by Lisa Schauer
Morgan County Parks and Recreation hosted its 11th annual back-to-school bash at Warm Springs Intermediate School on Friday, August 8.
Local K-12 students registered at the door for free school supplies, based on their grade. Hundreds of families visited the event to prepare for the opening of school next Tuesday in Morgan County.
Some waited for free haircuts. One mother with six children said that service was a lifesaver.
Volunteers inside handed out bookbags, binders, pads of paper, pencils, markers, scissors, and other supplies.
Students and their families waited in line patiently, greeting each other hesitantly after a long summer break.
The highly anticipated community event is fully funded by grants and donations, including a $2,000 donation from the Morgan County Commission approved last week. Organizer Dawn Beal said donations were down $600 versus this time last year.
Anyone still in need of school supplies can call Beal at 301-331-8400 any time during the school year.
People wait in line for free school supplies and haircuts at the 11th annual back-to-school bash organized by Morgan County Parks and Recreation.
Students looked over notebook colors and other supplies to choose their materials for getting back to the classroom.
Bath town council member Reba Dalson, left, and community volunteer Mary Young stepped in for a good cause, giving free haircuts at the back-to-school bash after a last-minute cancellation.
CNB Bank gave away snow cones at the back-to-school bash on Friday, August 8.
WVU Extension handed out science kits outside Warm Springs Intermediate School for the back-to-school bash.
The Boys and Girls Club offered crayons, coloring books, and stickers to young people visiting the back-to-school bash on Friday, August 8.
Two girls look for grab bags provided by Hope Community Church at the back-to-school bash in Berkeley Springs on Friday, August 8.
Berkeley Springs High School Fishing Club brought their rods and reels to the back-to-school bash at Warm Springs Intermediate School on Friday, August 8.
photos by Lisa Schauer
