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2016 Back to School Festival

Classes for the Saint Louis Public Schools begin Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

August 1, 2016 | 2 min reading time

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 Back to School Festival on August 13, 2016

Event features free school supplies, a main stage and academic showcases

Saint Louis Public Schools and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis are co-presenting the annual Saint Louis Public Schools Back to School and Community Empowerment Festival on Saturday, August 13, 2016, from 9 a.m. to noon at Chaifetz Arena on the campus of Saint Louis University.

The SLPS Back to School and Community Empowerment Festival is free for all city residents. This year’s festival will feature a main stage on the arena floor, where student performances and academic showcases will be highlighted. Free school supplies will be given to students while supplies last. A free lunch will also be served.

Inside the Chaifetz Arena, SLPS officials will be on hand to assist with transportation, enrollment and other school-related questions and concerns. More than 50 vendors and exhibitors will offer important school-related information for parents and students. 

This year’s event will also include numerous activities and points of interest on the grounds outside the Chaifetz Arena. Free parking will be available in the SLU garage on Compton and Olive.

For more information on the Back to School Festival, call 314-345-2520.   Classes for the Saint Louis Public Schools begin Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

 

WHAT: 2016 SLPS Back To School and Community Empowerment Festival

DATE: Saturday, August 13, 2016

TIME: 9 a.m. to noon

LOCATION: Chaifetz Arena, 1 S. Compton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103

Flyer for the 2016 Back to School Festival on Aug. 13, 2016

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