The School District of Philadelphia kicked off the 4th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour with a block party at the School of the Future on Monday.
Local students were given a free backpack filled with school supplies during the event, while parents and caregivers had an opportunity to register their children for pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade and sign up for the district’s online Parent Portal, school officials said.
As in previous years, the Tour is powered by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, and brings critical Back-to-School information and services right to your neighborhood. From July 29 through August 17, the bus will travel across Philly hosting 7 fun-filled Mega-Events co-sponsored by various partners including Radio One, Office Depot, and Roosevelt Mall – as well as a new partner this year – Fashion District Philadelphia!
School Starts Monday, August 26th! Join the Celebration and prepare for a great new school year.
- Free backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last)
- Back-to-school tips and information
- Free immunizations and school physicals
- Snacks and frozen treats
- Educational activities
- New to the District? Register your child on-site
- Sign up for a Parent Portal account
- Fun games, raffles, and prizes
Today:
Wednesday, July 31 | 10 AM – 2 PM
FDR Park – Boathouse Lawn
1500 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Friday, August 2 | 10 AM – 2 PM ***A representative from ASERT will be in attendance***Central High School Football Field
1700 W. Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
(use field entrances on Somerville Ave.)
Find the full Bus Tour schedule, latest back-to-school updates, immunization opportunities, and other important information at philasd.org/ringthebell or by calling 215-400-4000.
