North Texas families preparing for the start of school
North Texas families preparing for the start of school
With just a few weeks to go before the start of school, districts are getting ready to make sure families are set for success. FOX 4's Hanna Battah has a look at some of the events parents need to know about ahead of the first day.
DALLAS - The first day of school for the two largest districts in North Texas is just three weeks away. It’s even soon for other districts.
Both Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD start classes on Aug. 14 this year.
Dallas ISD
Dallas families still have time to register for the Mayor’s Back-to-School Fair to get some school essentials like backpacks and supplies.
Students can get their health screenings and a haircut, and access other resources to start the year on a good note.
Registration for the event closes on Saturday.
More Info: www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com
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Fort Worth ISD
Tarrant County will host its annual Back-to-School Roundup for students next month.
The event plans to help equip 10,000 underserved students who meet the income requirements with school supplies.
Like the Dallas ISD event, it’ll also have social services, haircuts, physicals, and other items.
Registration for this event is closed but the district said families who missed it can show up partway through the event for remaining supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.
More Info: backtoschoolroundup.org/online-preregistration
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Statewide
There’s also a tax-free weekend coming up on the second weekend in August.
Stores will not charge sales tax on most clothing, shoes, school supplies, and backpacks sold for less than $100.
It’s a great opportunity for families across the state to stock up on all the essentials.
More Info: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/