The average cost for back-to-school supplies for families is now ... (WJET/WFXP) – On Sunday, July 28, over $3 million worth of free backpacks will be given out to more than 120,000 students ...

Accompanying the backpacks will be free school supplies ... last year held a similar back-to-school event at the business’ other location on East Third Street in south Bethlehem.

Funahashi decided the municipality should introduce a new school backpack that could be distributed for free. Tateyama solicited proposals from manufacturers. Montbell, which signed a ...

Learn more As a high school teacher ... in-store or from a retailer that offers free returns. Comfort and support: Look for a backpack with a padded back and wide padded shoulder straps.

Over 45% of students in the Bath area are food challenged, and in some schools, it’s as high as 65%. Though all students ...

Though backpack bans are rare, school leaders across the state face a similar imperative to protect students from violence by any means necessary, oftentimes with limited resources at their disposal.

Students at Washington Community High School are being asked not to bring backpacks to school the rest of the week after possible risk to student safety was made known to school and police officials.