CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville-Montgomery County students will be returning to school on August 7. Wednesday will be a half day, with Friday, August 9 being the first full day of school.

As families prepare for the back-to-school season, the extra expenses and school supplies, clothing, and more can get expensive quickly. The Clarksville community hosts events, giveaways, and activities to help families bridge the gap during back to school preparation. Several local organizations are hosting back to school events to help students start the school year on the right foot.

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St. Bethlehem UMC School Supply Giveaway
St. Bethlehem United Methodist Church will be hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 27. The church is located at 2201 Old Russellville Pike. There will be food, music and inflatables. The church will be providing backpacks and supplies to those in need. The event begins at noon and runs until 4 p.m.

Clarksville Bike Set’s Back to School Bash
A group of local motorcycle clubs will host a Back to School Bash at the Downtown Commons on Saturday, July 27. They will be giving out bags of school supplies beginning at 3 p.m. and will continue until supplies run out.

Stuff the Bus
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Education Foundation and 5 Star Media are once again collecting school supplies for the Teacher’s Warehouse. Donations can be taken to the Fort Campbell Boulevard and Wilma Rudolph Boulevard Walmarts from 10 a.m.–5 p.m on July 27, and Sango Walmart from noon until 5 p.m. on July 28.

Clarksville Parks & Recreation’s Back to School Splash
Clarksville Parks & Recreation will hold their annual pool party on Saturday, August 3, from 6-8 p.m. Registered students will be provided a backpack full of school supplies and a meal for the evening. The event costs $6 per child, and pre-registration is required through the Parks & Recreation website.

Living Word Ministries Back to School Bash
Living Word International Ministries will hold its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Registered children will receive a backpack, school supplies, lunch and a special motivational message. The event will be held at 959 Tiny Town Rd. Parents can register their students here.

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FUEL the Bus
This free event will be held at the Downtown Commons on August 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will feature food trucks, inflatables, and fun children’s activities. The F.U.E.L. organization will be collecting donations of non-perishable food, which will be given out to children in need throughout the school year.

Manna Haircut Day
Manna Café Ministries and Hands & Feet 4 Christ will provide clothing, meals, and haircuts for children and their parents on Saturday, August 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event will be held in Manna Village at 605 Providence Boulevard.

The Kingdome Barbershop: Back to School Haircuts
The Kingdome Barbershop will be offering free haircuts, food, and activities for students on Sunday, August 4, as part of a back to school event.

School Supplies Needed

School supply lists are available on the school websites. Most elementary students will require the basic supplies listed. Supplemental supplies may be requested by specific teachers.

Middle school and high school supply lists vary based on the classes the student has elected or the school.