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Get free school supplies and more at APS Back to School Bash

By Molly Bloom
July 10, 2015

Atlanta students can register for school and get free school supplies, health screenings and information about after-school resources at the Atlanta Public Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 25. The event is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, 1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW. The Back to School Bash will also include raffles and children's activities.

Free transportation is available with pickups at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from:

  • Sutton Middle School
  • Carver High School
  • Grady High School
  • Jackson High School
  • Douglass High School
  • Mays High School
  • Therrell High School
  • Washington High School
  • South Atlanta High School

The first day of school for Atlanta Public Schools is Aug. 5.

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