News Summary
The Greater New Orleans area has outlined the back-to-school start dates for 2025, beginning with George W. Carver High School on July 28. Local districts are collaborating with community organizations to offer resources, events, and support for families, including school supply giveaways, health services, and more. This initiative aims to facilitate a smooth transition for students returning to the classroom.
New Orleans Announces Back-to-School Events and Start Dates for 2025
The Greater New Orleans area has released the back-to-school start dates for 2025, with George W. Carver High School opening its doors on July 28. Area school districts including Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. John, St. Charles, St. James, and Washington are working to facilitate smooth transitions back into the classroom with a variety of community-driven resources and events.
Upcoming Events for Families
Several local community organizations are gearing up to support families in preparing for the school year ahead. These organizations will host events focused on providing essential resources such as backpacks, school supplies, and health services.
- Children’s Museum of St. Tammany: A free event is scheduled for July 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pelican Park, which will include an Educational Expo, food vendors, free haircuts, and live performances. The first 300 students will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies.
- Victory Church: Attractions include a free school supply giveaway on August 2 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, alongside activities such as face painting and live performances.
- STEM Library Lab: A teacher appreciation event will be held on July 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. with free access to classroom supplies and networking opportunities for educators.
- Vicious Ryders MC: Hosting a back-to-school event on July 19, starting at 11 a.m., where free backpacks and school supplies will be available to attendees.
- United Way of St. Charles: The organization will conduct its annual drive-through backpack giveaway on July 26 from 8 to 11 a.m. for the first 500 attendees, providing hygiene kits and lunch bags.
- Youth Empowerment Project and Ochsner Children’s Hospital: Backpack giveaways will take place on July 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. at New Orleans East Opportunity Center, offering vision and hearing screenings.
- Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Neighborhood Cares initiative: Set for August 1 at Treme Rec Center starting at 3 p.m., this event will feature backpack distribution, school supplies, haircuts, and live music.
- Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys: A backpack and school supply giveaway is slated for July 26 from 2 to 5 p.m., with over 400 backpacks available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- InspireNOLA: A drive-thru backpack and school supply giveaway will occur on July 26 at McDonough 35 Senior High School starting at 10 a.m., with over 50,000 items to distribute.
- Xavier University Center: The center will host a drive-through school supplies distribution on July 26 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., limited to pre-registered students.
- Greater St. Stephen: Free school supplies and health services will be available on August 2 at 10 a.m., including a distribution of shoes on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Back to School Boogaloo: This annual event will take place on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Joe W. Brown Park Recreation Center, featuring supplies, vaccinations, physicals, and family activities.
Support for Uniform Needs
Families in Jefferson and Lafourche parishes facing financial challenges can apply for school uniform vouchers. Jefferson Parish residents are encouraged to contact local community centers for more information on voucher availability. In Lafourche Parish, vouchers can be obtained at Mathews Complex or the Thibodaux Health Unit until the maximum number of applications is reached.
Conclusion
As the Greater New Orleans area prepares for the upcoming school year, the variety of events and resources being offered demonstrate a strong community effort to support families and students in their educational journeys. With the school year set to commence later this month, families are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to ensure a successful start to the new academic year.
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- WWLTV: Louisiana 2025 Back to School Dates
- Wikipedia: Back to School
- WDSU: Back to School Giveaways in New Orleans
- Google Search: Back to School events New Orleans
- NOLA: Free Backpacks for Back to School
- Google Scholar: Back to School supplies
- WGNO: Free Backpacks and School Supplies
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Education in New Orleans
- Axios: Free School Supplies in New Orleans
- Google News: New Orleans back to school events
