It’s time again for children to say goodbye to summer break and hello to another year of school.
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To ensure students are prepared to start the school year on the right foot, volunteers, organizations and others have organized backpack giveaways and free school supply events.
News4Jax has compiled a list of events below:
Did we miss an event? Email WebTeam@wjxt.com to have your event added to our list.
Back-to-School Braidz! Cutz! Stylez! for kids 5 to 15 on Aug. 9-11
Students ages five to 15 can receive free braids and haircuts during an event from Aug. 9 through Aug. 11. The event will be held at 625 N Julia St N, Jacksonville.
The Big Give at Oceanway Middle School on Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This free event is for families! There will be free haircuts and school supplies to all students (K-12) and free groceries, food and photo opsThe event will be held at Oceanway Middle School - 143 Oceanway Ave. Registration is located at the front of the school. Food Distribution is a drive-thru style located at the bus loop at the back of the school.
Back-2-School Block Party on Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Back to school drive by Get Right Entertainment on Aug. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Back-to-School health and wellness in Duval County through Sept. 27
The Florida Department of Health in Duval County will be offering wellness check-ups and immunization services every Wednesday through September 27 at its Center for Women and Children at the Central Health Plaza and the South Jacksonville Family Health Center. Our Immunization Centers at the Central Health Plaza and South Jacksonville will offer vaccinations only. Services are available by appointment only. Call (904) 253-1130 to schedule an appointment today. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Back-to-School health and wellness in Clay County through Aug. 17
The Department of Health in Clay County will be offering immunization services Monday through Friday, Aug. 3 to Aug. 17 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Clay County Fairgrounds, 2497 State Road 16 (Building 3), Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. School-Entry Health Examinations are offered by appointment only at our Bear Run Clinic. Call (904) 529-2800 to schedule your appointment.
Jacksonville Sam’s Clubs offering back-to-school BOGO deal on youth glasses for limited time through Aug. 6
Sam’s Club Optical is offering an exciting back-to-school deal for kids, just in time for Florida’s tax-free weekend running from July 24 to August 6! Members who buy one pair of youth prescription glasses in club will get a second pair (up to a $59 value) free July 26 through August 20. You can find high-res photos supporting this offer here. Children can select from popular brands available at Sam’s Club such as Betsey Johnson, Candie’s, Free Country, London Fog and O’Neill.
Wawa gives “Cheers to Classrooms” in Florida through Aug. 31
Wawa announced the return of its month-long “Cheers to Classrooms” celebration from August 1 – August 31 that will recognize teachers and school administration who educate, guide and inspire children across the Sunshine State with the following support:
- Free Any Size Hot Coffee or Fountain Beverage for Teachers & School Administration All day, every day from August 1 - 31, any size hot coffee or fountain beverage is free for all teachers and school administration in Florida. Faculty need to simply share that they work at a school at the register to receive the offer.
- $25,000 Cheers to Classrooms Chainwide Fund Through a partnership with Donor’s Choose, an online resource for teachers to submit funding requests for school supplies/support, Wawa has designated a $25,000 chainwide matching fund to support schools throughout its operating area. Teachers can submit a project at www.donorschoose.org and those schools that meet Wawa’s funding criteria could receive matching funds.
Did we miss an event? Email WebTeam@wjxt.com to have your event added to our list.