North Texas students can hit the snooze button for a few more mornings, but thousands of Arlington ISD families were up bright and early Saturday to prepare for the first day of school.
Long lines of parents and students entered AT&T Stadium for the 11th annual Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff. More than 9,000 students received backpacks filled with school supplies to help them start the school year on the right foot.
Free supplies and services offered
In addition to backpacks, students received free haircuts, medical screenings and other services. The event aimed to ease the financial burden many families face at the start of the school year.
“Being able to come and receive these backpacks filled with school supplies and get the health screenings is such a great blessing because a lot of things cost so much,” said parent Patreece Dade.
Students excited for the new year
Xander Dade, a rising junior, said the backpack was packed with essentials…