It may be hard to believe, but your kids will be heading back to school next month. The Midtown Improvement District hosted a back-to-school fair to make sure Dallas students not only have the supplies but need but also to peak interest in STEM learning.<\/p>\n
About 1,000 students in Midtown Dallas got school supplies at the back-to-school event to get them ready for the upcoming school year.<\/p>\n
Hundreds of thankful parents lined up at Dallas’ Vickery Park Branch Public Library to get clear backpacks filled with folders, pens, papers, and much more.<\/p>\n
“The event means a lot to me, but it also means a lot to the community because with inflation going up, prices going up, crayons are not 25 cents or 50 cents like they used to be. I have this paper, knowing I have to buy a lot more, but just getting this little amount and the backpacks helps. A small amount helps, and every little thing goes a long way,” parent Jasmine Moore said.<\/p>\n
The event included fun, free giveaways as a diverse group of students prepare to go back to the classroom. Students also got free books, crayons, and food, and they enjoyed balloon art and face painting.<\/p>\n
Midtown Improvement District co-executive director Shannon Freeman said about a dozen local businesses donated supplies for the fest.<\/p>\n
“We are really just trying to bring everyone in the community together,” Freeman said. “I hope this starts our children off in the community for a great start. The first day of school, we want them to start day one being prepared.”<\/p>\n
The organization expects to give out backpacks filled with supplies to students in the district at their schools if they missed the event.<\/p>\n
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