Hundreds of Tulsa-area families attended the 2023 Community Back to School Bash, collecting school supplies, interacting with civic employees and learning about resources to help them have a successful school year.

Back to School Bash is back, giving free school supplies to Tulsa area students

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Media Contact: Aaron Campbell | OSU-Tulsa Communications Coordinator | 918-594-8046 | aaron.ross.campbell@okstate.edu

Oklahoma State University-Tulsa is hosting its fourth annual Community Back to School Bash from 5 to 7 p.m., Aug. 6, where families of students grades Pre-K through 12 can get free school supplies, enjoy live entertainment and learn about programs and services to help everyone have a successful school year.

“This event has become a cherished tradition in our community, providing essential school supplies to students in need,” said Alnetta Morris, community engagement coordinator at OSU-Tulsa. “Last year, thanks to our community’s incredible generosity, we were able to pass out over 500 backpacks filled with supplies. This year, we aim to surpass that number and make an even greater impact.”

Participants are invited to go through the booths in OSU-Tulsa’s Main Hall, collecting backpacks, school supplies and information about various helpful programs and services available to them. Members of the OSU-Tulsa Police, Tulsa Police Department, EMSA, Tulsa Fire Department, and City of Tulsa Water and Sewer Department will be at the event for families to meet and ask questions. Free immunizations provided by the Tulsa Health Department will also be available.

The event is designed to be fun family atmosphere for everyone, with local school bands, dance groups and youth organizations performing in OSU-Tulsa’s parking lot C. DJ J Soule will also be playing music for the crowd and the Tulsa Fire Department will allow families the opportunity to get a closer look at one of their fire trucks.

“When we seize the opportunity to step up and help those in our community in need, we are accomplishing OSU-Tulsa’s core purpose: preparing future leaders, scholars and workers by ensuring they have the tools to succeed in school now, and in the future,” said Craig Freeman, interim vice provost and dean of the College of Professional Studies at OSU-Tulsa.

The fourth annual Community Back to School Bash is sponsored by Chase Bank and the Alpha XI Sigma Tulsa alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. For questions about the Back to School Bash, contact Morris at alnetta@okstate.edu.