The annual Cumby Back to School Bash will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10, at Cumby City Park, and will feature lots of activities and offer servcies for CISD families and the community to participate in.
New to the district students may register for classes at the designated school table.
Community organizations, including local churches will also be participating in the event.
Hot dogs, chips, cookies and drinks will be provided for CISD students and their families. Healthy snacks will also be offered. Kona Ice will be on site as well.
A Pack the Bus event will be hosted. Community members who are able are asked to bring school supplies to donate to help out less fortunate students.
A health fair will include free hair cuts; and free dental, vision and other health screenings. Bring shot records to get immunizations. Information to help economically disadvantaged families with services such as the food pantry will be available.
Carter Blood Care is also partnering with the City of Cumby to host a blood drive from 9 to noon on the Carter BloodCare bus. Contact Renee Seely at 903-456-3171 for more information. Community members are encouraged to “#GiveForLife and get a patriotic shirt that shows you care for your neighborhood and your nation.”
There will be bike raffle and other goodies given out at the back to school event. Booths will feature face painting, photo booth and games. Information about P31 can also be obtained at the Back 2 School Bash.