Community Helps Get Students Ready For Back To School

MICHELLE CACERES STAFF WRITER

Over the weekend, the local community came together in a show of support for students gearing up for the upcoming school year. A series of “Back-to-School” events were held, providing essential resources and a festive atmosphere that not only helped children prepare for classes but also fostered a sense of unity.

Last Friday, Plant City Housing Authority hosted a back to school bash, complete with waterslides, bounce houses music and food. Give Back Cuts was offering free haircuts and backpacks were given to children who needed them. The event theme, “Express Yourself Through Art” was accomplished thanks to Winthrop Arts Factory’s mobile workshop, where kids were painting kites, t-shirts and other projects.

Another highlight of the weekend was the “I Luv My First Responders” Appreciation event at the Plant City Stadium. Organized by Danny McIntyre of iImpact PC, the event drew crowds of citizens where, in addition to meeting local fist responders, food was served and members of the local Buffalo Riders passed out backpacks and school supplies to children.

Plant City resident Ashleigh Smallwood attended the event with her children. “I homeschool and we did a tour of the fie station earlier this year and they wanted to come to see the police and fie equipment,” she said.

She also appreciated the school supply giveaway.