Back for its second year, Show Me KC Schools and Samuel U. Rodgers will host the Bounce Back to School Event today, Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center located at 825 Euclid Ave.

The free event is designed to assist area families by providing school supplies, enrollment or immunization assistance for the upcoming school year.

“This is a one stop shop for families as they plan for all their back to school needs,” said Robyn King, Director of SchoolAppKC at Show Me KC Schools. “Samuel U. Rodgers will provide immunizations and vaccinations. KC area schools will be on site to assist families that still need to register for school.

In addition, services will be provided for assistance with food, employment, mental health and health insurance.”
All participants are encouraged to wear a mask and to bring immunization card(s) to receive school immunizations.

Supplies and assistance available on site will be:
● School supplies and books
● COVID immunizations and school immunizations*
● Application assistance to all KCMO District and Charter Schools
● Housing, food, utility and employment assistance information
● Insurance counselors to help you register for ACA and learn more about mental
health services
● Information and resources provided by WIC and Nurture KC

For more information, visit: https://showmekcschools.org/event/bounce-back-to-school-event/.