Last Updated on July 20, 2025 8:55 pm
Several back-to-school events are scheduled to take place in our local school systems over the coming weeks and days.
In Watauga County, the 2025 Back 2 School Festival will be held on Saturday, August 9 at
Watauga High School.
Students will receive backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, earbuds, shoes, and more—completely free of charge. Haircuts will also be offered throughout the day with appointments available on site.
Families should attend during their school’s assigned time slot:
9:00 AM – Valle Crucis, Mabel, Bethel, Two Rivers
10:30 AM – Hardin Park, Blowing Rock
12:30 PM – Cove Creek, Parkway
2:00 PM – Green Valley, Homeschoolers
High school students attend during their home district’s time slot. Homeschoolers must be
registered in Watauga County. Students must be physically present to receive shoes and
haircuts.
For more information visit https://www.back2schoolfest.org/
In Ashe County, the annual Back 2 School Blast is coming up on Saturday, August 9th from 9 AM – 1 PM at the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office Parking Lot.
Here’s how you can support this special event. Be a vendor – Decorate a booth & hand out school goodies! Register here: https://ashesheriff.com/…/back-2-school-blast-vendor…/
Donate online – Every dollar helps! Donate here: https://asheschools.schoolcashonline.com/…/false/true…
Already have school supplies to give? Call 336-246-7175.
In Avery County, the Back to School Bash will be held Thursday, July 31st from 4PM-8PM at Avery High School.
School Supplies Bazaar, Free Food & Bouncy Houses, Resource Fair, Resilient Family Adventure for Pre-K – 5th Grade, Retrocade Arcade, DOT SWAT, & more for Middle & High School, NEW THIS YEAR: “Mind of a Viking” Training Grounds!
ALL Avery County Students are Welcome!
