Mission, Texas- Still need to take care of a few back to school errands like immunizations, registration, sports physicals, or haircuts? Mission CISD (Consolidated Independent School District) has scheduled a special event for Friday, August 7 to help Mission CISD families deal with some of the last minute items. The Second Annual Mission CISD Back to School Bash will be held at the Veterans Memorial High School Gym from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In addition to the many services that will be available that evening, many students will also be able to get a free backpack with school supplies, thanks to the generous support of local businesses and community organizations. The backpacks will only be given to registered Mission CISD students on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
“Last year, 2,200 backpacks were given out during the event,” said Craig Verley, director of public relations and marketing. “Due to the generosity of our communities and local businesses, it looks like we will be able to provide even more backpacks with supplies this year.”
Mission Boys and Girls Club students can use their Club ticket for school supplies to also get their backpack. All other Mission CISD students will check in with their assigned campus table at the event to receive backpacks.
In addition to the backpacks with school supplies, other services that will be offered during the Back to School Bash include:
- Free vision screenings (Mission Lions Club)
- Free student haircuts (provided by Mission CISD cosmetology students)
- Late online registration
- General school information for each Mission CISD campus
- Immunizations ($10 per vaccine, Preventive Healthcare Solutions)
- Sports Physicals ($20, Ashley Pediatric Mobile Clinic)
- School shirt orders
- High School fine arts student performances
Mission CISD officials thank the growing list of Back to School sponsors. Gold Level sponsors are: Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, Mission Regional Medical Center, City of Palmhurst, City of Alton/Alton Chamber of Commerce, City of Mission, Mission Lions Club, Econ Construction. Silver sponsors include, BBVA Compass Bank. Bronze event sponsors include: Mission Crimestoppers, Terracon Construction. Other sponsors currently include: Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Mehl, P. C., Junior Service League of Mission, Richard’s Pharmacy, United Healthcare, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, EGV Architects, IBC Bank, Raba Kistner, PBK Architects.
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