Washington, DC Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser encouraged students, families, and educators to attend a wide variety of back-to-school events hosted by District agencies and community organizations leading up to the first day of school.

Book Bag and Swag School Supplies DriveHelp kick off the school year for District youth by joining the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) annual Book Bag and Swag school supplies drive for children experiencing homelessness. District residents may donate and purchase school supplies on the DHS Amazon Wish List.Contributions are requested by Friday, August 19. Donations are also accepted at DHS headquarters at 64 New York Avenue NE and may be dropped off at the buildings West Security Desk.

Ready for Pre-K Online WorkshopThis virtual session will offer an overview of the DC Public Schools Pre-K program, answer any questions you might have about your child's transition to school, and share some strategies to ensure a strong start to the school year.

Thursday, August 4, 5:30 pm 6:30 pmRegister here to receive the link to watch.

The English Learners Back to School FairJoin DC Public Schools and the DCPS Language Acquisition Division for a day of learning and fun.Saturday, August 6, 10 am 2 pmMacFarland Middle School4400 Iowa Avenue, NW

Climb and Connect Bookbag Giveaway at Randle Highlands ESJoin DPR Roving Leaders Division and the Department of For-Hire Vehicles for an event featuring a rock wall, book bag giveaways, and a host of other activities for kids.Saturday, August 6, 11 am 3 pmRandle Highlands Elementary School1650 30th Street, SE10th Annual Bellevue Back to School BashIn partnership with Community of Hope, Beat the Streets, the Metropolitan Police Department, Amazon Housing Equity Fund, and the Washington Nationals, the DC Public Library invites residents to join the 10th Annual Back to School Bash!Monday, August 8, 12:30 pm 5:30 pmBellevue/William O. Lockridge Neighborhood Library115 Atlantic Street, SW2nd Annual Public Safety Back 2 School Event Kick-OffJoin the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice and community partners for a back-to-school event featuring a book bag and school supplies giveaway, food, games, and more.Thursday, August 11, 4 pm 8 pmColumbia Heights Educational Campus3101 16th Street, NWSchool Supplies Giveaway at Takoma Rec CenterDPR event featuring free distribution of school supplies for the 2022-23 School Year to middle school and high school students.Friday, August 12, 4 pm 6 pmTakoma Recreation Center300 Van Buren Street, NWRicardo Duren Backpack Giveaway at Brentwood Rec CenterDPRs Roving Leaders Division will support and host this event providing school supplies to young residents.Saturday, August 13, 11 am 3 pmBrentwood Recreation Center2311 14th Street, NEPublic Safety Back to School EventJoin the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice and community partners for a back-to-school event featuring a book bag and school supplies giveaway, food, games, and more.Friday, August 19, 11 am 2 pmColumbia Heights Village2900 14th Street, NWBack to School with GoDigitalJoin the DC Public Library to learn about homework help resources on GoDigital. Caregivers are invited to walk through different online homework help resources available children as they return back to middle school.Monday, August 15, 6 pm 7 pmMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library901 G Street, NWDCPS Back to School Town HallJoin Chancellor Ferebee and DCPS for important updates on how we are preparing to welcome back our students and staff. Topics include student immunizations, health and safety, academics, attendance, and more!Thursday, August 18, 5 pm 6 pmRSVP on Facebook to watch online.Edgewood Back to School/Summer CloseoutThis summer close-out and back to school event will celebrate the Edgewood Community by providing school supplies, a fish fry, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks and music.Thursday, August 18, 5 pm 8 pmEdgewood Creation Center300 Evarts Street, NEEducator Meet & Greet at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood LibraryDCPL is throwing an open house meet & greet for educators in Ward 1 to kick off the new school year. Stop by when you can, grab a free swag bag as a token of appreciation, and meet the librarians.Friday, August 19, 11 am 5 pmMt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library3160 16th Street NW8th Annual Chuck Brown DayChuck Brown Day commemorates the life legacy and music of DC legend - the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown. Every year, the celebration features musical performances by the Chuck Brown Band and others. The Chuck Brown Foundation will be giving out free backpacks for the kids.Saturday, August 20, 2 pm 7 pm (backpack giveaway starts at 1 pm)Chuck Brown Memorial Park2901 20th Street, NEKing-Greenleaf Backpack GiveawayDPR is partnering with Good Projects for this annual community backpack giveaway.Friday, August 26, 1 pm 3 pmKing-Greenleaf Recreation Center201 N Street, SWRoving Leader Backpack Giveaway at Kennedy Rec CenterDPRs Roving Leaders Division will supports and host this event providing school supplies to young residents.Saturday, August 27, 11 am 2 pmKennedy Recreation Center1401 7th Street, NWAnnual Community Day Health and Wellness Fair 2022The DC Health Places of Worship Advisory Board, in partnership with Valley Avenue, is excited to present the 6th Annual Community Day Health and Wellness Fair. This Fair will provide community members with lots of free opportunities for food, friends, and fun, as well as free school supplies, vaccinations, and dental exams for children.Saturday, August 27, 2 pm 6 pmOxon Run Park1200 Mississippi Avenue, SEPublic Safety Back to School EventJoin the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice is partnering with the Thomas McNeal Foundation for a back-to-school event featuring a book bag and school supplies giveaway, food, games, and more.Tuesday, August 30, 3 pm 6 pmCedar Gardens, 1510 Butler Street, NWWelcome Back to School Event at Petworth LibrarySchool is back in session and DCPL is here to help make the new year better and brighter for you. Sign-up for a library card, play games, do some art, and take home some free stuff!Tuesday, August 30, 3:30 pm 5 pmPetworth Neighborhood Library4200 Kansas Avenue, NWTo learn more about upcoming events specific to a students school community, families should be in touch with their childs school.Families are also reminded that students must be up-to-date on required immunizations. To help families be in compliance, the District is offering expanded immunization access, conducting extensive outreach to families, and providing resources for schools and healthcare providers. For more information, please visit dchealth.dc.gov/immunizations.

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