Backpack Bash
2025-26
Backpack Bash 2025-26
The 2025-26 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.
Quick Links:
Key reminders for the upcoming Backpack Bash
See what campuses are hosting events
View our 2025-26 Backpack Bash Sponsors
Make your donation by July 7
Our History
Important Reminders
- Registration is required to pick up a backpack and supplies.
- Use the link below to register each student in your household who will need a backpack and supplies.
- Registration Opens on May 12, 2025 and will close when slots are full.
- Students must be registered and must attend the school where you registered to pick up supplies.
- The Backpack Bash will occur on multiple elementary campuses this year. Please look for communication updates and reminders from your campus in the coming weeks.
Our History
Campus Events
Here is a list of schools hosting Backpack Bash events on Wednesday, August 7, 2025 at 4:30-6:30 pm:
- Aikin Elementary
- Audelia Creek Elementary
- Big Springs Elementary
- Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary
- Dartmouth Elementary
- Dover Elementary
- Forest Lane Academy
- Forestridge Elementary
- Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
- Jess Harben Elementary
- Mark Twain Elementary
- Math/Science/Technology Magnet
- Northlake Elementary
- Northrich Elementary
- Northwood Hills Elementary
- O. Henry Elementary
- Richardson Heights Elementary
- Richardson Terrace Elementary
- Richland Elementary
- RISD Academy
- Skyview Elementary
- Stults Road Elementary
- Wallace Elementary
Sponsors
Our north star
North Star Goal
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goal.
Our Beliefs
In creating a safe learning environment that empowers every student in RISD to take risks, be creative, find acceptance, and grow.
That education is an effective tool that can prepare every student in RISD for life after high school including teaching life skills.
That every student in RISD will have the capability and desire to learn and rise to the level of expectations for individual success.
Who we are
Demographics
Students
As of August 28, 2024
Employees
As of August 28, 2024
Schools
30 Title I Schools and 14 Bilingual Campuses
bilingual students
76 different languages and dialects