Gray marble background, orange, black and white information about the BACKPACKS AND BEYOND RESOURCE FAIR

NEED BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCES? Join us for Backpacks & Beyond on August 5, an event designed to help families navigate the resources needed to have a successful start to the upcoming school year. 

The event will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Price Elementary (518 N. Hampton). To help with parking and building congestion, please arrive at the times below based on your last name:

A-F: 5:00 pM 
G-L: 5:30 PM
M-R: 6:00 PM|
S-Z: 6:30 pm

This event is available to all Republic School District families who might benefit from the following resources, which will be available at the event. Please keep in mind, all free items will be available as supplies last.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE:

  • Free school supplies

    • Donated by Arris Pizza, Branco, Brookline Church of Christ, Calvary Baptist Church, Destiny Church, First Christian Church of Republic, Hood United Methodist Church, Thouvenot Farms, Mid-Missouri Bank and Republic North Point Church 

  • Price Tag & Locker 518 stores open

  • Back to school registration assistance 

  • District Booths:

    • Parents as Teachers/EC 

    • Transportation 

    • Federal Programs 

    • Employment Opportunities

    • STRIPES 360

    • Health Services

    • Free & Reduced Meal Information

    • School Counselors

    • Tiger Totes & IPGs

  • Jordan Valley Health Center

    • Immunizations, vision and dental screenings

  • Free food bags donated by Convoy of Hope

  • Free haircuts

    • Donated by Hair Art by Ashely Ellis, Zora Studio & Kira Blighton- David Wenzel Salon

    • *Head lice checks will be required for all students wanting a haircut.

  • Free meal provided by North Point Church

    • Located in the Republic Early Childhood Multipurpose Room

Thank you to the following partners who are making this event possible: Arris Pizza, Branco, Brookline Church of Christ, Calvary Baptist Church, Destiny Church, First Christian Church of Republic, Hair Art by Ashely Ellis, Hood United Methodist Church, Jordan Valley Health Centers, Kira Blighton- David Wenzel Salon, Mid-Missouri Bank, Republic North Point Church, Thouvenot Farms and Zora Studio. #RepMOProud