Back-to-School Bash set for Saturday

By Amanda Rogers

Mansfield Record

Get your students ready to go at Mansfield’s Back-to-School Bash from 7:30 a.m.-noon  Aug. 3.

Mansfield ISD will hand out 5,500 backpacks , 2,000 pairs of shoes and school supplies at the annual event, held at the Dr. Jim Vaszaukas Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane, and Ben Barber Career Innovation Academy, 1120 W. Debbie Lane.

Health services will also be provided for those needing to get up to date on vaccines.

All backpacks, shoes, supplies and services are free for Mansfield ISD students. Registration is not necessary, but students and parents should be prepared to provide the student’s school ID number. Students must be present to receive shoes.

“Our Back-to-School Bash has grown into a communitywide celebration of what we do best  –  serving children and families,” said Mansfield ISD Superintendent Kimberley Cantu. “For nine years, we have pulled together resources from businesses, non-profit organizations and churches to provide our students with what they need to begin the new school year. We are grateful for the generous support from our MISD community, and we can’t wait to get this school year started.”

There will also be a party going on in the parking lot and around the two facilities with each Mansfield ISD campus providing a game or activity. Also, planned are bounce houses and the Dallas Stars street hockey game.  Student performances will be held at the Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for Performing Arts.

Backpacks will be handed out at Ben Barber Innovation Academy, while shoes will be at the Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for Performing Arts. Maps and times for all of the activities and services will be handed out at the bash.

Traffic can back up during the popular event, so the district will provide free shuttles, starting at 7:15 a.m., from Legacy High School, 1263 N. Main St., and Summit High School, 1071 Turner Warnell Road.

Vendors are still being accepted for the bash. Register here or contact Lari Barager at 817- 299-6327 or LariBarager@misdmail.org.

Volunteers are also needed. Students and adults can volunteer to help set up from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 2. Adults can volunteer from 6 a.m.-noon Aug. 3. To volunteer, register here.

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