Killeen schedules Back to School Splash Bash for Aug. 8
Killeen Parks and Recreation scheduled a back-to-school Splash Bash for Aug. 8 at Zenner Family Aquatic Center, with swimming and heat relief.
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Allendale schools warn late bus registrations could delay transportation
Allendale Public Schools says transportation enrollment for 2026-27 has ended and late requests submitted after July 1 may take up to two weeks to process.
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North Las Vegas schedules Aug. 8 back-to-school giveaway
North Las Vegas will offer free school supplies and haircuts Aug. 8, but children must attend and supplies will be distributed first come, first served.
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Duncan Public Schools page lists clear-backpack policy for 2026-27, but South Carolina link remains unconfirmed
A Duncan Public Schools page dated July 27 lists a clear-backpack policy for 2026-27 and an August 21 Live Red Rally, but the available source does not confirm that the district serves Duncan, South Carolina.
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Newark schools scheduled free back-to-school event at The Works
Newark City Schools scheduled Rally in the Alley for Aug. 1 at The Works, with free school supplies, backpacks, community resources and immunization access.
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Ellicott School District 22 opens 2026-27 year after staged back-to-school week
Ellicott School District 22 listed August 6, 2026, as the first day all students returned after staff preparation, grade-specific activities and a district open house.
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CPS Back-to-School Fest Set for Aug. 8 at Washington Park
Cincinnati Public Schools will host its annual Back-to-School Fest Aug. 8 at Washington Park, giving CPS families a central kickoff for the 2026-27 school year.
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Yale Public Schools sets Aug. 11 start date after Aug. 6 back-to-school night
Yale Public Schools has released its 2026-27 enrollment and opening information, including school hours, enrollment help and athletics contacts for students entering grades 7-12.
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Illinois’ back-to-school sales tax holiday starts August 7. What qualifies
Illinois’ 10-day back-to-school sales tax holiday runs August 7–16, reducing the state tax on eligible clothing, footwear and school supplies. Local taxes still apply.
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Plano ISD families face final week before Aug. 11 first day
Plano ISD students return Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. Families should complete registration, verify transportation, review health and meal information, confirm after-school plans and monitor the Aug. 4 board meeting.
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Amarillo Faith & Blue back-to-school event set for Aug. 8 at Civic Center
The Amarillo Police Department is scheduled to host a Faith & Blue back-to-school event Aug. 8, with school supplies, games, haircuts and planned public-health services.
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Tulsa Public Schools families urged to finish back-to-school checklist before Aug. 19
Tulsa Public Schools students return Aug. 19. Families should complete the district’s required return-to-school form and verify transportation, schedules, health records and school supplies.
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Retailers Push Value Deals as U.S. Shoppers Stay Selective
June retail sales rose in dollar terms, but unit demand fell in Circana’s measure as Walmart and competitors compete for cautious back-to-school shoppers.
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Plano Senior High families prepare for a school year shaped by major renovations
Plano Senior High students will begin the 2026-27 year across the main campus and temporary Building H as families adjust to new lunch, shuttle, parking and office-access routines.
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APS Families Have Four Days Before Albuquerque Schools Reopen Aug. 7
Albuquerque Public Schools families have four days as of Monday, Aug. 3, to finish registration, update contacts and check transportation details before most students return Aug. 7.
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Gilbert Police Increase School-Area Visibility as Classes Resume
Gilbert Public Schools began its 2026-27 year July 28. Gilbert police say families should expect more school-area visibility, traffic enforcement and safety outreach.
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Decatur City Schools tracks staffing, arrival changes before 2026-27 start
Decatur City Schools is preparing for 2026-27 with eight teaching vacancies, continued bus-driver recruitment, revised drop-off procedures and construction-related changes still being finalized.
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Norfolk back-to-school celebration scheduled for August 8 at Scope
Norfolk Public Schools and the City of Norfolk have scheduled a free August 8 back-to-school celebration at Norfolk Scope Arena with school supplies, immunizations, health screenings and community resources.
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Atlanta Public Schools and metro districts begin 2026-27 school year
Atlanta Public Schools began classes Aug. 3, alongside several large metro Atlanta districts. Other districts have start dates scheduled through Aug. 7.
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Clarksville shoppers have one day left for Tennessee’s back-to-school tax holiday
Clarksville-area shoppers can buy qualifying clothing, school and art supplies, and personal-use computers and tablets without Tennessee sales tax until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 2.
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South Carolina’s 2026 tax-free weekend starts August 7. What purchases qualify
South Carolina’s tax-free weekend runs Aug. 7-9, 2026. Here are the qualifying purchases, online-order rules, exclusions and return policies.
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Anchorage families told to recheck school lottery status before 2026-27 starts
Anchorage School District corrected inaccurate lottery notification information on July 27 and told families to verify current status, respond to new offers within 48 hours and complete back-to-school requirements.