Back-to-School Bash Supports Local Students in Augusta

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The annual back-to-school bash at Universal Plumbing in Augusta gathered families to provide essential supplies and fun activities for students. Emphasizing support for at-risk youth, the event featured school supplies, haircuts, a petting zoo, and expanded outreach to assist more children. Local districts prepare for school returns with registration information, and sales tax holidays in South Carolina and Florida aim to ease financial burdens for families. Community-driven efforts ensure students are ready for the upcoming school year.

Augusta – A back-to-school bash was held at Universal Plumbing in Augusta, aimed at equipping children with the necessary supplies and resources for the upcoming school year. This annual event, now in its 13th year, provides essential items such as school supplies and haircuts, along with fun activities like a petting zoo and popcorn for families in attendance.

Organizers of the event emphasized its importance in supporting at-risk youth and families in need. This year, the venue at Universal Plumbing was expanded, enabling a greater outreach to the community and ensuring that more children had the opportunity to benefit from the services offered.

As the school year approaches, local districts are preparing for the return of students. Allendale County will begin classes on Monday, marking it as the next district in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) to start the school year. Richmond County’s elementary school students are set to return on August 4, while students in magnet, middle, and high schools will return a day later on August 5. Columbia County also has its students starting on August 4.

Richmond County has mandated that all students must register before the school year commences, with online registration already available. Additionally, in-person registration will take place on August 4, from noon to 6 p.m. Parents seeking to access registration details and bus schedules can find the information on their respective district’s website. For Richmond County residents, registration for the bus service is essential, and parents can obtain this information through the Infinite Parent Portal.

Columbia County’s students are required to complete online registration which includes uploading necessary documents to ensure they are prepared for the school year.

In connection with the preparations for back-to-school, both South Carolina and Florida are implementing sales tax holidays to help families save on school supplies. South Carolina’s sales tax holiday will run from August 1 to 3 and covers a variety of school-related items. Florida’s sales tax holiday will extend throughout the entire month of August, focusing on school supplies and computers.

In Augusta County, the Fishersville Community Church is scheduled to host its second annual back-to-school event on July 26, 2025. This event aims to assist 400 students this year, which is double the goal from the previous year. The Neighbor Bridge organization will provide 400 book bags for attendees. The church’s event will offer free food, haircuts, live music, and children’s activities, further supporting the local community.

Moreover, Waynesboro Schools and Staunton Schools are also planning their own back-to-school events, with free immunizations being provided for students at these gatherings. These initiatives reflect the collective efforts of communities across the region to ensure that students are well-prepared and supported as they head back to school.

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• Augusta Chronicle: Students in the Augusta Area Head Back to School Next Week
• WRDW: Augusta Business Hosts Back-to-School Bash
• Augusta Chronicle: Sales Tax Holidays 2025 Offer Back-to-School Sales Near Georgia
• Augusta Free Press: Fishersville Community Church to Host Back-to-School for Augusta County Students
• MSN: Community Hub in Augusta Hosts Back-to-School Celebration
• Wikipedia: Back to School
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• Google Scholar: Education Preparation
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Back to School Sales
• Google News: Augusta Back to School