(Seguin) — The first day of school is still more than a week away, but the Seguin ISD hopes to see all of its students and families Friday night at this year’s Back-to-School Bash at Seguin High School.
The event is a collaboration between the district and a number of individuals, organizations and businesses. Allison Seidenberger, the district’s ACE Afterschool Project Director, says they expect a big turnout for this year’s bash.
“This is our fifth annual Back-to-School Bash. It’s grown every single year and it’s for all Seguin ISD students from pre-K all the way through their senior year,” said Seidenberger.
Seidenberger says there will be free food and plenty of other activities and opportunities available for those who attend.
“We have a variety of resources available. Representatives from our campuses, district office departments such as Student Services, Child Nutrition, our Transportation Department, and our Board of Trustees will also be there. And then additionally, we’re able to bring in the support of our amazing Seguin community, with different businesses and resources for our families,” said Seidenberger.
Seidenberger says several groups have worked behind the scenes to pull this all together. She says in addition to school resources, several community groups have worked together to offer something special for the kids and families who attend. The Seguin Police and Fire departments, along with other groups, have been collecting school supplies, and many of those will be handed out during Friday night’s bash.
“There’s all kinds of community partners that are able to come in and share information regarding how they can support families in various areas, as well as some for-profit vendors who will be there selling locally made items. Our community and business partners can help you start to get your Matador spirit gear. We’ll have several groups and booster clubs, and they will be providing that opportunity. The majority of the events as part of our Back-to-School Bash are free; however, there are some for-profit items that you could bring money for if you’re interested in purchasing,” said Seidenberger.
Families are once again being encouraged to come hungry. Seidenberger says a free meal is also being offered as part of the bash.
“Thanks to generous donations, we have a hot dog supper meal that will be served free while supplies last. And then we also have quite a few generous donations that have been provided for door prizes. Within the items that we have, we are giving out some free school supplies and we have some vouchers for free haircuts or things at reduced rates. So, there’s lots of opportunities for our families to not only have a good time playing fun and games and interacting with one another, but also getting the opportunity to tap into what this community can offer for them as well,” said Seidenberger.
The doors to the event will Friday evening in the cafeteria at Seguin High School.
“As you walk in to head toward the cafeteria, there are two hallways that extend in either direction, and those are going to be full of all of our different resource booths and for-profit vendors. So we’re kind of taking over that whole little downstairs centralized area of the high school, so that we can offer all of the various activities, events, and individuals that families can connect with,” said Seidenberger.
The free Seguin ISD Back-to-School Bash runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at SHS.