A high turnout of students gathered Friday at Nelson-Wilks-Herron Elementary School. The Bridges of Mountain Home held its second annual Back-to-School Bazaar as kids of all ages were provided the necessities they will need for the upcoming school year.
Several students were given on a first-come, first-serve basis free school supplies, haircuts, dental screenings and other needs they may have. Mountain Home School District Superintendent Dr. Jake Long says many students showed up before the bazaar was scheduled to begin.
Listen:
right-click to download mp3
Long continues on the large number of both students and volunteers at Friday’s event.
Listen:
right-click to download mp3
Bridges of Mountain Home Director Jill Czantskowski adds the emotions were not only high for the volunteers, but also the students.
Listen:
right-click to download mp3
For anyone unable to attend the Back-to-School Bazaar, the state of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies and clothing free of state and local sales or use tax. The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and continues until 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI