Norfolk Public Schools, The City of Norfolk, and Other Partners in Education Get Students Ready for

NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Public Schools (NPS), the City of Norfolk, and other partners in education will host the Second AnnualUnity in the Community, Back 2 School Celebration on August 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Norfolk Scope.

This free back-to-school event will provide backpacks, school supplies, immunizations and health screenings, preschool and kindergarten registration information, community resources, raffles, and more for NPS students and families.

The goal is to give upwards of 2,000 students the tools and inspiration they need to be ready when school starts on August 19th!

The Second AnnualUnity in the Community, Back 2 School Celebration is open to all NPS students and families. Bus transportation will be available to and from the Scope on event day. All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to ride the bus to and from the event.

A school supply drive to support the event is currently going on through August 5th.

Parking at the Norfolk Scope will be free of charge.

For full event details, including supply lists and drop-off locations, bus schedule information, and to register students for vaccinations, please visit: www.npsk12.com/back2school.