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Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway on July 31

Free backpacks, school supplies, face-painting and more at His Holy Hill Church in Murfreesboro.

As we inch closer to the new school year, organizations are stepping forward to help students with school supplies who may otherwise not have them.

Families, parents and returning students can enjoy a “Back-to-School Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway” at His Holy Hill Church (1630 South Church St., Murfreesboro, suite 112) on Monday, July 31, at 5 p.m.

The event includes:

  • free backpacks
  • school supplies
  • ice cream
  • face-painting and more.

Murfreesboro City Schools will open to students for a half-day on Monday, August 7, 2023. The first full day for City students will be on Tuesday, August 8. For a more in-depth look at the City School calendar, which includes separate breakdown dates for certain grades, click here.

Rutherford County Schools have similar opening dates, with all county schools opening for an abbreviated day on Monday, August 7, 2023. The first full day of class will take place on Tuesday, August 8. To see the full Rutherford County School Calendar, click here.

 

 

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