The 2024-25 school year is right around the corner, and this year’s Backpack Bash is coming to a campus near you in early August.
This annual event provides school supplies, enrollment support and other resources, while connecting RISD families to programs and services in a festive back-to-school atmosphere. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to start the school year confidently with all the tools they need to succeed.
We are so grateful for the many sponsors and donors who have provided the resources and volunteers to help us provide backpacks and school supplies.
A few important reminders:
- No registration is necessary for this year’s event. Please know that supplies will be available on a first come, first served basis at the campuses listed below.
- Students must be registered to attend an RISD school for 2024-25 to receive a backpack/school supplies.
- The Backpack Bash will occur on multiple elementary campuses this year. Event times vary so please check with your school.
Here is a list of schools hosting Backpack Bash events on Tuesday, Aug. 6:
- Aikin Elementary at 4 p.m.
- Audelia Creek Elementary at 4 p.m.
- Dover Elementary at 5 p.m.
- Forestridge Elementary at 4 p.m.
- Merriman Park Elementary at 5:30 p.m.
- Northwood Hills Elementary at 4 p.m.
- Richardson Heights Elementary at 4 p.m.
- Richland Elementary at 4 p.m.
- Skyview Elementary at 6 p.m.
- Mark Twain Elementary at 5 p.m.
- Wallace Elementary at 4 p.m.
Here are the schools hosting Backpack Bash events on Thursday, Aug. 8:
- Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary at 4 p.m.
- Northlake Elementary at 5 p.m.
- RISD Academy at 5 p.m.
- Stults Road Elementary at 5:30 p.m.
Here are the schools hosting Backpack Bash events on Friday, Aug. 9:
- Dobie Pre-K at 5 p.m.
- Jess Harben Elementary at 4:30 p.m.
- Northrich Elementary at 5:30 p.m.
- Richardson Terrace at 4 p.m.
Here is the school hosting its event on Monday, Aug. 12:
- Forest Lane Academy at 3 p.m.
