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 on Thursday, August 7.

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.

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Important Reminders

Key reminders for the upcoming Backpack Bash

Campus Events

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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.
Backpack Bash registration ends on July 7th
For more information, contact your campus.

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Campus Events

The following RISD elementary schools will be hosting Backpack Bash events for RISD students only. Students must be enrolled to attend one of the schools listed below and must be registered to be eligible to receive a backpack and school supplies.

Times may vary from campus to campus. If a time is not listed below, check the campus newsletter or with staff at the school for the exact time for Backpack Bash.