Round Rock ISD held its annual back-to-school celebration on Saturday, Aug. 6, with more than 5,000 students and families filling the Stony Point High School campus to kick off the new school year.
The event, sponsored by the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation i Texas Children’s Hospital offered students the opportunity to receive free immunizations, eye exams, hearing exams and entertainment throughout the day.
“Round Rock ISD is excited to start the new school year and very grateful to our community partners who came to provide resources for our students,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Hafed Azaiez. “It was heartwarming to see thousands of students and families in person enjoying the event.”
More than 200 community members volunteered at the event which included bounce houses, face painting, live entertainment and photos with the Round Rock ISD Police Department.
“Because of the support of our community partners, we were able to provide eye exams, hearing screenings and vaccinations to our students,” said Community Partnerships Supervisor Rachael Sefton. “It was great to see so many smiling students excited to start the new school year.”
Special thanks to the following organizations:
Texas Children’s Hospital for providing staff and supplies for the vaccines. Williamson County Health and Human Services to provide vaccines Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation to provide pencil cases Lion’s Club to provide eye exams Sertoma Club to provide hearing exams Share Will Foundation to provide entertainment Chasco YMCA for the climbing wall and the Kona Ice Young Men’s Service League to volunteer.
