Norfolk Public Schools, the city of Norfolk and other partners in education will host the Second Annual Unity in the Community, Back 2 School Celebration on Aug. 10 from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m., at the Norfolk Scope.

The free back-to-school event will provide backpacks, school supplies, immunizations and health screenings, preschool and kindergarten registration information, community resources, raffles and more for Norfolk students and families. The goal is to give upward of 2,000 students the tools and inspiration they need to be ready when school starts on Aug. 19.

The Unity in the Community, Back 2 School Celebration is open to all Norfolk public school students and families. Bus transportation will be available to and from the Scope on event day. All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to ride the bus.

Parking at the Norfolk Scope will be free of charge. A school supply drive to support the event is currently going on through Aug. 5.

For full event details, including supply lists and drop-off locations, bus schedule information, and to register students for vaccinations, visit npsk12.com/back2school . Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Most Popular Waterspout in Kill Devil Hills damages Avalon Pier, tosses people and beach gear Waterspout in Kill Devil Hills damages Avalon Pier, tosses people and beach gear Olympics TV schedule for Sunday, Aug.

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