Back to School Bash seeks school supplies donations

Staff report

The Back to School Bash is accepting school supplies donations after the Charles City School District released finalized supply lists for 2017-2018.

Organizers with the Proud Parents Association are seeking donations of 16 different types of school supplies based off the district lists, and will accept donations until Aug. 11 for the Back to School Bash.

The annual event gives free school supplies to Charles City students and families, and provides a free lunch and entertainment in Central Park for families attending.

Last year’s event offered more than 150 book bags full of supplies, and gave away up to 50 prizes from sponsors within the community. Nearly 50 businesses and individuals donated prizes to the event, organizer Keisha Cunnings said at the time.

The average cost to purchase school supplies is between $45 to $60, Cunnings said. For more information, contact Cunnings at keishacunnings@gmail.com or 773-209-1189.

To download school supply lists for the Charles City Middle School, Lincoln and Washington Elementary schools, visit www.charlescityschools.org. Information on school registration, free/reduced meal applications, and more is also available.

Item donations requested this year include:

• Backpacks
• Washable markers
• Elmers glue
• Glue sticks
• Two-pocket folders
• Clear water bottles (plastic)
• 24-count crayons
• Ticonderoga pencils
• Large pink erasers
• Composition notebooks
• Colored pencils
• Plastic pencil boxes
• One-inch three-ring binders
• Spiral notebooks
• Trapper Keepers
• Highlighters