Back to school season is officially underway, and school districts have already begun their annual back to school celebrations.<\/p>\n
The Wilson Area School District hosted its 4th annual touch-a-truck and back to school celebration. More than 20 community organizations were there to give out free school supplies and to connect families with resources.<\/p>\n
As we get closer to kids heading back to class, other programs are also holding events.<\/p>\n
St. Luke’s University Health Network is making sure kids head back healthy. Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., the St. Luke’s Star Community Health Vans will be holding their Back-to-School Bash at the Bethlehem Area School District.<\/p>\n
There, students will be able to get vision and hearing checks along with dental screenings and sports physicals at a reduced cost.<\/p>\n
They will also make a stop at the Tamaqua Area School District Thursday from noon to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile on Friday, the Lehigh Conference of Churches will hold its giveaway. Students can pick up free school supplies on West Allen Street in Allentown from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
They can also receive free library books from the Calvary Moravian Church.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, Volunteers of America will be holding a bash and resource fair<\/a> starting at 3 p.m. at Laubach Park on 1600 Lehigh Avenue in Allentown.<\/p>\n The Allentown School District will hold a Back to School Bash<\/a> on Wednesday, August 12 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Cedar Beach Park.<\/p>\n