On Thursday (Aug. 6), the second annual ‘Back to School Resource Fair’ was held, where over 500 backpacks were distributed to students in need. Superintendent Susan Enfield was there to greet families, along with principals from Des Moines, Parkside and North Hill Elementary and Pacific Middle School. Highline Public Schools representatives were also on hand to help students with transportation information, free and reduced lunch resources, online and mobile app information and early learning resources. This event is organized by a coalition of Des Moines businesses, services, city government organizations and individuals. Highline Schools Foundation is proud to play a part in this wonderful event that helps get students and families the resources they need to start the school year.  The City of Des Moines is a critical partner in this community -wide effort – especially Des Moines Parks, Recreation & Senior Services.  The committee hopes to continue growing the fair by serving students attending Mount Rainier High School next year. Here are some photos from the event, courtesy the Highline Schools Foundation: photo-1 photo-2 photo-3 photo-4 photo-5 2015 Des Moines Back to School Fair Sponsors:

Corporate:  Soniq Warehouse & Transportation, Alaska Airlines, HealthPoint, Molina Healthcare of Washington, Recology/CleanScapes Foundation:  Highline Schools Foundation, South King Firefighters Foundation, Windermere Foundation Service Clubs:  Rotary Club of Des Moines Non-Profit Collaborators:  Des Moines Area Food Bank Civic: City of Des Moines, Des Moines Police Department, Highline Public Schools, South King Fire & Rescue Resources: Amerigroup, Community Health Plan of Washington, Coordinated Care, Des Moines Food Bank, Des Moines PARD/Legacy, El Centro de la Raza, Global to Local, HealthPoint, Kent Youth & Family Services, Kids Cavity Prevention, King County Library, Mount. Rainer Pool, ORCA LIFT, Salon 152nd, Salon Spectrum , Sea Mar Community Health Centers, United Health Care, Valley Cities, Washington Poison Center, WIC, WithinReach, WSU Extension Food Service Program
More information available at http://www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org.]]>

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