There are 8 article(s) tagged Back to School:

• July 2024

  • Tennessee tax-free weekend continues through Sunday

    Shoppers can purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and computers tax free in Tennessee stores through Sunday, July 28.

    By King Jemison July 27, 2024

• July 2023

  • Health Department gears up to vaccinate students before school starts

    With the start of a new school year less than two weeks away, Shelby County Health Department and partners will host a number of free clinics to get local families up to speed on required childhood immunizations. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 27, 2023

• August 2022

  • Salvation Army gives away 1,000 backpacks stuffed with back-to-school supplies

    The back-to-school initiative takes place in multiple cities across the country and has been an annual tradition of the organizations for over a decade.

    By Alicia Davidson August 05, 2022

• April 2022

  • Memphis pop-up clinics to help children get up to date on immunizations

    During the pandemic, many parents fell behind on their children’s regular childhood immunizations. A series of free clinics will help get Memphis kids up to date on their vaccinations. 

    By Aisling Mäki April 30, 2022

• August 2021

  • ‘I teared up when I saw someone share this on Facebook’

    A drive-thru backpack giveaway at Raleigh Springs Civic Center helps Shelby County Schools students prepare for the start of classes Monday.

    By Rob Moore August 07, 2021

• February 2021

  • SCS to begin gradual return to classroom next month

    SCS students will begin to gradually return to campus beginning March 1, the district announced Friday, with older students coming back a week later.

    By Abigail Warren February 12, 2021

• August 2020

  • Madonna Learning Center to welcome students after nearly 5 months apart

    Madonna Learning Center will welcome students back to school as early as Monday. Staff has prepared all summer to foster a safe environment where students learn and achievements are celebrated.

    By Abigail Warren August 10, 2020

• July 2020

  • Collierville Schools’ new reopening draws mixed reactions

    Some parents protested the district’s new in-person option for five days per week. Others feel the district made a difficult call, but the right call.

    By Abigail Warren July 27, 2020