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Henrico Schools will host its inaugural "Back-to-School" kickoff event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 18 at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center.
The event will include a mix of family activities, including a DJ, food trucks, inflatables, onsite school registration and a splash zone.
The divisionwide event is sponsored by Henrico Schools’ Department of Family and Community Engagement, and all Henrico County families are invited to attend. Overflow parking will be available at nearby Harvie Elementary School, with shuttles to the recreation center.
Back-to-School Kickoff activities include:
• DJ
• ManUp Walk a Mile With Your Child (8 a.m.)
• School performances: step teams, drumlines and more throughout the day
• Keynote speaker: Loren Johnson, Highland Spring HS football head coach and winner of three straight state titles
• Splash zone
• Meet and talk with school leaders
• Kids' inflatable activities
• Face painting
• Giveaways for kids
• Food trucks on site
• Free books
• Math and reading activities
• Information fair (vendors with information about family resources)
• Onsite school registration
• School supplies
• HCPS job opportunities and initial interviews
The Eastern Henrico Recreation Center is located at 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue.
