2021 Back-To-School Events

Hard to believe, but the first day of school for kids in {Town} is coming up FAST! Looking for school calendars in {Town or District}? Fun back to school events in {Town}? Where to get your kid's back to school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in {Town}? We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first day anxiety, printables to make those first day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here!

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School calendars

Atlanta Public Schools
First day of School: August 5

Dekalb Public Schools
First day of school: August 2

Fulton County Public Schools
First Day of School: August 9

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Back to school events

Atlanta Public Schools

Saturday, July 31, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
Back to School Bash Drive-Thru Experience
Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), in Halls C4, C3, and C2 G
Guests are required to register online in order to receive back-to-school items.

Dekalb County Public Schools

CONNECTED TOGETHER & STRONGER THAN EVER

Date: Saturday, July 31, 2021

Three Locations:

South Location: Buck Godfrey Stadium
2817 Clifton Spring Rd.
Decatur, GA 30021
Central Location: James R. Hallford Stadium
3789 Memorial College Ave.
Clarkston, GA 30021
North Location: North Dekalb Stadium
3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
Chamblee, GA 30341

Time:

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM:
COVID-19 Vaccinations by Dekalb County Board of Health
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM:
  DCSD Back-to-School Drive-Thru
  (DCSD Village School Supplies,
  Food Distribution, Vendor Resources, Sororities & Fraternities – Grab-and-Go Refreshments
  ^{*While supplies last}
- *No requirement to get vaccination in order to get food or School Supplies. | *Rain or Shine
  *To receive school, supplies, parents must provide proof of student registration through Infinite Campus on their mobile device or a registration printout

Fulton County Public Schools

First Day Fulton: Ready, Set, Go!

The First Day Fulton Back-to-School Pep Rally is a free back-to-school event for parents and students to attend On-site school registration will be available. The event will include a Health & Wellness Fair offering COVID vaccinations. Families will receive backpacks, school supplies, as well as free groceries from event sponsors, while limited supplies last. Pre-registration is not required to attend.

Date:

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Elementary school students)
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. (Middle school students)
1- 2 p.m. (High school students)

Locations:

Banneker High School
6015 Feldwood Road
College Park, GA 30349

North Springs High School
7447 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Chamblee: Cop-N-Stuff Back to School Bash

Cop-N-Stuff Back to School Bash! Join Chamblee Police Department as they bring summer 2021 to a close with a backpack and school supply giveaway. There will be music, food and lots of back-to-school goodies!

Backpacks will be filled with school supplies for kindergarten to 5th graders. Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive a book bag.

For questions, donations or volunteer opportunities, contact Officer Garcia at lgarcia@chambleega.gov or Officer Poythress at cpoythress@chambleega.gov.

Date

Sat, July 31

Time

9am - 1pm

Location

Dresden Park 2301 Dresden DrChamblee GA 30341

Solidarity Sandy Springs Backpack Giveaway & Back to School Party

Come join us for our Backpack Giveaway and Back to School Party

*Rain or shine

*No sign-up required, kids must be present to receive a FREE backpack

*DJ and Special Treats

*Elementary, Middle & High Schools

Date:

Sunday, August 1st, 2021

Time:

1pm - 4pm

Location:

5920 Roswell Rd, Ste C-212

(Former Catch Air Space)

Parkside Shopping Center

Sandy Springs Back to School Bash

The annual Back to School Bash will take place in tandem with the National Night Out initiative. Hosted by the Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks, Police and Fire Departments, this free, family-friendly event will feature carnival games, fire trucks, police cars, a giant inflatable obstacle course, balloon artist, bubble man, and DJ Dad playing music and much more. You’ll also get the chance to meet the men, women, and K9s who work hard to keep Sandy Springs safe!

Date

Tuesday, August 3, 2021, from 6-9 p.m

Location

City Green at City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs

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