444

• Back 2 School at Simon Temple, 5760 Yadkin Rd
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free school supplies, free food, vendors, music and much more. For more information call 910-867-1182.

• Big ERV's Back 2 School Bash at Big Erv BBQ & 910 Sweets The Neighborhood Pit Stop, LLC, 670 N. Reilly Rd
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Every child will receive a free meal and school supplies while they last.
https://www.facebook.com/events/881075840709655

August 11
• 3rd Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway at 1866 Brawley Avenue
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Essential school supplies for students K-12. One backpack per student. Students must be present. While supplies last.

August 12
• Back to School Bash at Imagination Station Kidcare, 232 Westwood Shopping Center
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Enjoy games, crafts, pizza and a small goodie bag of school supplies, for ages 4 and up. Tickets are $60. Call 910-745-7271
for more information.

• Back to School Bash at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 4825 Ramsey St
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Kick off the school year with fun Back to School Bash at Freddy's.
https://tinyurl.com/vdde9jpk

August 14
• CKMC Back2School Ride & Donation Drive at Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd.
8 a.m.
This year the CKMC is supporting students of the Westarea Elementary School. Tickets to this event and donations will be used to support this school.
https://tinyurl.com/bdvehz77

August 15
• Community Outreach Day at Kingdom Impact Global Ministries, 2503 Murchison Rd
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This family-friendly event will have free food, food giveaways, clothing giveaways, school supplies, haircuts, and medical screenings. For more information call 910-488-9456.

August 17
• Back to School Party at
Abundant Living, 200 Dick St
2 p.m.
Live music, school supplies and food. For more information call 605-637-9743.

• Back to School Backpack Giveaway at TrueVine, 5315 Morganton Rd
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be community resources, food and games. For more information email thegrouptheoryinc@gmail.com

• Back to School Family & Friends Day at Westover Rec Center/Park, 267 Bonanza Dr
11 a.m.
Free food, school supplies and bounce houses. For more information call 910-978-8010

• 4th Annual I Love My Community Celebration & Giveaway at Crown Complex, 1960 Coliseum Dr
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free backpacks, supplies, hygiene products, food with live music, games, and health resources. For more information call 910-491-9917.

• Backpack Drive & Block Party at Family Fellowship Worship Center, 1014 Danbury Rd
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
There will be backpacks and school supplies for grades K-12 as well as food, games and music. For more information call 910-482-4022.

• Back 2 School Drive at Seabrook Park, 708 Langdon St
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
There will be free food, free games, haircuts, hair braiding and a laptop giveaway. For more information call 910-728-8237

• Back to School Festival at Cadillac of Fayetteville, 1637 Skibo Rd
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bring the family, friends and neighbors for free school supplies, games, activities, food trucks and the chance to win some awesome prizes.
https://tinyurl.com/5n7zxxf7

• Back to School Bash at St. Paul Full Gospel Baptist Church,
602 Mann St
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pick up a brand new book bag full of school supplies. Enjoy some free food while supplies last.
https://tinyurl.com/fby6885t

• DCAs Back 2 School Bash at Dominion Christian Academy, 373 Pittman Grove Church Rd, Raeford
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Join in for a fun-filled day planned with games, music, food and more.
https://tinyurl.com/5fdyznh8

• Fayetteville Roller Derby Back to School Bash Double Header at Crown Coliseum Arena, 1960 Coliseum Dr
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Presale tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for kids 8-14. Day of tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for kids 8-17. Kids 7 and under are free.
https://tinyurl.com/b6yjp9u2
• 3rd Annual Back to School Event at Red Coat Design Studio, 7707 S Raeford Rd, Ste 109
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
There will be free backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items, apparel, food and drinks. Enjoy games, bounce house, face painting and more.
https://tinyurl.com/32cncnmc

School year information
Immunizations
As families begin thinking about their child heading back to school, they are reminded of their child's required immunizations for the new school year. Many can beat the rush and think ahead by taking advantage of Cumberland County Schools' upcoming Health Assessment Clinics, which have been rescheduled to Thursday, Aug. 8, and Monday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the T.C. Berrien building, located at 800 North Street in Fayetteville. Visit the district's website at https://bit.ly/3SToD2T for more details and information. Families are being encouraged to also visit the local health department or their primary care physician to get their child immunized.
Volunteers wanted for Student Success
In the district's effort to create opportunities for families to become engaged partners in their children's education, CCS is recruiting candidates at select schools for the Family Ambassadors Program. Those interested in helping CCS families to become more engaged in their child's educational success, promote a positive and welcoming learning environment at school and meet monthly with other families to learn more about what is happening in CCS, the Family Ambassador volunteer position may be the program for them. Participants could receive up to $150 monthly for completing certain family engagement tasks. For more information, visit CCS' Cumberland Family Academy website at https://bit.ly/3LSSmER.
High School Connections New Student Orientation
Students new to High School Connections are invited to the New Student Orientation on Saturday, Aug. 17 in the Horace Sisk Gym on the campus of Fayetteville Technical Community College. For students with last names A-K, orientation begins at 9 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. check-in. Students with last names L-Z, will attend Orientation at 11 a.m. and check-in at 10:30 a.m. Students and their parents will receive program information, student account assistance, a student ID, a parking pass and a self-guided tour of the campus.
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